Scuola Vita Nuova (K-8)
School Leader(s)
Nicole Goodman, CEO ngoodman@svncharter.org Allyson Thurston, K-4 Principal Ariel White, 5-8 Principal Nicole Goodman, CEO- NO Tuition
- Limited space available for 2020-2021
- NO Transportation provided
- After-Care only
Quick Facts
Our Mission

To provide a safe, healthy, collaborative community of engaged learners who are inspired academically while fostering a supportive network for its families.
Points of Pride
- 100% Parent/Teacher Conference participation (face to face) for 9 years in a row (Fall and Spring).
- SVN is a Leader in Me school focused on developing leadership habits within our students every day!
- Our teachers develop rigorous curriculum that ensure students are mastering key concepts that are needed for academic success.
School Hours
- School Hours: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: No Before Care available.
- After Care Hours End: 5:00 pm
School Details
- Year Established: 1999
- Total Enrollment: 346
- Affiliation: Charter
- School Type: Charter
Charter Sponsor
- University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- Band
- Instrumental Music
Sports Programs
- N/A
Clubs + Activities
- N/A
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Family Appreciation Events
- Parent Communication App
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Open: January 1, 2021
- Application Close: March 1, 2021
- Kindergarten Cutoff: July 31, 2020
- Offer Date: March 1, 2021
- Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries. Preference will be given to siblings and students residing in a two mile radius of Scuola Vita Nuova.
How to Apply
Enrollment Procedure: Scuola Vita Nuova will maintain an open enrollment period for the upcoming school year from January 1st – March 1st. Applications for new students will be accepted during open enrollment. Scuola Vita Nuova will exercise a lottery system to determine enrollment.
Admission Preferences
Siblings , Geographic
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive for students to have at least 90% of their students have 90% attendance because kids learn best when they’re IN school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
Why It Matters
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Exceeding
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Exceeding
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).