Our Schools
 

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Since 1993, we have created 133 New York City public schools that strive to prepare students for high school graduation as well as for successful futures in a career or college. In 2007, we were chosen by the New York City Department of Education to operate as a Partnership Support Organization (PSO). As a PSO, we began working closely with a network of 63 schools, which has since grown to 76 schools serving more than 34,000 students citywide. Whether creating new schools or supporting our existing network of schools, we develop and pilot innovative strategies and tools to improve student achievement.

Our network includes schools serving students in grade ranges K-12, K-6, K-8, 6-12 and 9-12. In addition to supporting four prekindergarten programs, we serve 12 transfer schools designed to help older students who have fallen behind in credits to graduate. Ninety percent of our schools are either new or small schools.

All New Visions schools:

  • Demonstrate high expectations for student success. Our schools are united in the belief that all students can succeed when given the proper supports and opportunities. Together, we set high expectations for all students and constantly strive to ensure that they achieve their full potential. Schools work to achieve graduation rates of at least 80 percent and an average daily attendance rate of at least 92 percent.
  • Provide a rigorous and relevant education for all students. Our schools are committed to preparing all students for success in meeting immediate benchmarks, as well as long-term success in career and college. 
  • Focus on high-quality teaching and learning.  For every student to achieve, our schools focus heavily on improving teaching and learning and rely on data-driven, individualized learning plans. We continuously work to develop and implement innovative strategies designed to raise student achievement.
  • Access unique resources provided by New Visions. Our schools receive individualized instructional support from New Visions staff and have access to hundreds of community organizations that have partnered with us to provide schools with additional resources.

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