FAQ

Why should families send their kids to NMFA?

– Diversity
– Strong relationships
– Dedicated/Experienced Staff
– Strong Leadership
–  Field Trips
– After School Clubs
– Academically competitive  with neighboring schools

What do you do with behavior problems?

We have a school wide positive intervention system, have adopted the BARR model and we have a behavior specialist.  Visit this link to learn about the BARR Program.
https://barrcenter.org/about-barr/barr-schools/

Are there small class sizes?

NMFA features a small student to staff ratio of 12:1

What are your specialist classes?

Art, Music, Spanish, Physical Education, and Health.

Do you have after school programs?

Yes.  We have had band, orchestra, soccer, pottery, STEM, strategy games, running clubs, basketball, and theater.

Does NMFA have an enrichment program?

In the past we have had Destination Imagination.

How does the school challenge students?

We provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every individual student. This includes meeting one on one with students, providing students with above grade leveled texts, individualized feedback, small group instruction, and opportunities to be motivated and challenged.

Why should families send their kids to NMFA?

Families should send their kids to NMFA because of the loving and supportive environment. All staff care about each and every one of the students who walk into the building. We put mental health first and we do whatever we can to make each child feel welcomed and loved.

Why do we wear uniforms for grades K-5?

It puts everyone at the same level as well as promotes a calm learning environment.

What kind of technology is used at your school?

Every classroom has an interactive projection screen, Chromebooks available, a Computer Lab available for classroom/grade level assessments and projects.   Online programs and Google Classroom are integrated to support math and reading (such as IXL and Lexia)