A national survey of more than 148,000 6th to 12th-grade students revealed that only 29% felt their school provided a caring and encouraging environment, and most did not feel there was an adult who knew them well in their school. Another survey of 21,000 high school students found that 75% of their reported feelings about school were negative (for example, tired, stressed, and bored). By contrast, at New Legacy, 99% of our students reported last year that they believe staff care about and listen to them and their children. These numbers show the importance of creating a school community where students feel respected, engaged, and empowered. This is what New Legacy does daily.
Just last week, we hosted a career and college fair, and other schools were also in attendance. At New Legacy, we focus on careers AND college to make sure all students are connecting with postsecondary opportunities in all forms.