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Living Our Missions
Living Our Missions

One of the top reasons I wanted to work at Nueva is Mission I and its lived commitment to “inspire passion for lifelong learning.” In my earliest visits I heard from faculty and staff that they love learning from each other and crave the opportunities to do so.

Girls x Math at Nueva
Girls x Math at Nueva

The Girls x Math chapter at Nueva connects high school mentors with second- and third-grade students through hands-on, project-based math experiences.

Cultivating Educators, Cultivating Community
Cultivating Educators, Cultivating Community

At Nueva, meaningful learning happens not only in classrooms, but also through the care, preparation, and growth of the educators who guide our students each day. I see Nueva at its best through my work with the Lower School Innovative Teacher Program (ITP).

The ITP is a two-year teacher training pathway designed to support early career educators, where associate teachers partner closely with classroom mentors and learn by doing. Associates develop essential teaching skills, receive ongoing coaching and feedback, and immerse themselves in approaches and traditions shaped by the Nueva community. 

A Week of Wonder
A Week of Wonder

There are only a few weeks sandwiched between the spirit of gratitude associated with Thanksgiving and the season of light characterized by several holidays this month. Yet, during this short period...

Lee Fertig

Head of School

"Nueva is more than just a school for gifted learners. It’s more than just a place where students focus on design thinking and social emotional learning. It’s a beloved community, inclusive and compassionate, collectively embracing diverse perspectives and empowering everyone to make choices that benefit the world."
 

          

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The Nueva School is a member of many professional organizations and associations. We believe we become better because of our connections to and within these groups. The Nueva School is jointly accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS)*, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CAIS), the Independent School Data Exchange (INDEX),  the California Independent Schools Business Officers Association (CAL-ISBOA), and the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS).


*Nueva is proud to be a founding member of the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS).

The Nueva School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of these factors in the administration of its educational policies, financial award programs, or athletic and other school programs.