FAQs Archive

Q: How are families involved at New Village?

Families are expected to be much MORE engaged at New Village than in traditional high schools. Every student's enrollment starts with a Family Home Visit by their Crew leader and another NVA staff member to begin building the strong relationships that create a supportive team for each young person. Families know their child's Crew leader well and communicate regularly. Parents are key members of their student's Navigation Team, meeting 3-4 times a year to hear their student present their work portfolio, ask questions that challenge and support, and help them establish goals for the next quarter and for their future. Family members are also expected to attend Celebrations of Learning and Gateway Ceremonies- where students present and celebrate their learning and growth.

Q: Does NVA have a nurse and school counselor on staff?

Yes! We have a school nurse and a full-time school counselor. Additional services are provided by consultants or by our community partners. After our first year, we plan to share our space in the Mall with a School-Based Health Center and to provide wraparound physical and mental health services, as well as student internships and shared community action projects!

Q: What are the school hours at New Village? School calendar?

We will follow the AACPS high school calendar and start times for the 2025-26 school year. We are currently planning on an 8:30 am - 3:18 pm school day. Wednesdays are work-based learning days - all students who are ready for an internship spend the full day in a workplace on Wednesdays. Students who are not yet ready for an internship placement stay with their Crew until 1:00pm, working together on career exploration, volunteering, job-shadowing, and more. From 1:00-3:18, these students pursue “Accountable Independent Study” at home, in the community, or on campus, while teachers engage in the professional development and collaborative curriculum planning that our unique approach requires.