Academics
South Newton High School Graduation Requirements
South Newton requires every student to receive at minimum of 42 credits to graduate.
Graduation Pathways Requirements
Core 40 Diploma Requirements
Core 40 Diploma Class of 2016 & Beyond
Core 40 Diploma Class of 2016 & Beyond-Spanish
Use the link above to open a PDF from the Indiana Department of Education. This will explain the breakdown of what your son or daughter needs to complete the Core 40 Diploma requirements.
Academic & Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
Academic Honors & Technical Honors Class of 2016 & Beyond
Academic Honors & Technical Honors Class of 2016 & Beyond-Spanish
Use the link above to open a PDF from the Indiana Department of Education. This will explain the breakdown of what your son or daughter needs to complete either the Academic or Technical Honors Diploma requirements.
Is is possible for a student to earn BOTH an Academic Honors & Technical Honors Diploma!
South Newton requires a minimum of 48 credits to earn an honors diploma.
General Diploma Requirements
The General Diploma requires an "opt out process" between the student, parent, and principal.
Grade Point Average
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, and is an average of the grade points you earn in classes during each semester. Why should you care about your GPA? Because it might help determine your future to go in the most positive direction possible! In order to earn a high GPA, you must start off with strong grades your Freshmen year. Failing a class seriously affects your GPA!
Edgenuity
Edgenuity is our credit recovery program. This is used for students who are behind on credits in core classes.
POWERSCHOOL
PowerSchool is our student database system which is entirely web-based. Parents & students each have an account to keep track of assignments, grades, attendance, lunch account, discipline, etc. Please ensure that you check your child's progress weekly. You can even set up notifications if your child grade drops below a certain grade!
Career Exploration
My Next Move is a FABULOUS tool that students can use to help start planning for their future! Students can explore all sorts of career opportunities while making important decisions & preparations for life AFTER high school.