New leader and expansion plans set for Park Century School

By Casey Russell

Started in 1968 by a parent dedicated to giving her son an education fitting his needs, Park Century School has been serving students with neurodiverse profiles ever since. Currently, 100 students in grades one through eight, some of them from local neighborhoods, attend the Culver City-based school.

The school’s new K - 1 Intervention Program will open in the fall of 2023, and a capital campaign is underway to build an addition and double the school’s enrollment.

“A large percentage [of Park Century’s students] are dyslexic, but there is a wide range of learning differences, and the school works to address all of them on an individual basis,” said Dr. Julie Porter, who took over as head of school last fall. Porter previously served as the middle school director of The Westmark School in Encino, and she has a Doctoral Degree of Education in organizational leadership.

Windsor Square’s Helen Hartung is president of the Board of Trustees and is a parent of a former Park Century

New Covenant Academy

By Sue Jung Park 10th Grade

To celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus, all students and staff came together for an Easter Service.

Elementary students were able to show the performances they had been preparing.

After a week filled with rest, the middle school student council held a school dance! Everyone was able to have a fun time danc- student. She told us that Porter is a “talented and dynamic leader… she’s modernizing the curriculum and really emphasizing increased professional development among the teachers… We were in great shape before, but she is bringing a new energy.”

When asked about strengths that she brings to the school, Porter said, “I think I bring an evidence-based approach to how our kids think and learn. By using targeted intervention, we can monitor progress and ing and eating delicious food with peers. New Covenant Academy’s annual prom was held, as well. The theme was “a royal soiree,” and everyone was able to enjoy the prom, take pictures and, most importantly, make memories with classmates!

The Class of 2023 was able to enjoy the graduation trip in Korea — trying new food, shopping and visiting famous landmarks.

The 8th grade class enjoyed their graduation trip in Washington D.C.

Lastly, the boys’ volleyball team is making great accomplishments, as they are giving it their all for every game! Go Huskies!