GUÍA PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES 2024

Early Years
Lower School
Upper School

I. Introduction

Newton College was founded in 1979 by Asociación Educacional Williamson del Perú as a non-profit organisation which aims to provide pupils with a humanistic, technological and bilingual education of the highest world standards.
These guidelines explain what is expected of pupils of Newton College. It summarises educational goals, school procedures and pupil responsibilities.
At Newton College, we attach a lot of importance to caring, interpersonal relationships between all members of the school community.

II. Pupil's profile

“To be recognised worldwide for its academic excellence and educational style.”

“We are a Peruvian-British School, committed to developing the full potential of our pupils in order for them to become well-rounded and successful citizens.”

Respect: We treat people, the world around us and ourselves with dignity and care.
Integrity: We are honest, just and trustworthy in both word and action.
Commitment: We fulfil our responsibilities and goals with initiative, enthusiasm and perseverance.
Empathy: We understand the feelings and reasoning of others, and act with solidarity.

As an IB world School, Newton College is fully committed to the principal aim of the International Baccalaureate, namely to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:

  • Inquirers: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
  • Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
  • Thinkers: We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. d. Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Good communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
  • Principled: We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and respect for the dignity and rights of other people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
  • Open-minded: We critically appreciate our own culture and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
  • Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
  • Risk-takers: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and changes.
  • Balanced: We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives–intellectual, physical and emotional– to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
  • Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the world and our ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

III. General procedures

  • For the 2024 school year, students should arrive on campus from 7:00 am to be in their mentor areas by 7:45 a.m. (note that some athletes will come earlier for morning practices).
  • The school day is divided into several learning periods, including mentor check-in, independent study period, traditional classes, club periods and remediation.
  • On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, students finish the academic day at 3:05 p.m. with sports practices in the afternoon. On Wednesdays, academically on-track students may leave School at 1:05 p.m., with students requiring extra help staying until 2:00 pm.
  • Upper School students cannot attend school presentations for their siblings in Lower and Early Years.

    • Students who walk to School or use public transport may use the Upper School gate. To do so, their parents must request permission through the intranet. Parents must email upper@newton.edu.pe if a student has to leave during school hours. They must go to the Upper School office to retrieve their exit slip. Parents should make medical appointments after school hours when possible.

    Students must go directly to their lockers or classrooms at the beginning of the school day. They may only enter their room once their tutor has arrived or with the specific permission of a school authority. At the end of the school day, students must go to their corresponding dismissal zone and wait to be picked up in an orderly fashion.

  • Students must register their attendance by scanning their QR code at any of the school entrances.
  • Students who arrive after 7:45 AM will be considered late.
  • Students who play sports in the morning (Iguanas) are allowed to arrive at 7:50 AM to the mentory period. After that time, it will be considered late.
  • Until 8:00 AM, mentors can register attendance in the system. Students who arrive after 8:00 AM must go to the Upper School office, where they will be marked as late in the attendance records on the Intranet.
  • To enter the School outside of regular hours, it is required to present a justification through the level office (virtually). After 11:20 AM, only students accompanied by their parents will be allowed to enter and will be received in the level office to justify their tardiness.
  • Students who do not attend classes will not be allowed to enter the School to participate in extracurricular activities.
  • If students forget any materials, parents are allowed to bring them to school until 8:00 AM.No exceptions will be made.

  • Parents or guardians will ask for permission through the Intranet. An automatic message will be sent to the tutor, teachers, level secretaries, security guards, and parents or guardians.
  • In case of an emergency or an unforeseen situation, the level secretaries can authorise the exit on the Intranet. An automatic message will be sent to the tutor, teachers, level secretaries, security guards and parents or guardians.
  • To exit through the infirmary, the nurse first calls the parent or guardian to inform them they need to pick up the student. Then, she registers the exit on the Intranet. An automatic message will be sent to the tutor, teachers, level secretaries, security guards and parents or guardians.

