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Family Guide to Kindergarten
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Broadmeadow
Eliot
Hillside
Mitchell
Newman
High Rock Middle School
Pollard Middle School
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Grade 11
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Procedural Safeguards Notice
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DESE
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Elementary and Middle
High School
SEPAC
Home Hospital Tutor
Child Find Notice
Special Education Presentations
Special Education Admin Team - Contact Us
Special Education Procedure Manual
Tiered Focus Monitoring Review 22-23 School Year
TFM Parent Orientation
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Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure
NPS Title IX Training
Title lX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
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Preschool Registration
2022/2023 Kindergarten Important Dates
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)
Other Resources
English Language Learner Program (ELL)
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
March 23, 2022 ELPAC Meeting
April 12, 2023 ELPAC Meeting
*
DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring 2022-2023
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
Health Services
Nursing Staff & School Health Office Sites
School Nurse Sites
New Students
Physical Examination & Immunization Requirements For School Entry
Information Sharing
Medication Administration in the School Setting
Illness
COVID-19
Injuries
Specific Health Conditions
Life Threatening Food Allergies
Head Lice
Diabetes
Parent Role
Student Role
Teacher Role
School Nurse Role
Forms and Care Plans
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Concussion
Fifths Disease
Asthma
Health Forms and Policies
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Health Services: Information and Resources
Health Forms and Policies
METCO
METCO Staff
Transportation
METCO Needham Parent Council
Preschool
Program Details
Enrollment/Registration Information
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
Ed Stability Homeless/Foster Care/Military
Human Resources
Employment Opportunities
Benefits/Payroll/Retirement Information
Contracts
CORI & SAFIS Forms
DESE Professional License
Evaluation Process
Employee Rights, Responsibilities and Assistance
Mentor Program
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Substitutes
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Financial Procedures
Online Payment Vendors
Parent Forms and Information
Purchasing
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Our Buildings
Active Construction Projects
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Other Facility Studies
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School Facility Rentals
Nutrition Services
Public Announcement Regarding Free Meals
Menus
Student Meal Account Procedures 2022-2023
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
Protecting Your EBT Cards & Benefits
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
Free and Reduced Application Questions and Answers
Lunch Prices
Lunch Payment System
Food Allergies
Nutrition & Wellness
FAQ
Cafeteria Managers
Forms & Info Sheets
Transportation
Yellow Bus Transportation
Bus Registration - Needham Routes
METCO Transportation Program
Transportation Fee & Financial Assistance
Bus Routes
Eligible Street Listings
Bus Conduct Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Transportation Programs
Special Education Transportation Program
Late Buses
Charlie Cards
Extracurricular & Charter Transportation
Transportation Forms
Multi-Function Student Activity Bus (MFSAB)
Transportation Health and Safety
Policies, Procedures, and Additional Information
Contact Us
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 Middle School
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
LET'S GET REAL NEWSLETTER
Let's get REAL print version
Community Ed
NCE - ADULT
Summer 2023 Catalog
Winter and Spring 2023 Catalog
Online Registration Link
Materials Lists
Beginning Drawing II
Calligraphy and Illuminated Letter
Drawing from Nature
Introduction to Colored Pencils II
Language Class Text Books
Perspective Drawing
Program Info
Registration Form
Needham High School Campus Map
Program Policies
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
Donate
Parent University
NCE - ELEMENTARY
2023 SPRING Catalog
2023 WINTER Catalog
2022 FALL Catalog
NCE Elementary - Program Policies
NCE Registration Page
Parent University
Support the NCE Scholarship Fund
Join our email list
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2023 Catalog
Join our email list
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Application
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