Elementary School Welcome to the NEW Academy of Science and Arts, home of the NASA Rockets! A free public charter elementary school prioritizing children’s well-being and interests in our TK-5 program. TO CREATE A CHILD-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO WORK COOPERATIVELY, BECOME SELF-DIRECTED, THINK CRITICALLY, DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF ASSURANCE AND HAVE RESPECT FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY.