Student Centered Experience
At Nova Haven, your child and their experience are at the center of everything that we do. It guides our approach to academics, the way we plan enrichments, and how we think about and structure social time. Here is how we designed all three elements of our student experience:
Academics
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
We believe that as parents you know your child best. You have gotten to know their way of learning, what motivates them, what frustrates them, and what gets them really excited and engaged.
Our schedules and Learning Coach support were developed to allow for self-paced learning and to give your family all the flexibility you need. Our Learning Coaches are your partners supporting you and your child on this journey in the capacity you choose.
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
Our STEAM Center activities help to get students interested in what they are learning, which, in turn, creates engagement. That is why all of our enrichment activities are student-centered. Our Learning Coaches design and lead daily activities that are centered around their students’ interests and engage each child.
Examples of enrichment activities include:
-Coming up with ideas for new products and simulating a “Shark Tank” pitch to gain investment
-Building a bridge out of spaghetti and marshmallows to learn key concepts in physics
-Creating a brand new board game based on the creativity and ideas of the other students in the pod
Social Time
Enrichment S.T.R.E.A.M.
Daily Schedule
Social time is valued and intentionally nurtured. Throughout the day, our Coaches plan both structured and unstructured social time for their students. During this time, the kids connect with each other, have the opportunity to discover common interests, and develop friendships.
Nova Haven Learning Coaches are creating a positive and inclusive culture during this time, fostering a collaborative mindset, and running restorative practices.
Daily Schedule
Interactive Learning
Daily Schedule
Students spend between 3-4 hours a day in academic blocks. During this time, Coaches check in with individual students, provide 1:1 tutoring, and are available for questions and support.
Included in the Academics time is 30 minutes of pleasure reading where students read a book of their choice, outside of the normal curriculum.
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Our students spend 2-3 hours a day in structured or unstructured social time. Nova Haven spaces are filled with board games, puzzles, and art supplies to help facilitate this time. Students will often go outside to a nearby playground or park space.
Coaches Role
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Our Learning Coaches actively encourage students to take time away from their devices by facilitating game play and actively monitor the space to ensure that all students are included and engaged.