The New Community School
- Our Mission: The New Community School empowers bright, talented students who are challenged by dyslexia and related learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum utilizes a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds.
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia and related learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 155 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5%
State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50%
|
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 1 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress code allows for self expression while respecting self and others) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,325 |
| Tuition Notes | 2016-17: $28,325 grades 5-8 $29,295 grades 9-12 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30%
|
| Admissions Director | Carolyn Tisdale |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- Please visit http://tncs.org/admissions/how-to-apply/ for more information about the TNCS admissions process.
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