About Us
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Our Mission
New Village Academy ensures every student is known, connected, empowered, and accountable, so they have the will and the skill to take charge of their education and future, with Annapolis as their classroom.
Our Vision
New Village Academy envisions the Annapolis community united in launching ALL its youth into thriving careers, strong personal character, and active community engagement.
Schoolwide Norms
These Schoolwide Norms, developed by our Youth Advisory Board, are deliberately broad and inspirational calls to action rather than specific rules, but more direct, accessible, and accountable than Core Values.
Show Up!
Bring your Heart!
Grow your Mind!
Lift your Voice!
Seize your Future!
¡Esté presente!
¡Trae tu corazon!
¡Cultiva tu mente!
¡Eleva tu voz!
¡Aprovecha tu futuro!
Our Core Values
These Core Values are drawn from the wisdom of the ancient cultural traditions of our diverse Annapolis communities.
They are the characteristics and mindsets we hope all our students and staff will grow to embrace as they come together to work and learn.
NimdeƐ
Culture of Origin: Ghana (Twi/Akan)
LIFELONG LEARNING
“He who does not know, can know from learning.”
I am always learning
Ubuntu
Culture of Origin: Zulu, South Africa
INTERDEPENDENCE
“I am because we are.”
I care about the well-being of others
Kan
Culture of Origin: Mayan
PERSEVERANCE
“Hard work, harvest, slow growth.”
I work hard and take the long view
Dara
Culture of Origin: Celtic
INTEGRITY
“The roots of a mighty oak.”
I hold myself accountable
Kamal (Lotus)
Culture of Origin: Ancient Egypt, Asia
RESILIENCE
“New beginnings, beauty emerging from muddy waters.”
I let go and move on
Astrolabio
Culture of Origin: Spanish, Arabic Origin
NAVIGATION
“Knowing where you are and where you are going.”
I set goals and reflect on my progress
Winquipim (Bear)
Culture of Origin: Native, Piscataway
COURAGE
“Intellectual and personal risk-taking.”
I acknowledge and push through my fears
Ollin (Movement)
Culture of Origin: Aztec
LEADERSHIP FOR JUSTICE
“Reflection, action, reconciliation, transformation.”
I lead with humility
