The Newton Public Schools is a full inclusion school system serving over 12,000 students in fifteen elementary (K-5) four middle (6-8) and two high (9-12) schools. Newton's educational philosophy emphasizes strong commitment to excellence, focus on equity, respect for differences, quality professional development, and high levels of communication among students, staff, parents, and the community.A strong team culture at NPS provides faculty and staff with the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Superior professional development and mentorship opportunities, strong connections to local colleges and universities, tuition credits and reimbursement, as well as leadership opportunities within our schools provide opportunity for growth and advancement. NPS is a community that respects and promotes multi-cultural education, diversity and inclusion, recognizing the value of unique backgrounds and experiences. In addition, the district has participated in METCO, a state funded voluntary desegregation program, since its founding in 1966.Newton has a rigorous, academically challenging, standards-based curriculum with an unusual breadth of programming across all grade levels and disciplines. Students perform at the highest levels of achievement, participate in award-winning extracurricular activities and score well above the national average on SAT's and other standardized measures. The school system enjoys a high degree of parent and community involvement. Please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newtonps