Early Release Requirements

Recognizing that many positive character traits can be learned or strengthened through maintaining regular employment, Newington High School offers the early release program to Juniors and Seniors.

Juniors and Seniors may apply for early release/late arrival if they meet all of the following criteria:

1. Graduation credits: Only juniors and seniors who are on pace to graduate and who have a schedule providing them with at least 25 credits by the close of their senior year are eligible to apply for early release/late arrival, and

2. Positive Academic & Citizenship Standing: Only juniors and seniors who have no more than 1 grade below a C-, have no failing grades, and are in good disciplinary standing with fewer than 3 referrals each quarter.

Please be mindful that Block Scheduling may not permit early release on certain days.

Please Note: Juniors and Seniors involved in early release/late arrival must carry the mandatory minimum credits (6 for Juniors, 5 for Seniors). Early release/late arrival is NOT available to freshmen or sophomores. Students who do not maintain good academic or citizenship standing are subject to the revocation of early release privileges. Students may re-apply once good academic and/or citizenship has been restored.