Foothills School of Arts and Sciences
| Foothills School of Arts and Sciences | |
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Downtown campus, Foothills School of Arts and Sciences | |
| Address | |
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618 S. Eighth Street Boise, Idaho, 83702  United States | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1992 |
| Founder | Susan and John Medlin |
| Teaching staff | 13.6 (FTE) (as of 2007-08)[1] |
| Grades | PK–9 |
| Enrollment | 157 (as of 2007-08)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.2 (as of 2007-08)[1] |
| Slogan | Empowering children. Inspiring growth. |
| Website | http://www.foothillsschool.org/ |
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences is an independent private school in Boise, Idaho, serving pre-kindergarten through ninth grade.
History
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1992 by Susan and John Medlin. It was the first non-sectarian independent school in Boise. Initially housed at the Boise Unitarian Fellowship, the school expanded to use all its available space by its third year of operation with K–6 students. It relocated to its current location in 1995. In 1998, a preschool program was added, funded in part by a grant from the J. A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation.[2] The school added a ninth grade in the 2009-10 school year.[3]
The school is a candidate member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
Campus
Foothills School's main campus is located on 8th Street in downtown Boise, opposite the Boise Public Library. Downtown contains a pedestrian zone with numerous cafes and restaurants,[4] and the school is within walking distance of the Idaho State Capitol and legislature buildings, as well as the prominent U.S. Bank building and all downtown office buildings. The Foothills campus is a block from the entrance of Julia Davis Park, along the Greenbelt, 22.5 miles of pathway along the Boise River Greenbelt corridor.[4]
Curriculum
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences employs unusual teaching methods including Socratic seminars on high-level books ranging from Shakespeare to Russian literature (such as The Brothers Karamazov) and psychology books. Teachers encourage students to think for themselves and about the world around them and to ask questions, instead of simply finding answers.
References
- 1 2 3 "School Detail for Foothills School of Arts and Sciences". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ Beitia, Sara (2005-12-21). "J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation Gives Out $4.7M in Grants". Boise Weekly.
- ↑ Stewart, Bethann (2009-05-14). "Foothills School of Arts and Sciences in Boise adds ninth grade". Idaho Statesman.
- 1 2 City of Boise
External links
Coordinates: 43°36′40″N 116°12′27″W / 43.61111°N 116.20750°W