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

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Ghana, Twi

Lifelong Learning/ Growth Mindset

“He who does not know, can know from learning.”

I am always learning

Nea onnim no sua a, ohu

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Ubuntu

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Zulu, South Africa

Interdependence

I am because we are.

I care about the well-being of others

Ubuntu

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Kan

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Mayan

Perseverance

Hard work, Harvest, Slow Growth

I work hard and take the long view

Kan

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Dara Knot

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Celtic

Integrity

Represents the roots of a mighty oak tree

I hold myself accountable to what matters

Dara Knot

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Lotus

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Ancient Egypt, Asia

Resilience

New beginnings, beauty emerging from muddy waters

I let go and move on

Lotus

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Astrolabe

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Spanish, Arabic origin

Navigation

Knowing where you are and where you are going.

I set goals and reflect on my progress

Astrolabe

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Bear

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Native, Piscataway

Courage

Intellectual and personal risk-taking

I acknowledge and push through my fears

Bear

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Nahui Ollin

Categories: symbols
Country of Origin: Aztec

Movement/Social Justice

Reflection, action, reconciliation and transformation

I lead with humility

Nahui Ollin

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