    • If a student misses classes due to athletic commitments or extended health issues (two days or more), the request should be made through the intranet along with any necessary supporting documentation. Please note that medical certificates must be uploaded to the intranet if a medical leave takes two or more days.

    In the event of recurring unjustified absences, the following measures will be applied:

  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate three unjustified absences in a semester will receive a notification letter from the level heads to the email addresses listed on the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified absences in a semester will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.

    • In the event of recurring unjustified delays, the following measures will be applied:

  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate five unjustified lateness in a term will receive an automatic notification letter from the level heads to the email addresses registered on the intranet.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate eight unjustified lateness in a term will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level.
  • Parents and/or guardians of students who accumulate ten unjustified lateness in a term will be summoned by email to a meeting with the tutor or mentor and the deputy head of level and will sign a letter of commitment.

    • At break times, students must go to designated recreational areas. They may only stay in classrooms or indoor spaces with the presence of a teacher. Upper School students may not go to Lower School or Early Years during break times.

  • Students may eat in the school refectory, or in the Upper School areas designated for such purpose. They may bring food from home, or parents and/or guardians may take the catering’s food service with appropriate anticipation by emailing https://colegios.charlotte.com.pe/

  • Lunch orders must be placed directly with the supplier and any change or cancellation must be informed to them, in accordance to their requirements. In case of special diets, parents and/or guardians must directly contact the supplier (Charlotte-2024) at 940400617 or at newton@charlotte.com.pe and inform the tutor and the nurse (enfermeria@newton.edu.pe).

  • Students can also purchase lunch at the kiosk (with their virtual wallets).

  • In the event that a student forgets the lunch box at home, it will only be received until 11:00 AM. After 11:00 AM, in the event that a student does not have lunch, the level office will be in touch with the family to make the necessary arrangements. Students will not be able to receive food delivery on campus.

  • Upper School students are not allowed to use mobile phones to buy at the kiosk. They may use cash or a card. They can only use the kiosk that is located in the sports field.

    • Prefects are selected based on the following qualifications: leadership skills, responsibility, social skills, commitment with academic, sports or cultural events, cooperation, respect for everyone in the school community and alma mater spirit.
    Prefects are expected to serve the school community throughout their time in Form IV, V and Vi as role models for all the students and ambassadors of the School. They have special responsibilities and are allowed to use a distinctive blazer. The positions of Head and Deputy Head of Prefects are chosen by the authorities of the School.


    IV. Justifications

  • The parent or guardian must justify the late arrival or absence through the intranet, attaching evidence if necessary (i.e. medical appointment). Absence justifications must be made within five days of the absence.
  • Each level secretary approves the justifications.

  • Health
  • Family grief
  • Qualified athletes or artists (who belong to a federation), approved by the National Director
  • Other cases, with the due justification and approved by the Heads of Level or the National Director

  • Fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/MmXfCp6NySqEEr8P9 where the complete information of the student and the family must be included, attaching official documentation that supports the request.
  • In the case of sports, attach a card that identifies that the student belongs to a sports institution as a qualified athlete registered in the IPD or another document from the sports institution that proves their participation or membership.
  • The National Director and the heads of the level will evaluate the application: - If the answer is positive, they will justify the absences. - Should the answer be negative, you may resubmit your application with all the documents completed.
  • Parents will receive the answer via email.

    • V. Infirmary and emergency procedures

  • If students do not feel well, they should go to the infirmary. Parents will be emailed about a student’s visit to the infirmary.
  • If the student has to take medications, they have to be delivered directly to the nurse along with the doctor’s written instructions. All medications must be administered by one of our nurses. Parents or guardians must send an email to the nurse with the information at enfermeria@newton.edu.pe.
  • Please do not send children to School if they have symptoms such as fever, cough or congestion.

  • All doorways must be kept free in the classrooms. Students must ensure their school bags stay out of the aisles between desks.
  • Safety rules must be followed in science rooms, design areas, computing laboratories, music spaces, media centres, and art rooms. These will be explained to students by their corresponding teachers. Students must also follow specific rules in the library, SUM, Newton Theatre and Sport Centre. These are displayed on posters inside or outside these facilities.
  • tudents must not run in passageways and corridors outside of classrooms.

  • In the case of an emergency such as an earth tremor, an alarm will go off, and students must strictly follow the school evacuation procedures. The important points to remember are: Remain calm and follow the teacher’s instructions. Do not have anything in their hands. Leave the place quickly and quietly, without running or pushing.
  • If the students are in classrooms in the Churchill Building, the SUM, the library, the Music, Media Center or Art rooms, or the Newton Theatre, they must proceed directly to the final concentration point on the sports fields.
  • At regular times throughout the year, the School runs earthquake drills, and the school community is expected to take these practices seriously, acting with the responsibility they merit.
  • In case of an extreme emergency, the School will announce measures through official channels (email, intranet, registered cell phones) and the Upper School Ambassador.
  • In this situation, students should be picked up by parents, guardians, or emergency contacts listed on the intranet.

    • VI. Communications

    The School will make every effort to communicate regularly and clearly with parents. However, it is necessary that parents act as responsible partners in this process. The School is not responsible for issues that arise when parents do not read or respond to official communications.
    Should parents need to communicate with the office, they can email upper@newton.edu.pe.

    If you have any concern about your child or an administrative query, you may contact one of the following members of staff depending on the nature of your concern or query:

  • Mentors
  • Speific teacher
  • Level secretary
  • Coordinators
  • Psychologists
  • Head or Deputy Head of Level

    • Only in the case that your concern has not been dealt with to your satisfaction may you ask for a meeting with the National Director or Headmaster.

  • The Intranet (communication School-Parents): To keep the parents informed about the School’s activities and events. You can access this tool through our webpage. For new families, our Systems Department will send parents a username and password, which are required to access.
  • Email: The School will send formal circulars through email.

    • All visits or events taking place outside the school premises will be communicated in a timely manner via email.
    These activities will require parental authorisation through the intranet. Authorisations will not be accepted via email or phone. No exceptions will be made.
    If a student does not have this authorisation, they will not be allowed to leave the school premises. Students without authorisation for a particular visit may stay in the School and be assigned to a classroom with a teacher responsible for supervision throughout the day.
    For trips that take place outside the school premises with an overnight stay, please read our policy here.


    VII. Houses

    All students from Level 1 (Early Years) to Form VI belong to one of the four Houses, which are named after the Royal Families of the United Kingdom, namely: Lancaster (red), Tudor (green), Windsor blue) and York (yellow). All brothers and sisters belong to the same House. This information is available in “Students” on the School’s Intranet, under the student’s picture.

  • To provide the opportunity for all students to participate in cultural, social and/or sporting activities.
  • To encourage integration of the student body across year groups.
  • To foster a spirit of cooperation and healthy competition amongst the students.

    • The Teacher Head of the House selects a girl and boy from each year group to be their Year Captains and to help them organise and motivate their House teams. Each House has an overall House Captain. Points are scored for each House competition, and in a ceremony at the end of the school year, the winners of the House shields for Lower, Upper and the whole School are announced.


    VIII. Uniform

    In 2024, all students must wear the new school uniform. Garments from the old uniform will not be allowed.

  • Students cannot use streetwear garments or garments that are not part of the uniform.
  • Students cannot use streetwear garments or garments that are not part of the uniform.
  • Boys and girls should tuck their shirts or blouses into their trousers or skirts (formal winter uniform).
  • The skirt should not be more than 5 cm above the knee (summer and winter formal uniform).
  • Garments from different types of uniform may not be mixed (sports, summer uniform and formal winter uniform).
  • The sports uniform will be used on Physical Education
  • On House activities days, students must come to School wearing the sports uniform and their House’s shirt.
  • Garments must be duly labeled with the full name of the student.

