The Anthony School Fast Facts

	Founded:		1944 by Allen and Jeanne Anthony

	Location:		Little Rock, Arkansas

	Mission:		The Anthony School's mission is to educate children in a challenging, loving environment which empowers them to become efficient, independent, excited learners.

	Accreditations:		Accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (ANSAA) and Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), and the North Central Association (NCA); Anthony is a member in good standing with the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

	School Mascot:		Panther

	School Colors:		Red and White

	Enrollment:		400 students enrolled in grades PreK3 through 8th Grade

	Class Size:		Small classes - Low student to teacher ratio

	Faculty:		Dedicated, experienced faculty members hold advanced degrees and specialty certifications.

	Collaboration:		Grade level and subject area teachers work collaboratively to ensure continuity across the curriculum for every student.

	Curriculum:		Academically accelerated curriculum in all grades

	Pre-Kindergarten:		Early skills development includes Spanish, PE, music, computer technology, and art.

	Optional Enrichment Classes:		Gymnastics (PreK-2nd Grade) KinderMusik (PreK3-Kindergarten)

	Elementary and Middle School Curriculum:		Emphasizes research and writing skills, critical thinking, and application of concepts and knowledge to solve problems across subject areas.

	Foreign Languages:		Spanish (Prek3-8th Grade)

	Technology in Core subjects:		Math, Science, History/Social Studies, Language Arts/Writing, and Reading Comprehension/Literature include Internet research, science projects, and PowerPoint presentations.

	Technology:		The school provides a wireless mobile lab with 21 iBook laptops for fifth through eighth grade Internet research, writing activities, and presentations.

	Fine Arts:		Music, art appreciation, drama, speech, plays, musical productions, visual arts, chorus, and violin (first and second grades)

	Athletics:		Boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, football, golf, soccer, cheerleading, and running club. PE is included in the curriculum PreK3 - 8th grades. Qualifying for the President's Physical Fitness Challenge is a requirement.

	Leadership:		Skills are developed through the following activities: Athletics, Student Government, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Film Crew, Anthony School News, Science Fair Projects, Reading Buddies, Ambassador Program, Stock Market Competition, Cheerleading, Junior Achievement, Theatrical Productions and Programs

	Community Projects:		All students are involved in a variety of charitable community projects throughout the year; fifth grade students annually study and support Heifer International.