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Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Middle School Academics

New Vista School offers a Middle School Academic/Transition Program which provides students with academic growth opportunities while integrating social skills development throughout the curriculum.

nvp_page31Our curriculum is molded to meet the achievement levels of each student. Students are placed in English or Writing classes (or both) depending on need. Students are placed in mathematics coursework based on their current achievement and performance levels.

Students have the opportunity to select elective courses at the beginning of each school semester. Availability of elective opportunities are based on academic, transition, and social skills needs and at the discretion of New Vista School faculty.

Curriculum

All students are enrolled in the core curriculum courses which are guided by the California Common Core and Teaching Standards.

  • English/Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Health
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Computers
  • Electives

Modified Academics for Middle School

Students are enrolled in this program when a student has demonstrated the need for a more individualized and specialized education. All students at New Vista School are on an individualized program and some require modification and remediation to skill levels.

This curriculum includes math, social studies, science and literature. All subjects are based on the California Standards and are reflective of current student achievement levels. Students will develop executive functioning skills, self-advocacy skills and social skills in addition to furthering academic achievement.

This curriculum is geared to develop and strengthen our students’ communication and decision making skills so they can successfully navigate their future.

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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Disclaimer: Our High School diploma track classes are not A-G articulated, other than our CTE classes.

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New Vista School | 23092 Mill Creek Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Front Office: 949-455-1270

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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