  • White piqué polo shirt
  • Green shorts or green skort of a proper length
  • White school socks with a green stripe or fully white socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers
  • Beige hoodie

  • White shirt / white blouse
  • Formal pants, girl model and boy model
  • Formal skirt and biker shorts (sold separately)
  • Pullover
  • Varsity jacket
  • Green socks
  • Medias verdes
  • Green socks

  • Beige V-neck polo
  • Short o pantalón verde
  • White school socks with a green stripe or fully white socks
  • Mainly white or mainly black trainers
  • Beige hoodie
  • Official House shirt (for House activities)
  • For all official sports games, students must bring and wear the complete uniform provided by the School for such sport

    • Form VI students have a ‘smart casual’ dress code in recognition of their special status within the School.

  • Students' hair may be of any length and may be dyed. However, hair must be neat and tidy. Ultimately school authorities reserve the right to determine whether a hairstyle is appropriate.
  • Facial hair is only allowed for boys in Forms V and VI.
  • Students are allowed to wear discreet earrings and a bracelet; girls and boys are allowed to wear a discreet chain. Discreet nose piercings are allowed.
  • The use of makeup is not permitted.
  • Students may have painted nails, but acrylics and extensions are not allowed.

    • IX. Materials and Facilities of the School

    Textbooks are loaned to the students, who must look after them and return them in a similar condition at the end of the year. Damaged or lost textbooks must be either replaced or paid for. The School will give details of the cost.
    The School provides the students with paper, exercise books, worksheets and art materials. All other stationery (pens, calculators, etc.) must be purchased by the student and taken to all lessons where they are needed.

    Todos los estudiantes desde 6to Grado hasta Form VI recibirán un casillero para guardar sus pertenencias. Estos casilleros deben mantenerse cerrados con un candado. Los estudiantes pueden acceder a sus casilleros al llegar por la mañana y durante los recreos, pero solo deben ir durante las clases con el permiso especial de un docente. Los estudiantes que no cierren con llave su casillero recibirán una medida correctiva según las normativas. Si necesitan que el personal de mantenimiento rompa su candado por cualquier razón, el estudiante debe reemplazar el candado dentro de las 24 horas.

    Students in Upper School may bring a mobile phone to School under the following conditions:

  • From the beginning of School until the end of the school day (including break times), the phone must be kept in the student's lockers, and it must be switched off at all times. If not, the phone will be confiscated until the end of the day, and a corrective measure will be applied. The only exception is for students whose teacher has given permission to use their phones during coursework.
  • The School will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to mobile phones.
  • It is strictly forbidden to record or take photos of other students or teachers without their express permission. It must also be very clearly understood that to place a photo, recording, or video that harms another student or the reputation of the School in any way on any internet site will be regarded as an extremely serious breach of discipline.
  • Smart Watches and other electronic devices are not allowed.

    • Upper School continues the “Bring Your Own Laptop” (BYOL) programme for all of its students, from 6th Grade to Form VI. Please see the attached policy for the programme. It is extremely important that students arrive at School with a fully charged laptop. While the campus has some charging stations, students should not expect to be able to charge their laptops during the school day. We also have a limited number of emergency laptops available. These need to be borrowed from the level secretaries and returned to the office at the end of the day. Failure to care for a borrowed laptop may result in disciplinary action or the loss of the ability to borrow school technology for a limited period.

    Please note that laptops must be looked after by the students at all times whilst in School and kept in lockers during break and lunchtime. The School will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any laptop.

    At break times, students may use the computers in our school library only for work purposes. A detailed “Acceptable Use Policy” is displayed in the library. We expect all students to follow this policy. The use of the computer in each room is exclusively for the teacher.

    Students can only use the School's secure connection networks (Newton Students).

