NOVA Mission Statement
NOVA Independent Study offers an alternative, flexible educational experience for students in grades 1-12, incorporating academic excellence and social/emotional support. NOVA’s inclusive approach aims to instill a sense of belonging and nurture a love of learning.
NUSD Vision Statement
NUSD will provide an innovative and personalized learning experience for every student in a caring and supportive environment to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful and productive citizens.
NUSD Graduate Profile
Character
communicator
Conscientious Learner
- Possesses strong values and takes appropriate action
- Models integrity and honesty
- Respects others
- Listens actively
- Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly
- Supports claims and ideas with valid evidence
- Engages an audience appropriately
- Willingness to engage in difficult conversations
- Sets and monitors goals for continuous growth
- Manages time effectively
- Embraces challenges with a growth mindset
- Advocates for self and takes responsibility for learning
- Practices self-reflection and self-regulation
Culturally Competent
collaborator
Critical Thinker
- Engages in ongoing cultural self-awareness
- Understands global worldviews
- Takes action to contribute positively to the local, national, and/or global community
- Seeks and considers multiple perspectives
- Contributes to the success of a team
- Takes ownership for responsibilities within a team
- Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude
- Uses evidence and reasoning to guide decision making
- Analyzes digital and print sources to determine validity and biases
- Synthesizes existing and new knowledge to generate creative solutions and ideas
- Recognizes multiple ways of solving problems
At NOVA we aim to develop:
A Culture of Excellence:
Students will:
- apply technology in various forms to effectively communicate.
- recognize and develop the steps needed to achieve personal, academic, and career goals.
- analyze problems from multiple perspectives and apply solutions to real-world situations.
- understand that both success and failure are important parts of the learning process.
A Culture of Competence:
Students will:
- self-assess data to chart progress and set goals for the future.
- identify and communicate learning barriers and academic/social-emotional areas of need.
- be creative, critical thinkers who are striving to develop social responsibility and interpersonal skills.
- work on actively developing a growth mindset.
A Culture of caring:
Students will:
- communicate with the teacher(s) through multiple formats.
- become aware of opportunities to participate in the school community, including leadership roles and student activities.
- acknowledge the importance of being both an ally and an advocate.
- develop interpersonal skills for building healthy relationships.