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Newton South
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceeded by primary education. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
Newton South high school is located on 140 Brandeis Road in Newton, Massachusetts. Newton South consistently ranks among the top schools in Massachusetts in Boston Magazine's annual review of state high schools. As of 2006, it holds the 11th position. Brian Salzer is the principal of Newton South High School. This school mascot is Lion and school colors are blue and orange.
Newton South places all students into one of four houses. They have no effect on the courses or activities of students, except for students' homerooms. The four houses include Cutler House, Goldrick House, Goodwin House and Wheeler House. Newton South's two school newspapers are Denebola, the school's official paper, and The Lion's Roar, a student-started paper. The Newton South basketball team led by Harvard graduate Matt Stehle, and MIT graduate Mike D'Auria reached the Division 1 South final during the 2001-2002 season. The cross-country and track and field teams perennially rank among the best in the state.
The Newton South speech team is also very successful. It was the top-scoring public school in Massachusetts at the State Finals in 2006. In recent years, it has been home to many finalists and champions at prominent national tournaments. South also sports a prominent science team that competes regularly in state-wide championships such as the National Ocean Science Bowl, the State Olympiad and a 2-person team-based engineering competition. The science team finished first in the Western Suburban Science League and fourth in the state Science Olympiad for the 2005-2006 season. Newton South is also cited for having one of the strongest performing arts programs in the Massachusetts. The Newton South Jazz Band won a gold medal last year in the North East Distric competition.
Newton South High School is a community of students, parents, faculty, and staff. The school is dedicated to equality and opportunity for all, expects integrity, responsibility and respect for self, others, and the environment, encourages communication and personal connections, nurtures curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning, Fosters self-confidence and success for all learners.
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