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Located in historic Fell’s Point, The New Century School offers an independent private school option to families in Baltimore, MD. Our approach aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child. Some unique aspects of TNCS include our emphasis on world cultures and language acquisition as well as art and music instruction.
Our Core Values
At The New Century School, we are committed to providing each child the opportunity to become an independent, secure, and balanced human being. This emerges through emphasis on our Core Values: Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Service.
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News & Announcements
Introducing TNCS's New Online Application
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Meet Funke Sholola---TNCS's New Receptionist!
TNCS’s reception area is a hub of activity all day long. Who keeps it running smoothly and does it with a smile? Meet Funke Sholola on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: January 17th, 2020
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Head of TNCS Lower School Alicia Danyali Attends Maryland Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education Presentation!
Head of Lower School Alicia Danyali has been keeping tabs on Kirwan Commission developments. See what the Commission’s plans for excellence in Maryland education look like on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: January 10th, 2020
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'Tis the Season for Service at TNCS!
Dean of Service Learning School Alicia Danyali has kept TNCS students in all divisions busy giving back! See what wonderful service initiatives they’ve been getting up to over the last 4 months on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: December 20th, 2019
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TNCS Head of Lower School Alicia Danyali Joins Multilanguage-Learning Professional Development Cohort!
A key characteristic of the TNCS remarkable approach to education is language development starting at age 2—TNCS students learn English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Becoming proficient in these languages requires strong teaching practices, and Head of Lower School Alicia Danyali knows just how to stay abreast of those! See what she’ll be rolling out in the preschool classrooms on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: December 13th, 2019
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TNCS Winter Concert 2019: Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, and Hot Chocolate!
It might be getting colder outside, but TNCS students will warm you through and through with their stellar performances during the 2019 Winter Concert! See—and hear—it all on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: December 6th, 2019
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Meet Javan Bowden, TNCS'S New Music Director!
At TNCS, music is a Big Deal. That’s why, when outgoing Music Director Martellies Warren recommended colleague Javan Bowden to take his spot, the Music Program hasn’t skipped a beat! See why Mr. Bowden has met with a chorus of approvals on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: November 22nd, 2019
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TNCS 5th- through 8th-Graders Take the Youth Chinese Test!
On Wednesday, November 13th, TNCS upper elementary and middle school students sat for the YCT. Although we won’t know their scores for a few weeks, taking this test was an important milestone in their developing proficiency with the Mandarin Chinese language! See how they used their speaking skills to repeat, reply, and describe on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: November 15th, 2019
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TNCS Fall 2019 Open House: Your First Taste of TNCS!
On Saturday, November 2nd, TNCS held its annual Open House, an event designed to introduce prospective families to TNCS academic programs and overall educational approach. See how Admissions Director Suzannah Hopkins (and some amazing TNCS student ambassadors!) made the most of this opportunity to spotlight TNCS on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: November 8th, 2019
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Global Studies at TNCS Gets to the Heart of Ancient Civilizations!
In Q1, TNCS 5th- through 8th-graders explored ancient Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations in Global Studies. Such exploration of how humankind made important discoveries in architecture, mathematics, technology, and more gives us insight into where we came from and how we might advance from here. See how TNCS students are cultivating their global citizenship on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: November 1st, 2019
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Get a Glimmer of TNCS Middle School: Meet Daphnée Hope!
ELA is a critical subject for upper elementary and middle school students, who must master the writing and analytical-thinking skills they’ll need to succeed in high school and beyond. See how new TNCS teacher Daphnée Hope encourages positive expression in the ELA classroom. Meet her on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: October 25th, 2019
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The Art of Teaching K/1st: Meet Lindsey Sandkuhler!
Bringing her love of art and nature into her new classroom, Lindsey Sandkuhler breathes fresh air into her mixed-age Kindergarten/1st-grade classroom. Meet her on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: October 18th, 2019
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Meet Multifaceted Loretta Lee: One of TNCS's Newest Lower Elementary Teacher!
Taking over ELA and Global Studies for the 2nd- through 4th-grade cohort, Loretta Lee is more than just a great teacher—she makes a mean blueberry crisp to boot and so much more! Meet her on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: October 11th, 2019
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Meet Hannah Brown: Speaking the Language of Welcome at TNCS!
Isn’t it nice to walk into a place and be greeted with a warm smile? At TNCS, Receptionist cum Multipurpose Caregiver Hannah Brown brightens everyone’s day—meet her on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: October 4th, 2019
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Service Learning Gets Souped Up at TNCS!
Service is a core value at TNCS, and Dean of Service Learning Alicia Danyali makes sure all TNCS students join service initiatives regularly. Get the “scoup” on how a Q1 project is helping feed Baltimore’s hungry citizens on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: September 27th, 2019
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Suzannah Hopkins Joins TNCS as Admissions Director!
Whether you’re thinking of joining TNCS or you’re already part of our thriving community, there’s one person you need to know—the Admissions Director! Meet Suzannah Hopkins, TNCS’s new Admissions Director, on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: September 13th, 2019
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TNCS's Annual Back-to-School Night: Your Source for Need-to-Know Info for the 2019–2020 Academic Year!
To make sure parents are up to speed on all of the wonderful happenings at TNCS, the annual Back-to-School Night is where it’s at. Couldn’t make it? ¡No hay problema! Catch up on or revisit important communication from BTS Night on our official school blog, Immersed!
Published: September 6th, 2019
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