NEW DIRECTIONS CENTER
New Directions Center is a public school that is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools school district, located in Portsmouth, VA.
The **New Directions Center** in Portsmouth, Virginia, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Portsmouth Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require specialized academic and behavioral interventions to stay on track for graduation. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and fostering a positive school culture to help students navigate challenges and prepare for their future post-secondary goals.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the New Directions Center emphasizes social-emotional learning and individualized support. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the faculty works closely with students to address unique barriers to learning. The center aims to serve as a bridge for students, offering them a second chance to succeed, develop self-discipline, and earn their high school diplomas in an atmosphere that prioritizes both accountability and student wellness.
For more information, contact New Directions Center at (757) 393-8728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, VA 23707-1227
(757) 393-8728
NEW DIRECTIONS CENTER is a public school in Portsmouth, VA. See other public other schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portsmouth City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.