The Northwest Academy is an independent school, grades 6 through 12, committed to education through academics and the arts. The Academy offers motivated and talented students programs which emphasize and value creative thinking, individual choice, academic rigor, and self-discipline, taught by master teachers and professionals active in their fields.
The Northwest Academy program is based on the research of noted educators, especially Howard Gardner, whose work on multiple intelligences revealed the importance of arts-infused curriculum for the benefit of all students. The Northwest Academy has proven that the mix of arts training and rigorous academic work gives its graduates options and choices for the challenges and adventures of the 21st century.
The Northwest Academy accepts bright, highly creative students from all backgrounds. Placement at grade level is based on each applicant's accomplishments, current knowledge, and demonstrable skill, not chronological age. Link to admission application and information.
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The Northwest Academy's campus
is located in the center of the
City of Portland's Cultural District
at 12th and Main. The Main Street
building boasts a small theater,
multimedia lab, music recording
lab, photography lab, and classrooms.
Additional classrooms are located
just across the street in a newly
renovated facility. Science and
visual arts reside in the south
campus classroom building a few
short steps from the main building.
Dance and other activity classes
are held at our Studio Building
conveniently located a few blocks
away. The Central Branch of the
Multnomah County Library, a 24,000
square-foot library located just
3 blocks away, serves as the
school's resource center. In
addition, the neighborhood includes
the Portland Art Museum, the
Oregon History Center, Portland
State University and Portland
Center for the Performing Arts,
all of which are involved in
enhancing the school's curriculum.
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