Novus – adjective – Latin: New, extraordinary, fresh
The Novus Academy – Noun – English (U.S.; specifically, Texas)
An independent school where extraordinary things happen, where differently abled learners
find their strengths, and where together, our students, teachers and families thrive.
At The Novus Academy, we recognize that not everyone learns the same way. That’s ok. Our
school doesn’t teach everyone the same way. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping
students find their academic strengths, grow in confidence, and meet their individual goals.
Who Do We Serve?
The Novus Academy is a school for students in grades K-12 who have learning differences and/or other types of challenging barriers to success. The Novus Academy works with students who are struggling in traditional classrooms because their academic skills, executive functioning skills and social skills may be below their same age peers. Students who are overwhelmed by the demands of a traditional classroom such as class size, peer relationships, and the lack of structure and support will benefit from The Novus Academy
Students at The Novus Academy present with the following types of learning differences:
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Dyslexia/Reading Disorder
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Dysgraphia/Disorder of Written Expression
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Dyscalculia/Mathematics Disorder
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-Level 1 or High Functioning
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Expressive/Receptive/Social Language Disorders
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Executive Function Deficits
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Physical Impairments (ex. impairments due to mild CP)
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Corrected hearing loss (cochlear implants or hearing aids)
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Medical conditions that do not require nursing intervention (ex. Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, etc.)
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Developmental Delay
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Anxiety or Depression-Mild
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Our students benefit from evidence-based, high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful educational programming. To achieve success, our students must be able to learn within a group setting.
The Novus Academy is an inclusive, non-discriminatory learning community dedicated to embracing diversity and honoring differences. We welcome students of any race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender or orientation, whose needs we can meet within our educational programs.
Where Do We Serve?
The Novus Academy serves the greater DFW metroplex and its surrounding communities. We arecentrally located in Grapevine, Texas, near DFW International Airport and Highways 121 and 360.