New Life Academy

Po Box 430, Burns, TN, 37029 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Adolescents at New Life Lodge, not only get their counseling needs met by our caring staff, they also get their academic needs met with our site-based school the New Life Academy. The education of adolescents in chemical dependency treatment is a major component of their recovery process. The New Life Academy is designed for students in grades 7-12, and abides by the guidelines set up by the Tennessee Department of Education and the Department of Children's Services Guidelines for Schools. The New Life Lodge teacher receives school transcripts from the adolescent upon entering the treatment program. After reviewing the transcripts and meeting with the adolescent, the teachers make it clear what needs to be done to "catch up or graduate." For those students who are 18 years of age and have only a few high school credits the teacher assists them in receiving their GED....

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School Overview:

 
New Life Academy
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 12
County Dickson County, TN
Student Body
Total Students 13 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color 8% 24%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 1 students
Grade 8 - 2 students
Grade 9 - 4 students
Grade 10 - 1 students
Grade 11 - 3 students
Grade 12 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
This School
(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Adolescents at New Life Lodge, not only get their counseling needs met by our caring staff, they also get their academic needs met with our site-based school the New Life Academy. The education of adolescents in chemical dependency treatment is a major component of their recovery process. The New Life Academy is designed for students in grades 7-12, and abides by the guidelines set up by the Tennessee Department of Education and the Department of Children's Services Guidelines for Schools. The New Life Lodge teacher receives school transcripts from the adolescent upon entering the treatment program. After reviewing the transcripts and meeting with the adolescent, the teachers make it clear what needs to be done to "catch up or graduate." For those students who are 18 years of age and have only a few high school credits the teacher assists them in receiving their GED.
  • Profile last updated: 03/03/2009

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About This Zipcode (37029)
School Zip (37029)
(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 4,237 people 5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 21% 18%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $49,205 $40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 37 years old
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Zipcode (37029)


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% Owning / % Renting 88% / 12% 65% / 35%

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