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The Studio School

117 West 95th Street, New York, NY, 10025-0100 -

School Notes Overview:

The Studio School, established in 1971, educates the hearts and minds of children from preschool through eighth grade. The school was founded on the belief that children bring their entire selves to the learning process: thinking cannot be separated from emotion nor inquiry from passion. For this reason, subjects are taught in terms of their relationships to one another--students make connections, investigate, and explore ideas for deeper discoveries and original insights. The teacher/student relationship is at the heart of a Studio School education, and teachers actively engage students to promote discovery of themselves and of the world around them. As creative thinkers and confident learners in an academically rigorous program, students are able to develop their talents and grow into all they are meant to be. The Studio School’s new building includes a bright, airy library with computers, a science laboratory, large gymnasium, dance and music studio, sky-lit art room with a kiln for ceramics, rooftop garden, a modern kitchen to complement the School’s innovative Kitchen Science program, and a sunny outdoor yard. ...

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School Overview:

	The Studio School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1971
County	New York County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	88 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	36%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 34 students
	Pre-K - 16 students
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 8 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 8 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
	Grade 8 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	45%
Average Class Size	16
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	168 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	See website for most up-to-date tuition information.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Head of School	Janet C. Rotter
Admissions Director	Jennifer K. Tarpley

School Notes:

The Studio School, established in 1971, educates the hearts and minds of children from preschool through eighth grade. The school was founded on the belief that children bring their entire selves to the learning process: thinking cannot be separated from emotion nor inquiry from passion. For this reason, subjects are taught in terms of their relationships to one another--students make connections, investigate, and explore ideas for deeper discoveries and original insights. The teacher/student relationship is at the heart of a Studio School education, and teachers actively engage students to promote discovery of themselves and of the world around them. As creative thinkers and confident learners in an academically rigorous program, students are able to develop their talents and grow into all they are meant to be. The Studio School’s new building includes a bright, airy library with computers, a science laboratory, large gymnasium, dance and music studio, sky-lit art room with a kiln for ceramics, rooftop garden, a modern kitchen to complement the School’s innovative Kitchen Science program, and a sunny outdoor yard.
Profile last updated: 07/01/2008

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Joseph Keiffer: A Retrospective (The Daily Mail)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 06:33:06 am
HUNTER — The Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery in Hunter is proud to exhibit a retrospective of renowned local artist and author Joseph Keiffer, in a solo show to open on Saturday, July 24 and run through Sunday, Aug. 23. An artist’s reception will open the show on Saturday, July 24 from 4-7 pm.
Smithsonian Announces Archives of American Art Medal Recipients (Art Daily)
posted on July 18, 2009 at 03:20:38 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10025)	School Zip (10025)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	97,086 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$49,733	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	21% / 79%	41% / 59%