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News Now · March 10, 2020

Future Emergency School Closure Procedures

With recent concerns regarding the COVID-19 Virus, New Vista has put together an emergency procedure in case our school is mandated to close. Please review the information below for your reference, and feel free to contact any of the administrators at school if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Dear NVS families,

Below are the procedures in the unlikely event the school incurs a closure.  The school administration will inform you via a One Call Now text and Constant Contact email when the closure will occur, how long it is anticipated to last, and additional updates as information becomes available. You can also check our website, under the “News Now” tab for more details.

  1. A text alert will be sent by One Call Nowto your phone announcing the closure and date.
  2. An email alert will be sent from Constant Contact with the same information.
  3. If you need a Chromebook for your student, please let Mr. Lowenthal know as soon as possible.  He can meet you in front of the school on a scheduled day/time. (tlowenthal@newvistaschool.org)
  4. If you need your student’s textbooks, please let Mr. Lowenthal know. He will schedule a specific date/time to meet at the front of the school for pickup. (tlowenthal@newvistaschool.org)
  5. If you require your student’s one on one aide to be at home, please inform Mrs. Carter and we will work with the district to make arrangements. (scarter@newvistschool.org)
  6. If you are seeking home support or tutoring help outside of district contracts, please email Ms. Carrillo and she can provide a list of staff availability.  This would be a private arrangement between the parents and the staff member. (jcarrillo@newvistaschool.org)
  7. Your student’s current class schedule is in their binder.
  8. Classroom work and Homework will be posted on Google Classroom each day.  Specific instructions will be provided by teachers, along with the necessary resources students may need to learn and complete their work. Pay special attention toto notes, video links, and quiz dates.  Work will be turned in through Google Classroom, reviewed, edited, and graded to give student feedback and reflection.
  9. Teachers will be available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. You can email questions, use the chat feature within Google Classroom, or set up a video chat using Google Hangouts.
  10. Homework will be assigned as usual.
  11. All assignments will be posted on PowerSchool as usual.

Please email us if you have any questions or concerns.  We appreciate your help during this unusual time.

 

William Bermingham

Executive Director

New Vista School

949-245-2313

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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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