Little Rock Family Ultimate All-School Guide: The Anthony School
Mission Statement
The Anthony School educates children pre-K3 through eighth grade in a challenging and nurturing environment, engages them through an advanced curriculum and empowers them to become independent and excited students.
School History
This is the oldest nonsectarian, independent school in Arkansas. It was the first to emphasize the significance of early childhood education.
Exciting Projects
STEAMapalooza is an innovative and fun event bringing together approximately 50 central Arkansas community members and professionals who demonstrate and engage students in their areas of STEAM expertise.
Campus & Facilities
This school has a gourmet kitchen, state-of-the-art science lab, media center, technology lab, gymnasium, cafeteria/auditorium, and a STEAM classroom to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The multipurpose playground offers a place to play and socialize, and the campus provides students a diverse and well-rounded learning experience.
Teaching Philosophy
The cross-curricular framework is engaging, hands-on and always starts with a question. Students learn to investigate, hypothesize and solve problems.
Learning Environment & Curriculum
The environment is positive and encouraging. The challenging curriculum is rooted in tradition, yet advances with educational trends.
Technology
iPads are used in early childhood. Elementary students have use of laptop carts. The middle school 1:1 laptop program utilizes Google Classroom along with Google virtual reality tools for exploration. All classrooms are equipped with interactive white boards.
Honors & Awards
• Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics first place school along with several individual winners
• Regional science fair awards
• Junior Theater Festival choreography award
• Foreign language state recognitions
• Fine art awards
HEAD OF SCHOOL: Shana Nolen
ESTABLISHED: 1944
GRADES SERVED: Pre-K3 - 8
CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 340
TUITION RANGE: $8,050 - $9,900
SCHOOL MOTTO: "Advancing independent and excited students since 1944."
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: Preview nights and days are held throughout the year. Visit the admissions page for dates and information on submitting an application at TourAnthony.com.
THE ANTHONY SCHOOL
7700 Ohio St.
Little Rock
501.225.6629
AnthonySchool.org