    Laptops are of personal use only.

    Students who wish to use a school printer for personal reasons may use only the ones in the library. There will be different fees to print in black and white and colour.

  • All instruments and their cases must have the student’s name.
  • Students must only bring their instruments to the School for Music class or if they have a special rehearsal.
  • Instruments must not remain in the classroom from one day to the other.
  • Parents and/or guardians may not bring to School any forgotten instruments.

    • Students must take special care not to damage school resources and property. Students will have to pay for all wilful damage and will be liable to serious sanctions. At break times students may use only designated areas of the school grounds.

    Students must have their name on all their belongings (uniform). At the end of each term, any unclaimed property is donated to the social service projects. The School accepts no responsibility for the loss of any valuable objects or any unnamed uniform.


    X. Curriculum

    The MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathise with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of local, national, and global significance. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP comprises eight subject groups:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Individual and Societies
  • Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Arts (Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts)
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Design

    • Students in these year groups also receive other courses in compliance with local guidelines.


    Form II


    In Form II, students must choose two (2) subject courses to specialize in and study for the year from the following options:

  • Visual Arts
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • World Languages and Cultures

    • The students who choose “World Languages and Cultures” can continue learning the same language they are currently taking this year (French, Chinese Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, or Japanese). Unfortunately, they won’t be able to change to a new language in the following years as this is a continuous programme.


    Form III Y Form IV


    Students select two options from a group of courses in Form III and Form IV. Among the options are Music, Theater, Visual Arts and World Languages and Cultures. When choosing "World Languages and Cultures", students must continue with the language they are currently taking. If they didn’t take the course in Form II, they would not be able to take it since they would have lost a year of learning.


    It is also important to remind you that once the options have been chosen, they will remain during Form III and IV without an opportunity for change.


    Likewise, Form III students can choose a design specialisation in product or digital design. To learn more about what each of these routes means, please look at this presentation prepared by the Design Faculty.

    With the IB Diploma, students gain direct entry into the most prestigious universities in Peru and worldwide. They can also receive credits and other benefits from various universities. The programme is recognised as an excellent preparation for university studies.


    In addition to the six subjects chosen, all students will study Theory of Knowledge, complete CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) and do an extended essay of 4000 words in their chosen subject. For more information about our IB Diploma Programme, please visit our website.

    To become successful world citizens, Upper School students can study a foreign language of their choice through the “World Languages and Cultures” course starting in Form II. The languages offered are French, Italian, Chinese-Mandarin, Japanese, and Portuguese.


    Students can learn their chosen language through a blended teaching approach that mixes specialised online learning with authentic community-based learning experiences. They can become linguistically and culturally competent learners: develop language competencies and skills while gaining knowledge and appreciation of another culture.


    When entering Form II, students may study two subjects: World Languages and Cultures, Visual Art, Music and Theatre Arts, where they can decide to continue learning the language of their choice for the following years. Switches from one language to another are not permitted.


    XI. Studies anda Assessment

    The principal academic responsibility of students is to develop the study habits described in the IB Learner and Newton Graduate profiles. Ultimately, students should become successful, lifelong, independent learners.
    Students must complete all classwork and homework assignments carefully, diligently and punctually.


    Grade 6 and Form I


    During the school day, our students actively learn and engage with concepts in a language that is, in most cases, not their mother tongue. This requires great commitment and much energy. Our students must have the opportunity outside school hours to recharge and relax. Evenings and weekends are generally a time for the children to be balanced, pursue their interests, speak, read and engage in their mother tongue, play and relax.


