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Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

Can I leave my child a message?
It is not possible to relay routine telephone messages to students during the school day without disrupting an entire classroom. Please coordinate all plans and activities prior to the start of school. Please do not call or text students on cell phones during the school day. In the case of an emergency, please contact the house office and give the secretary the message. She will make every effort to relay the message. Messages such as "Call Home" will not be considered emergency in nature and will not be relayed.


What is the policy on the use of electronic devices in school?
Electronic devices are to be used responsibly. Newington High School recognizes that cell phones and other electronic devices are an integral part of modern society and are sometimes used for emergencies or other vital communication between parents and students. Nonetheless, no cell phone or electronic device is to be used for any purpose within classrooms. The only exceptions to this rule are when use of an electronic device is designated within a student’s individual education plan (IEP) or 504, or when the device is part of a teacher’s classroom instruction. If a student is caught a cell phone or electronic device in violation of this policy while in a classroom, the teacher will confiscate the phone or device and it will not be returned until a parent comes to school to claim it. Repeated violations of this policy shall warrant further disciplinary action according to our code of conduct.

UNACCEPTABLE USES of electronic devices include the following: Unauthorized audio/videotaping of images, internet postings, and use during emergency drills and procedures (ie. lockdowns, shelter in place, fire drills, etc.) Such unauthorized use will result in immediate revocation of privileges for the student. The parent/guardian will be notified and appropriate disciplinary consequences will be issued.


Is there a Student Dress Code?
Yes there most definitely is.  Students are expected to dress and groom themselves in a professional manner.  Students who look as if they are dressed to go to the beach, a nightclub, to bed, or somewhere other than school will be expected to change or will be sent home.  Please be sure that clothing purchased for school does not expose the chest, midriff, and/or buttocks.  Pajamas, hats, sunglasses or clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, or hate will not be allowed.  Flip flops or black-soled shoes should not be worn to school.  Athletic uniforms have a place after school but should never be worn to school during the school day for any reason.


When I call in an absence, is it excused?
We consider the absence verified but not excused. Students are allowed 20 absences in a full year course and 10 absences in a half year course. Our attendance policy is based on the expectation that most absences will fit within the allowable number of absences. Calling in an absence is required and will avoid disciplinary ramifications for the student in terms of truancy, but the call does not result in the removal of that absence from accruing toward the maximum allowed number of absences.
 

Automated Lunch Prepayment

The Foods & Nutrition Services Department offers an automated prepayment system called EZSchoolPay, an automated prepayment system, allows parents to view their child's meal account balance and purchases, set spending limits, receive low balance email alerts, as well as, make deposits into school meal accounts via the internet using a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card.
 

Early Dismissal Procedure
Early Dismissals are done through the Magee House Office. The late arrival/early dismissal form can be found Click here to access

 

Please use the following procedure to release your child from school:

  • Upon arrival to school, students should come to the Magee Office with a note from the parent/guardian stating the time and date of dismissal. If the student does not have a note, you may send a ParentSquare message directly to Corina Muir OR call the Magee Office at (860) 666-5611 ext 1150. Students are then sent an electronic smart pass notifying them and their teacher of their dismissal. Prior to exiting the building, students MUST sign-out in the Magee House and then may leave the building through the Main Entrance.
     
  • In the event of an unexpected early dismissal, please call the Magee Office at860.666.5611, ext. 1150 OR send a ParentSquare message to Corina Muir. Due to the volume of calls that come in, your call may go to voicemail. Please leave a message stating clearly your child’s name, student ID number and time of dismissal.  All messages are heard and checked consistently throughout the day. To avoid interrupting class instruction, students are sent an electronic dismissal pass to the Magee House Office for their designated time of dismissal where they will sign out and then may leave the building through the Main Entrance.  
     
  •  If returning to school from an early dismissal, students should sign into the Magee office IMMEDIATELY upon returning to school. 
     
  • It is not required for the parent/guardian to come in the building to sign your child out or to escort the student back into school upon return.
     
  • NHS sends an automated message every morning at 9:45 am alerting families of any attendance change. This includes absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, and any message sent via ParentSquare. 

    Thank you for your cooperation following this procedure.

Transcript/Record Requests
Please complete the transcript request form.  Please mail the completed form with stamped addressed envelope(s) to:

Newington High School
Main School Counseling Office
605 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111

Report Card Schedule

A report card schedule is published and available to parents.

 

Mission Statement:

The purpose of project graduation is to support the upcoming graduates of Newington High School. Project graduation has been a highly anticipated right of passage for our graduating seniors. Parents, teachers, community members and local businesses partner to provide our graduates with a fun and exciting event where they can celebrate their graduation night in a safe, alcohol and drug free setting.
Email the Executive Board - Newingtonhsprojectgraduation@gmail.com

Google Groups - Groupsgooglecomforumforumnhsprojectgraduation

Join a Committee - Groupsgooglecomforumforumnhsprojectgraduation

NHS Project Graduation Website - wwwnhsprojectgraduationcom

Venmo - @NewingtonHighSchool-ProjectGra

Project Graduation By-Laws

Project Graduation Newsletters

Issue No. 2  |  September 2022

  • Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

    Can I leave my child a message?
    It is not possible to relay routine telephone messages to students during the school day without disrupting an entire classroom. Please coordinate all plans and activities prior to the start of school. Please do not call or text students on cell phones during the school day. In the case of an emergency, please contact the house office and give the secretary the message. She will make every effort to relay the message. Messages such as "Call Home" will not be considered emergency in nature and will not be relayed.


