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- goes beyond the basics;
- believes in daily "hands-on, minds-on" learning;
- follows a standards-based curriculum;
- ensures in-depth studies in history, science, social studies, language, technology, art and music for all students;
- encourages daily parent involvement and ideas; and
- builds strong community ties and partnerships
. . . then you're looking for Normal Park Museum Magnet!
We are the top magnet school in the United States!
Established in 2002, Normal Park Museum Magnet School (NPMM), a public Hamilton County, TN school housed in a 3-story historic facility in North Chattanooga, is unlike any other K-5 school in the United States. A visit to the school will show you why:
On the grounds:
- Metal sculptures, woodworking and other artistic displays by local artists
- "Edible garden" planting areas, used in the school science curriculum
- A growing adventure playground, frequently used as an outdoor classroom
In the school:
- Colorful murals and 3-D sculptural arches on each floor
- An aquarium and waterfall garden in the main school hallway
- A museum-quality exhibit gallery on the school's main floor
- Additional student artwork in hallway displays
- Quarterly exhibit nights highlighting curriculum work, hosted by student docents
In the classroom:
- Wireless mobile technology labs accessible to all students
- Individual and small group activities
- Creative, motivated and dedicated teachers
In the community:
- Strong parental involvement and volunteerism
- Daily environment of energy, excitement, inclusion and new ideas
NPMM partners with seven area museums to enhance each student's learning experience:
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Hunter Museum of American Art
- Chattanooga African-American Museum
- Chattanooga Regional History Museum
- Chattanooga Nature Center
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Chattanooga Zoo
Beyond Normal
We invite you to learn for yourself why NPMM is "beyond normal".
School Tours 2006-2007
All tours are on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
- August 24th
- September 21st
- October 19th
- November 16th
- December 14th
- January 18th
- February 22nd
- March 15th
- April 26th
- May 24th
Call 209-5900 and ask to speak with:
Jill Levine, Principal or Kristina Montague, Parent Coordinator
Or write or visit us at:
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
1009 Mississippi Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
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