    Grade 6 and Form I are expected to work at home as follows:

  • Complete their flipped learning video expectations for Wednesday’s classes at home.
  • Catching up on work when absent before coming back to School.
  • Instrument practice. Based on teacher expectations, students in this age range are expected to continue practising regularly at home.
  • They can use a range of educational websites and apps at home to extend or reinforce their learning based on teacher expectations, e.g., RAZ Kids, MyMaths, Duolingo, and Khan Academy.
  • Reading. The key focus of work at home is reading. All students should read regularly at home, in their mother tongue, English, and other languages if appropriate. Reading is essential for developing creativity, building vocabulary and exploring various topics. Reading allows children to follow their interests and develop knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps build their language skills and is crucial for developing fluency. Regular and sustained reading helps develop concentration skills. Reading at home is intended to: Practice and improve reading skills being taught at School Develop the habit of reading at home for pleasure Encourage a positive attitude toward reading

    • Form II y VI


    Students can expect to receive more homework assignments during these years. However, this does not mean that every course will set homework every day. Homework should not be set for the following day. No homework should be set (outside of reading) over holiday breaks.


    Teachers may give homework only when there is a compelling educational reason to do so or to take advantage of a unique opportunity for out-of-class learning.


    Examples of compelling educational reasons for homework:

  • To reflect independently about important subject matter, to dig deeper.
  • To independently practice skills. (Note: practice should not be redundant, but rather serve to further mastery and understanding.)
  • To foster a home-school connection, such as sparking a conversation with parents about a class topic.
  • Focused preparation for a class activity, such as gathering materials or conducting preparatory readings (flipped classroom).
  • To accomplish a major feat that requires more sustained effort than can be applied in school time, such as the ‘personal project’.
  • To review and synthesize information and ideas.

    • Examples of special opportunities for out-of-class learning:

  • Observe a nighttime astronomical event such as a meteor shower or an eclipse.
  • Watch a news event of an important political speech, debate, or inauguration.
  • Participate in some aspects of out-of-school life, such as interviewing, research and data collection, visiting a church of a different denomination, watching a play/performance /gallery, etc.

    • The students are assessed on their attainment in each subject. Marks in Upper School are not averaged over the course of a term or semester. Instead, teachers use evidence from summative assessments, formative assessments and classwork to determine the level of achievement that best describes a student’s attainment in relation to assessment criteria. When students do not complete a summative assessment teachers will use evidence from formative assessments and classwork to issue a provisional grade, which may be modified once the student has completed the summative assessment.

    The Newton Learning Standards are short written descriptions of what students should know, understand or be able to do at a certain stage in their education, based on a combination of MYP/Diploma Approaches to Learning skills and Minedu curricula. These are important as they allow a more aligned and coherent curriculum vertically and horizontally within Upper School, and they can help us identify those students who are falling behind and require additional support.


    All subjects will choose to teach at least one Newton Learning standard every semester and teachers will assess the work against the standard’s achievement level rubric and moderate it through a collaborative discussion and agreement. Based on the evidence provided for the Newton Learning Standards assessed in the semester, students will receive a final level of achievement in their progress report that can vary from a Beginning, Developing, Achieving or Excelling.

    The school year is divided into two semesters (March-July and August-December), and each semester is divided into two terms. At the end of terms 1 and 3, students and families receive a formative report highlighting achievement levels on Newton Learning Standards and in courses. These are not final marks, rather they help all parties understand the progress observed in classes. At the end of each semester, students and families will participate in a student-led conference where students will share a portfolio containing their work and reflections from the semester. After participating in this conference families will receive a progress report with grades for each course. Students in MYP years are graded on an 8-point scale while students in the DP years are graded on a 7-point scale. Finally, please note that communication of progress in the DP program follows a slightly different structure than that described above.

    Every Wednesday from 01:05 PM to 2:00 PM, students may be asked by their teachers or arrange a meeting with their teacher to stay at School for an extra support session. Parents will receive a notification by email early in the week that informs them their child has been asked to stay on Wednesday afternoon. Likewise, students may ask their teachers for extra support using the Wednesday support session time. Students who fail to show up to a support session and do not have a valid justification will receive a regulatory measure stipulated by the School’s Internal Regulations.