    What is the policy on the use of electronic devices in school?
    Electronic devices are to be used responsibly. Newington High School recognizes that cell phones and other electronic devices are an integral part of modern society and are sometimes used for emergencies or other vital communication between parents and students. Nonetheless, no cell phone or electronic device is to be used for any purpose within classrooms. The only exceptions to this rule are when use of an electronic device is designated within a student’s individual education plan (IEP) or 504, or when the device is part of a teacher’s classroom instruction. If a student is caught a cell phone or electronic device in violation of this policy while in a classroom, the teacher will confiscate the phone or device and it will not be returned until a parent comes to school to claim it. Repeated violations of this policy shall warrant further disciplinary action according to our code of conduct.

    UNACCEPTABLE USES of electronic devices include the following: Unauthorized audio/videotaping of images, internet postings, and use during emergency drills and procedures (ie. lockdowns, shelter in place, fire drills, etc.) Such unauthorized use will result in immediate revocation of privileges for the student. The parent/guardian will be notified and appropriate disciplinary consequences will be issued.


    Is there a Student Dress Code?
    Yes there most definitely is.  Students are expected to dress and groom themselves in a professional manner.  Students who look as if they are dressed to go to the beach, a nightclub, to bed, or somewhere other than school will be expected to change or will be sent home.  Please be sure that clothing purchased for school does not expose the chest, midriff, and/or buttocks.  Pajamas, hats, sunglasses or clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, or hate will not be allowed.  Flip flops or black-soled shoes should not be worn to school.  Athletic uniforms have a place after school but should never be worn to school during the school day for any reason.


    When I call in an absence, is it excused?
    We consider the absence verified but not excused. Students are allowed 20 absences in a full year course and 10 absences in a half year course. Our attendance policy is based on the expectation that most absences will fit within the allowable number of absences. Calling in an absence is required and will avoid disciplinary ramifications for the student in terms of truancy, but the call does not result in the removal of that absence from accruing toward the maximum allowed number of absences.
     

    Automated Lunch Prepayment

    The Foods & Nutrition Services Department offers an automated prepayment system called EZSchoolPay, an automated prepayment system, allows parents to view their child's meal account balance and purchases, set spending limits, receive low balance email alerts, as well as, make deposits into school meal accounts via the internet using a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card.
     

    Early Dismissal Procedure
    Early Dismissals are done through the Magee House Office. The late arrival/early dismissal form can be found Click here to access

     

    Please use the following procedure to release your child from school:

    • Upon arrival to school, students should come to the Magee Office with a note from the parent/guardian stating the time and date of dismissal. If the student does not have a note, you may send a ParentSquare message directly to Corina Muir OR call the Magee Office at (860) 666-5611 ext 1150. Students are then sent an electronic smart pass notifying them and their teacher of their dismissal. Prior to exiting the building, students MUST sign-out in the Magee House and then may leave the building through the Main Entrance.
       
    • In the event of an unexpected early dismissal, please call the Magee Office at860.666.5611, ext. 1150 OR send a ParentSquare message to Corina Muir. Due to the volume of calls that come in, your call may go to voicemail. Please leave a message stating clearly your child’s name, student ID number and time of dismissal.  All messages are heard and checked consistently throughout the day. To avoid interrupting class instruction, students are sent an electronic dismissal pass to the Magee House Office for their designated time of dismissal where they will sign out and then may leave the building through the Main Entrance.  
       
    •  If returning to school from an early dismissal, students should sign into the Magee office IMMEDIATELY upon returning to school. 
       
    • It is not required for the parent/guardian to come in the building to sign your child out or to escort the student back into school upon return.
       
    • NHS sends an automated message every morning at 9:45 am alerting families of any attendance change. This includes absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, and any message sent via ParentSquare. 

      Thank you for your cooperation following this procedure.

    Transcript/Record Requests
    Please complete the transcript request form.  Please mail the completed form with stamped addressed envelope(s) to:

    Newington High School
    Main School Counseling Office
    605 Willard Avenue
    Newington, CT 06111

    Report Card Schedule

    A report card schedule is published and available to parents.

     

  • Mission Statement:

    The purpose of project graduation is to support the upcoming graduates of Newington High School. Project graduation has been a highly anticipated right of passage for our graduating seniors. Parents, teachers, community members and local businesses partner to provide our graduates with a fun and exciting event where they can celebrate their graduation night in a safe, alcohol and drug free setting.
    Email the Executive Board - Newingtonhsprojectgraduation@gmail.com

    Google Groups - Groupsgooglecomforumforumnhsprojectgraduation

    Join a Committee - Groupsgooglecomforumforumnhsprojectgraduation

    NHS Project Graduation Website - wwwnhsprojectgraduationcom

    Venmo - @NewingtonHighSchool-ProjectGra

    Project Graduation By-Laws

    Project Graduation Newsletters

    Issue No. 2  |  September 2022