Students, parents, and members of the community shall feel comfortable and accepted at the school. A hilltop site, Greek pillars, and a gold-inlaid sign that reads Needham High School welcome a visitor to The Needham High School. The atmosphere of the school building is hospitable and friendly. Rules and regulations are defined in a student handbook which is annually updated. At the beginning of the school year, mentor teachers, class deans, the principal and the assistant principal review these rules.
Deans explain disciplinary measures and supervise their enforcement.
Numerous groups make up the high school community. Mounted on the walls of the first floor is the artwork of preschool students, who, accompanied by adults, walk cheerfully among the high school students. A calendar of activities is posted in the main office. Major events are announced on an electronic bulletin board in the cafeteria. Many faculty members serve as advisors and coaches, and the faculty is widely available after school for personal conferences and academic help.