SELF-REPORTED INDICATORS

Schools may choose to describe up to two additional pieces of information about how their school is supporting students. These self-reported indicators are not factored into school accountability calculations but provide the opportunity for schools to highlight successful programs or practices in addition to the indicators included in school accountability.

SCHOOL-LEVEL FACTORS Broadening STEM Horizons New Bridge offers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) instruction that caters to students of all abilities. We leverage their natural curiosity, making learning an enjoyable and exploratory experience, while fostering a continuous passion for discovery. Our students engage in monthly STEM challenges as well as family STEM events. Our approach nurtures a design-thinking mindset through engaging science and engineering activities, projects, and challenges connected to the real world. As a result, our students develop into creative, collaborative problem solvers, ready to tackle any challenge they encounter. New Bridge proudly holds the Utah STEM Platinum designation.

INSTRUCTIONAL FACTORS Literacy Leads the Way to Success New Bridge has maintained a strong emphasis on nurturing early foundational literacy skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of problem-based learning. We extend and enhance these reading skills as students progress through the upper grades. Our dedicated teachers actively engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve their reading instruction methods and enhance student outcomes. Some of our current literacy practices include: 1- Customized student goal setting using the Acadience framework. 2- Daily implementation of research-based phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency routines in grades K-2, including programs like Heggerty, ECRI, and Wonders phonics. 3- Skills-based small literacy groups for all students in grades K-3, featuring programs such as ERI and 95% Phonics Groups. 3- Fostering a love for literacy in all students through initiatives like One School, One Book, Literacy Nights, and author and illustrator visits. 4- Ongoing professional development for K-2 teachers, equipping them with effective reading instruction techniques through LETRS training. New Bridge remains unwavering in its commitment in providing top-tier literacy instruction to empower every student to take charge of their own learning journey, achieve progress, and ultimately succeed in their endeavors.