The Anthony School Fast Facts
| Founded: | 1944 by Jeanne and Allen Anthony | |
| Location: | Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Mission: | The Anthony School's mission is to educate children ages three through eighth grade in a challenging, loving environment which empowers them to become efficient, independent, excited learners. | |
| Accreditations: | Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (ANSAA) and the North Central Association (NCA) | |
| Memberships: | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) | |
| School Mascot: | Panther | |
| School Colors: | Red and White | |
| Enrollment: | 410 students enrolled in grades PreK3 through 8th Grade | |
| Class Size: | Low student to teacher ratio | |
| Faculty: | Dedicated, experienced faculty members hold advanced degrees and specialty certifications. | |
| Curriculum: | Academically accelerated curriculum in all grades | |
| Pre-Kindergarten: | Early skills development includes phonics, reading, math, Spanish, PE, music, computer and art. | |
| 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) required; French (7th & 8th grades) optional | |
| Technology in Core subjects: | Math, Science, History/Social Studies, Language Arts/Writing, and Reading Comprehension/Literature include Internet research, science projects, PowerPoint presentations, Inspiration visual mapping and outlines. |
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| Technology: | The school provides 2 wireless mobile labs with 25 laptops each for fifth through eighth grade Internet research, writing activities, and presentations. The library houses a SMART Table for Early Childhood students, and SMART Boards are used in 21 elementary and Middle School classrooms. |
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| Fine Arts: | Music, visual arts, drama, speech, theatrical and musical productions. Violin is a required part of the music curriculum in 1st & 2nd grade. | |
| Optional Enrichment Classes: | Gymnastics (PreK-2nd Grade) Violin (3rd Grade -8th) |
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| Athletics: | Boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, football, golf, soccer, bowling, cross country, tennis, track and cheerleading. PE is included in the curriculum PreK3 - 8th grades. Participating in the President's Physical Fitness Challenge is a requirement. | |
| Leadership: | Skills are developed through the following activities: Athletics, Student Government, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Anthony School News, Science Fair Projects, Reading Buddies, Ambassador Program, Cheerleading, Theatrical Productions and Musical Programs | |
| Community Projects: | All students are involved in charitable community projects throughout the year. |
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