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![Looking at Art]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1603467192/stanleyclark/bw6jcc1tbcuqqqsoazbo/LookingatArt1.png","width":2200}])
Looking at art can help you gain different perspectives, engage new thought processes, and find a commonality with others. But where do you begin? Discover how art teacher, Jess Loyd, introduced the idea of looking at art to her middle school classes and how you can follow the same steps to begin exploring art!
![Paige]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603302417/stanleyclark/jhmjokiojmllvyihzuhs/PaigeGThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603302417/stanleyclark/jhmjokiojmllvyihzuhs/PaigeGThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603302417/stanleyclark/jhmjokiojmllvyihzuhs/PaigeGThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603302417/stanleyclark/jhmjokiojmllvyihzuhs/PaigeGThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603302417/stanleyclark/jhmjokiojmllvyihzuhs/PaigeGThumbnail.png","width":1562}])
When Paige came to Clark in 4th grade she never expected the close-knit community she's experienced since then. Read about how she's been impacted during her time here.
![Ravi]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603302596/stanleyclark/pma1hg7zmk7dgkopc6zk/RaviGThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603302596/stanleyclark/pma1hg7zmk7dgkopc6zk/RaviGThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603302596/stanleyclark/pma1hg7zmk7dgkopc6zk/RaviGThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603302596/stanleyclark/pma1hg7zmk7dgkopc6zk/RaviGThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603302596/stanleyclark/pma1hg7zmk7dgkopc6zk/RaviGThumbnail.png","width":1562}])
As a new 8th grade student at Clark, Ravi quickly discovered how supportive and understanding his teachers are when he faced a stressful moment. Read about how one teacher's kindness impacted him.
![Isabella]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602615115/stanleyclark/nl2svlmkt14mttxe3b2o/IsabellaThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602615115/stanleyclark/nl2svlmkt14mttxe3b2o/IsabellaThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602615115/stanleyclark/nl2svlmkt14mttxe3b2o/IsabellaThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602615115/stanleyclark/nl2svlmkt14mttxe3b2o/IsabellaThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602615115/stanleyclark/nl2svlmkt14mttxe3b2o/IsabellaThumbnail.png","width":1562}])
Read about how Clark has taught Isabella the true meaning of family and togetherness as she reflects on her time here.
![Mitchell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602614698/stanleyclark/tgqnswjpiga617jrevqz/MitchellThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602614698/stanleyclark/tgqnswjpiga617jrevqz/MitchellThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602614698/stanleyclark/tgqnswjpiga617jrevqz/MitchellThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602614698/stanleyclark/tgqnswjpiga617jrevqz/MitchellThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602614698/stanleyclark/tgqnswjpiga617jrevqz/MitchellThumbnail.png","width":1562}])
Discover how Mitchell found his voice and came out of his shell after classmates encouraged him to run for Student Council in 3rd grade.
![Navigating a Schoo lSearch Remotely]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600433881/stanleyclark/hhsydayaz5xog3bwrpab/NavigatingSchoolSearchRemotely.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600433881/stanleyclark/hhsydayaz5xog3bwrpab/NavigatingSchoolSearchRemotely.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600433881/stanleyclark/hhsydayaz5xog3bwrpab/NavigatingSchoolSearchRemotely.png","width":800}])
While distance or other extenuating circumstances may prevent you from visiting a prospective school, parents can still successfully navigate a school search remotely. Discover five ways to help determine if a school is the best fit for your child!
![Preschooler practicing mindfulness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599577837/stanleyclark/vf2xwaxvd0qj6qgbo6ah/Mindfulness1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599577837/stanleyclark/vf2xwaxvd0qj6qgbo6ah/Mindfulness1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599577837/stanleyclark/vf2xwaxvd0qj6qgbo6ah/Mindfulness1.png","width":800}])
Slowing down, breathing deeply, and observing the world around you are all ways to become mindful and aware. Learn how preschoolers are making mindfulness a regular practice in order to build healthy habits.
![Students Walking Into School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597341212/stanleyclark/hhua2ciqeexbf1rytgnm/CarlineFarewell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597341212/stanleyclark/hhua2ciqeexbf1rytgnm/CarlineFarewell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597341212/stanleyclark/hhua2ciqeexbf1rytgnm/CarlineFarewell.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597341212/stanleyclark/hhua2ciqeexbf1rytgnm/CarlineFarewell.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597341212/stanleyclark/hhua2ciqeexbf1rytgnm/CarlineFarewell.jpg","width":1500}])
While separation from parents at the start of the school day can be difficult for some children, there are several strategies that can help mitigate their discomfort. Discover ways to help your early childhood student transition into a new school-year routine.
![Kindergarten students considering research topics on iPads]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589225430/stanleyclark/kcpp5lkm6y72rbf6nzoe/KinderResearchBlog2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589225430/stanleyclark/kcpp5lkm6y72rbf6nzoe/KinderResearchBlog2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589225430/stanleyclark/kcpp5lkm6y72rbf6nzoe/KinderResearchBlog2.png","width":800}])
Just as kindergarten students had begun work on their first-ever research projects, COVID-19 forced the closure of schools. Read about how this hands-on research project quickly shifted from an in-class experience to an incredibly successful distance learning project thanks to the collaborative efforts of students, teachers, and families.
SCS Facts
99% of our graduates enroll in college
1:7 faculty:student ratio
3 the age our students begin lab-based science & leadership skill development
25 high school valedictorians in the past 10 years
80 hours of arts education each week
25 the number of nonprofits assisted by our students each year
14 average class size
7 the number of counties our students draw from
1958 year Stanley Clark was established
45% of our faculty hold advanced degrees
100% of middle school students participate in athletics
1st independent school in the Michiana area