Anonymous
Post 02/12/2017 23:53     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

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.
Anonymous
Post 09/18/2016 01:13     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 07/14/2016 07:51     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/28/2016 16:13     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/23/2016 23:21     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/23/2016 22:47     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/22/2016 16:57     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

That's great, PP. Please report back and share your impressions.
Anonymous
Post 06/22/2016 16:44     Subject: Re:New Adventures Learning Community

I am going to the Open House tomorrow.
Anonymous
Post 06/13/2016 16:06     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/07/2016 21:45     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/06/2016 13:38     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

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
Post 06/02/2016 14:19     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

Sounds interesting. I might check it ou.
Anonymous
Post 06/02/2016 13:56     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

It looks like a "sudbury" school. Self guided "free" schooling at a whopping cost, unfortunately...
Anonymous
Post 06/01/2016 12:54     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

I'm curious too. I'll go to the open house and check it out.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2016 17:00     Subject: New Adventures Learning Community

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.