Historical February 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Student diversity — especially racial and economic — is an important aspect of the New City School learning experience. The New City School student body is diverse both racially and economically. For the 1986-87 school year, New City School allocated over $50,000 in need-based financial aid. New City School students come from 35 different zip codes; 30 percent are from minority families, and 15 percent receive financial aid. New City School received an A + rating from Instructor magazine in the Spring of 1985 in recognition of exemplary academic programs, outstanding teachers, strong community support, and concern for individual students. New City was the first school in Missouri, and the first independent school in the nation, to receive this A + rating. Diversity, financial aid, and the importance of urban education were the topics of conversation at a Financial Aid Benefit sponsored by New City School on Thursday, November 20, at the home of New City parents Mike and Jeanne Roberts, 5025 Lindell. It featured Dr. Marguerite Ross Barnett. Chancellor of the University of Missouri – St. Louis, as guest speaker. Central West End Savings & Loan generously underwrote the special event, with the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Boatmen’s Bank, Mark Conner Builder, Mead-McClellan, St. Louis Dental Services, Inc., and UnionSarah Economic Development Corporation also providing generous financial support. New City School is an independent elementary school located at 5209 Waterman, in St. Louis’ Central West End. Enrollment for the 1986-87 school year is 302 students, ages 3 years through sixth grade.
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New City School Diversity Committee members (from left): Monette Gooch-Smith, James Wilson, Sally Boggemann and Dr. Thomas Hoerr. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1987, page 2. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1987.
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