To apply for admission to The New Community School, please fill out the Application for Admission and mail it to:
Admissions Director
The New Community School
4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Signs of Dyslexia
Poor oral reading skills, dislike of reading or low reading comprehension.
Poor spelling and handwriting.
Extreme disorganization and trouble following directions.
Difficulty with math and letter/number confusion.
Difficulty paying attention.
Increased emotionality.
Self-esteem problems.
Middle School Summer Program and Professional Institute
TNCS offers seven short courses for rising 6th - 8th graders focusing on improving skills in reading, writing, mathematics, keyboarding, organization and physical fitness. June 16 - July 11
The Professional Institute offers 1 to 4 day seminars for parents, teachers and administrators seeking insights, tools and strategies to help students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Professional Institute courses will be held June 17- August 14. Several scholarships are available to parents and teachers as a result of a gift from the Learning Disabilities Council. Please contact the school for details.
For course descriptions and dates, e-mail summerprograms@tncs or call 266-2494.