New Village Academy

What Makes Us Unique

New Village Academy is a new public charter high school opening in Annapolis in Fall 2025.  New Village is a high school like no other!  We have built our approach around the science of motivation - designing a school that inspires students to DO their education, instead of having it done TO them.  

At New Village Academy, students are…

…known - seen and heard as individuals 

New Village Academy is a small school where everyone knows each other’s name and is part of a “Crew” with an advisor who stays with them for all four years. 

…connected to real-world issues and people

Every student has access to a city full of opportunities to learn and contribute to the real world through project-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships. 

…empowered to take charge of their own education and future 

Students craft their own unique learning and career plans with the support of their Navigation Team - their “Crew” advisor, their parents, a community mentor, a peer coach, and their internship supervisor - with whom they set and show progress on goals every quarter.  

…accountable for meaningful work beyond the classroom

Portfolios of professional-level work show mastery of skills, and early college, career certifications, and practical interpersonal and life skills create meaningful pathways to successful, engaged adult lives. 

Graduates of New Village Academy will already be practiced experts 

• at lifelong, self-directed learning

• at reflective personal growth

• at active civic engagement

• and at the workplace skills and professional network-building that research shows are so important for economic success.

Mission and Vision

OUR MISSION 

New Village Academy ensures every student is known, connected, empowered, and accountable so they have the will and the skill to forge their own education and future.

OUR VISION 

New Village Academy envisions the City of Annapolis united in launching all our youth into thriving careers, strong character, and active civic engagement.

Programs

• Crew Advisory - 14 students with 1 teacher together for 4 years

• Arts Integration

• Dual Enrollment with Anne Arundel Community College

• Internships and Paid Apprenticeships 1-2 full days per week

• Individualized, blended learning + Labs in Math and Language

• Literature Discussion Seminars

• Community Action Projects (Real-world project-based learning)

• Practical Skills Workshop

• Mastery-Based Portfolio Assessment

• Navigation Teams - a support team for each individual student

• Active Family Involvement

• English Learner Programs (ESOL and Dual Language Projects)

• Student Interest-Based Clubs and Activities

• Mindfulness, Yoga, and Martial Arts

• Culturally Responsive and Locally-Grounded Curriculum

• Outdoor Education

• Student-Led Restorative Justice Council

• Wraparound Services and Community Partnerships

• With Annapolis as your classroom, the possibilities for learning are LIMITLESS!

How To Apply

It’s TIME to apply to become a New Village Academy student for Fall 2025! AACPS has now opened the Magnet and Charter School application portal so Anne Arundel families can apply for any Magnet, Charter, or other special program. NVA’s lottery window is open October 7th to January 17th.

Families can apply on the AACPS Magnet/Charter Application Portal: https://magnet.aacps.org/webapps/aacps_magnet/LogIn.aspx

Students who are already in AACPS need their student ID and password.

Students who are not currently in AACPS will need to create a temporary ID number. Video instructions on our website in Spanish and English here: https://newvillageacademy.org/how-to-apply/