We were the only Newport News school to receive this honor. The school was one of ten chosen in the United States. Partnerships have been established in the community to support the instructional program at Newsome Park. Volunteers from the Newport News Shipbuilding tutor children in math. Foster Grandparents work with third graders in reading.
Americorps members assist our fifth-grade students in all core content areas.
The faculty has had extensive training in various educational strategies and practices. The training includes technology integration provided by FutureKids , constructivist math by ODU, and Thinking Maps training by Innovative Learning Group. Faculty members have received training in a variety of areas, including SOAR, mentoring, character education and service learning. The school has its own student-run Morning News show, which is broadcast to all classrooms. Each classroom is responsible for preparing and delivering a weekly show.