The New Century School: A Multilingual Learning Alternative in Baltimore, Maryland
Offering a unique and diverse educational experience, The New Century School in Baltimore, Maryland practices Montessori principles and emphasizes multilingualism. With a focus on STEM subjects and language instruction in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, students engage in inquiry-based learning and benefit from small class sizes. From elementary to middle school, this institution fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and global citizenship through its innovative curriculum.
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The New Century School The New Century School A Learning Alternative in Baltimore, Maryland A Learning Alternative in Baltimore, Maryland Welcome! Bienvenidos! ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT November 30, 2017 (Hu ny ng)! \
Our History Our History One-room school of five students (formerly Patterson Park Montessori) started in 2006. Today has grown to 215 students (124 preschool and 91 elementary and middle school). We are multilingual and multicultural. We practice Montessori principles of learning. We have more than 50 staffers from all over the world (U.S., China, Spain, Cuba, El Salvador, Chile, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Puerto Rico).
Benefits of Multilingualism Benefits of Multilingualism Sensitive time for language learning = age 0 10 Increased problem-solving skills (Source: TRENDS in Cognitive Science 2006) Enhanced executive function with increased ability to tune out noise and distractions (Source: Cognition, 2009) Fosters global citizens and international relationships Divergent thinking thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions May provide protection for aging brain; studies show that dementia onset occurs later in the brains of bi-, multilingual people (Source: Samara Freemark and Stephen Smith, Could Biligual Education Mold Kids Brains to Better Resist Distraction)
Elementary at The New Century School Elementary at The New Century School Mixed-age classrooms Individualized instruction differentiated learning environments Small class sizes Through the use of inquiry, students receive a thorough grounding in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Heavy focus on language instruction (three 45-minute classes per day are taugh in English, Mandarin, and Spanish language arts). Our Students learn to speak, read and write in all three languages. PE, Art, and Music. Inquiry-based learning methodology Curriculum students start with a question and seeks to resolve and answer the question through research and exploration. Success Maker Singapore Math Montessori Math The Daily 3, 4, 5 Units of Study in Persuasive, Information, and Narrative Writing Junior Great Books Raz Kids Engineering is Elementary Academic Day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:30 pm.
Middle School at The New Century School Middle School at The New Century School Mixed-age, small classroom sizes Continued intensive focus on English, Mandarin, and Spanish STEM subjects PE, Art, and Music Student-led initiatives Study habits of successful students Life skills Academic Day: starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:30 pm
Parent Community Parent Community Education reformists are clear that cooperation between school and home is essential to meeting a child s needs, and parent involvement is where that connection is made. From volunteering to participating in school events, each TNCS family is a member of our diverse community and a partner and stakeholder in our students success. Everyone at TNCS is also a member of our surrounding community, and we participate yearlong in community outreach initiatives.
Healthy Lifestyles at The New Century School Healthy Lifestyles at The New Century School growing, cooking, and eating. growing, cooking, and eating. TNCS offers a popular lunch program by Chef Danielle featuring all natural, wholesome, locally sourced, in-season food expanding our students young pallets. Our students participate in growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables, while learning sustainability and environmental practices. Our vegetarian lunches frequently use fresh produce harvested from our greenhouse. We are a low-sugar and nut-free school.
The Academic Year at TNCS The Academic Year at TNCS Preschool students enjoy 183 academic days. Elementary and middle School students enjoy 181 academic days. Contracts written for the academic year during the last week of August through the second week of June
Before and After Care and Before and After Care and Extracurricular Activities at TNCS Extracurricular Activities at TNCS Before Care is offered to all students at TNCS, with the earliest drop off time of 7:30 am. Dismissal is at 3:30 pm, and After Care is offered to all students at TNCS. Parents can opt for pick up times by 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, or 6:00 pm. Elementary and middle school students may participate in exciting extracurricular activities, from music lessons on a variety of instruments to Lego Club, Conversational Spanish/Chinese Club, Yoga, Ballet, Latin Dance, Karate, Art Club, and Hiking Club to name just a few!
Summer at TNCS Summer at TNCS Summer Camps offered for 9 weeks and open to TNCS and external students run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. Preprimary and primary camps are offered each week. Elementary and middle school students are eligible to participate in exciting weekly camps such as Theatre Camp, Camp Invention, Music Camp, Chinese Immersion, Spanish Immersion, Painting Workshop, Circus Camp, and Lego Camp.
How to Apply & Important Dates How to Apply & Important Dates All applicant parent(s)/guardian(s) must attend either an Admissions Friday Tour or an Open House. Applications for the 2018 2019 academic year can be found on our website. Applications are due by January 3, 2018 for Elementary and Middle school, and admissions process (shadow, parent interview) completed by January 19, 2017. Preschool applications are due January 31, 2018. Applications may be emailed to admissions@thenewcenturyschool.com (preferred method). Financial Aid applications (offered to Elementary and Middle School students only), must be completed by February 1, 2018. Once applications are received and reviewed by the Admissions Committee, student candidates are invited for a required Student Shadow Day (between November and February). External candidate contract offerings are announced by February 20, 2018.
Thank you for joining us this evening! Thank you for joining us this evening! We look forward to getting to know your We look forward to getting to know your family throughout the Admissions process. family throughout the Admissions process.
