Newcomer Academy (NCA) seeks to provide a welcoming and respectful environment that meets the unique linguistic, academic, and social-emotional needs of eighth- through twelfth-grade Multilingual Learners (ML) in the JCPS District. NCA consists of two unique programs, the Accelerate to Graduate (A2G) program and the Newcomer Academy program .

The NCA Accelerate to Graduate (A2G) program is designed for multilingual students aged 17 to 21, who have been in the US for less than five years, and who wish to accelerate their learning and earn a high school diploma.   Enrollment for the A2G program is open year-round.

The A2G program provides:

• adaptable time and resources for robust English language, literacy, numeracy or academic support based on student needs 

• time for school AND work, as needed

• accompaniment for making cultural shifts

• opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, including athletics

The NCA Newcomer program provides extensive support for students who typically are in their first year of instruction in a U.S. school. They are usually at the beginning levels of English proficiency and may have had limited, or interrupted, educational experiences in their native countries. 

To learn more about A2G,or our newcomer programming, please email nca-counselor@jefferson.kyschools.us or call 502-485-6324