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New Outlook Academy students below are working to earn their OSHA (Occupational Safety and Heath) certification. The industry-recognized certification teaches workplace safety and job-site hazard avoidance. This is extremely useful for these young ladies in their future employment searches.

Summit Academy recently earned high marks on it’s most Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training Alliance (PACTT) quarterly report. Summit’s participation in the PACTT Alliance, over several years, has contributed to the enhanced career and technical training program that is available to…

Students at Summit Academy were able to enroll in two college courses this summer through our College within the High School program.

The first course is General Psychology which offers an introduction to the basic concepts and methodology of psychology and to the scientific study of behavior.

The second course, The World in 20th Century, examines the major issues of the twentieth century such as the causes and consequences of World Wars, the impact of western imperialism on the emergence of Third World nations states, and the Cold War.

12 students passed their Psychology class and 9 students passed 20th Century History. Congratulations to all of the students who took one more step toward earning their college degree.

Wishing congratulations to our GED graduates who recently participated in the Butler County Community College Commencement Ceremony. Arthur Stewart, Summit Academy GED and College within the High School Teacher, had the honor of addressing the graduates. In his remarks, Art shared, “Graduation is like climbing a set of stairs…how many steps are you willing to climb? This is the beginning for many of you. Whether you attend college, trade school, the military or a career, you can now move forward. You have shown great drive, determination and heart! You have achieved your goal. The sky is the limit, and many adventures await. The higher you climb the brighter you will shine. You should never accept failure and you should always strive to do your best." Also addressing his fellow students was Summit graduate, Christopher W.
We are so excited for what these bright students will accomplish next! CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!!

Students at New Academy Charter school continue their volunteer work at Hilltop Urban Farms, weeding and cleaning the outside picnic area. In addition, the group donated the picnic tables seen below which were designed and painted by students during our annual “Get Ur Good On” Day of Service.

Congratulations to Tyhirah P. for creating a winning entry in the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges Commission 2019 Poster Competition. The theme of this year's contest was "Resilience – My Journey, My Voice, My Opportunity". Tyhirah's work was inspired by the courage and resilience she has demonstrated throughout her personal journey to heal from the trauma she has endured as victim of human trafficking.

We are very happy for Tyhirah and the other JCJC winners who will be recognized at this year's annual conference in November. #resilience

Summit Academy students recently completed a wonderful project for the Allegheny Association of Churches. Involved in all facets of the job, our young men were responsible for removing the existing dilapidated sign, finishing the landscaping and installing the new sign that was built by the Summit Trades Program.
The Summit Academy Career and Technical Training + Community Service… implementing what they learn to improve the community!!

Summer is a great time for off-campus, outdoor adventures. Our young ladies recently enjoyed visits to PNC Park for a Pirates game, a visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo and a relaxing afternoon on the North Shore!

Because learning is not just academic, New Academy Charter School's Summer School program offers a service learning component for all students.
Projects are focused on several different social issues and completed projects benefit individuals across the Pittsburgh region. Students first learned the difference between volunteerism, service-learning and community service. They also learned some facts and statistics about foster care and how it feels to be a foster kid. The service component involved assembling care bags with personal messages to foster-involved youth which were distributed through Wesley Family Services. They also assembled packaged lunches for clients of the Rainbow Soup Kitchen in Homestead. Proud of our student contributions to our city!!