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Open House Wednesday, May 8

The New School welcomes you to an open house event! On Wednesday, May 8th, we'll be here from 6-7 PM (EDT). Drop in to see what The New School is all about or join us online. If you are looking for a progressive, independent high school experience that provides a unique, student-driven, democratic learning environment for your teenage learner, we're more than happy to answer your questions. To join the online open house, click this link: https://meet.google.com/vty-cqum-atj Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 631-898-6542 and enter this PIN: 319 004 830#

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Space Exploration & International Relations Intensive

One hallmark of The New School's educational experience are the Intensives, where our students focus on one topic for a three-week period. Generally, we have three different courses during this period: two travel intensives, one heading outside our region to nearby states and the other venturing quite far (and usually are away from campus for a longer time); and one local intensive based on our campus, featuring regional field trips. This year, our travel intensives were all about (1) the ecology of the Adirondack mountain region in upstate New York and (2) space exploration and international relations, stopping at [...]

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Visitor Day: Sunday, April 28th

The New School invites prospective students and families to experience a day of exploration and discovery at our upcoming Visitor Day Open House on Sunday, April 28th. Visitors will have an opportunity to experience The New School’s unique educational approach and interact with members of our vibrant community. At The New School, we redefine education through personalized learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship. Visitor Day provides a firsthand glimpse into our dynamic curriculum, innovative teaching methods, and supportive environment that empowers students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Visitors will have the chance to tour our facilities, [...]

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Ecology in the Adirondacks Intensive

One hallmark of The New School's educational experience are the Intensives, where our students focus on one topic for a three-week period. Generally, we have three different courses during this period: two travel intensives, one heading outside our region to nearby states and the other venturing quite far (and usually are away from campus for a longer time); and one local intensive based on our campus, featuring regional field trips. This year, our travel intensives were all about (1) the ecology of the Adirondack mountain region in upstate New York and (2) space exploration and international relations, stopping at [...]

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Open House Sunday, April 7

The New School welcomes you to an open house event! On Sunday, April 7th, we'll be here from 2-3 PM (EDT). Drop in to see what The New School is all about or join us online. If you are looking for a progressive, independent high school experience that provides a unique, student-driven, democratic learning environment for your teenage learner, we're more than happy to answer your questions. To join the online open house, click this link: https://meet.google.com/vty-cqum-atj Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 631-898-6542 and enter this PIN: 319 004 830#

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Open House Wednesday, March 27

The New School welcomes you to an open house event! On Wednesday, March 27th, we'll be here from 6-7 PM (EDT). Drop in to see what The New School is all about or join us online. If you are looking for a progressive, independent high school experience that provides a unique, student-driven, democratic learning environment for your teenage learner, we're more than happy to answer your questions. To join the online open house, click this link: https://meet.google.com/vty-cqum-atj Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 631-898-6542 and enter this PIN: 319 004 830#

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Around the World in 5 Courses

Back by popular demand, it's the TNS Trivia Night Dinner! Travel around the world in five courses inspired from Southeastern Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Proceeds from your world feasting ticket go to funding our students' educational travels! Chef Evie. On Saturday, March 9, at 6 PM, you'll be entertained with an evening of trivia and food prepared and served by our students. Tickets are $45 ($9 per course). If you can't attend but want to purchase a community ticket so others can attend, those options are available! Your menu for the [...]

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The New School Presents: Octopus Odyssey

Thursday, February 15th, The New School Presents brings you a conversation with Dr. Beth Orcutt of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and the artist Michel Droge (visiting Assistant Professor at Bates College), focusing on art, ocean conservation, and discovery. The event begins at 5pm at Sacred Profane Brewing in Biddeford with an open gallery. Presentations commence at 6pm. Here's what Bigelow Laboratory has to say about the event: If you’ve heard the buzz about the four new species of octopus discovered during the #OctoOdyssey expeditions last year, this is your chance to hear directly from Michel, who joined for the [...]

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Play Games!

The New School's eSports team is starting up! Our game this season: Mario Kart 8. This after school program is free to join for high school aged teenagers. No costs are associated with the team — all materials needed to play are provided for practices and matches. Practices are held on Mondays and matches are held on Thursdays throughout February, March, and April. Finals will be held during the last week of April. Our eSports athletes are required to be in good academic standing — attendance and grades — with their school or homeschool in order to play in [...]

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Learn Sign Language!

The New School is offering a beginner-level American Sign Language, starting on January 23rd. This fourteen-week long course will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 until 5pm. This after school class is open to learners aged 13 and up. Non-TNS students and family pay just $375 for this spring course of 28 classes; TNS family members can sign up for half price. Contact thenewschool@tnsk.org for more information! Click here to register!

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