FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will my student receive food services?

Yes. Breakfast, a.m.snack, hot lunch and p.m. snack are served daily.  Students are welcome to bring sack lunches from home as well. However, candy, gum and soda are not allowed to be consumed during the school day.

What are the hours of the school day?

The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. Students wishing to received breakfast should be at school not later than 7:50. Any student who is not in his/her classroom at 8:05 will be marked tardy.

The regular school day ends at 3:30 p.m.

Will my child be safe at Scuola Vita Nuova Public Charter School?

Yes. We are committed to ensuring each child’s safety.   Scuola Vita Nuova has

an excellent history of providing safe learning experiences for students. Students need to exercise caution and common sense when working off-campus in a community setting or in the natural world.

What are the requirements for family involvement?

We expect families to be active partners with the school. Parents or guardians are required to attend two student-led conferences and their child’s presentation of learning in May. We hope that parents and guardians will volunteer at the school regularly, help students with homework on a nightly basis, and provide healthy, educational opportunities for students on weekends and during the summer.

How can parents get involved in Scuola Vita Nuova Public Charter School?

There are a variety of opportunities for parents to volunteer their time at Scuola Vita Nuova Public Charter School.  All parents are encouraged to participate in the Parent Advisory Council and complete a volunteer survey to indicate ways in which they would like to become involved. Chaperoning fieldwork, clerical work and assisting teachers with instruction are a few examples of volunteer opportunities that are available at Scuola Vita Nuova Public Charter School.