About Us
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Our Vision
New Village Academy envisions the Annapolis community united in launching ALL its youth into thriving careers, strong personal character, and active community engagement.
Our Mission
New Village Academy ensures every student is known, connected, empowered, and accountable, so they have the will and the skill to take charge of their education and future, with Annapolis as their classroom.
New Village Academy Core Values
These Core Values are drawn from the wisdom of the ancient cultural traditions of our diverse Annapolis communities. They are the characteristics and mindsets we hope all our students and staff will grow to embrace as they come together to work and learn.
Nea onnim no sua a, ohu
Lifelong Learning/ Growth Mindset
“He who does not know, can know from learning.”
I am always learning
Ubuntu
Interdependence
“I am because we are.”
I care about the well-being of others
Kan
Perseverance
Hard work, Harvest, Slow Growth
I work hard and take the long view
Dara Knot
Integrity
Represents the roots of a mighty oak tree
I hold myself accountable to what matters
Lotus
Resilience
New beginnings, beauty emerging from muddy waters
I let go and move on
Astrolabe
Navigation
Knowing where you are and where you are going.
I set goals and reflect on my progress
Bear
Courage
Intellectual and personal risk-taking
I acknowledge and push through my fears
Nahui Ollin
Movement/Social Justice
Reflection, action, reconciliation and transformation
I lead with humility