Nysmith School for the Gifted Inc.

President: Kenneth Nysmith

School Type: Private

Founded: 1983

Ages/Grades: Pre-8th Grade

School Setting: 13+ Acres

School Size: 725 Students

Classroom Size: 18

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9/1

Tuition: Level Hours Fees Preschool 8:30 - 2:30 $17,870 K - 3rd Grades 8:30 - 3:00 $23,280 4th - 8th Grades 8:30 - 3:00 $26,310 PM Extended Care 3:00 - 6:30 $5,160 AM/PM Extended Care 7:00 - 6:30 $6,150

Financial Aid: Yes

Curriculum:

The Nysmith School philosophy is to teach the children new information as they are ready for it. Small class sizes and low student to teacher ratios facilitate the diversified curriculum. By incorporating daily computers, science, logic, and foreign language, we are able to expand the children's academic opportunities and make school fun. By eliminating needless repetition and diversifying the academics, we are able to accelerate to meet each child's needs.

Picture yourself for a moment as your child's teacher, is there one lesson plan, especially in the critical lower elementary grades that is going to be right for every child. Not too hard, not too easy, and paced just right. Of course not, you need multiple lesson plans to challenge all the children in the class. Most classes have 3 levels of instruction; some have up to 6 distinct lesson plans spanning several grade levels of instruction.

Classes are grouped by children of the same age for a well-rounded and balanced social, emotional and educational experience.

Nysmith does not believe in a lot of rote memorization.

Nysmith does not believe in a lot of repetition in the classroom

Nysmith does not believe in a lot of homework

Children learn best by hands on exploration

Our curriculum is designed to be entertaining, interactive as well as educational. If it is fun, the children will learn.

Teaching emphasizes academic skills, analytical problem solving, communication and social skills.

Students are encouraged to solve problems in different ways to develop their imagination and creativity.

Nysmith groups students by age but lets them roam over 3-4 years of grade level in curriculum based on their abilities.

Small classes with an average student/teacher ratio of 9:1 and 2 teachers per class help students get the most out of specialized curriculums.

Nysmith is able to accelerate curriculum to meet the needs of your child.

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%

Camp Programs: Yes

After School Programs: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

T-3 Connection, 4 Computer Labs, Media Center 40 Workstations, Portable Classroom Laptops, Every classroom has a computer, Over 300 + computers for students

School Championships:

9) eighth graders scored as high on the SAT as the average college bound high school senior.

Top 10% (highest award) in National Math Olympiad Competition.

Nysmith graduates are offered enrollment at the finest national schools with a significant number attending Thomas Jefferson.

(8) sixth graders received awards for their score on the National Latin Exam.

Third place in National Wordmaster Competition fifth grade.

(8) fifth graders had perfect scores in the Wordmaster National Competition.

First place in National Wordmaster Competition fourth grade.

(10) fourth graders had perfect scores in the Wordmaster National Competition.

School Clubs:

Over 50 clubs and organizations available on campus

Parking Spaces/Availability: Yes

Admissions Requirements:

Quick Checklist for Parents

Requirements for application:

Completed application form with the $250. non-refundable fee IQ test scores (Required for grades 1-8 only) Transcript of grades ( Required for grades K-8) Two teacher recommendations for grades K-8; One teacher recommendation for Preschool 2-day visit (rising 1st- 8th graders), 1-day visit (rising kindergartners), visit by appointment for preschool; VISITS WILL BE SCHEDULED ONLY AFTER ALL APPLICATION PAPERWORK IS REVIEWED.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Nysmith School is to help each child grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially to their potential

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

The Nysmith School philosophy is to teach the children new information as they are ready for it. Small class sizes and low student to teacher ratios facilitate the diversified curriculum. By incorporating daily computers, science, logic, and foreign language, we are able to expand the children's academic opportunities and make school fun. By eliminating needless repetition and diversifying the academics, we are able to accelerate to meet each child's needs.

Picture yourself for a moment as your child's teacher, is there one lesson plan, especially in the critical lower elementary grades that is going to be right for every child. Not too hard, not too easy, and paced just right. Of course not, you need multiple lesson plans to challenge all the children in the class. Most classes have 3 levels of instruction; some have up to 6 distinct lesson plans spanning several grade levels of instruction.

School History: The Nysmith School was founded in 1983 by Carole Nysmith