District Program Administrator: Ericka Boone
Address: 401 N Driver St. Durham, NC 27703  (Located on the first floor of the Holton Career and Resource Center) 

Hours of Operation:  Elementary:   8:00 am – 2:00 pm

 Middle:          8:30 am – 3:00 pm

                                     High School:  8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Phone : 919-287-4196
Email: ericka_boone@dpsnc.net

Philosophy
Quality education is the key for success. The New Directions Center is committed to providing effective, efficient, and engaging instruction. Through this commitment, by all faculty and staff, we trust that every student will enhance their self-esteem and build consistent positive behavior.

Academic Courses
New Directions Center offers services that include the following: Elementary, Middle, and High School Common Core State Standards and Essential Standards, counseling, case management, small class sizes, behavioral management, and other educational services.

Brief Overview
The New Directions Center, currently located in Holton Career and Resource Center, is a program offered to students in grades 3-12 as an optional alternative to short-term suspension.  The program provides a supportive and structured environment for students to “attend” school while on a short-term suspension from their school for lower level offenses (Level I or II) in the Code of Student Conduct.  The focus of this program is to provide a safe, supportive learning environment option for families.