University of St. Thomas

Houston area high school students can earn college credit during their junior and senior years at a prestigious four-year university for half the price of regular undergraduate tuition. The University of St. Thomas now offers a wide variety of dual credit courses to high school students in fall, spring and summer.

•Course topics vary from foreign language, history, communication and mathematics to economics and political science.

•High school students take class on the UST campus and get a preview of a university
environment.

Requirements Include:

•Houston area high school students in their junior or senior year are eligible;

•Admission is based on PSAT/SAT/ACT scores;

•GPA of 3.0 on a high school coursework with official transcript;

•Ranked in the top 50 percent of high school class;

•Courses must be approved by high school or school district.

Check www.stthom.edu/DualCredit for course schedules or call the Office of Admissions at 713-525-3500.

Southminster School

“At Southminster School we care for and nurture the whole child – mind, spirit, and body.”

Founded in 1990, Southminster School serves children from 18 months through fifth grade. The exceptional and certified teaching staff, low student/teacher ratio, Christian environment, and multi-sensory approach promote a challenging curriculum which exemplifies excellence. Spanish, music, computers, library time, physical education, and chapel complement the elementary curriculum.  

Fully accredited by SACS-CASI, Southminster School maintains the highest quality education while promoting and utilizing individual learning styles. The preschool program uses developmentally appropriate activities in a nurturing environment to engage and educate young students.
The individual attention afforded by the small elementary and preschool classes permits teachers to be responsive to different learning styles and create challenges beyond the average classroom experience.

The skills and attitudes taught at Southminster School develop educated thinkers and strong leaders willing to make a difference in their world. Learning is a lifelong journey and the voyage begins here ….

4200 Cartwright Road at Brightwater, Missouri City. For more information, see www.southminsterschool.org or call 281-261-8872 to arrange a tour.

Alexander-

Smith Academy

The primary goal at Alexander-Smith Academy is to nurture young minds, providing the tools and tests necessary to help develop intellectual maturity. For over 40 years they ’ve helped young adults expand their minds and challenge their thinking.

ASA is dedicated to individual educational instruction, offering a challenging college-preparatory curriculum. Classes at all levels are taught in a structured, individualized environment to help students get the most from the learning process.

Classes are small enough (5-7 students per class and one-to-one tutoring) to give personal attention and are large enough to foster interaction, discussion and debate.

No high school prepares students better. Students who perform well will be prepared and qualified to attend just about any university in the country.

10255 Richmond, Houston; 713-266-0920

www.alexandersmith.com

Fort Bend

Baptist Academy

Fort Bend Baptist Academy is celebrating 23 years of glorifying God through excellence in Christian education. Located on a 35-acre campus in Sugar Land, the school numbers over 800 pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.

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.

Also offered is a competitive, award winning sports program for middle and high school students (construction of a new field house, football field, and track was just completed), varied fine arts programs, academic competitions, and high school interim week travel/special classes.

For more information on FBBA, join them for Coffee and Admissions Tours every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (please RSVP at www.fbba.org, click on Tuesday Coffee and Tours at the bottom of the home page), and/or contact the Admissions Office, 281-263-9142, admissions@fbba.org.

Sugar Mill

Montessori School

For 16 years, Sugar Mill Montessori School has offered a quality Montessori education to the children of families in the Sugar Land area. Their trained and certified teachers offer a prepared environment that challenges children in a variety of academic areas. Practical Life, Language, Sensorial, Math, Science, Geography and Cultural Studies are offered in their Primary classrooms. Their students enjoy an environment that encourages independence, the development of problem solving skills and social development.

Their infant program offers loving care in a small group environment for babies 2 through 18 months. Parents are welcome in their classrooms and are considered partners during these early years of development.

SMMS provides classes for children Infant through Private Kindergarten and welcomes parents to tour the school located at 1120 Burney Road, at any time. They are happy to speak with parents and answer questions about their program. Contact them at 281-242-2100.

Riverbend Montessori

Discover the value of a Riverbend education, where your child will experience accelerated learning and will develop self-confidence, successful work habits, respect, good manners and self-discipline. Riverbend ’s classrooms’ low student-teacher ratios provide self-paced learning allowing the child to excel at his own pace, regardless of age. Their students enjoy the excitement of learning since their curriculum minimizes tedious memorization and maximizes hands-on, interactive learning, which research shows to be more effective.

Elementary students participate in music, art, Spanish and physical education. Through opportunities interacting with teachers and peers, the children develop leadership and social skills, follow their curiosity, use their creativity and utilize their research skills to increase their knowledge of the world. A Montessori education gives your child the gift of loving to learn, which lasts a lifetime. They offer programs for children 18 months through 6th grade. Please call 281-980-4123 or visit www.riverbendmontessori.com.

4225 Elkins, Sugar Land

Calvary Episcopal

School and College Prep

Nestled amongst the old oaks in Richmond, Texas, Calvary Episcopal School and College Prep has been providing an exemplary academically advanced and accelerated curriculum in a safe, nurturing, creative and Christian environment for over 50 years. They are currently accepting applications for students entering Pre-K through High School.

Calvary’s legacy of educational excellence is due to the outstanding successes their students have in academics, sports and the arts; the creative, motivating and inspired faculty; along with an environment rich in culturally diverse backgrounds, religions and ethnicity.

Their student body includes the Private School Interscholastic Association champions; girls volleyball league and tournament champions; boys football league and tournament champions; girls and boys basketball champions; Maestro vocalists and gold-winning Concert Choir and Girls ’ Ensemble; and award-winning artists who have won several Best of Shows and Gold Medals at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo among many other awards and distinctions.

They would be happy to give you a tour and discuss your child’s future at Calvary. Please visit www.ces-richmond.org or call 281-342-3161 for more information.

Trent Internationale School

“We don’t just Teach … We Educate!”

Capable, confident, courteous, cosmopolitan—these words best describe students educated at Trent InternationalE School. Trent ’s goal is graduate self-confident students, who achieve their potential and develop skills needed to become successful members of society. The school leverages the best of Eastern teaching methodology with Western technological innovation, creating a learning environment where students thrive. Trent ’s curriculum actively engages students in their learning process.

Since 1993, Trent has been known for its academic excellence. In 2009, the school successfully opened its high school to the general public. Students in accelerated programs achieve honor status in many programs including Duke University (SAT), NLC, NJHS, NHS, Study-Abroad programs e.g., Oxbridge, UK.

Trent’s founder, Reeya Raman, believes that “If children’s hearts are preserved, their minds are free and eager to absorb knowledge, either within the structure of a traditional classroom or out in the real world. ”

2553 Cordes Drive, Sugar Land

281-980-5800

www.trentinternationale.com

International Preparatory School

“I found an outstanding learning environment for my children at the International Preparatory School.

“IPS founder and Director Susan McMahon is passionate about teaching children not only to be enthusiastic learners, but also to be active, caring members of their communities. With an experienced and dedicated faculty that is as diverse as the students and their families, IPS teaches children to respect and appreciate the qualities which make them different from each other, as well as those they share in common. The result is a learning environment that is vibrant and welcoming, as well as comprehensive and challenging.

“When students and parents recently gathered to celebrate the ‘I’ in IPS, 16 countries were represented with colorful educational displays, traditional foods, clothing, currency and more. Parents and staff were as excited as the students, and the value of learning about each other, not just with each other, was overwhelmingly clear. ‘Legacy in Learning’ is not just the motto of IPS, it is a core value that will shape the bright future of this school and its students. ”

(by Dr. Mary Lynn Fecile, mother of two IPS students)

1717 Dulles Ave.; 281-208-1403.