Supporting student wellness is essential to academic success. Across all New Designs campuses, a partnership with Shields for Families plays a critical role in providing services for students experiencing challenges with their behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. This partnership is embedded in daily school life, allowing meaningful support to be responsive, coordinated, and easily accessible.
This approach reflects a shared belief across New Designs schools: learning is strongest when schools respond to the full reality of students’ lives, not just what appears on a report card.
New Designs provides students with direct services when needs arise and allows families to receive guidance, referrals, and assistance to help them navigate challenges that may affect attendance, focus, or overall well-being. Shields staff work closely with school teams so that proper care is aligned with academic expectations and classroom support.
Because these relationships are already in place, families do not have to navigate systems alone or wait for challenges to escalate. Support is available through trusted adults on campus who understand both the student and the family context.
