The Anthony School - Little Rock, AR

Middle School

The Anthony Middle School maintains high academic standards and stresses cooperation among the administration, teachers, students, parents, and community. The curriculum is specifically designed to challenge Middle School students. Science, History, and Math are taught daily at each grade level. Language Arts instruction is divided into the following separate classes: Literature, Grammar, and Vocabulary/Composition. Physical Education and Technology are full-year requirements for all students. Teachers present material orally, visually, and kinesthetically as often as possible. Attention is given to individual learning styles, and accommodations for advanced learners and those who require more explanation of concepts are made according to student needs. We have high expectations within the bounds of each student for his/her success.

Additional activities include a strong athletic program, student council, student ambassador program, National Geography Bee, and the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. Electives have been developed in visual arts, choral music, drama, health, French, speech, and Anthony School News. Violin instruction is optional for Middle School students. The sixth grade participates in competitive sports through the Private School Participation League. Grades seven and eight play competitive interscholastic basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, cross country, track and intramural bowling through a membership in the Arkansas Activities Association.

Teachers develop a close relationship with individual students. As evidence of our high standards and degree of preparation, area high schools welcome Anthony graduates. Several independent high schools routinely visit Anthony School each spring to recruit our students.

We encourage parents to observe our classrooms as frequently as possible. We communicate with parents often through individual conferences, notes, telephone conversations, newsletters, and e-mail. Our web pages are updated daily with assignments which are also posted on the class assignment boards in the classrooms.

Middle School Assignment Board