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Academics

"Thank you for providing me with tools with which I can succeed no matter where I am, for providing me with a well of worldly experience from which I can always draw, for making the words "friend" and "teacher" not mutually exclusive.
Thank you." -2009 NSA Graduate

Academic Accreditation as an independent high school granting a U.S. diploma by:

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We believe in a Multiple Intelligences-based approach that develops in students the curiosity, resourcefulness, problem-solving, and global perspective needed in our ever-developing world.
Positive highlights? "Teacher to student ratio is excellent; teachers adapt teaching for different learning styles and provide 1:1 attention; practical and hands-on teaching approaches; finding what is challenging and interesting for each student."
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Academic Approach 

We are a community of learners. Our academic program is truly a model of 21st-Century education where students and teachers collaborate to immerse in learning and growth experiences with the support that allows students to engage in learning using individual strengths and interests, and to apply new knowledge and skills in meaningful, hands-on ways.

Students succeed in our rigorous, college-prep courses because our Multiple Intelligences-infused learning approach, process-based scaffolding that meets students where they are, and focus on Critical Thinking skill development in every class prepare students to be lifelong learners, ready to succeed in a rapidly-changing future as responsible, ethical contributors to society.
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Skills learned ? "Clear change in Executive Functioning ability and problem solving. Dealing more comfortably with adults and engaging and asking for support." - 2016 parent

Classes

Classes at New Summit Academy are engaging, supportive, and rewarding. Teachers and students work together in collaborative, dynamic classes with opportunities for cross-curricular integration, incorporation of student voice and choice, and enrichment opportunities for students seeking additional rigor. Every student is able to learn content and to develop skills using his strengths and interests, and is supported by an Academic Advisor and a dedicated teaching team with a student to teacher ratio of 4:1. In this environment, students rediscover their curiosity for the world, build critical skills for success, and witness true growth.

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"The individualized attention and team problem-solving approach to student performance was the most effective process in improving student performance I have seen."
​- 2016 parent

Graduation Requirements

New Summit Academy’s graduation requirements and course progression align with United States standards, allowing for smooth transitions to NSA from other programs, and from our school to other high schools or colleges. At enrollment, our Academic department will create and share with each student, parents, and support team a course progression plan which will allow the student to earn credits in such a way that they may make up credits to get “back on track” whenever possible while building a solid transcript for post-high school options.

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College Guidance

New Summit Academy’s College Guidance Program engages students and families in a process which leads to the discovery of an academic environment where they will be successful after graduation from High School. As our students each enroll in different phases of their high school careers as well as the college search and application process, we strive to meet each one at his particular point in the process, and lead each through the subsequent steps based on individual needs and educational goals.
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