At New Leaf Academy North Carolina girls boarding school, the academic year is divided into four quarters, beginning in August and ending in
June. During one week breaks between quarters, students and staff participate in field trips, special activities, and group seminars.
In the summer students continue to learn informally through alternative activities such as producing and staging plays, participating in retreats, taking part in challenging ropes courses, hiking, rafting, bicycling, camping, rafting, and participating in community service projects. School coursework during the summer focuses on learning skills that will carry through to the next year.
Click here to learn about Mealtime at New Leaf.
A Typical Day at New Leaf Academy |
|
| 6 AM | GIG or Get in Gear! Get dressed, shower and get ready for school |
| 6:45 - 7:45 AM | Breakfast (Done in 2 Seatings) |
| 7:45 AM | Morning Choress |
| 8:15 AM | Academic Classes, recess and breaks |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch break |
| 2:45 PM | End of Academic School Day |
| 3 PM | Monday: Interpersonal Relationship Group Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Activities Thursday: Community and Personal Development Group |
| 4:00 PM | Daily Consequence Work |
| 4:30 PM | Quiet Time / Homework and Study time |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7 - 8 PM | Evening Routine |
| 8:30 PM | Last Light (Movie time on weekends) |
| 9:00 PM | Lights Out (10 PM on weekends) |
*Sports and special activities occur immediately after the academic day. New Leaf Academy currently competes with both public and private middle schools in basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Both intramural and interscholastic sports are regularly scheduled for weekdays and weekends. The Academy's Activities Coordinator will design an individual program for your child's needs, goals, and special abilities.
Students can attend church on Sundays or Friday evening Sabbath services.