Newberry Elem Math & Science Academy

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General information, Newberry Elem Math & Science Academy

Newberry is an Option for Knowledge Magnet Elementary School with a focus on math, science and technology. The science program offers exceptional experiences in physical and biological disciplines with an emphasis on observation, investigation and critical thinking. Newberry has adopted the University of Chicago ‘Everyday Mathematics’ Program which is producing highly positive standardized test results. It has a strong basic curriculum in the primary grades that gives students the skills to transition to more independent learning in the upper grades.

All classes are literature and writing intensive requiring students to improve their oral and written communication skills. Newberry supports and nurtures students. It has a proud history of family longevity by serving students whose parents, and in some cases grandparents, attended Newberry.

As a result of the ‘Newberry’ experience, all students will realize that school and the world of work are different stages of the same activity, ‘learning.’ The Newberry family is aware of life’s opportunities and maintains high expectations for its students, teachers, parents, administration and community.