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Welcome to New Open World Academy!

Take a look around, and revisit us soon as we will update our site throughout the school year.

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About Us

Welcome to New Open World Academy, a TK-12 Grade School that focuses on preparing our students for the future...We Are NOW!!

News & Announcements

12th, 8th & 5th Panorama Picture

The 12th, 8th & 5th Panorama Picture will be taken this Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Seniors and staff wear all black. 8th and 5th Grades wear Blue School Spirit Polo Shirt.

Instruction Resumes Monday, January 13, 2025

Classes will resume Monday morning, January 13, 2025. Elementary dismissal 1:48 PM. Secondary dismissal 2:40 PM. Inclement weather schedules will be followed due to air quality.
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NOW Academy Gear

Please follow this link to purchase NOW Academy gear!
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Calendar

Aug 4

TK/Kinder Orientation for Families

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Elementary MPR

Aug 7

6th Grade Orientation for Students and Families

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Orange Room- Between middle and high school cafeteria

9th Grade Orientation for Students and Families

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Location: Orange Room- Between middle and high school cafeterias

Aug 8

12th Grade Orientation for Families and Students

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cocoanut Grove

Aug 20

Elementary Convocation

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

Aug 25

Middle School Convocation

Time: 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM

Aug 26

High School Convocation

Time: 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM

Aug 27

Secondary Back to School Night & SBA Recognition

Sep 15

Elementary Academy Awards (SBA Grades

MS ESS Assembly

Spirit Week (School Wide)

Sep 16

HS ESS Assembly

Spirit Week (School Wide)

Sep 17

Spirit Week (School Wide)

Jul 4

4th of July Independence Day

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Our Mission

Our mission continues to be grounded in technology with a goal to produce students that are focused on social justice, being ecologically conscious, and college and/or career ready.  We continue to be a diverse student population that welcomes all nationalities and cultures. NOW is focused on meeting the needs of the “whole child”, with an emphasis on preparing students with the essential skills needed for lifelong learning