New Adventures Learning Community

[Anonymous]

http://newadventureslearning.org/about/

Does anyone have experience with this new private school located in Rockville? They've had info sessions, but I've not been able to make it to one yet. Would love feedback/insight if anyone has information. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I'm curious too. I'll go to the open house and check it out.

[Anonymous]

It looks like a "sudbury" school. Self guided "free" schooling at a whopping cost, unfortunately...

[Anonymous]

Sounds interesting. I might check it ou.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It looks like a "sudbury" school. Self guided "free" schooling at a whopping cost, unfortunately...

It looks more structured than a Sudbury school to me. Each student has an actual curriculum.

[Anonymous]

I went to an information session in March and since then have asked a million questions, toured the school, met the founding board and teachers and have now registered my middle schooler for the fall.

Each student will have their own, individualized curriculum designed around their interests. It is definitely not expensive by DC-area private school standards: I'll be paying $10K/year. One thing I'm really excited about is that it's two blocks from Montgomery College in Rockville and students can take classes there for dual high school and college credit. Also, the science teacher there is amazing!

They're having a community open house/picnic this Sunday the 12th and all are welcome. Check out their website: newadventureslearning.org. Maybe I'll see you at the picnic!

Dawn

[Anonymous]

What gives me pause is the description - "It is part Montessori, Homeschool, public school, private school, and a one-room schoolhouse all wrapped into one."

It sounds like it is trying to be everything to everyone and usually that does not end with success.

Are students taking online classes to earn the high school diploma?

[Anonymous]

I am going to the Open House tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

That's great, PP. Please report back and share your impressions.

[Anonymous]

I went today and I enjoyed the presentation and the location, my daughter enjoyed it also. It is quite expensive however I am considering it.

Storm

[Anonymous]

One thing that gave me pause looking at their website is that if you are accepted, you have to enroll in an on-line school or be registered as a homeschooler. Is that just a way to avoid having to be accredited and dodge ultimate responsibility for educating kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One thing that gave me pause looking at their website is that if you are accepted, you have to enroll in an on-line school or be registered as a homeschooler. Is that just a way to avoid having to be accredited and dodge ultimate responsibility for educating kids?

Absolutely it is. But have they applied for accreditation? So will it be forthcoming in the next year?

[Anonymous]

The diplomas is given through an accredited online, international private school. You do not take all of your classes online, unless that is what you want of course.

[Anonymous]

Hummm... I thought it might be interesting, but I did some research... According to their fundraising website, they had 7 kids enrolled as of two months ago, and have raised about $1,600 there. They charge $10,000 per year tuition. They have a staff of three (I assume they all draw salaries), and a "beautiful" facility, which I would imagine they are paying for. Even if a few more kids have enrolled, I wonder how they will survive on, say, $100,000 until the grants they are expecting come through. It may be a nice premise, but I'd hate to make my child the guinea pig.

[Anonymous]

All students are dual-enrolled in NALC and a family-selected?, NALC-approved online private school.

Ie. We will tutor your child if necessary, but you're paying us extra so that they can bring their laptop, do their schoolwork and be supervised while you work.

Homeschooling is cheaper, and you already know your own child.