About NGS
Next Generation School is an independent, private school offering superior educational opportunities in a loving, nurturing environment for students six weeks through eighth grade. Our holistic approach to education enables our students to realize their fullest potential and become life-long learners who can successfully navigate the world.
Quick Facts
Founder
Barbara Sullivan
Head of Schools
Chris Woller
Location
One central campus located 10 minutes southwest of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on Windsor Road and Galen Drive.
Association
Next Generation School is a private, independent educational program that educates students six weeks to eighth grade.
Accreditation
Next Generation School is accredited by Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. For over 125 years, Middle States has been helping school leaders establish and reach their goals, develop strategic plans, promote staff development and advance student achievement.
History
Next Generation School was founded as a Preschool and Early Education program in 1996 by Ms. Barbara Sullivan. In 2005, the school expanded to include the Primary and Middle School programs.
Athletics
Next Generation's Primary and Middle School participates in IESA athletic programming and is a part of the Illini Conference tournament association.
Tuition Information
Our Mission Statement
Next Generation School is an independent private school dedicated to providing students with a high quality educational experience in a vibrant and collaborative school community. We offer a nurturing and supportive learning environment that inspires curiosity and empowers children to seek personal excellence. Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and participation in an ever-changing world. We are driven by the belief that we are preparing the leaders of tomorrow to lead their communities.
SCHOOL MOTTO
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow to have the curiosity to discover, the wisdom to learn, and the courage to lead.
Classroom Information at a Glance
| Early Education | Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten | Primary School | Middle School | |||||||
| Ages/Grades | 6 Weeks - 12 months | 8 months - 15 months | 15 months - 24 months |
2 years |
3 years | 4 years | 5 years | Kindergarten | 1st - 5th grade | 6th - 8th grade |
| # of Classes | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2/grade | 2/grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Enrollment | 8 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Teacher:Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:4 | 1:5 | 1:8 | 2:17 | 2:17 | 2:17 | 1.5:15 | 1:15 | Avg. 1:15 |
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