Established 1992 Grades PK–9 Phone +1 208-331-9260 Founded 1992 | Founder Susan and John Medlin Enrollment 157 (as of 2007-08) Number of students 157 (2007–2008) Student to teacher ratio 9.2 (2007–2008) | |
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Teaching staff 13.6 (FTE) (as of 2007-08) Slogan Empowering children. Inspiring growth. Address 618 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA Motto Empowering children. Inspiring growth. Similar St Joseph's Catholic School, Sage Internatio School Of, Cole Valley Christian School, Calvary Christian School, Challenger School ‑ Boise | ||
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences is an independent private school in Boise, Idaho, educating EL (Early Learners Preschool) ages 3 and 4, along with Kindergarten through 9th grade. The current Headmaster Jon Ninnemann, will be passing the torch at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year, to Nicholas Cofod of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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History
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1992 by Susan and John Medlin. It was the first non-sectarian independent school in Boise. Initially housed at the Boise Unitarian Fellowship, the school expanded to use all its available space by its third year of operation with K–6 students. It relocated to its current location in 1995. In 1998, a preschool program was added, funded in part by a grant from the J. A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. The school added a ninth grade in the 2009-10 school year.
The school is a candidate member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools.
Campus
Foothills School's campus is located on 8th Street in Downtown Boise; directly between the Boise Public Library and Trailhead Startup Hub. Close proximity to the BoDo District that contains a pedestrian zone with numerous cafes and restaurants. Foothills is also within walking distance of the Idaho State Capitol Plaza, newly constructed City Center Grove Plaza, and many other historic landmarks. The Foothills campus is a block from the entrance of Julia Davis Park and Rose Garden, & the Boise Greenbelt which is 22.5 miles of pathway along the Boise River.
Curriculum
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences employs Progressive & Project Based Learning methods including Socratic seminars on high-level books ranging from Shakespeare to Russian literature (such as The Brothers Karamazov) and psychology books. Teachers encourage students to think for themselves and about the world around them and to ask questions, instead of simply finding answers.
Extracurricular activities
Cooking Class
Ballet
Soccer - Intro/Beginner & League Play
Junior Scientists
Art
Expressive Dance
Future Writers & Poets