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The mission of The New America School is to empower new
immigrants and English Language Learners with the educational tools and support
they need to maximize their potential, succeed and live the American dream.
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Welcome to The New America School website!
The New America School (NAS) is a system of public charter high schools dedicated
to serving a unique population - recent immigrants, their families and children
who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma.
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We are a fully accredited, publicly funded institution that serves young adults,
ages 15-21. Our highly qualified staff provides intensive English language instruction
and a rigorous academic curriculum to help students fulfill their dream of a better
future.
At The New America School we believe educational opportunity is a cornerstone of
American life and that English language skills are an essential component.
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NAS was created to serve unenrolled students who might lack the English skills to
succeed in mainstream high schools. The program helps students thrive in high school,
and positions them for post-secondary education or whatever career options they
may pursue.
New America schools are located in diverse communities where the need is greatest.
We have three campuses in the metro Denver area and a campus in Gypsum, west of
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The New America School was founded in 2004 by philanthropist
and educational activist Jared Polis, along with several leaders in the metro Denver
community: Alby Segal, Allied Jewish Federation; Rick Garcia, Colorado Statewide
Parent Coalition; Susan Lythgoe, The Learning Source for Adults and Families; Harry
Chan, Jamaican Elementary School; Chris Romer, State Senator; Lisa Finkelstein,
Jared Polis Foundation currently with FullCircle Fund; Michael Huttner, Progress
NOW; Katie Williams.
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