The Speech & Learning Center

The Speech & Learning Center is a speech-language pathology clinic located in Missouri City. They are experienced in working with both children and adults in the areas of speech, language, auditory processing, voice and swallowing disorders. They are trained in accent reduction therapy and are also excited to offer Fast ForWord and Therapeutic Listening programs.

The speech pathologists at The Speech and Learning Center hold the highest level of certification in the field. They emphasize the importance of family involvement and individual responsibility in order to maximize progress. The staff believes that the ability to communicate is fundamental for achieving academic and professional success, as well as for enjoying family life and friendships.  

They will be glad to answer any questions you may have or schedule an evaluation. Most major medical insurance plans are accepted, and they offer FREE consultations.

281-403-2600.

Trent InternationalE

Trent has been a bastion of academic excellence and a pioneer in innovative teaching techniques for 15 years. For its “sweet sixteen” they are proud to announce the opening of Trent InternationalE High School to the general public in grades 9-11 with a new state-of-the-art 17,000-square-foot building.

Through years of painstaking research and study of countries known for successful educational systems, Trent has composed a well-balanced, comprehensive method of fusing together the world ’s best traditional teaching techniques, artistic tools and modern relevant information designed specifically to motivate students to thrive and succeed in college, and in our increasingly global society.

Trent offers seminar-style, discussion-based classes in the social sciences, empirical sciences, humanities and language arts. Curriculum covers above grade-level requirements, as well as full introductory courses in engineering, law and medicine that will enable students to develop a better perspective of their own goals and future. Whether you are looking for a wonderful head-start for your child ’s elementary education, or the best possible guidance toward their continued academic career, call 281-980-5800 or e-mail: trentmainmail@gmail.com.

2553 Cordes Drive, Sugar Land.

www.trentinternationale.com.

Sugar Creek Montessori

Fort Bend’s premier Montessori School provides an enriched and nurturing environment, which cultivates a natural desire to learn. The programs are specifically designed to meet the continuous developmental needs of the individual child.

The Montessori didactic and “hands-on” materials serve the purpose of fulfilling the child’s inner urge. The elementary program provides students with a unique environment for learning that combines teaching methods of both the Montessori and traditional curriculums.

“Our focus is the child,” says director Mrs. Trehan. “We believe in understanding and respecting the total development of each child. The habits and skills a child develops in a Montessori environment help him/her to be an acute observer and methodical human being. ”

Established in 1994, the school offers programs for ages 12 months to third grade. In addition to advanced academics, the curriculum includes Spanish, music, art, computer and physical education.

Visit www.sugarcreekmontessori.com or call 281-261-1000.

The Towne Creek School, founded in 1983, provides the highest quality early childhood program designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as a Kindergarten program and after school experience, in an environment where children feel safe, secure, loved and respected.

The school has been directed by the same owner for the past 25 years. Many teachers, some with the school over 10 years, hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and several have their CDA (Child Development Associate). They provide a creative, hands-on approach, while maintaining the belief in a solid foundation through core curriculum areas. The children are given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential in all areas —social, emotional, physical and cognitive; where individual needs, interests and learning styles are met; where parents and staff work together as a team to ensure an experience that goes beyond the expected, for the children, parents and staff of this program.

Please call 281-499-8030 or visit at 3311 Williamsburg Lane, across from Wal-Mart on Hwy. 6.

www.thetownecreekschool.com

Fort Bend Baptist Academy

Designed to provide a spiritual and intellectual environment for each student, FBBA utilizes teaching materials that incorporate non-denominational spiritual truths. A variety of Christian curricula are used at the elementary grades to provide a well-balanced educational program. Middle school and high school students receive an academically challenging, college preparatory education. A recent analysis of standardized achievement test results shows that FBBA ranks in the top 10 percent nationally for reading and math scores at every grade level.

Also offered is a competitive, award-winning sports program for middle and high school students, varied fine arts productions and programs (most recently, The King and I, an all-school musical performed at the HBU Morris Cultural Arts Theatre), academic competitions, high school interim week travel and special classes, summer elementary programs and secondary summer school offerings.

