Welcome to Newton County School System!
OUR MISSION is to provide educational excellence for ALL students! OUR NON-NEGOTIABLE GOALS are increased student achievement and more effective teaching.
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NCSS 2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED
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NCSS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT, (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND)
- Letter to Parents of Middle Ridge Elementary
- Letter to Parents Currently Participating in ESEA Public School Choice Program
- 2012-2013 Choice Form for Parents CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING in Choice Program
- Change in ESA Form (Spanish)
- Choice Letter to Middle Ridge Parents (Spanish)
- Choice Letter to Parents (Spanish)
Effective the 2012-2013 school year, the NCSS is not required to offer ESEA Public School Choice for Title I schools. As a result, public school choice will not be available for Middle Ridge Elementary School under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Parents currently participating in choice will have the option for their child to remain at the Choice school or return back to the regular zoned school. Students can remain at the Choice school through the highest grade as long as attendance is not an issue; however, the district is NOT responsible for providing or paying for transportation.
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2012 GEORGIA SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
As the parent/guardian of a student who receives special education services in our school system, we want to let you know about your options to exercise public and private school choice. Under a state law passed by the Georgia State Legislature in 2007, parents/guardians of a student who receives special education services may choose to transfer their child to another public school or private school in Georgia. Information and forms for public school choice are posted on the Newton County website, www.newtoncountyschools.org, or you can call the Special Education Department at (770) 787-1330.
Read our Letter to Parents for more information.
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PROVIDE INPUT ON OUR COMPREHENSIVE LEA IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Title I regulations for federal compliance, parents are encouraged to provide input on the revisions of the district’s Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Below you will find a copy of the CLIP for your review. Please provide any suggestions and/or comments to the contact persons listed below by May 25, 2012.
Summary of CLIP for Review (Spanish)
Newton County CLIP Descriptors 2011-2012
Office of Federal Programs
Debbie Carlisle – Parent Involvement Coordinator
Carlisle.debbie@newton.k12.ga.us
770-787-1330 Ext. 1228
Shelia Thomas
Director, Federal Programs
Thomas.shelia@newton.k12.ga.us
770-787-1330 Ext. 1250
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GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION:
- Parent Resources on Opportunities for Learning & Engagement (English)
- Parent Resources on Opportunities for Learning & Engagement (Spanish)
- Free Educational Websites (English)
- Free Educational Websites (Spanish)
- Title I Parent Involvement School Meetings Schedule
FRANK'S RESTAURANT NAMED
2012 NCSS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Newton County School System is pleased to announce that Frank's Restaurant has been named the district's 2012 Partner of the Year. Frank's was nominated by their school partner, Alcovy High School. The award was presented at a special ceremony at the Newton County Board of Education during the district's Annual Partners in Education Reception/Chamber Coffee Call on Wednesday, May 2. Pictured from left to right: Dr. LaQuanda Carpenter, Principal of Alcovy High School; Keith Fuller, Frank's Restaurant; Chris Castellana, Frank's Restaurant; and Hunter Hall, president of the Newton County Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations, Frank's Restaurant and thank you for all you do for our school system!
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: May 23, 2012
BOE WORK SESSION: June 5, 2012 @ 7 PM
BOE MONTHLY MEETING: June 12, 2012 @ 7 PM
May 8, 2012 Newton High School Student Selected for Governor's Honors Program (NEW)
May 8, 2012 Frank's Restaurant Named 2012 NCSS Partner of the Year (NEW)
