About Us

Mission, Values, and History

Newman's Five Guiding Frameworks

Our ongoing success at Newman stems from our clear commitment to our Mission, our Core Values, and our fundamental beliefs about teaching excellence. Our Five Guiding Frameworks - which can be found below - continue to serve as a lens for all endeavors in all divisions and with all constituencies of our School.

MISSION STATEMENT

Newman inspires individual growth and academic excellence within an inclusive community committed to strong relationships and high expectations.

CORE VALUES

Honesty, Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility

MOTTO

Discimus Agere Agendo – “We learn to do by doing”

PRINCIPLES FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE

Newman is committed to remaining a place for the healthy expression of diverse ideas, the exploration of various viewpoints, and the use of civil discourse. Click here to read the Principles for Civil Discourse.

BOARD POSITION ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Consistent with ISAS standards, the Board of Governors seeks to ensure that Newman fosters an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at school and among the Newman community. Click here to learn more.

Early Physics lab
Students at the Jewish Children's Home
Covers of Newman Pioneer Literary Magazine and The Greenie Student Newspaper
Class in front of the U.S. Capitol during the annual Freshman Washington Trip
Members of the Class of 1960 playing on the Greentrees Playground, 1948
The Jefferson Building in 1904
The Jewish Children's Home, whose residents were allowed to attend Newman free of charge
Elementary students on Valmont Building stairs
Elementary Latin class
The Cast of HMS Pinafore, 1960s
Quarterback Eli Manning in action, 1997
Construction of the Henson Auditorium, 1960
Founder Isidore Newman

Since 1903

For more than a century, Isidore Newman School has fronted Jefferson Avenue in Uptown New Orleans. It began as just one building, and was founded to educate children living at the Jewish Orphans’ Home, which once stood at the corner of St. Charles and Jefferson Avenues. But from the beginning, the School’s benefactor, Isidore Newman, stipulated that neighborhood children could also attend. Newman quickly became one of the most revered and respected independent schools in the city. It remains so today.

Archiving

The Isidore Newman School Archives was established in 1994. It seeks to protect, preserve and display the history and traditions of the school. Memorabilia, publications and photographs are welcome. Contributions to support acquisitions and proper maintenance of the collection are appreciated.

For questions or ways to support, please contact Genie McCloskey

1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday