Our vision
A nurturing, educationally challenging, equitable and inclusive environment providing exceptional academic and educational experiences forming the foundation of a healthy intellectual social and emotional set of skills for negotiating education and other pursuits important to the student and family.
Our Mission
New Song Community Learning Center (NSCLC) at the heart of Sandtown Winchester focuses on developing the academic, intellectual, social and emotional growth of students; strengthening the interpersonal dynamics of families for life-long learning, growth and development; and advancing community development and leadership anchored in social justice.
Our Philosophy
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are the pillars supporting the educational pedagogy, academic objectives, social and emotional fabric of learning throughout a New Song experience for students, families and staff members. We are committed to supporting the strengths and dynamic creativity of our students while addressing the inter-generational inequities in institutions, systems and the community that have not provided a solid platform from which our children can succeed and flourish as global citizens. We purposefully open up a world of opportunity both for our students and their families with activities to assist in the daily challenges of life and also to embellish and enrich their lives with social and educational activities. We are also committed to embracing the diversity of the experiences within the community and beyond through partnerships, volunteers, and collaborations that open up as many opportunities as possible for our families.
Our Values
Integrity and Accountability: demonstrate honesty, responsiveness, ethical and moral behavior in the execution of professional responsibilities
Leadership: guided by a clear vision and act accordingly, individually and collectively, to support others to make decisions and assume responsibility as well as building indigenous leaders.
Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social justice: ensuring that the organization affirms and respects — the racial identities, history and culture of its students, parents, staff; that there is fair and equitable involvement, and relationships; and that we embrace the best practices of social justice models in our conflict resolution for students, parents and staff
Learning: committed to continuous life-long learning and performance improvement for students, families and the organization/staff
Respect: demonstrate appreciation for the intellect, skills, talents, life experiences that every person brings to the workplace
Sustainability: strive to be self-sufficient by actively seeking support that will allow us to achieve success over the long-term
Guiding Principles
Engages students and families so that they can be effective advocates for themselves and leaders with their communities;
Coordinates services and opportunities that every child needs and deserves to succeed in school as well as services advancing whole child development and growth as well as their parents;
Works to influence/change/reset best practices related to the policies impacting strengthening the focus on student success across public and private sectors – school administration, government agencies, community organizations, etc.
A Word
From The Director of NSCLC
Hello All. My name is Mark Carter, the Executive Director of New Song Community Learning Center. We support advancing and strengthening our commitment to children, parents and the community of Sandtown-Winchester and beyond. We have a community of exceptionally creative people — within the New Song Community Learning Center Executive Leadership Team, the New Song Academy, Teachers, Administrative and Program staff, the Board of Directors etc. — all working diligently to bring new and different energy to a historic organization; educating some of the best and brightest children in Baltimore and supporting their families with a variety of activities and services.
– Mark Carter
A Word
From The Principal at
New Song Academy
Welcome! New Song Academy strives to provide a learning experience that not only supports our students academically, but socially and emotionally. We are proud to offer a challenging educational program, a stellar performing arts program, a champion basketball team and a host of after school program opportunities that offer something for everyone.New Song Academy builds student leaders by incorporating strong character development building concepts throughout the school day. We are a Restorative Practices school site and we honor the treasure of developing strong relationships with our students and their families. The ultimate goal for us is to prepare our students to serve as leaders within the growing Sandtown-Winchester community and to spread their talents to change the world.
– Lisa Brown
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
13
February
From New Song With Love
Dinner with your neighbors, board members and community stakeholders to learn about the accomplishments our students and staff have made.
Learn More
Please join us at 5:30pm
for dinner with your neighbors, board members and community
stakeholders to learn about the wonderful accomplishments our students and staff have made, and about the amazing plans we have for the future.
Childcare will be provided along with a pizza and dessert for the children.
The adults will enjoy lasagna, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert.
18
February
Last Day of Third Session
19-22
February
No School | Intersession
25
February
School Back in Session
06
March
½ Day: Professional Development
03
April
½ Day: Professional Development
12
April
Last Day of Fourth Session
15- 22
April
No school: Intersession Break
23
April
School Resumes
New Song Academy
Activities and Organizations
Robotics
Elementary and Middle School students on the Robotics Teams will learn teamwork while developing technical proficiency in VEX Robotics. Students will compete in city-wide competitions as part of this program under the leadership of Lamont Johnson.
Math Tutoring
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The Lyric Performing Arts Program
Our new theater program with The Lyric is headed by Mr. Ron Williams and Ebony Evans. Middle school students will develop stage skills in preparation for several performances for the community this year.
Girl Scouts Mentoring Program
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland we’ll be developing literacy skills for future leaders using a series of wonderfully illustrated books and activities! We help guide girls in grades K-2nd through a journey of diversity, feelings, self-esteem, friendship and courage.
Girls and Boys Basketball
New Song is proudly represented by Elementary and Middle School Basketball teams. Students learn basic skills of the game while developing the collaborative skills necessary to work as a team. Basketball practices are led by Mr. Sean Stevenson.
Student Government
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Drumming With Dads
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Students
After School programs
Faculty
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Get In Touch
Location: 1530 Presstman St. , Baltimore 21217
Telephone:(410) 728-2091
Email: info@newsongclc.org
School Hours: M-F: 8am - 3pm