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Cutter Morning Star
501-262-2414
2801 Spring St., Hot Springs, AR 71901
The Cutter Morning Star School District, located east of Hot
Springs on Hwy. 70 consists of an
elementary school (Pre-K—6) and high
school (7—12).
Part of the district lies within
the city and part outside.
The district’s boundaries are
within Garland
County and are adjacent to the Hot Springs, Lakeside, Fountain
Lake and Benton school districts.
Enrollment has increased and is currently
720.
Projections show that Hot Springs will
experience growth toward the east, so
Cutter Morning Star expects a continued
increase. Statistics
show that over 75 percent of each
graduating class has been attending the
district for five years or more – a good
indicator of community stability.
Over the last seven years the district has remodeled and
constructed much of the campus.
They have also taken great strides
in the technology area, adding computer
labs in the elementary and the high
school, setting up a computerized library
operation and connecting to the statewide
school computer network.
Classroom instruction centers on statewide
guidelines and students needs and smaller
classes allow more time for student’s
needs.
Arkansas Business & Economic Review
showed the students in the top 15 percent
in Arkansas in math and literacy scores.
Fountain Lake School District
501-623-5655
4207 Park Ave.,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
The Fountain
Lake School
District serves an area of
185 square miles and is located north and
east of the city of
Hot Springs.
It operates as an independent
district and educates students from K-12
grade.
The district believes that a
strong foundation in academic excellence
can be maintained through technology,
highly qualified educators, a rigorous
curriculum of studies, and diverse
extra-curricular activities.
Instructional software programs are
used to supplement the curriculum at all
grade levels.
Individual and whole group
instruction are available in four labs,
four mobile labs, and multimedia centers
which are all connected to the district
optic network.
Advanced placement courses are
offered by certified instructors with
approved syllabi.
These courses include English,
history, science, mathematics, art, and
music theory.
The fine arts department has been
recognized for outstanding achievements in
art.
It also boasts an award winning
band and choir program.
In addition, the school offers electives
in EAST lab, foreign languages,
Journalism, G.T., and vocational studies.
The district also provides students
the opportunity to participate in a
variety of clubs and organizations during
and after school.
The Fountain Lake
School District pursues
academic excellence by providing strong
foundations for all students.
Hot Springs School District
501-624-3372
400 Linwood Avenue,
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Hot Springs School District includes most
of the city’s commercial, residential and
historic neighborhoods. The District
features four award-winning elementary
magnet schools that will motivate,
challenge and enhance your child’s
potential. Your child learns in an
environment where they concentrate on
their area of interest – Math, Science &
Technology, Aerospace and Environmental
Studies, Visual & Performing Arts or our
International Baccalaureate (IB) program
focused on world-class education.
The IB Diploma Program at
Hot Springs High School is one of three International
Baccalaureate Organizations authorized
Diploma Programs in the state of Arkansas. Students engage
in a curriculum and activities shared by
schools across the globe that prepare
students for college and professional
opportunities.
The International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a
challenging two-year curriculum, primarily
aimed at students aged 16 to 19 which lead
to a qualification that is widely
recognized by the world’s leading
universities. It encourages them to ask
challenging questions and how to develop a
strong sense of their own identity and
culture and develop the ability to
communicate with and understand people
from other countries and cultures.
Jessieville School District
501-984-5381
7900 N. Hwy. 7, Jessieville, AR 71949
Serving approximately 900
students Pre-School – 12th grades, Jessieville School district began a rich history of
excellence in 1937.
Today the district, nestled in the
Ouachita Mountains, serve
students in a 203 square mile radius with
up-to-date facilities including science
and computer labs and a 1200 seat sports
complex.
With a student –staff ratio of 7-1, the
district has consistently performed above
the state average on standardized tests.
The needs of all students are met
through gifted and talented programs,
remediation classes, vocational/technical
programs, and special education services.
Art and music are offered at all
grade levels and four computer labs plus a
Distance Learning Lab and an East lab
providing technology training K-12.
