Cultural
The culture of New Generation is Christian, emphasizing the love of Christ. Students are taught to respect each other, themselves, and the educational process. There is a strict no-bullying, no-fighting policy, and in 26 years, there has only been one fight, as students know it will not be tolerated.
Practical Life
Every Friday is our day for spiritual, social, and emotional growth. During this time, students are taught practical life applications from the Bible that assist them in both their social and emotional development. Additionally, life skills are taught, such as how to fill out an application or create a resume, how to sew, how to balance a checkbook, and other practical life skills.
Brain Based
New Generation approaches education from a brain-based educational philosophy. Hence, students are given breaks throughout the day for movement. All students are assessed in math, reading, and language arts, and placed in a curriculum that meets them at their level but takes them to the next. Children are not rushed through the curriculum; they must demonstrate mastery in a skill area to progress. As a result of this philosophy, many students progress to well above grade level.
Advance placement/remediation
No matter if the student is ready for college, needs remediation or needs to make up credits New Generation can help. Students that are below the 25th percnetil in math or reading get a remedial class, students behind in grade levels can get caught up, students ready for dual enrollment can earn college courses.
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
What Makes Us Special?
The Educational Philosophy of New Generation is based on the belief that all students can learn and want to learn. As a Doctor of Educational Psychology, Founder and Director Paula Gorman has studied extensively the mental processes involved in learning – simply put: how the brain learns. As such, we have sought out sound and proven curriculum that indeed supports brain-based learning processes, curriculum demonstrated to be effective with students in actual classroom settings. We use such research-based curriculum in all core subject areas wherever possible.
Experienced Faculty
A warm and nurturing environment with a professional and well-trained, experienced faculty.
Innovative Learning
An innovative learning environment that fosters deeper thought and stimulates questioning and student-led research.
Parent Involvement
Opportunities for parent involvement in the school’s culture.
Play is important
Children are social beings and learning those social skills is as important as education. Hence New Generation affords time for students to socialize and engage with their peers. This also affords the students to take a brain break and recharge to get back to classwork.
Love & Care
Home-like learning environments that the children assist in caring for, promoting responsibility and independence.
The Essentials
Research Based Approach
At New Generation assessments are essential to ensure that students needs are being met. All students upon entry into the school receive assessment in Math, Reading and Language arts. Additionally their are curriculum assessment to determine where the student is with the curriculum.
These lead and guide the team to determine what is the next natural step in you child’s educational process. Additionally, all students are assessed for Language Disorders (a hidden disorder often not identified) and if indicate language services with a Speech and Language Pathologist are given.
How We Differ From a Traditional School
Parents of our students will tell you that the biggest difference between our school and a traditional school can be found in the light they see in their child’s eyes each day. This light is their child’s drive to learn and develop; it represents the key contrast between Brain Based schools and traditional schools.
Both Brain Based and traditional schools have the same goal: to provide learning experiences for the child. The differences lie in the types of learning experiences each school provides and the methods they use to accomplish this goal. We believe these differences are crucial because they help shape how a child learns, whether they enjoy learning, and their future attitude towards themselves and the world around them.
Admissions
The process begins with your phone call or email to come and visit our school. Following your tour and meeting at our school a conversation will be conducted to determine if we are a good fit. If both parties are in agreement that they would like to proceed the intake process will begin.
Parent Testimonials
“Once the girls started New Generation it was like a new world opened up to them. They began to flourish. Rochelle came out of her shell and started talking more. She developed good friendships and close relationships to the staff. Sandra began to see that she could learn and tried diligently in her studies. As a result, both girls who had been retained earlier in school where able to start functioning at grade level and were promoted to their right grade level. Both girls now plan on attending college and pursuing careers.”
“For me and my family we love that our kids get to learn about God at school and have prayer in their school. also my son began safety patrol this year and is really enjoying his opportunity to help out on the field trips to learn about the food pantry and helping pick up trash at the springs. Also everyone is so nice and caring to our kids here, love that they don’t allow bullying.”