New Direction

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/scas/index.htm

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

New Direction, located in Columbiana, Alabama, serves as an alternative educational program within the Shelby County School District. The school is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the program aims to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at New Direction focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing credit recovery and character development. The school works closely with families and district staff to create personalized learning plans that address each student's unique needs. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and a focus on student accountability, New Direction strives to prepare its students for a successful transition back to their home schools or toward post-secondary opportunities, fostering a culture of academic improvement and personal growth.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-5910
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/scas/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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