NEW DIRECTIONS ALTERNATIVE H.S. PROGRAM

New Directions is a specialized alternative high school program operated by Arlington Public Schools (APS), designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational setting to succeed. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the program focuses on providing a supportive, flexible, and personalized environment for students who may have struggled in a large, conventional high school setting. Its primary goal is to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, recover credits, and ultimately earn their high school diploma in a smaller, more intimate learning community.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, often integrating social-emotional support with academic instruction to keep students engaged and on track for graduation. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a tailored curriculum, New Directions provides a pathway for students to demonstrate their potential in ways that might not be possible in a traditional classroom. The program maintains a strong connection to the broader Arlington Public Schools system, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support services necessary to prepare for life after high school, whether that includes college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.