New Outlook Academy news

The latest creation in the New Outlook Academy STEAM lab will surely be a hit… cell phone stands!! The digital design and build was first completed on the laptop and then sent to the lab’s 3-D printer for production. Mackenzie proudly displays the stand that plans to give her grandmother… such a sweet idea!!!

New Outlook Academy recently held its Student Achievement Assembly. This event recognizes student accomplishments across many diverse activities. Students received awards for Honor Roll status, as well as outstanding participation in the STEAM Program and the Photography and Bakery classes. Additional recognition went to students who completed their GED, OSHA certification or college courses.
It was a great day to celebrate all the hard work and achievement of the young ladies of New Outlook Academy.

Each February the David L. Lawrence Convention Center hosts the Pittsburgh National College Fair. Representatives from over 225 two-year and four-year colleges, nursing, business and trade schools attended, as well as personnel from the various branches of the military. Our students enjoyed their time at the event learning about future educational and career opportunities. The skies the limit at New Outlook Academy.

Sporting their red and blue, the girls cheered on the Duquense Dukes Men's Basketball team in an exciting Atlantic-10 game against St. Louis. The Dukes prevailed in a close match that went down to the wire. Back on campus, some of the young ladies have been working on their own skills on the hardwood as New Outlook begins to prepare for the return of its own varsity basketball program. #greatthingstocome

New Outlook Academy students know how to work hard and play hard. During a recent outing, the young ladies enjoyed an afternoon of fun and laughter at the bowling lanes.

New Outlook Academy students have access to our on-campus STEAM lab which is equipped with a 3-D printer, computers, and our newest technology addition, TWIKI, the interactive robot. This programmable teaching assistant will help bring lessons to life, making learning more fun and more concrete for students. Twiki connects theory to practice with hands-on projects that encourage participation, teamwork and creative problem-solving.

We recently held our academic excellence assembly to recognize students who have earned honor roll status and other educational achievements. In addition to receiving certificates for a 3.5 or better grade point average in the last grading period, students were also honored for exceptional participation in our STEAM, Photography and Bakery classes.
We congratulate all of these special young ladies on these accomplishments. #educationforlife

The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Conservatory for their annual Holiday Magic display.

New Outlook Academy students enjoyed the brilliant light and flower show which is aptly named "Let it Glow" for the 2018 season. This year's this year's Winter Flower Show featured dazzling new displays of holiday trees, topiaries, exquisitely detailed props, and their signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and more than 2,000 poinsettias.

The entire display brought on holiday joy and merriment for all to share. Happy holidays from our family at New Outlook Academy.

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.

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.