Over 200 community volunteers work
with Jessieville students through the Tutoring Center and in classrooms each year.
The ASCENT after-school program also
provides enrichment and academic
assistance to our 5-K students.
High school students can earn as
many as 21 college hours though concurrent
and AP courses at Jessieville.
Athletically, Jessieville has had
conference/district/state championships in
football, basketball, track, baseball,
golf and tennis.
In 2006 Jessieville won the state
2A football championship.
Over 80% of Jessieville’s 6th
- 12th grade students are
involved in a sport and/or other
extra-curricular programs such as FCA,
Cheerleading, Honor Society, Choir, Band,
FBLA, Chess, Destination Imagination,
Bowling, Quiz Bowl, Drama and Web Design.
The focus at Jessieville Schools is
helping every student find a place to
excel.
Lake
Hamilton
School District
501-767-2306
300 Wolf St.,
Hot Springs,
AR 71964
The Lake Hamilton
School District is located west of the
city of Hot Springs
in Pearcy, Arkansas
on Hwy. 70 West. It is the largest
district in Garland County
housing six campuses K-12, all located in
one geographical area. In a
beautiful rural area, the District
provides a safe and clean, inviting
environment.
LHSD fosters a tradition of academic
excellence giving every student the
opportunity to achieve and reach their
full potential. LHSD has the largest
number of National Bards Certified
Teachers in
Garland
County. LHSD is
ranked academically in the top 18 schools
in Arkansas by the Arkansas
Policy Foundation.
A rich curriculum and professional
instruction is available to meet the needs
of all students.
LHSD offers excellent programs in the fine
arts. The Fine Arts includes a
comprehensive range of Visual Art, Drama,
Choral and Instrumental Music. The
District is recognized as having one of
the strongest band programs in the state.
LHSD is proud of the tradition of a very
successful athletic program which
encourages and provides opportunities for
all male and female students.
LHSD encourages students to participate in
extracurricular opportunities to further
their academic growth as well as social
interaction with their fellow classmates.
Students can find a variety of activities
which meet their diverse interests.
Lake
Hamilton
School District
is a progressive, growing school district
that treasures and maintains its small
school heritage and values. Where
students, parents, educators and community
work hand-in-hand to empower each learner
with the knowledge, skills and direction
necessary to promote life-long success and
continued life enrichment.
Lakeside School District
501-262-1880
2837 Malvern Ave.,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
The Lakeside
School District is one of seven K-12
independent school districts in
Garland
County. The district
serves an area of 61 square miles and is
located around the city of Hot Springs, which
supports a population of approximately
40,000. Much of the district surrounds
Lakes Hamilton and Catherine. The area is
ideal for recreational camping and water
sports. The newly-expanded Hot Springs Convention Center
and the
Garland
County
Community College
contribute to educational and cultural
activities.
Lakeside
School District is proud,
once again, to be named one of the top ten
school districts in the state of
Arkansas. Our
district was ranked fourth and chosen for
the 2006-07 Golden Apple Award, based on
scores from state-mandated testing. On
these tests, Lakeside scores are higher in every grade than state
averages. As well, in the high school,
ACT scores are higher than both state and
national averages. The district is ranked
first among all 5A school districts in the
state.
Lakeside has also been honored with three
national awards in the past two years.
The "Just For Kids Award" was presented
to both Lakeside Junior HIgh and Lakeside Middle School
by the National Center of Educational
Accountability. Our district was also
awarded the "What Parents Want Award",
which is given to only 16% of the nation's
15,573 school districts.
Mountain Pine School District
501-767-1540
726 Blakely Mountain Dam
Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71956
Mountain Pine School District (K-12) referred to by some in higher
education as the “hidden gem of
Garland
County,” is located in the Ouachita Mountains and on the banks of Lakes Hamilton and
Ouachita.
