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Carbondale New School

1302 E Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale, IL, 62902-0629 -

School Notes Overview:

Carbondale New School has small classes, where children learn at their own pace. Time for reading, math, science, the arts, and music are part of the curriculum. Hands on learning and field trips make lessons come alive. The playground includes a small pine and hard wood forest and a big grassy field, and yes, CNS students get dirty! Fresh air, learning about nature, good animal husbandry and becoming good stewards of the land are some of the things CNS students gain from the school. Carbondale New School has always been a leader in implementing innovative teaching methods and concepts that several years later are reported in the media as "progressive" or "cutting edge." For instance, our teachers have many years of experience with "hands on" approaches to teaching mathematics and science. Language arts are integrated into the instruction and learning of all subjects. The school's theme-based curriculum encourages students to make important connections among subjects and to pursue and develop their own intellectual interests. The curriculum also permits classes to share knowledge. These relationships among the classes are an important feature of the school. Younger students gain confidence as they demonstrate their accomplishments while older students have the opportunity to realize their potential as mentors....

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School Overview:

	Carbondale New School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Jackson County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	55 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	17%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 10 students
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 3 students
	Grade 3 - 5 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 1 students
	Grade 7 - 7 students
	Grade 8 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Carbondale New School has small classes, where children learn at their own pace. Time for reading, math, science, the arts, and music are part of the curriculum. Hands on learning and field trips make lessons come alive. The playground includes a small pine and hard wood forest and a big grassy field, and yes, CNS students get dirty! Fresh air, learning about nature, good animal husbandry and becoming good stewards of the land are some of the things CNS students gain from the school. Carbondale New School has always been a leader in implementing innovative teaching methods and concepts that several years later are reported in the media as "progressive" or "cutting edge." For instance, our teachers have many years of experience with "hands on" approaches to teaching mathematics and science. Language arts are integrated into the instruction and learning of all subjects. The school's theme-based curriculum encourages students to make important connections among subjects and to pursue and develop their own intellectual interests. The curriculum also permits classes to share knowledge. These relationships among the classes are an important feature of the school. Younger students gain confidence as they demonstrate their accomplishments while older students have the opportunity to realize their potential as mentors.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (62902)	School Zip (62902)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	24%
Population Average Age	n/a	34 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	61% / 39%