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New Outlook Academy's Photography Class had an amazing opportunity to visit the Pittsburgh Art Museum and the Teenie Harris exhibit. Teenie Harris is an African American photojournalist who worked for the Pittsburgh Courier from the early 1930’s through the 1970’s. His work (more than 80,000 negatives) is considered one of the most in depth and important documentations of minority life in that era. Domonique Luster, who is the archivist for the collection, and Charlene Foggie-Barnett, who is featured in many of Teenie Harris’ photos as an infant, personally gave the girls a tour of the gallery and spoke with them about the current exhibit of his work.

In addition to the incredible learning experience, the student photographers also practiced their skills, photographing their outing. We look forward to seeing those images once they have the opportunity to review and edit their work.

Experiential learning… just another way that New Outlook Academy is developing amazing young women.

Summit Academy students volunteered at the Allegheny Valley Association Churches Food Bank. This year, 345 families benefited from donations of food, clothing, toys and other items to make make their holidays special. Our students worked with families to bag food items, set up clothing booths and transport donations to the recipients' vehicles. Providing joy this season through the spirit of giving! Happy holidays from the Summit Academy family!!

A group of Charter School students volunteered at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry this month. While there, they packed Christmas grocery bags with nonperishable food items, sorted toys, and filled toy orders. The students enjoyed participating in today’s project and appreciated the pizza lunch provided by the Food Pantry staff. Celebrating the true spirit of the holiday season…

Wishing the Summit Wrestling and Basketball teams the best of luck as they begin their seasons. Please come and cheer on our teams! GO KNIGHTS!!!

Mrs. Herriott’s chemistry class is currently thinning out the radishes grown in the school’s Learning Garden. Students are looking forward to reaping the harvest that is expected from the outdoor garden in the next couple of weeks! Winter can’t stop the learning!!!

Celebrating Success In Education

New Academy Charter School faculty and staff are extremely proud of the students who were named to the Honor Roll for the most recent grading period. We recognized 23 students who achieved honor roll, 7 who achieved high honors and 5 students who earned highest honors. Congratulations to all of our students and keep up the good work.

This years the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judge's Commission Conference focused on the theme of "Using My Strengths to Overcome My Challenges" Two young ladies from New Outlook Academy, Hannah G., who won for her poster entry and Carly B., who won for her essay, attended and spoke at the awards ceremony. Also recognized for his tremendous service to our country, as well as his athletic and career accomplishments was former Academy student, Eric Williams. Serving as the keynote speaker for the evening, Eric shared how much the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court System and The Academy Schools changed his life. Congratulations to Hannah, Carly and Eric. You have made us very proud.

Our young ladies recently attended the 2018 Pet Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Students watched pet performances including the diving dogs and a pet costume contest and they even took part in live animal encounters… these ladies sure are brave!!!

Summit Academy is always happy to host campus visits as we recognize that collaboration is a critical key to continuous quality improvement. We sincerely appreciate the kind words from this Kern County, California Probation Officer, following his recent visit.

"Just want to send you this email thanking you and your staff for a great visit. You should be very proud of the program you are providing youth who have made some mistakes in life and are working to be better citizens upon their return to our communities. Programs like yours simply “Get It”. I left with only one regret: I do not live in PA, but if I did, it would be an absolute honor to work at Summit."

Thanks so much Robert and we look forward to continuing to do great work with Kern County youth!!!