About The New School
For over a quarter of a century, The New School has provided a special quality of educational experience for the children in Northwest Arkansas. The New School, a non-profit private school, offers classes for Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School through seventh grade. The school provides a program designed to capture children's interests and to motivate children to learn in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our positive learning environment is key to promoting each child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
Our Mission
The New School, an independent school, is dedicated to inspiring a love of learning and empowering students to reach their potential for academic achievement, creativity, and citizenship.
The New School is committed to:
- Building confidence and a positive sense of self in every child;
- Instilling respect for others, beginning with a respect for oneself;
- Creating an environment that encourages inquiry and initiative;
- Partnering teachers and parents in the educational process;
- Maintaining a low student-teacher ratio;
- Providing enrichment and discovery beyond the traditional curriculum;
- Setting academic standards that challenge each student to excel; and
- Supporting and developing the highest quality of professional staff.