ACCESS Schools, founded in 1995, is a nonprofit organization, governed by a board of directors comprising community leaders and parents of children with language learning disorders. The school offers specialized instructions and services to meet the educational and therapy needs of children with and without disabilities. It provides preschool through high school educational services to children that encourage one-on-one instructions and group interaction. The school s basic curriculum includes subjects, such as science, math, history, art and physical activity. The school through ACCESS resources provides individualized speech, occupational and physical therapy services, as well as parent training and home instructions. Its large outdoor recreational area provides open space for basketball, tetherball and other sports for children. ACCESS Schools is located in Little Rock, Ark.
East End Intermediate School educates more than 450 students in grades third through six. It conducts classes in fine arts, natural science, social studies and physical education. East End Intermediate School s library houses over 7,000 titles for a variety of leisure reading and research purposes. The school provides desktop computers to students for library material searches, Internet research, word processing and electronic projects. East End Intermediate School offers various extracurricular activities, including field trips and class parties. Additionally, it features various nursing programs that provide students with clinical experience in specialty areas. East End Intermediate School is a part of the Sheridan School District. Its special services department provides supportive leadership to parents, local school administrators and teachers in their efforts to ensure a free and appropriate public education to all students. East End Intermediate School is located in Little Rock, Ark.
The mission of Anthony School is to educate children from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade in a challenging, loving environment which empowers them to become efficient, independent, excited learners. Anthony School Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff are committed to educating each individual student to reach his or her academic potential. We have a history of success based on high academic standards and cooperation among parents, students, and school personnel. Anthony School policies and procedures are based on the right of every student to learn and every teacher to teach in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We provide an environment that enables students to make choices, exercise sound judgment, and develop appropriate academic and social behavior. Our goal is to teach students the self-discipline required to be successful academically and socially in school and in the broader community. Anthony School is a private, independent school, not affiliated with any church or religious organization. It is our policy to teach children respect and tolerance for persons of different faiths, traditions, and cultures. The curriculum includes customs and traditions from different faiths and cultures. The Director of the school will cooperate with individuals whose beliefs might exclude a child from participating in group activities or whose religious beliefs might require an excused absence from school for religious observances when school is in session. Anthony School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States ( ISACS ), Arkansas Non-public School Accrediting Association ( ANSAA ), and North Central Association ( NCA ). Anthony School is a non-profit organization which does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, or any other consideration unrelated to education.
