My students enter New School at least one year credit deficient for their grade level.  Our school accepts student who are under expulsion from other district high schools, on probation, pregnant, or working through personal issues which place him/her at risk for dropping out.  Many of our students are English Language Learners.

Since our school is small, with a maximum of 80 students, I am required to deliver standards-based instruction to mixed-ability, multi-grade level classes. This is accomplished through a blend of whole-group and individual instruction.  Student's learning is assessed using multiple measures, including projects, close monitoring of incremental learning gains, and both formative, and summative assessment.  It is my goal to create an environment that is emotionally supportive and academically rigorous.