Newton High School

OK, so I went to this school back in 2006-10 and it was pretty much terrible. Bad architecture - the walls were really flimsy - and a mostly-forgettable staff that really didn't care about the students. To be fair, the only memorable things about Newton High were the slight changes that one of the former principals made during 2009 - and to be honest, that was because the class of '10 wasn't really a bad class at all. Thankfully, Newton's gonna improve with a better building in a couple of years, so let's wish them the best of luck...
--Submitted by a student

I must say as a parent that I have more negative experiences than positive at Newton High School. Please do not send your children to this school. Administration is a joke and they lie to cover themselves, and they play favoritism. If they do not like your child they treat them wrong, and they are bad about labeling students, so if the student is innocent they still find a way to connect them to problems. What is the point for rules when they do not follow them. I can say on a positive note that my child has had some good teachers that really care about the education of children. There are some teachers simply there because of a paycheck and could careless if the students learn. Too much drama! My advice to parents is to stay active and communicate with your children teachers and they will be successful.
--Submitted by a parent

We have the best principal. students, teachers, band, basketball team, and cheerleaders in Georgia!
--Submitted by a parent

Newton High School strives for excellence academically, socially, and in the community. I've had 2 sons attend NHS. The oldest graduated in 2009 and is now in college. My second son is in the 11th grade. Both are scholars. They have each participated in clubs, sports, and the Newton High Sound Factory Marching Band. This faculty of teachers, band directors, coaches and administration are the best in the land!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I teach ninth grader english and this is my second year at Newton High School. There have been signicant changes due in large part to the new principal and his administration. The school made AYP. Discipline problems are addressed promptly. It is clean and safe learning environment for the children. Some of the classes are co-taught and the students benefit tremendously from having two teachers in the classroom. The faculty continues to engage in professional training throughout the year. Newton has improved and will continue to do so.
--Submitted by a teacher

Newton is really crowded and excuse my language but 'ghetto'. Most teaches are great but some don't really have a passion for teaching. Some classes its like whatever you do it's never good enough.
--Submitted by a student

Newton HIgh School has become a better school than in the past. It is less crowded since Alcovy opened and more classes have been added. I am in Advanced and Quest classes and the teachers are wonderful. The upcoming Liberty Academy is also a great addition. Although there are many discipline problems in the average classes, overall Newton High has a quality learning environment.
--Submitted by a student

Most believe that Newton High School is a bad high school; that is not true. We have received a new principal who is very active in our school, unlike the principal before. He is bringing in many programs and classes that would be beneficial to many students. Many of the students here are smart and talented. But, most people overlook that and look at only the bad things that only a few idiots do. If you are not successful at this school, it is your fault. There are many teachers here that go out of their way to help students who need extra help. I was born and raised in NY, which is way ahead of the GA school system. But, I did not let this keep me behind. I took AP classes which are rigorous and have made A+s . I believe that Newton High School is preparing me well.
--Submitted by a student

Teachers here seem more interested in failing students than actually teaching and students passing.
--Submitted by a parent

I have never been to a school that has so many students roaming the halls. There is so much noise in the classrooms that I know it is hard for the students that want to learn are not able to hear. There was an episode of food and various items books etc being thrown and the teacher just sat there. If I had another high school student I would see that he/she went to another school.
--Submitted by a parent