Guidance & Counseling

Graduate Transcript Request Instructions

Please send the completed Graduate Transcript Request Form to:
Jessica LeBlanc
(978) 465-4440 ext. 4520
jleblanc@newburyport.k12.ma.us

Payment Information

Please include payment with the Graduate Transcript Request Form.
There is a $5.00 fee per transcript.

Make checks payable to:
Pay to the Order of: The City of Newburyport
For: Transcript Request

Processing Time

Please allow a minimum of 3–5 business days from the date both the request form and payment are received.

The high school operates on a three day rotating schedule, with students attending a set number of courses each day. Students receive their individual schedules at the end of eighth grade.

Teachers are trained in the Landmark Executive Functioning Binder system. Students also receive support using iPads, Google Classroom, and other organizational tools to manage assignments, deadlines, and schedules.

The high school partners with local colleges to offer dual enrollment courses. Students can earn both high school and college credit for approved courses. Details are available through the guidance office. You can also view additional details on our Dual Enrollment page.

 Special education liaisons meet with students as needed and connect with them within the first few weeks of the school year and will contact parents at the start of the school year or when specific support plans are implemented.

Students can meet their school counselor by appointment or during scheduled counselor check-ins. Counselors provide academic planning, social-emotional support, and college/career guidance. View our School Counselor Assignment page to see who your student's counselor is. 

Supplies may vary by teacher,  and will be communicated by teachers by the first and second week of school. Examples of what students can purchase preemptively include: 

• Notebooks or binders for each class
• Folders
• Writing utensils (pens, pencils, highlighters)
• Planner or digital calendar
• iPad fully charged daily

 High school students balance athletics and academics by carefully managing their schedules and staying organized. Student-athletes are encouraged to communicate proactively with teachers if conflicts arise.

Students can explore clubs and activities during the Club & Activities Fair at the beginning of the year. Additional information is available through announcements and our Clubs & Activities page.

Students are assigned lunch periods based on their schedules. The cafeteria has multiple seating areas, and students may sit in designated spaces.

The library is open during school hours. Students can access it before school, during study halls, or with teacher permission. Exact hours are posted annually in the library, and on the library's home page.

Students use iPads in core classes and increasingly in elective classes to complete projects. iPads also support organization and executive functioning.

Students generally have access to educational apps approved by the school, including Google Classroom, productivity tools, and apps that support learning and organization. Specific app requests should be sent to the technology department.

Yes. Both Aspen and MySchoolBucks continue to be used as students transition from Nock to the high school for grades, attendance, and lunch account management.

• Aspen: Used to access official grades, attendance, and reports.
• Google Classroom: Used by teachers to post assignments, deadlines, resources, and class communications. Students track assignments and submit work here.
   

The school has guidelines for responsible use of AI tools in academic work. See our AI Policies & Statement here.