The Newman School

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Description

Newman students are engaged in the process of becoming educated adults through the exciting environment of one of the world’s greatest cities, Boston, and a world-class faculty. Students and faculty engage intellectually and
emotionally, develop skills and competencies, collaborating through the International Baccalaureate program,
innovating through intentional design and experiential learning, as they live the “city as classroom”. Integral at
Newman are programs in service, leadership, sports, arts, and activities that build skills and friendship with the
support of teachers who care for you, are passionate about your learning, and provide ways for each student to
demonstrate their capability for success in colleges and universities.

School Type:
  • Boarding School
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Affiliation: Non-Religious
Grades Accepted:
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • PG
School Size: 260
Average Class Size: 12
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Full Academic Year
  • Multiple Years
Application Deadline: January 31
ESL:
  • No
Dresscode: No Dress Code Required
Price: $$$$
Graduation
Graduation Allowed:
  • Yes
Graduation After 1 Year:
  • Yes
Academics
AP Classes:
  • No
College Prep/Honors Classes:
  • No
IB Program:
  • Yes
STEM/STEAM Program:
  • Yes

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science, Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering, Marine Biology, Climate Change, and Computer Science

Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • Spanish
College Acceptance Rate: 100
University Acceptances:

Boston College, Boston University, Duke University, Cornell University, Northeastern University, Wellesley College, Bryn Mawr College…

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Cross Country
  • Tennis
Girls Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Tennis

Crew and Sailing is also offered

Arts
Arts Offerings:

Studio Art Elective, Film and Video History, Multimedia, Theatre High School Elective, IB Theatre, Intro to Voice Ensemble Singing (fall only), Instrumental Ensemble (spring only), Beginning Piano (fall only), Songs of Justice and Identity (spring only)

The arts are a universal form of human expression and a unique way of engaging us in effective, imaginative and productive activity. Learning through the arts helps us to explore, shape and communicate our sense of identity and understanding of the world, while providing opportunities to develop self-confidence, resilience and adaptability.

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

ASL Club, Gender Equity, Debate Club, Peer Tutoring, Model UN, Yearbook, Homework Club, Cooking Club, Podcasting Club, NASA Club, Marine Biology Club, Robotics, Environmental Club, Creative Writing Club, Film & Media Club, Makers Club, Newsman (school newspaper), A Cappella, Newman House Band, Music Club, Chess Club, Math Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Social Justice Club, and Anime/Manga/Digital Art Club

Community Information
City Population: 653,833
Weather: Summers are warm, the winters are very cold and snowy, and it is partly cloudy year round.
Nearby Cities: Boston, Massachusetts (2 km)
Nearest Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Local Attractions:

Fenway Park, Boston Tea Part Ships and Museum, Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour, Boston Harbor Sightseeing, Whale Watching, Freedom Trail Walking tours, Museum of Fine Arts, North End, Boston Public Garden, Boston Public Library, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Common

"Boston is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 663,972. Boston is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Boston offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Boston there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Boston are above average." - Niche.com