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Family Guide to Kindergarten
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To schedule a program or field trip
Dressing for outdoor field trips
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K-12 Wellness Program
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Broadmeadow
Eliot
Hillside
Mitchell
Newman
High Rock Middle School
Pollard Middle School
High School
Sexuality
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 11
Resources
Alcohol
Media and Digital Learning
Digital Learning
Library Media
Media and Digital Learning Resources
Student Responsible Use Policy
Staff Responsible Use Policy
One to One Device Agreement
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Languages
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Special Education
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IEP/Team Meeting Survey
Parent Resources
Procedural Safeguards Notice
SEPAC
DESE
Special Education Programs
Preschool
Elementary and Middle
High School
SEPAC
Home Hospital Tutor
Child Find Notice
Special Education Presentations
Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination/Harassment Grievance Procedures
Title IX Report Form
TITLE IX Training 8/12/20
Student Registration
School Committee Policy on Assignment of Elementary Students to Schools
Online Student Enrollment
2022/2023 Kindergarten Important Dates
Registration Checklist for Kindergarten and Preschool
Registration Checklist for Grades 1 - 12
Early Childhood Experience Survey
Fillable Health History Form
Home Language Survey
Student Record Release (for all grades except Preschool & Kindergarten)
Special Education PreK-8 Record Release Form (if applicable)
Special Education 9-12 Record Release Form (if applicable)
Schedule an Enrollment Appointment
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Massachusetts Dept. of Education, ELLs
Tower of English: The ESL Guide to the Internet
Needham Community Council - English Language Learning
English Learner Parent Advisory Council
Guidance Department K-12
Elementary Guidance
Middle School Guidance
High School Guidance
Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Social/Emotional Learning
Mental Health Support for Familes
Equity
Basic Needs
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School Nurse Sites
COVID-19
New Students
Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements For School Entry
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Specific Health Conditions
Life Threatening Food Allergies
Head Lice
Diabetes
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Student Role
Teacher Role
School Nurse Role
Forms and Care Plans
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Concussion
Fifths Disease
Asthma
Injuries
Health Forms and Policies
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Health Services: Information and Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
METCO
METCO Staff
Transportation
METCO Needham Parent Council
Preschool
Program Details
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Preschool Application Form
On-line Student Enrollment
Registration Scheduler
Required Health Information
Health History Form
Home Language Survey
Screenings
Summer Program (currently enrolled students only)
Parent Resources
Parent Teacher Council
Contact Us
Directions & Parking
Needham Preschool Twitter
Needham Preschool FaceBook
Social/Emotional Learning
What Is SEL? Skills for Learning, Skills for Life
How Is Effective SEL linked to Academic Achievement and School Life?
A Look at SEL in Action in Needham
Elementary Level
Secondary Level
Family Resources
Home Hospital Tutoring
Homeschool Education Process
Human Resources
Employment Opportunities
Benefits/Payroll/Retirement Information
Contracts
CORI & SAFIS Forms
DESE Professional License
Evaluation Process
Employee Rights, Responsibilities and Assistance
Mentor Program
Professional Development & Growth
Substitutes
Employee Forms and Links
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Business Office
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Financial Procedures
Online Payment Vendors
Parent Forms and Information
Purchasing
Procurement Information
Staff Forms
Archives
Facilities
Our Buildings
Active Construction Projects
Master Planning
Other Facility Studies
Capital Improvement & Facility Financing Plans
School Facility Rentals
Nutrition Services
Breakfast Ordering Form
Menus
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
Lunch Prices
Lunch Payment System
Food Allergies
Nutrition & Wellness
FAQ
Cafeteria Managers
Forms & Info Sheets
Transportation
Bus Conduct Rules
Bus Routes
Eligible Street Listings
Frequently Asked Questions
Transportation Forms
District Street Listing
Safety Protocols for Transporting Students and Passengers
DESE Transportation Guidance
Information Technology Services
The Technology Support Team
Administrative Technologies
Technology Plan
Responsible Use Policy
Meet the Team
Community Service Learning
What is CSL?
About Us
Resources
Community Partners
Pollard School
Pollard CSL Project Resources
High School
Equity
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
REAL Coalition
Equity Updates to School Committee
Policies and Practices In Support of Equity
Curriculum & Instruction In Support of Equity
Professional Learning In Support of Equity
Hiring & Employment Practices In Support of Equity
Culture & Climate In Support of Equity
Communications & Community Engagement
Resources for Educators
What It Means to be a METCO District
School Highlights: Equity Work Across the District
Equity Audit Report - March 2018
Equity Audit Initial Findings - Dec 2017
NUARI-Needham Unite Against Racism Initiative
Needham's Equity Lunch Project
LET'S GET REAL NEWSLETTER
Community Ed
NCE - ADULT
Winter and Spring 2022 catalog
Online Registration Link
Materials Lists
Acrylic Painting I
Acrylic Painting II
Advancing with Alcohol Ink Markers
Advancing with Colored Pencils
Advancing with Watercolor Pencil
Art Journaling
Beginning Drawing I
Beginning Drawing II
Beginning Drawing III
Beginning Sewing: Tote Bag
Continuing Watercolor Painting AND Abstract Design and Composition classes
Intro to Alcohol Ink Markers
Intro to Colored Pencils
Introduction to Watercolor Pencil
Japanese Ramen
Language Class Text Books
Magic Necklace
Melted Wax and Watercolor
Paste Paper Collage
Reverse Glass Mixed Media Art
Sourdough at Home
Taste of Collage
Vegetarian Thai Cooking
Program Info
Registration Form
Needham High School Campus Map
Testimonials
Subscribe to our Adult Education Email List
Donate to the NCE Scholarship Fund
NCE - HIGH
SAT Prep
College Board Link (SAT Test Registration and Info)
Donate to the NCE Scholarship Fund
NCE - MIDDLE
Subscribe to our Middle School Education Email List
Donate
Parent University-Fall 2021
NCE - ELEMENTARY
NCE Registration Page
NCE Elementary Calendar
NCE Kids' Programs - WINTER 2022 Catalog
NCE Kids' Programs - FALL 2021 Catalog
NCE Elementary - Program Policies
Donate
Subscribe to our NCE Kids' Programs Email List
Parent University
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2021 Summer Explorations Catalog
Donate
Join our email list
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Application
Early Childcare Brochure
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Located at the Newman School, the Science Center serves as the science curriculum and professional development resource for Needham grades K-5. We provide kits and lesson materials, live animal visits, equipment, and field trips.
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