New Mission students have been accepted at leading colleges and universities where they are doing very well academically. However, achievement on standardized tests for many students, although comparable to other BPS schools, is still unsatisfactory. NMHS has instituted an intensive cross-curriculum writing program and schoolwide writing standards. Transitional Program New Mission believes in high expectations with a strong support structure to help all students succeed. Outside tutors provide additional support.
Advisors carefully monitor students development and progress.
Additional instruction to support basic skill development is offered in Math, reading, and writing. The portfolios that students create are designed to address the school's focus on writing, thinking, self-assessment and reflection. The goal is to develop coherent and meaningful thinking in writing across the curriculum. Conversations amongst students, parents, and teachers that are held about the work in the portfolios, develop a strong understanding of what good work looks like. A modern, networked, computer lab of Pentiums running Microsoft Office 97 Pro provides for sophisticated data analysis, organization, and presentation of student work.