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Southwest Preparatory Conference
The Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) is an athletic conference for certain private high schools in Texas and Oklahoma. It is composed of the following schools: *The Awty International School in Houston, Texas * Casady School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma * Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Texas * Duchesne of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas * Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas *Episcopal School of Dallas in Dallas, Texas * Fort Worth Country Day School in Fort Worth, Texas * Greenhill School in Addison, Texas *Hockaday School in Dallas, Texas *Houston Christian High School in Houston, Texas * The John Cooper School in The Woodlands, Texas * Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas * The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas * St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas * St. John's School in Houston, Texas * St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas, Texas * St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas * Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awty International School
Founded in 1956,The Awty International School is a private school located in Spring Branch, western Houston, Texas, United States. Awty allows its students to receive the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalauréat, and is the only school in Houston fully accredited by the French Ministry of Education, making it the only overseas school for French national students in the Houston area. It has age three to 12th grade students. Awty is the largest international school in the United States and the largest private day school in Houston. It is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network of schools for French national students abroad. History Awty opened at 3736 Westheimer Road on September 10, 1956.Hughes, Kim.Awty school marks its 50th" ''Houston Chronicle''. September 8, 2006. Memorial News. Retrieved on May 17, 2014. Originally a pre-school, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addison, Texas
Addison is an incorporated town in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. Addison is situated to the immediate north of the city of Dallas, with a 2020 census population of 16,661. Addison and Flower Mound were the only two Texas municipalities labeled "towns" with a population greater than 10,000 at the 2010 census; since then the municipalities of Prosper and Trophy Club—also identifying as towns—have also exceeded 10,000 in population estimates. History The land occupied by present-day Addison was settled as early as 1846 when Preston Witt built a house near White Rock Creek. In 1902 the community named itself Addison, after Addison Robertson, who served as postmaster from 1908 to 1916. The first industry was a cotton gin, opening in 1902 on Addison Road. The community was formerly known as Noell Junction after settler Sidney Smith Noell, after whom Noel Road and Knoll Trail are named. As a city, Addison was incorporated on June 15, 1953. The first mayor of Addi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Private Schools In Texas
This is a list of private schools in Texas. Boarding schools are shown in bold. A * AESA Prep Academy in Austin, Texas (K-12) * Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning in Houston, Texas (K-12) * Alcuin School in Dallas, Texas (PK-12) * All Saints' Catholic School (Dallas) in Dallas, Texas (K-8) * All Saints' Catholic School (Fort Worth) in Fort Worth, Texas (K-8) All Saints' Episcopal Schoolin Beaumont, Texas (PK-8) All Saints' Episcopal Schoolin Fort Worth, Texas (PK-12) * All Saints Episcopal School (Lubbock, Texas) (PK-12) * All Saints Episcopal School (Tyler, Texas) (PK-12) * Allen Academy in Bryan, Texas (PK-12) American Heritage Academyin Rosenberg, Texas (PK-6) * Antonian College Preparatory High School in Castle Hills, Texas (9-12) * Archway Academy in Houston, Texas (9-12) *Assumption Catholic School in Houston, Texas (K-8) * Austin Peace Academy in Austin, Texas (PK-12) * Awty International School in Houston, Texas (PK-12) B * Bay Area Christian Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinity Valley School
Trinity Valley School ("TVS") is a PK-12, co-ed, independent school in Fort Worth, Texas. Trinity Valley School has four main objectives for its students: fine scholarship with its fulfillment at college; the development of wide constructive interests; intelligent citizenship; and spiritual and moral development which promotes lasting values. Trinity Valley School is a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). History Trinity Valley School was founded in 1959 by George Bragg and Stephen Seleny. They were inspired to start a liberal arts Liberal arts education (from Latin "free" and "art or principled practice") is the traditional academic course in Western higher education. ''Liberal arts'' takes the term '' art'' in the sense of a learned skill rather than specifically th ... school while on a tour of Europe with the Texas Boys Choir. Mr. Seleny became the school's first headmaste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the county seat, seat and largest city of Travis County, Texas, Travis County, with portions extending into Hays County, Texas, Hays and Williamson County, Texas, Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the List of United States cities by population, 11th-most-populous city in the United States, the List of cities in Texas by population, fourth-most-populous city in Texas, the List of capitals in the United States, second-most-populous state capital city, and the most populous state capital that is not also the most populous city in its state. It has been one of the fastest growing large cities in the United States since 2010. Downtown Austin and Downtown San Antonio are approximately apart, and both fall along the Interstate 35 corridor. Some observers believe that the two regions may some day form a new "metroplex" similar to Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Dallas and Fort Worth. Austin i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Tarrant County. It forms part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area, and is a principal city of the metropolis and region. The city had a population of 394,266 in 2020, making it the second-largest city in the county after Fort Worth. Arlington is the 50th-most populous city in the United States, the seventh-most populous city in the state of Texas, and the largest city in the state that is not a county seat. Arlington is home to the University of Texas at Arlington, a major urban research university, the Arlington Assembly plant used by General Motors, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV, Texas Health Resources, Mensa International, and D. R. Horton. Additionally, Arlington hosts the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium, the Dallas Wings at College Park Center, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Oakridge School
