New Designs Charter Schools

To achieve our goal of preparing students for advanced careers, we have created a college-preparatory learning environment that helps students become literate, self-motivated, lifelong learners. We are pleased to offer students career pathway choices in the fields of engineering, finance, information technology, law and diplomacy, and medicine. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/Career-Pathways

The educational experience at New Designs goes beyond just academics. We believe participation in team sports builds confidence, athleticism, leadership, and perseverance. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/Athletics

The school environment and philosophy plays a huge role in how effectively students can learn, establish healthy relationships, and persevere through challenging times. At New Designs Charter Schools, we understand this, and we understand the kids we serve. All of our programs and activities serve to strengthen our students’ mind and body. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/Student-Life

Autumn Fun Fact: In many places in the world, Autumn reveals a variety of beautiful colored leaves. Each tree produces different colors that announce the rhythm of the changing seasons. Trees rely on the strong Spring and Summer sunlight to give energy to their leaves. In turn, the leaves use Chlorophyll (a green pigment) to produce nutrients for the tree. However the leaves also contain other hidden pigments such as Xanthophylls (yellows, Carotenoids (oranges), and Anthocya...nins (reds). Each type of tree has a different mix of these pigments. When the temperature gets lower and the daylight gets shorter, leaves get the signal to stop producing food for the trees. As the Chlorophyll breaks down, the bright colors can emerge and give us the beauty of Autumn leaves! Once the leaf ends it’s food production, it will fall to the ground and become fertilizer for the soil, or get raked up! What do you love about Autumn leaves? See more

Online learning enhances our classroom instruction, and sometimes it stands in for the classroom. No matter what, technology keeps us connected. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/Online-Learning

Every student who has walked the halls of New Designs is valuedyou have made an impact on our lives, and we can’t wait to see the impact you make on our communities. We hope you will keep in touch and invite all alumni to register in our database.

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We get lots of questions, and we are always happy to help you out. We’ve put together a list of the questions we hear most often so you can find the answers when you need them. For school-specific questions, visit your campus website for information or to download a copy of your student/parent handbook. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/FAQs

If it seems like the world of apps is overwhelming, that's because it is! But never fear -- Common Sense Media editors have combed through the thousands of apps out there to pick the best. Whether you want to teach your preschooler the ABCs or read a great interactive story with your middle schooler, yes, there's an app for that. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-lists

Our mission is to develop a college-preparatory learning environment that enables students to become literate, self-motivated, and lifelong learners. New Designs’ goal is to prepare its students for advanced careers in the fields of medicine, engineering, information technology, and law and diplomacy.

New Designs Charter Schools was founded by Dr. Yaw O. Adutwum who saw a need for college preparatory educational opportunities for students in south Los Angeles. Dr. Adutwum, formerly the lead math teacher at Manual Arts High School in LAUSD and the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative, acted on his idea and formed New Designs Charter School. We opened our doors on September 7, 2004, to 120 students in grades six through eight. Since then, we have grown into three campuses serving 1300 students in the sixth through twelfth grades.

New Designs Charter Schools derives its name from New Designs for Learning, a national organization based at Oregon State University. New Designs is a novel education model integrating academic and technical education curricula developed under the direction of Dr. George Copa.

Help us bring the world to our students through literature and media sources. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference. To make a donation to our Library and Literacy Development Center, please email Maria Macias or call her at (213) 765-9084.

New Designs Charter Schools began in a spirit of collaboration that continues today as a fundamental component to its success. The support we receive from community organizations enables New Designs to attain its educational goals and objectives. We are grateful for this extraordinary community of reciprocity, engagement, and support. Reach out to us if you would like to learn more about donating/partnering with us. https://www.newdesignscharter.com/Community-Partners