Students are provided opportunities to complete programs commensurate with their levels of achievement, skills, interests or needs. Some students are not able to attend classes during the traditional school day. New Bridge Evening School, which shares the same facility as New Bridge Elementary, provides an opportunity for these students to pursue a high school diploma in the evenings. Classes are held from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students can complete one class each quarter for a maximum of four credits in an academic year.
Instruction is personalized and emphasizes learning and study skills.
In its second year, New Bridge Evening School already has graduated 36 students who otherwise were at risk of dropping out. Yet another special population of students are those who have significant discipline problems that keep them and their classmates from learning. We run two programs for those students who have serious behavior infractions and are in danger of expulsion. Individual progress is closely monitored as students work to increase their level of academic performance. This year, New Start has an enrollment of 21 students.