Newfound Academy
Tel:
(214)390-1749
- Newfound is a school with a challenging academic focus with a social skills component as an integral part of the curriculum.
- We serve students in grades (PreK-12) with behavior and learning challenges.
- Our specialties include: High Functioning Autism, Asperger's, PDD, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges, ADD/ADHD, and LD. Students with other needs will be considered.
- Newfound's curriculum is comprehensive. We have a small student to staff ratio to insure individual attention.
- A learning plan based on individual strengths and weaknesses is developed for each child.
- Newfound's Executive Director, Dr. Marsha Guernsey, has a Doctorate in Education, and many years of experience with regular and special education.
- Executive Director is "hands on" and actively involved with all aspects of the school.
- Newfound School is designed to provide meaningful instruction and learning in a caring, nurturing atmosphere.
- Students are provided lifelong learning strategies for academics, behavior, and social skills.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 18 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Newfound Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Yes |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 18 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 19% State avg.: 39% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 5 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (khaki pants, polo shirt, tennis shoes.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Associate | newfoundinc@aol.com |
School Notes
- 1) We are experts in curriculum and instruction. 2) We get it! If you have ever had a disappointing experience at an ARD meeting you will appreciate this. We are after the "best" educational program and not the "free and approprate" that is offered in public schools. 3) Newfound uses an educational model that focuses on academics not therapies.
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