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Newton MA Override Vote
In Newton MA, they will be voting on three property tax overrides to increase taxes by $11,400,000 to mostly pay for school projects. While Newton Public Schools cries how they need new buildings and program funding, they never tell the public about some of their spending. Every time there is a local override vote, cities and towns always whine about how if you don’t vote to raise your taxes, they will cut teachers, police, and firefighters and everyone will suffer. They never seem to threaten to cut or reduce the salaries of the unessential hacks that serve little function in the day-to-day education of our children. In the city of Newton for example, Newton Public Schools hired in 2012 a Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator at a salary of $60,000. Here are some other non-essential Newton Public School officials with outrageous taxpayer funded salaries for fiscal year 2011 that are hidden from the public:
Superintendent of Schools – $254,573.53
Deputy Superintendent: Chief Administrative Officer – $150,540.83
Deputy Superintendent For Teaching and Learning – $72,259.32
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education & Special Programs – $141,484.24
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education - $140,908.50
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services – $132,750.08
Director of Human Resources – $117,750.08
Chief of Operations – $128,346.19
Director of METCO – $103,190.00
Assistant Budget Director – $89,683.10
Assistant Human Resources Director – $85,149.84
Assistant to Superintendent – $81,259.76
Co-Director of Elementary Student Services – $104,212.40
Director of Language Acquisition – $118,436.54
Budget Analyst/Administrative Assistant – $75,345.08
Data Management Specialist – $88,276.44
Coordinator of Grants – $106,361.52
Can you think of a better use of over $2,000,000 used to fund your child’s education?
Controversy At Newton South High School
Newton South High School in Newton, MA graduates have run into a major problem in their freshman year of college. Some students have been deemed ineligible to play college Division 1 or Division 2 sports based on courses already taken at Newton South High School. The NCAA, the governing body of collegiate athletics determined that incoming college freshman who had taken certain Curriculum 2 classes from Newton South High School were ineligible to play college sports. Curriculum 2 classes are taught at a slower pace than Curriculum 1 and Honors level classes.
The NCAA decision is part of their effort to ensure that incoming athletes are academically ready for college. What is even more shocking is that many other high schools throughout America also offer Curriculum 2 classes that the NCAA have approved. In fact even Newton North High School’s Curriculum 2 classes are NCAA approved.
The problem with Newton South’s curriculum came to light last summer when the NCAA deemed a graduate who wanted to play baseball at he the University of Massachusetts Amherst ineligible. He had taken some Curriculum 2 classes. Newton South High School is currently appealing the NCAA decision. Since last summer, Newton South has been able to persuade the NCAA to accept Curriculum 2 classes in math and Spanish. English, science and history classes taught at that level are still ineligible and under appeal.
MCAS Testing Schedule 2013 Newton MA
For help passing any of the MCAS tests, call Y3K Tutor In Your Home today! Our Newton tutoring and test prep services have helped many Newton students receive high scores on these tests. Each of our students have enjoyed the excitement of attaining Advanced or Proficient scores on their MCAS tests.
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Newton, MA MCAS Testing Schedule 2013
The MCAS tests for Newton North High School and Newton South High School students in Newton, MA will administered on the following dates:
Biology Session 1 – February 4, 2013
Biology Session 2 – February 5, 2013
English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – March 19, 2013
English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – March 21, 2013
English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 22, 2013
Math Session 1 – May 13, 2013
Math Session 2 – May 14, 2013
Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 1 – June 4, 2013
Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 2 – June 5, 2013
MCAS Retests (for Newton North High School and Newton South High School students that have previously received Needs Improvement/Failing scores)
English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – February 27, 2013
English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – February 28, 2013
English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 1, 2013
Math Session 1 – March 4, 2013
Math Session 2 – March 5, 2013
SSAT Testing Dates – 2013
The following dates are scheduled for the SSAT to be administered at your local testing location.
January 5, 2013
February 2, 2013
March 2, 2013
April 20, 2013
June 8, 2013
Y3K Tutor In Your Home can help improve your SSAT test scores. Contact us today!
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SSAT Tutoring
Y3K Tutor In Your Home offers tutoring for the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test). The test prep support we provide for the SSAT math section includes concepts in math, reading, and writing to attain more correct answers. Our tutoring helps students become familiar with the subject knowledge needed to be successful for the SSAT standardized test.
Be sure to contact us as soon as you know you would like our SSAT help before all the most convenient times get claimed by other families.
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ISEE Tutoring – Independent School Entrance Exam
Y3K Tutor In Your Home often receives calls to help students with various standardized test prep. Recently there has been an increased demand for ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) The test prep support we provide for the ISEE includes concepts in math, reading comprehension, and writing. Our tutoring helps students become familiar with the subject knowledge needed to be successful for the ISEE standardized test.
Be sure to contact us as soon as you know you would like our help before all the most convenient times get claimed by other families.
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ACT Math Tutor
Y3K Tutor In Your Home offers tutoring for the math section of the ACT. The test prep support we provide for the ACT math section includes concepts in math to attain more correct answers. Our tutoring helps students become familiar with the subject knowledge needed to be successful for the ACT math standardized test.
Be sure to contact us as soon as you know you would like our ACT help before all the most convenient times get claimed by other families.
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Newton Tutoring and ARL Collection Drive
Today Y3K Tutor In Your Home will be making Newton, MA in home pick-ups as part of our Animal Rescue League of Boston Collection Drive for their Dedham shelter. Look for us as stops will be on Washington St., Walnut St., Parker St. and Boylston St. Newton, MA. Of course you are always welcome to schedule a pick-up where you live even if you are not using our Newton tutoring or test prep services. Call 781-492-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Newton, MA Y3K Tutor In Your Home 10th Annual Collection Drive
Check your Newton Tab newspaper over the next several weeks for information on Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s 10th Annual Animal Rescue League of Boston Collection Drive. Items collected will be delivered to their Dedham, MA shelter for abused and abandon animals waiting for adoption.
You can schedule a Newton pick-up or find out about our drop-off locations conveniently located in Needham and Natick. For questions or to set up an appointment call (781) 492-8700 or log on to www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.