Seals of Recognition

The Math and STE departments recognize students who demonstrate passion and excellence within the discipline(s) of Science, Math, Engineering and Computer Science. In addition to demonstrating excellence, students must also show significant growth over time, a commitment to personal study and STEM citizenship as well as demonstrate connections made between/among experiences in STEM. All STEM seal applicants are responsible for a final submission to be reviewed for consideration in awarding a seal.The final submission must include evidence of their experiences, an argument to support how the provided evidence meets expectations in each domain, and a significant and thoughtful personal reflection of their work. For a more detailed description please visit the Seals Page of the NNHS website. 

The Business Department recognizes students who demonstrate experience in four areas:(1) Pursuit of Academic Studies and Work Experience, (2) Significant Growth Over Time, (3) Excellence in the Discipline, and (4) Business Citizenship & Leadership. In addition to demonstrating the four experiences, a student applying to receive a Seal must engage in a large-scale project related to Business. The work needs to be significant with a focus on one’s personal reflections at each stage.

For a more detailed description please visit the Seals Page on the NNHS website or contact spearan@newton.k12.ma.us or kaner@newton.k12.ma.us

The Seal of Civic Action recognizes a student’s knowledge of and commitment to civic life and service. It also recognizes the student’s willingness and ability to reflect on what they have learned while completing civic work. The Seal is available to Juniors and Seniors who have demonstrated ongoing and consistent participation in:

• organizations/agencies whose missions center around community service and civic life
• actions/projects whose purposes center around community service and civic life
• leadership of one time or ongoing initiatives centered around community service and civic life

The Seal of Civic Action is administered by the Center for Civic Engagement & Service (CCES)
Please visit the Center for Civic Engagement & Service site for more information about requirements for this seal. 
Questions? Please contact nnhs.ccesinfo@gmail.com
 

The Newton North Fine & Performing Arts Department offers 3 seals:

• Excellence in Art
• Excellence in Music
• Excellence in Theatre

To be recognized with a seal in Fine & Performing Arts, a student must demonstrate excellence in the discipline; significant growth over time; commitment to personal study; commitment to art citizenship; and commitment to the Newton North art, music and/or theatre programs. In addition, students must engage in a large-scale project related to the area in which they are applying. Students may apply starting in the spring of Junior year.

For more information, students should contact Todd Young.

The Seal of Social Justice recognizes a student’s knowledge of and commitment to social justice issues. It also recognizes the student’s willingness and ability to reflect on what they have learned while engaging in social justice work. The Seal is available to Juniors and seniors who have worked towards supporting traditionally marginalized communities in fields including (but not limited to) anti-racism/racial equity, gender equity, human rights, immigration rights, and religious tolerance. 
The Seal of Social Justice is administered by the Newton North Office of Human Rights. Please visit Center for Civic Engagement & Service site for more information about requirements for this seal.

Questions? Please contact leongm@newton.k12.ma.us 

The Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have achieved proficiency in English and a partner language by high school graduation. Long-standing core values of the Newton Public Schools are academic excellence, respect for human differences, and equal access to educational opportunities. The Seal of Biliteracy promotes excellence and high standards in the study of world language, respect for human differences by exposing students to other cultures and perspectives, and equity by honoring the diverse literacy skills of our English language learners.

Every 12th grader is eligible to apply for the Seal of Biliteracy during the fall of senior year. Information and the application are available on the Programs page of the NNHS.

Students do NOT NEED to study the non-English language here at Newton North in order to apply.

Students who meet the criteria for a Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded a certificate in the spring of their senior year and publicly recognized for their achievement. The Seal will also be a permanent part of the student’s academic record and will appear on the student’s official transcript.

Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Award Criteria