The Oakridge School is a private school located in Arlington, Texas, US. It educates about 800 students in age groups Preschool-12. History The Oakridge School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school. A non-profit institution governed by an elected Board of Regents, the school has been accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) since 1988. It holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (1987) and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency (1982). Oakridge formed when a group of parents, teachers, and administrators left the White Lake School of Fort Worth (K-3), which had been established in 1971 by Fort Worth businessman and city council member (1969–75) Ted Peters. The school community divided over proposed changes to the mission, specifically that students be tested for admissions and that students wear school uniforms. During the annual board of trustees meeting on February 27, 1979, parents expressed vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinkaid School
, motto_translation = Light through Knowledge , established = , type = Independent elementary school and secondary school , gender = Co-educational , us_nces_school_id = , head = Jonathan Eades , head_name = Head of School , address = 201 Kinkaid School Drive , city = Piney Point Village , county = ( Harris County) , state = Texas , country = United States , campus = Large suburb , enrollment = 1,375 , enrollment_as_of = 2015-16 , teaching_staff = 142.9 ( FTE) (2015-16) , ratio = 9.6:1 (2015-16) , grades = PK- 12 , accreditation = Independent Schools Association of the Southwest , class = , mascot = Falcons , athletics = Basketball • Soccer • Swimming & Diving • Wrestling • Baseball • Golf • Lacrosse • Softball • Tennis • Track & Field • Cheerleading • Cross Country • Field Hockey • Football • Volleyball , athletics_conference = Southwest Preparatory Confer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands is a special-purpose district and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area. The Woodlands is primarily located in Montgomery County, with portions extending into Harris County. The Woodlands is governed by The Woodlands Township, an organization that provides municipal services and is administered by an elected board of directors. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the township had a population of 114,436 people. In 2021, The Howard Hughes Corporation estimated the population of The Woodlands was 119,000. History Early history The area that is now The Woodlands was used by the Akokisa and Bidai peoples, who relied on the fresh water of Spring Creek. In 1984, construction in the Indian Springs neighborhood near the creek discovered Bidai artifacts. Foundation and growth The Woodlands was conceived after the oil industry investor George P. Mitchell attended a symposium by the Rous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cooper School
The John Cooper School is an independent, college-preparatory, nonsectarian, co-educational day school located in The Woodlands, an unincorporated planned community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Overview The John Cooper School is an independent, college-preparatory, day school for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. The campus is located in a forested area of The Woodlands, Texas, a planned community of approximately 114,000 residentsThe Woodlands Demographics The Woodlands Development Company located approximately north of Houston. Cooper currently enrolls 510 students in the Upper School (9-12), 314 in the Middle School (6-8) and 492 in the Lower School (PK-5) for a total enrollment of 1,316. History< ...
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Houston Christian High School
Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is a private, non-profit, coeducational, Christian day school which educates students in grades 9–12. HC is accredited by a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. It is a campus located in Spring Branch in western Houston, Texas, at the intersection of Beltway 8 and Kempwood Drive, inside Beltway 8 and outside Interstate 610. History Houston Christian High School was founded in 1970 under the name Northwest Academy. The city of Houston's extension of a street to the new school was cited as an example of government aid to a segregation academy. In 1998, Northwest Academy (K-12) split into First Baptist Academy and Houston Christian High School. Multiple churches collectively cofounded Houston Christian to cater to residents of the western portions of Greater Houston. - Available from the Houston Public Library and ''Houston Chronicle'' archives, hosted by NewsBa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockaday School
The Hockaday School is an independent, secular, college preparatory day school for girls located in Dallas, Texas, United States. The boarding school was for girls in grades 8–12 and the day school is from pre- kindergarten to grade 12. The Hockaday School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. History The school was founded in 1913 by Ela Hockaday in response to a group of Dallas businessmen's demand to pioneer an academic institution for their daughters, one equal to that of their sons’ educational experiences. She added a junior college in 1931 which operated until 1951. The first class consisted of only ten students. Sarah Trent was one of the first teachers at the school and was influential in its development. As of the 1940 census, Ela Hockaday was living at the school that was located in the block between 5601 Bonita and 2407 Greenville Avenue in Dallas.1940 U.S. CensusED: 255-38Page 28-9 Tuition The tuition averages $32,000 for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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