2025-2026
Program Of Studies
Vision
Every day, every NPS student is actively being equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a contributing member of their community, while being highly prepared to thrive in life, and pursue their career or college aspirations upon graduation.
Mission
NPS engages and empowers students to lead academically successful, socially responsible, compassionate,
and purposeful lives. We will foster a thriving learning community that cultivates growth through:
Engaged Learning: Provide students rigorous instruction (highly academic learning experiences) that is connected to their lived experiences and the real world making learning valuable and relevant.
Empowering: Instruction affirms, creates a sense of social and emotional safety and honors all students and communities of color including their ethnic, racial, and linguistic identities and develops all students’ abilities to recognize and critique social inequities.
Introduction
The curriculum at Newington High School provides varied programs for students to secure the type of education best suited to their particular needs, interests, and abilities. It is designed to prepare all students for higher education and/or entry into the world of work. The choice of sound programs to meet individual requirements is of foremost importance. Wise planning will take into account the setting of realistic goals based on capabilities and interests. The acquisition of knowledge is but one element of a good education. The development of skills that lead to: effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and positive citizenship are also essential elements of students' education.
In January all students receive information indicating the courses being offered for the next school year.
Students must register for their courses online through PowerSchool.
The instructions for course registration are available here.
Proper selection of curriculum and subjects is very important and should be done with care,
since changes requested at a later date may not always be possible.
Please see your school counselor if you require additional information.