Foothills School of Arts and Sciences is a PreK-9th grade independent school in downtown Boise, Idaho. As a progressive school, we believe that our students need excellent preparation both for school and for life. AT FOOTHILLS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, WE IGNITE A PASSION FOR LEARNING THROUGH A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO EDUCATION. IN THIS VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY, EDUCATION IS AN ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE. THROUGH A CHALLENGING INQUIRY BASED CURRICULUM, FOOTHILLS STUDENTS EXPLORE THEIR IDEAS AND DEVELOP CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING AND CONFIDENCE. EMBRACING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, WE GUIDE CHILDREN TO KNOW THEMSELVES AND TO UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY.