Myth 1: New Tech is only for smarter students.
Truth: New Tech is for everyone! The academics are challenging and rigorous because they are based around applying lessons to real-world situations and not because the concepts are out of reach for most people.
Myth 2: Project-based learning means students are graded in groups.
Truth: While working with others is essential to the New Tech learning experience, students are also graded on an individual basis. They are evaluated on various learning outcomes which measures their development of 21st century skills. Our students also take exams and quizzes to measure their progress in each course.
Myth 3: You will not see your friends who are not in New Tech.
Truth: You have all the core classes and public service courses in New Tech classrooms, however, you take electives with the regular high school. population You also have lunch with all other students!
Truth: New Tech is for everyone! The academics are challenging and rigorous because they are based around applying lessons to real-world situations and not because the concepts are out of reach for most people.
Myth 2: Project-based learning means students are graded in groups.
Truth: While working with others is essential to the New Tech learning experience, students are also graded on an individual basis. They are evaluated on various learning outcomes which measures their development of 21st century skills. Our students also take exams and quizzes to measure their progress in each course.
Myth 3: You will not see your friends who are not in New Tech.
Truth: You have all the core classes and public service courses in New Tech classrooms, however, you take electives with the regular high school. population You also have lunch with all other students!