I will soon publish the New York Academy State of the School Report, 2018.
As we are a growing school, we are continuously looking for ways to strengthen the quality of our school and our position for the future. We are proud of how far we have come this year and have a strong vision for the future of our school. In the coming year, we will take many steps to help realize that vision and continue to build on the foundation we have created to provide our students with an academically rigorous, creative, internationally-minded education.
For the 2018-19 school year, we will be adding four classrooms to our campus here in Jubilee Hills. Next year we will add a Grade 5, and we may go up to Grade 8 pending enrollment. Please be in touch if you are interested or know of friends that are interested in a middle school program for the 2018-19 school year.
We want to reassure you that we will begin construction on our new campus soon, with the aim to open our doors for the 2019-20 school year (more information will be forthcoming in June). This state-of-the-art campus will be in Financial District area and we are so excited to share more as it develops.
To continue moving forward as a school, we have made the decision to re-align our faculty for the 2018-19 School Year.
New York Academy is pleased to announce that most of our faculty will return for the 2018-19 school year. We are also very excited about our new recruitment and are pleased to welcome new faculty for the new academic year. We are most appreciative of our teachers’ contribution to the growth of the school this year, and to their dedication to the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students. We wish our departing teachers only the best in their careers. Ms. Natalie (Grade 3/Grade 4), Ms. Gwen (Grade 1/Grade 2), Ms. Christine (Music), and Ms. Betsy (Technology/Maker Space) will not be returning to NYA next year.
Moving forward, we have hired five expat Master Teachers with many years of experience at outstanding international schools. Not only will they teach the upper grade levels next school year, but they will also serve as mentors and instructional coaches to their colleagues, respective of their subject area expertise.
Further, they will be instrumental in developing curriculum and building systems for our middle school and high school, which is scheduled to open at our new campus for the 2019-20 School Year. We could not be more thrilled to bring these teachers on board.
We welcome as our Master Teachers:
Simendea Kissman – Language Arts Teacher, Department Chair, Instructional Coach
Ms. Kissman comes to NYA with a master’s degree and over 20 years experience teaching upper elementary and middle school students. She is a highly qualified teacher of language arts and the humanities, having taught these subjects for over 15 years. She has served two of the top international schools in the world (International School of Hong Kong, International School of Kuala Lumpur). Her positions beyond the classroom have included Language Arts Department Chair and Dean of Faculty.
Julie Many de Meza – Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair, Instructional Coach
Ms. Many de Meza comes to NYA with a master’s degree and over 25 years experience teaching middle school and high school students in mathematics. She is a highly qualified teacher of mathematics. She joins us from one of the top international schools in Shanghai (Yew Chung International School), where she has served as Department Chair for the past 10 years.
Mark Sathers – Science Teacher, Department Chair, Instructional Coach
Mr. Sathers comes to NYA with a master’s degree and over 25 years experience teaching middle school and high school students in science. He is a highly qualified teacher of science. He joins us from one of the top international schools in Caracas, Venezuela, and before that taught at the American School of Jeddah.
Shellie Banks – Foreign Languages Teacher, Department Chair, Instructional Coach
Ms. Banks comes to NYA with a bachelor of arts degree, National Board Certification in the United States, and over 25 years experience teaching elementary, middle school, and high school students in Spanish and French. She is a highly qualified teacher of language acquisition. She joins us from KAUST School in Saudi Arabia, and before that taught at the International School of Manila – both top rated schools on the international circuit.
As we expand classes and increase enrollment, we will also hire highly qualified faculty for the following positions. We have already interviewed a number of candidates for these positions and are close to hiring. I can tell you at this point that the pool of teachers we have to choose from, like the Master Teachers above, will bring great value and excellence next school year for your children’s educational experience.
- TBA – Spanish Teacher
- TBA – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- TBA – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- TBA – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- TBA – Grade 1
- TBA – Grade 2/Grade 3 Teacher
- TBA – Instrumental Music Teacher
- TBA – Technology Teacher
I would also like to let you know that we are offering an NYA Referral Tuition Fee Discount for the 2018-19 School year:
- Rs 50,000 discount to any current NYA family for the referral of a new student that enrolls.
- Each family may receive the discount for up to 5 referrals
(i.e., total Rs 250,000 discount for the 2018-19 School Year). - Once we reach full capacity for 2018-19 (i.e., 200+ students) the referral fee discount ends.
And, regarding Tuition, Fees, and Transportation for the 2018-19 School Year, please know the following:
- NYA Tuition and Fees for the 2018-19 School Year will remain the same as the 2017-18 School Year, including the 10% Tuition Discount, the 10% Sibling Discount, and no Capital Fee for existing NYA families.
- NYA will offer transportation (optional with additional fee) for the 2018-19 School Year.
High quality buses, with air conditioning, are being purchased.
I am exceptionally confident in the direction of New York Academy. Our commitment to high academic standards along with our dedication to the social and emotional growth of our students, assures our growing educational excellence.
If you would like to chat, please do not hesitate to see me.
Cheers,
Mr. Brian