New Traditions believes that a successful academic education is best achieved in a holistic, nurturing, and differentiated learning environment. We value the diversity of our community and recognize the importance of the creative arts in education.

A holistic education recognizes that children learn academically and socially through all their senses. Students have the opportunity to learn through several modalities. For example, the required California Academic Standards are not only taught in the traditional way, but with projects integrating visual arts, music, poetry, and drama, taught by professional artists of our community.

A nurturing education appreciates, supports and enjoys each student at his/her individual, social, emotional and academic level. The caring, professional staff at New Traditions encourages family participation in bridging social and academic expectations at home and at school, to create the most supportive learning environment possible for our students.

A differentiated education acknowledges that students learn in different ways. Teachers work hard to find the most appropriate way to educate each student. Each student has a portfolio tracking their individual abilities and successes.

A socially diverse education acknowledges the differing styles, cultural backgrounds and world views of our families and the world at large. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and encourage mutual respect and understanding.