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The New School
Alexander the Great had his Aristotle, Teddy Roosevelt
his mornings on horseback, and Eleanor of Aquitain her books, hawks, and
hounds. Whether a thousand years ago, a hundred years ago, or today, all
children deserve their own education, the one best suited to each of
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The New School is dedicated to helping each child
develop, in the ways that are best for him, the skills of rigorous
thought, articulate expression, and a joyful engagement in life. Using
the time honoured methods of dialectic, developed through student
inquiry, and grounded in personal responsibility, The New School is
unlike any other school in the nation today. Welcome! |
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A place for children: |
Responsibility
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To
learn responsibility through self-reliance.
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Excellence
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To
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free to explore without the constraints that smother interest and
breed mediocrity.
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Imagination
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To
develop individualized
curricula, including group and independent study,
hands-on exploration, travel, correspondence, experiment, and major
projects, limited only by their imaginations and ambition.
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Empowerment
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To
be accepted for who they are and gain insight and toleration of others
by working in a community composed of empowered individuals, without age
or other imposed segregation.
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Liberty
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To
learn the arts of liberty by participating in the student administered
judicial process and using the tools of the participatory democracy of
the School Meeting which govern and manage The New School.
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Good Judgment
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To participate in the critical evaluation
of every text and resource, of their work and the work of others, which
is an integral part of every conversation or pursuit, and thereby to
learn to judge well. The New School is a base from
which to explore local, regional and global communities, through trips,
personal contacts, and telecommunications.
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Reflection & Accountability
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To
reflect on their growth to adulthood, while preparing the written
arguments and public defense of their belief that they are ready to be
responsible and productive adults. Proof of this, to the satisfaction of
the school community of students, staff, and parents, is the requirement
for graduation from The New School.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
AS TO STUDENTS
The New School admits students
of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the school. It does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other
school-administered programs.
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