Nova High School

Posted October 3, 2009

Because it is original school, where true learning and discovery take place.
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Posted September 29, 2009

This alternative high school is student-focused and student-led. Its curriculum integrates writing, arts, and social justice and creates a safe environment for students 'outside the box' who prosper under a non-traditional learning plan. The teachers are devoted to the students and the school, which has been a part of the Seattle school district for decades. The students leave this school knowing that they have been valued as individuals and how to think about more than just themselves. It has literally renewed the lives of many young adults who thought they would never find a society to believe in and belong to.
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Posted September 29, 2009

the students who excel at this school are the kind of students who would excel anywhere. It has nothing to do with this school. It is, ironically, one of the most elitist, insular environments I have ever come across. The strident, suspicious of all outsider attitude of the staff should be a clue to the real nature of this school. It is an hypocrisy.
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Posted September 8, 2009

What it ultimately comes down to is your child. It doesn't matter what you are good at or what you want, what matters most is the best possible learning environment for your child. My son is testament to that. I could never learn how he does and don't really understand the Nova Project program, but I believe in it because it works for him. I doubt it will work for our daughter, she seems more traditional like me. I'm very grateful there is a program like Nova for my son. Otherwise, he would probably never graduate HS and he has very high prospects for college.
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