New Direction High School

No. Students must consult with and receive an application from their high school counselor. 

All students who drive to school must purchase a parking permit from the front office.

Yes. NDHS is a state public alternative high school that awards high school diplomas to students who have successfully completed all state requirements for graduation. 

No. NDHS only awards high school diplomas to students who have successfully completed all state requirements for graduation. We are not and do not have a GED program.

Yes. NDHS awards traditional high school diplomas to students who have successfully completed all state requirements for graduation. Depending on the student's graduation plan, the student may graduate with a Foundation with Endorsements diploma (26 credits)  or a Foundation diploma (22 credits).

Yes. All teachers are certified in the content that they teach. 

No. At this time we do not offer dual-credit courses.

If a student request AP courses, our school counselor will work with the District administration to discuss options. AP course availability is not guaranteed.

No. We do not currently participate in UIL. 

Yes, with prior approval from the student's home campus principal. 

Yes. Our graduation may look different from those for the comprehensive high schools but we still have a formal graduation.

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