    XII. Discipline

    Newton College understands discipline as the ability by which students develop the moral reasoning and judgments that allow them to voluntarily comply with the social norms and agreements. Aims to get students to do the right thing based not on external control, but on the internalization of the values practiced in the School and in the exercise of the socio-emotional skills that the curriculum develops.

    A regulatory measure is the action that has the objective of strengthening discipline in the students. None of the behavioral regulatory measures adopted by Newton College disrupt access to education.


    Newton College understands the following regulatory measures:

  • Corrective measures are formal calls for good sense and judgment in relation to the discipline expectations that the School maintains according to its educational standards. Corrective measures are sanctions, demerits, conduct reports, letters of warning and letters of concern.
  • Formative measures are strategies that seek to motivate students to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions, understand the causes of their behavior, change it, repair the damage caused and restore affected relationships. Due to their pedagogical nature, formative measures are developed by teachers as part of their educational functions. To do this, they count on the accompaniment and support of the Student Engagement Department.
  • Recognitions are incentives granted to students who have shown in an outstanding way one or more attributes of the student profile, expected by the School or that have contributed to improve the School, local and/or global environment. Rewards are profile points, merits, letters of recognition and letters of excellence.

    • The discipline system places all students on a scale with four levels, in which they can move as a result of their decision making:

  • Excelling: At this level students have demonstrated outstanding behavior and are eligible to receive special awards.
  • Achieving: All students start at this level.
  • Developing: At this level students may participate in extracurricular activities, but may NOT represent the School in competitions. They will also receive individual support from the School’s Student Engagement Department.
  • Beginning: At this level students will receive individual support from the School’s Student Engagement Department.

    • A student's placement on the discipline system scale is determined by the actions they take, both positive and negative. Each incident is recorded in the student's disciplinary record, which is a school digital platform.


    Inappropriate behaviour will be addressed through formative and corrective measures. Corrective measures may include consequences, demerits, or other sanctions imposed by the School's Disciplinary Committee. These corrective measures have a weight in the discipline system that reflects both the intensity and frequency of the behavior.


    XIII. Complementary Activities

    They take place Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 5:15 PM with the exception of Wednesdays that are from 1:45 to 3:15 pm. and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM They complement the activities that are part of the academic curriculum and allow students to develop a broader range of talents. Currently these activities include:

  • Sports - basketball, football, volleyball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, rugby, tae kwon do, dance and chess.
  • Music - orchestra, band, different ensembles, choir.
  • Drama club and dance groups
  • Scouts.

    • Note: Some sports activities are only available during certain times of the year. All students who wish to belong to a school team must take part in these activities.


    Students who have attended classes regularly will be able to carry out extracurricular activities after finishing classes. Students who have not been present during the school day will not be allowed to enter the School to participate in extracurricular activities.

    Student athletes in Upper have two options for participation in sports:


  • Newton Iguanas: These teams represent the School in external competition. Students participating in these selections should expect to be challenged physically and mentally and will need to try out for the team they will compete on.
  • Newts: The Newts are for students who prefer to explore sports in a more relaxed, low-stakes environment. The Geckos teams are open to all interested students to use sports to improve physical health, personal growth, and enjoyment.

    • Participation in our Sports programs is a privilege. Students in the ‘Beginning’ or ‘Developing’ level on our scale of student behaviour may not represent the School in official competitions.

    All students in Upper are invited to create and lead in clubs and service activities. In addition to being a valuable factor in the university admissions process, clubs provide opportunities for students to interact positively with peers and develop leadership skills. Every Wednesday afternoon, there’s the opportunity for students to lead their clubs. Students are expected to follow the specific expectations communicated for use of this time.
    While most clubs and service/action activities are student-driven, it is important to note that the same policies for attendance, punctuality and behaviour apply. Finally, students can change clubs/service activities at the end of each term, although we encourage a longer-term commitment.