The District’s faculty and staff provide
high quality and varied educational
opportunities to approximately 630
students. The district offers a relatively
low pupil to teacher ratio with
individualized and personalized
instruction all students. Of the current
58 certified staff members, 22 have
Masters and two have a Doctorate.
Mountain Pine students regularly exceed
the state average on mandated test scores.
Remediation programs during and
after school are available for students
with deficient areas. Advanced placement
and college credit classes are included in
the high school curriculum, while the
elementary gifted and talented program has
been recognized throughout the region.
Mountain Pine offers students, parents and
community members the opportunity to be
actively involved. The Booster Club and
Parent Teacher Organization are extremely
active and have fundraisers to assist
students.
The District provides, through exemplary
instruction, technological opportunities,
high expectations and proven
scientific-based teaching methods, a safe
and friendly learning environment, a
quality education to all students,
allowing them to reach high levels of
achievement and develop responsible
citizenship.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITES
Hot Springs Adventist School
501-760-3336
401 Weston
Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hot
Springs Adventist School (HSAS), serving
children from preschool - grade 8,
provides an excellent academic education
rooted in a Christian view of God and the
world.
This education is founded upon the
authoritative work of God.
Our purpose is to build godly
character in children by educating them in
a Christ-centered environment where their
love for Christ, all people, and learning
can grow.
Hot Springs Adventist School
is committed to helping children develop
academically, emotionally, physically and
spiritually.
We do this through the following:
Daily teaching of the scriptures,
small class size, teachers as role models,
enriching field trips and parent
involvement.
Every student entrusted to the care
of Hot Springs Adventist School
is viewed as a precious gift of God to be
educated for now and eternity.
For
more information check out our website at
www.hsashilltop.info or contact us at 501-760-3336.
Arkansas School
for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
501-622-5100
200 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901
The Arkansas School
for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
(ASMSA) is the premier high school in the
state – a public residential high school
for academically advanced juniors and
seniors, known nationally for preparing
its students to succeed in college and
beyond. All courses are taught at a
college level using only college
textbooks, and our highly qualified
faculty challenges students to maximize
their potential. ASMSA annually ranks in
the top one percent of all high schools in
the nation on the ACT.
Colleges and universities recognize the
preparation provided to its students and
compete for ASMSA students. Just over 1400
graduates have earned more than $100
million in scholarship and grant offers
and have been accepted to schools like
Harvard, Yale, MIT, and the military
academics as well as in-state schools
including the University of Arkansas,
UALR, Hendrix and the University of
Central Arkansas.
ASMSA also benefits Arkansas through its
Office of Distance Education, which
teaches more than 3000 students in 80
school districts, assisting students in
meeting graduation requirements.
Hot Springs
Christian School and
Arkansas
Prep
501-781-0020
1125 B Malvern Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
Hot Springs Christian
School
is a new K-12th grade school
and is a non-denominational private school
dedicated to providing a learning
environment that is relevant to today’s
student. We use the proven 21st
century teaching methods and tools of the
New American School
in grades 7-12. These methods
maximize the students learning. It
uniquely prepares the student for college.
Using Gateway's internet-based program lets us bring cutting-edge
education to our doorstep. It
enables the student the freedom to
accelerate if desired.
Each student is taught speed reading;
effective study techniques; test-taking
strategies; and advanced writing skills.
There are three words which describe HSCS and its philosophy: faith,
knowledge, and adventure. This philosophy is
part of what makes HSCS unique. We
strive to find what motivates each
individual student to learn. Often times
this may be through outdoor adventures,
the arts, music, athletics, math or
science, technology, or a host of other
disciplines.
We
also partner with home school students
with extracurricular activities such as
sports, band, and art.
St. John’s
Catholic
School
501-624-3171
583 West Grand Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
St. John’s is a non-profit Catholic
Elementary School sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church
in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy.
St. John’s, serving
Pre-K – 8th grade, is celebrating more than 100 years of nurturing mind, body and
spirit in a Christian environment.
