Transition 5.0 - New Vista School

Transition Level 5

This program is for students 18-22+ years old that are working on vocational skills while also concurrently working on academics. Students are able to practice vocational skills for the first half of the day and work on academic and extracurricular classes in the second half of the school day. The desired outcomes for this program are to develop generalized skills to be used in the workplace, build a post graduation community and develop social skills, and learn basic budgeting and life skills. Students work at internships off campus for 4 out of the 5 school days in the week.

Internships

Students build generalized vocational skills by participating in internships with the class. These internships take place throughout the community providing a diverse array of internships. During these vocational experiences, students work on a great deal of soft skills such as:

Job site knowledge
Organization
Attitude
Quality
Pace of work
Dependability

Responsibility
Initiative
Teamwork
Safety
Self Presentation

While attending these internships, students are immersed in real world situations and experiences to grow from and allow the teacher to assess the students abilities in the aforementioned areas. Students will also receive jobsite coaching from professionals from the worksite and New Vista School staff members.

On Campus Curriculum

Students will also work on multiple projects and assignments on campus. These projects include subjects such as budgeting, social skills, career training, personal development, and creating a self guided transition plan for themselves.

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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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.