New Frontiers Academy

New Frontiers Academy strives for excellence in education and is staffed with board-certified teachers and other degreed staff. Our goal is to design an individualized education plan for your teen aimed at keeping him on course with his school's curriculum requirements. For students with ADHD or other learning disabilities, a certified special education teacher is on staff. Your child will receive individual tutoring on a daily basis, as well as a 1:8 teacher-student ratio. Weekly art and music lessons are provided by professional artists and musicians. Studies have shown that same gender classes and low teacher-student ratios are some of the most effective means to academic success for this age group.

As part of the admission process, your son will complete a psychological evaluation that includes academic components such as IQ testing, screening for any learning disabilities, and tools to identify other barriers to effective learning. In addition, aptitude testing will be utilized to identify strengths and areas of particular interest for your teen. This information will be incorporated into an individualized education plan geared toward idealizing your teen's learning environment and support system.

Learning will not only occur in the classroom but also through outdoor, experiential methods. The school is situated on 100+ acres of rolling hills at the base of the Cumberland Plateau with forests, a cave, a stream, and abundant wildlife. Direct observation and experience of nature are incorporated into the curriculum and are key elements of the educational environment at New Frontiers Academy.