Newton South parents/guardians of sophomores are invited to join a three-week discussion group, which begins this Tuesday, January 10 at Newton North. This group series is facilitated by school counselors who wil provide a forum for parents/guardians to discuss their child(ren)’s experiences in the second year of high school. The sessions will take place January 10, January 17 and January 24 (snow day January 31), from 9:05AM to 10:20AM, in the International Cafe at Newton North High School.Some discussion topics include the following:
• Academic/social life in high school in Newton
• Internet Use/Social Networking/Texting
• Ground Rules/Consequences
• Communication with family vs. friends
• Social/Emotional issues
• Drugs and Alcohol use
If you are interested in attending any or all of the groups, RSVP to Donna Harper, Counseling Department Secretary, at donna_harper@newton.k12.ma.