For more information on FBBA, visit www.fbba.org and/or contact the Admissions Office, 281-263-9142, admissions@fbba.org.

Southminster School

For more than 15 years, Southminster School’s commitment to children and their intellectual, spiritual and physical development beginning in the earliest years has provided a compass for future leaders. The academically advanced curriculum and low student/teacher ratio foster the unique talents and abilities of all the children.

Elementary students routinely score in the top 10 percent on national standardized testing and consistently win top honors at regional competitions in science, math, speech and the arts. Southminster School ’s enrichment classes include Spanish, music, art, a unique Science Discovery Center and physical education. Their graduates have attended national leadership summits, are members of the National Honor Society, captains of sports teams, members of student councils, and are volunteers in the community.

 Southminster School is accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS/CASI), a member of HAIS, NAEYC and ACSI, and boasts certification of all elementary and preschool teachers. The combination of a highly qualified staff and the commitment of parents and volunteers have enabled Southminster School to excel at broadening each student ’s world through special events and activities available both on and off campus.

4200 Cartwright Road at Brightwater Drive, Missouri City; 281-261-8872.

www.southminsterschool.org

At Little Wonders Learning Center the teachers act as researchers studying children. The teacher acts as a companion. Each child is on a path, she assists the child on finding and walking that path. The teacher also acts as a learning partner who is engaged with the content that engages the children.

The curriculum is Reggio-inspired. This means that the curriculum is “child centered.” Activities are designed in response to the particular strengths, challenges and passions of individual children. Children have the capacity and the right to express their feelings and thinking through many different “languages” or “media.” Good curriculum consists of authentic work that grows from the interest and passions of the children.

At Little Wonders Learning Center their belief is that parents and children are partners in the child ’s education. Joy and friendship should be the principal ingredients of life at school. They also offer after school care, which is education-based and focuses on tutoring and completion of homework assignments. Visit Little Wonders Learning Center at 4743 Lexington Boulevard. 281-208-9545.

Go to www.39online.com/lifestyle/goinggreen to see the children’s debut on Ch. 39 Going Green with Yolanda Green.

Check out their blog for each classroom to learn about current projects and curriculum. www.littlewondersschool.com

CRYSTAL Children & Teacher Supply can provide you with the tools to help your child excel in education. The gain in confidence and the belief to overcome challenges are extremely important in the growth and development of a child. Unfortunately today the focus is on passing and improving the standardized testing scores, rather than maximizing their potential in learning and real life skills.

Caring, certified teachers provide after-school tutoring at Crystal’s to strengthen learning skills. They believe that effective and challenging studying strategies bring out the most a child has to offer in standardized testing.

Crystal’s provides FREE hour-long workshops to parents needing G/T testing prep information including student nomination and upcoming testing dates, books and games that enhance higher level thinking skills, as well as possible test taking tips. Each month, they hold additional FREE workshops to help parents and teachers find the appropriate materials in a variety of subjects for home and classroom use. Call for more information.

1730 Williams Trace Blvd., Sugar Land;

281-491-7323

3271 Southwest Frwy., Houston;

713-669-1698

Cornerstone Christian Academy

Looking for a Christian based education, small class sizes and extraordinary teachers and staff? Look no further!

Cornerstone is expanding to a full preschool (beginning at age 2) and a complete elementary program with Bridge-Kindergarten through sixth grade. Cornerstone offers Fort Bend parents the opportunity to place children in a smaller, safer and biblically based educational environment that aims to reach beyond academics alone. The academy maintains a low student/ teacher ratio allowing for individualized attention and greater potential for learning.

Housed within First Colony Church of Christ in the growing heart of Sugar Land, Cornerstone is easily accessed from Highway 59. Their address is 2140 First Colony Blvd. Sugar Land (Hwy. 59 @ Sweetwater). The state-of-the-art facility supports a full program complete with chapel, gymnasium, library and Apple Computer lab. Programs also include music, band, Spanish, art and PE.

Please call to schedule a tour 281-980-0842 or visit www.cornerstonecca.org.