St. John's welcomes
students from diverse cultures,
socio-economic levels, faiths and
abilities.
St. John's
Catholic
School,
a fully accredited educational
institution, develops the whole person,
promotes Gospel values, inspires a love of
learning, and upholds academic excellence
in a nurturing community.
St. John’s
School
endeavors to create a loving community
that enriches the lives of all students,
parents and teachers as it prepares the
whole child so that students make take
their place in society as responsible,
caring Christian citizens.
Preparing students developmentally
and morally for the world they will lead
in the 21st century is the
primary goal at
St. John’s.
All are challenged to grow toward their
highest potential through effort and
improved strategy.
St. John’s
enjoys a fantastic student to teacher
ratio and offers many areas of study to
each student, including physical education
and athletic programs, music, art,
computer studies and foreign language,
along with the daily curriculum. St.
John’s also boasts state of the art
computer and science labs and utilizes
SMART technology in each classroom K – 8th
grade. St. John's students score in the upper third
nationally on the Stanford Achievement
Test. Athletic programs include
volleyball, basketball and track and
field. In addition, St. John's offers
affordable after-school care.
First
Step
School
501-624-6468
407 Carson Street,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
Provides an array of services for children
and adults with developmental disabilities
in a community setting including early
intervention, preschool, adult day
program, supported employment
and independent living
opportunities. First Step is a
501C3 non-profit organization. Donations
are tax deductible.
Arkansas Career Training Institute
501-624-4411
105 Reserve St.,
Hot Springs,
AR 71901
The Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center
(HSRC) is a component of Arkansas
Rehabilitation Services (ARS) that
consists of two sections, the Hot Springs Rehabilitation
Center
Hospital
and the Arkansas Career Training Institute
(ACTI).
As a comprehensive rehabilitation center,
HSRC offers programs in evaluation
assessment, vocational adjustment,
employability skills training, medical
services, vocational training, counseling
and support services such as recreation,
placement and adult basic education.
Any student seeking enrollment must
be sponsored by an Arkansas Rehabilitation
Services Field Office.
Vocational training programs
include auto collision repair, auto parts
man, auto maintenance tech, building
trades, business education, certified
nursing attendant, cosmetology,
environmental system services, food
services, marketing & sales, printing,
small engine repair, welding, etc.
All programs are ongoing in nature
and the length of each course is based on
students meeting specified educational and
physical qualifications.
HIGHER EDUCATION
National
Park Community College
501-760-4222
101 College Dr.,
Hot Springs, AR 71913
National
Park Community College, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains,
located in
Mid-America Park, just outside Hot Springs city limits.
NPCC averages approximately 3,000 credit students per
semester enrolled in college courses
blending liberal arts with occupational
education to prepare students to enter the
workforce or transfer to a four-year
institution. Over 2,000 students a year
also enroll in a wide range of non-credit
and continuing education services provided
by the Community Services/Continuing
Education Program and Corporate Training
Division. These include customized
workforce training for business and
industry, on-site courses for the
hospitality and tourism industry, on
campus computer classes, online classes,
and various professional development
workshops.
The National Park Technology Center is a secondary area
career and technology center that serves
public schools in the Garland County area, available to junior and
senior high students. Program offerings
are two years in length and second year
students have the opportunity to
participate in job shadowing and
apprenticeship activities. Instruction in
seven areas offered by the center prepares
students for entry-level employment and
provides the foundation for further
education.
As a
comprehensive community college, NPCC
offers a broad general education
curriculum and support services for all
students as a basis for transfer, further
study, professional specialization, and
personal enrichment; pre-college
coursework to prepare students for
academic success; a variety of technical
and professional programs to prepare
students for career experiences;
continuing education and workforce
training opportunities to meet community
needs and personal interests. NPCC's
academic programs are designed for
students who plan to earn a two-year
Associate Degree or the one-year Technical
Certificate leading to employment, as well
as for those who plan to transfer to
four-year colleges and universities.
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