You are proud of your child as he/she begins to show passion for kayaking and the outdoors. Considerations of quality education, peer pressures, strong role models, and activity versus stagnant cyber surfing all have you considering applying for a New River Academy school year. The question now becomes, “Do I apply now or is he/she mature enough?”
Let’s Take a Close Look at Your Child’s High School Development.
Emery Tillman and Tracy D'Arbeloff win gold and silver at US Team Trials. Emery applied to New River Academy as a ninth grade student.
Parent Perspective: “My child is a bright ninth grader, he asks a lot of annoying questions, and I want him to take more initiative.”
Advantages to Applying Now- New River Academy teaches students accountability daily. Your child will have his/her own mentor addressing critical thinking skills with leadership goals. Upperclassmen are promoted in a big brother or sister role to lead younger students. Hazing simply is not allowed, as NRA is a program about supportive inclusion and team building. Now, your child can gain confidence and develop their personal character.
Disadvantages to Applying Now- Choosing to apply later is a step toward postponing your child’s maturity development. The sooner you apply the sooner your child can be placed at a noticeable advantage to his/her peers.
Parent Perspective: “We are afraid she will not want to return to public school after New River Academy.”
Advantages to Applying Now – Your child is so excited to apply to New River Academy that you have negotiating power. Many parents who choose to apply early make it clear to their child ahead of time, “You can enroll now, but understand we are only enrolling for this academic year.” Now, as the parent you have the option to choose future enrollment.
Disadvantages to Applying Now – Will your child still have the same passion and motivation for kayaking next year, will she be turned off by her current education system or get in with the wrong crowd? These are scary thoughts that can change the direction of your bright child. Is it worth taking the chance?
Parent Perspective: “Is my child a good enough kayaker?”
Advantages to Applying Now – New River Academy divides into groups based on skill levels. Thus, no matter what your child’s kayaking level they will be working in a group with a similar skill set. Your child is an athlete full of energy, and you are amazed at how fast he learns. Coaches develop individual goals with each student based on their skills and kayaking needs. Whether your child wants to compete in team trials or gain confidence running class III individual coaching is your offered advantage. You probably already realize that New River Academy is about developing ambassadors, students, and athletes. Kayaking is our passion we share.
Disadvantages to Applying Now – If you apply later then your child may lose his passion for kayaking. Or other students could easily pass his abilities.
Parent Perspective: “Do students apply in 9th and 10th grade years?”
Yes, each grade typically consists of two to five students. New River Academy recently graduated five seniors and announces that next years student body will be a younger group. Your child will be amongst students his/her own age.
Enrollment Hint- When you submit a Phase I Application early you give your child priority without being financially committed. Once your application is received NRA researches and seeks to write your “acceptance letter” offering you the opportunity to officially enroll. Note, waiting to apply has caused past students to lose their space due to full enrollment.
There are still a few openings for Fall and Spring semesters. Call now, to learn how easy it is to apply.
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