Information for New Families

Information for New Students

We can't wait to see you on August 28th!

Please use this page as a hub for the resources you’ll need in the next steps of your Newman journey. 

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Our department chairs and registrar are preparing course assignments for next year. To ensure students are placed in the most suitable classes, all new students must complete the iReady diagnostic assessments for math and reading, a language placement test (if applicable), and a Program Request Form to select courses. Complete the following assessments by June 1, 2025:

Assessments

Program Request Forms (Please check your email from Newman Admissions for the link to the forms)

Username: first letter first name followed by last name (all lowercase)
Password: “student”
Select Massachusetts as the location

Important Dates

May 1, 2025
  • First tuition payment due
June 1, 2025
  • Complete the iReady assessments, language placement test, and program request form
June 15, 2025
  • Activate Newman student email account
    Detailed instructions will be shared to help you set up your student’s email.
July 25, 2025
  • Fall activity registration
  • Fall athletic registration
  • Parents’ Association registration
  • Hosting a student for Thanksgiving registration
    These registrations will be available via the portal, and we encourage you to complete them as soon as possible to secure your student’s spot in activities and athletics.
August 28, 2025
  • New Student & Parent Orientation
    This is an essential opportunity for new families to learn about the school, meet the faculty, and get comfortable with the campus before the first day.
August 29, 2025
  • First Day of School
    All students will participate in Orientation and Convocation, which includes a formal welcome and introduction to the school year.
September 2, 2025
  • First Day of Classes
    Classes will officially begin for the 2025–2026 school year.

Fall Athletics & Activities Registration

New students can now sign up for fall sports and activities using our Fall Activities Form — no Newman email required! Parents are also welcome to complete the form on behalf of their student.

Our goal is to have all students registered by June 25, so we can review summer workouts and prepare for the fall season.

Please note: Club sign-ups will take place in the fall, and we hope to kick off the year with a Club Fair on the first day of school!

Blackbaud Forms

When you log into the Blackbaud Parent Portal, you will see a yellow banner at the top that links you to the forms that must be completed. Please get these forms done by July 15th, 2025.

  • Acceptable User Agreement
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Medical Form
  • Field Trip Permission
  • Media/Photo Permission

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

List of 1 frequently asked questions.

  • Information for domestic and international boarding students

    New boarding students will receive a detailed welcome packet over the summer that includes everything they need to prepare for life at Newman. This includes:
    • Dormitory packing list
    • Travel and arrival information
    • Move-in schedule and orientation details
    • Roommate assignments and dorm contact info
    • Health forms and medication policies
    • Guidelines for communication, curfews, and campus life
    If you have questions before then, feel free to reach out to Newman Admissions at admissions@newmanboston.org. We’re here to support your transition every step of the way!
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