Welcome Freshmen

GETTING TO KNOW THE HIGH SCHOOL

See the Newtown High School home page to view the Calendar of Days and Bell Schedule.

Click here to see the Middle School Student Presentation Video

Click here for a PDF of the Middle School Student Presentation

Click here to see the 8th Grade Transition Lesson

Learn more about our Incoming 9th Grade Informational Presentation 

 Check our Important Counseling Dates page for this year's presentation date and time.

Click here to view the Incoming 9th Grade Informational PowerPoint

• Frequently Asked Questions in Open House

• Frequently Asked Questions about scheduling

• Freshman Spanish Levels Explained

• Sample 9th Grade Schedule and Credit Requirements

• Blank Rotating Schedule - see our "Program of Studies" page

• Incoming Freshman timeline

• Click here to see the Criteria for 9th Grade Academic Course Recommendations - This is a helpful cheat sheet your Middle School Teachers will use to make their recommendations for Freshman year 

• Check out our "Program of Studies" page and the 4-Year Plan Worksheet - This is where you should see a complete listing of all the courses the High School offers, as well as course descriptions, prerequisites, and other helpful information.

• If you are interested in STEM, we offer Honors Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Biomedical Science and Applied Science Research I.  See Academic Pathways and Programs below for additional information.  Introduction to Engineering Design and Applied Science Research courses have an application, which is available below and in our Program of Studies.

Freshman STEM Electives: (These courses do not replace IPES or Honors Biology)

• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) - This course is suited for highly motivated students who can think analytically, identify and solve problems, and plan to pursue science and engineering in high school, college, and beyond.   Prerequisite: Department approval based on students completing an application to be considered.  Students may not override into this course. (Open to Freshmen only).  Students who take IED must also take Honors Biology and  Honors Algebra II or a higher math course.

• Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) - This course is suited for highly motivated students who can think analytically, identify and solve problems, and plan to pursue careers in health care.   Prerequisite: No application needed.  Students can either be in IPES or Biology (doesn't need to be in Honors); open to Freshman and Sophomores

• Applied Science Research (ASR)  - ASR is intended for self-motivated students who have demonstrated a strong interest in science. First-year ASR students will be expected to design an independent research project in either biological, physical, medical, or environmental sciences, as well as engineering or applied mathematics.  Students will compete in regional and state science fairs as well as local symposiums. 

• DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!

• USE YOUR PLANNER - THIS IS GREAT FOR SHORT AND LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS

• JOIN A CLUB, SPORT, OR ACTIVITY AS SOON AS YOU ENTER SCHOOL IN THE FALL

•  GET TO KNOW YOUR TEACHERS & FIND OUT WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTRA HELP

•  GET FAMILIAR WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE AND NAVIANCE

• ATTEND FRESHMAN ORIENTATION IN AUGUST

•  MAKE GOOD CHOICES - IF YOU NEED HELP, ASK FOR IT!!

NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Click here to move to the Middle School School Counseling website

FRESHMAN SEMINAR - Click here to understand more about this class

CLUBS - Check it out! There is something for everyone! Or create your a club!

ATHLETICS - Click here to learn more about tryout information including upcoming fall sports!