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School Announcements · April 20, 2016

Spring Dance: Frequently Asked Questions

What time should we arrive?

  • Please arrive NO EARLIER than 6:00pm.

What should we wear?

  • Boys’ attire: Dress pants and collared shirts with tie. Suits preferred. No denim.
  • Girls’ attire: Semi-formal or formal, modest party dresses. Dressy pants okay. No denim.
  • Parents: Business attire. No denim.

Are parents required to attend?

  • Yes, a parent is required to attend.

Will there be a photographer?

  • Your student will take 1 professional photo (solo picture or with their guest).
  • The photograph is at NO cost to you and will be distributed at school within 2 weeks of the event.
  • NO group photos are allowed with the professional photographer.
  • Parents CANNOT take photos at the Student’s side during the Dance.

Will there be a photo booth?

  • “Box of Cheese” photo booth vendor will be located inside the student event area and NVS Staff will supervise.
  • Students can take group photos in the photo booth. This is at NOcost to you.

Can my student invite a guest?

  • Guests must be approved by Mrs. Sharma. Please email:jsharma@newvistaschool.org

Will there be Gluten-Free options for the Student Buffet?

  • Yes, the student buffet will have gluten-free/dairy free cheese pizza, chicken nuggets, condiments, and cupcake options.

Can parents go to the Student Event area?

  • Parents are NOT allowed in the Student Event area. Remember, this is your student’s night to have fun!

What will be going on in the Parent Event area?

  • This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to socialize, network, and participate in the silent auction.
  • A 3-course plated dinner with your choice of entrée is being served & a cash bar are all part of the evening.

When does the event end?

  • The dance will end at 9:00pm.

When is the last day to turn in orders?

  • Your order form and payment is due on April 22nd. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted at the front office.

Questions?

  • Contact Lisa Bartram at lbartram@newvistaschool.org or Janice De Vera at jdevera@newvistaschool.org

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testimonials

Students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence…

In the past 3 years I have witnessed firsthand the change that takes place within students who go through our Transition program. These students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence after having been given the opportunity to work in a real business and gain experiences in multiple community environments. With the proper training, attitude, and a little patience, these young adults can achieve any goals they set their mind to.

Eric Warner, Transition Specialist

The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

Our daughter started New Vista in 7th grade with the plan that she would only stay there for her middle school years. We were so happy with her progress, that now, 5 years later, she is about to graduate. Thanks to the New Vista teachers and staff, she has blossomed socially and academically, and she has been able to participate in high school activities we never thought possible. The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

NVS Parent

Thank you!

I can give you a story of my son’s journey but this quote basically sums it up. “You transformed an impossible child into an adult with possibilities.” Regarding plans after Noah graduates… NVS’ adult program. I’m excited to be participating at ground level with other senior parents and Ms. Donnelly. Thank you!

NVS Parent

He received such a great education foundation…

I want to thank you all for the great job you all did with my son. He received such a great education foundation from each of you at NVS. He is doing a very good job at College. He is currently a “B plus” student on all his classes, and best of all, that he just received his first Math exam result of a 100% grade. I cannot be more proud of him and am very thankful to all NVS staff. Now he is a very responsible and independent college student.

NVS Parent

Exceeded our expectations…

Our experience at New Vista School over the past 3 plus years has been outstanding. After trying three other schools and investigating many more, we found a school that “gets” our child. The teachers and administrators have created an individualized plan, both academic and behavioral, that has exceeded our expectations.

NVS Parent

Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff…

Our experience at New Vista has been night and day from our previous experience in the school district public system! Teachers in the public system repeatedly said our son was unable to read and comprehend third grade books. At New Vista, our son has read 33 books in the last 4.5 months – 82% of them at a grade level of 4.6. Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff for your dedication and commitment in helping these kids do better in life.

NVS Parent

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We are a private, non-profit, 501c3, WASC-accredited school serving Orange County, California. We are authorized to serve ASD students through the non-public school (NPS) option available to qualified families and school districts. Our academic and social curricula are guided by the following values: Safety, Respect, Responsibility, Initiative, Problem Solving and Resiliency.

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