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South Spots

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Quick-hitting local stories

District confirms 9 a.m. start time for next year

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The change to the school day has been met with mixed reactions

#STOPASIANHATE

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 The Lion's Roar258

In response to the Atlanta shooting on March 16, the Newton and South community held vigils to mourn and honor the lives lost

South Senate passes new legislation

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Earlier this school year, South Senate passed three bills and two resolutions: the Break Regulation Act, Guidance Counselor Spreadsheet Bill and Student Feedback Act and the Distance-Learning Camera Policy and Assisting in Grading Policy Resolutions

Oliver and Lucas win Newton special election

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On March 16, special elections took place, resulting in John Oliver’s win for the Ward One Councilor-At-Large seat and Tarik Lucas’s for the Ward Two Councilor-At-Large seat

Weighted GPAs removed from transcripts

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The Newton Public Schools removed the weighted grade-point average scale in light of changes brought on by COVID-19

MCAS scheduled to be held in May & June

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is requiring school districts across the state to administer the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in early May and June

Curriculum changes due to COVID-19

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COVID-19 caused drastic changes to learning models and discrepancies in curriculum coverage

Students and teachers reflect on return to school

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Selection of student and teacher quotes on return to in-person schooling due to the HyFlex model

MA enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination plan

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Phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccination stretched from mid-December to Feb. 1; Phase 2 started on Feb. 1 and will continue until April; Phase 3 will last from April until June