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CONTENTS 6 Hello / Editor’s Note words Heather Vance Devers 8 Texas-Size Education Your guide to schooling options in Dallas-Fort Worth 12 Preschool 101 What you should know before enrolling your little in preschool 17 Homework Problems How much homework is too much? According to some parents, any.

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Emotional skills are just as

important as reading and math 29 Acing Your Next Parent- Teacher Conference How to feel ready for your next parent teacher conference 32 6 Keys to Stress– Free Mornings Tips for easing your morning routine

34 The Private School List

Your guide to Dallas-Fort Worth Private Schools 69 The Public School List Your guide to Dallas-Fort Worth school districts 74 Education in Texas Fast facts and surprising stats

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our kid’s education is serious business. As someone who has chosen an elementary school and a preschool in the last few months, I can tell you it’s not a simple decision.

Do you go with the preschool with the big fancy building and fun playground equipment for your rowdy toddler, the one with the intense curriculum that pretty much guarantees Ivy League acceptance or the one with the sweet grandmotherly teachers who are going to cuddle your boy when he inevitably skins his knee? And that’s just preschool!

Oh, and don’t get me started on the competitiveness of getting into schools. I once woke up at 3am to get in line for preschool admission thinking I’d beat the crowd and found dads who had been camped out in tents since the night before. I know many friends who have tried to enroll their babies while they were still in the womb, only to be told that they should have come in earlier.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has some incredible schools, no doubt, and maybe the answer is that there’s not one perfect school but many great options that can cater to your child’s unique needs. In “Texas-Size Education” on page 8, we’ll walk you through the many types of schooling available to help you choose which option is best for your child.

With my daughter entering kindergarten, I know we’ll encounter our first official parent-teacher conference soon. Instead of walking in blindly with fingers (and toes) crossed that we’ll get a report that she’s a perfect angel, I’ll be studying our guide to parent-teacher conferences on page 29 so that I’m the star parent.

Whatever stage of the school process your child (and you) are in, we hope that you use this guide to help you find the path that’s best for your child.

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chools are not one-size-fits-all. In fact, when it comes to choosing the appropriate education path for your kids, the options are as unique and expansive as they are. Google types of schools for your school-age child, and you get a dizzying array of options: public, charter, parochial, Montessori, international and more. Dallas-Fort Worth is home to some of the best schools in the nation (just check U.S. News and World Report), but with so many choices, making the right decision can be overwhelming—whether you’re navigating kindergarten for the first time, or you’re transferring from another city.

Relax. We’re here to help. Below, we’ve explained each of the options to help you find the one that fits your kiddo best.

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CHARTER SCHOOLS

In 1995, the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of charter schools to give parents more choices in the public education arena. Much like independent school districts (ISDs), charter schools receive public money, which means they’re free, but they aren’t held to the same district and state regulations. Instead, they are judged by how well (or not) they meet the student achievement goals established by their charters.

Admission requirements often vary from school to school—from an application and interview or audition to availability or a lottery system. txcharterschools.org

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dallas-Fort Worth area districts are listed in the top 100 each year. And 2019 is no different.

In fact, there are a handful of exemplary public schools in the area, where students perform at very high levels. These schools receive nominations for national Blue Ribbon honors. Transplants often list public education as a top reason for relocating here.

Public schools focus on a set curriculum for kids starting in preschool and going up through the 12th grade. Funded by the taxes you pay, these institutions provide accessible education to every child, regardless of socioeconomic status, for free and schools are assigned according to district zoning lines. To find districts in your area, visit collincounty-

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a foundation that offers four international educational programs and standardized curriculums. Concentrating on a global thought process, IB students are exposed to challenging, high-quality international standards of education. The IB focuses on intellectual, social and interpersonal skills and encourages students to view themselves as part of the larger global community.

The IB works with schools and educators around the world to offer consistent and quality education, a standard that has long kept the program popular among diplomatic and military families.

There are over a dozen public and charter primary-year programs for children in grades pre-K–12 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ibo.org texasibschools.org/members PRIVATE SCHOOLS

There are more than 400 private elementary schools in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties combined—many of them faith-based (more than half in Dallas and Tarrant counties, more than a third in Collin, and more than a fifth in Denton).

Private schools charge tuition and are dictated by their own set of admission and academic standards, and they vary widely in curriculum and accreditation.

Most provide smaller class sizes and therefore require an interview or test as part of the application and acceptance process. To compare tuitions, accreditations and more, check out our Private School Guide on page 32.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

Private schools operated by religious affiliations or organizations center around particular church or faith teachings. In addition to traditional academics, parochial curriculums include religious education, with many requiring church, chapel or synagogue services as part of each student’s daily or weekly routine, a selling point for lots of parents. Like private schools, parochial schools are tuition-based, and each school sets academic and admission 10

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standards that are in line with their governing church or religious association.

BOARDING SCHOOLS

Boarding schools are independent private schools at which some or all of the students live on campus during the school year and are most common for students between the sixth and 12th grades (though junior boarding schools offer the full experience to kids as young as pre-K). The few junior boarding schools in the DallasFort Worth area have a combination of boarding and day students and have competitive admissions requirements too. boardingschoolreview.com/texas MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

Dr. Maria Montessori established her unconventional approach to education over a century ago in Italy. The Montessori method takes a self-directed learning approach, meaning each student decides what he or she wants to work on each day.

Students are grouped into mixed-age classrooms and allowed large blocks of time to work independently on a curriculum that includes math, language, geography, cultural studies, music, movement and practical life skills. Many parents like the independence that a Montessori education affords and champion the abstract teaching format for utilizing exploration and purposeful activity as a means for development and growth. amshq.org DISTANCE LEARNING

Parents are drawn to distance learning—even at the elementary level—for practical reasons: The family travels extensively, their child can take courses not offered locally or they can complete coursework at home, on their own schedule. Curriculums are typically set on an individual

basis, with both paced and selfpaced models available. And the more sophisticated online schools offer students “realtime” classrooms with the teacher and other students; regularly scheduled and as-needed contact with the teacher, via email or phone; assignments based in the real world; even a chance to join group projects. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) offers a virtual school network of online courses taught by state-certified and appropriately credentialed teachers to eligible public and charter school students in grades 3–12. tea.texas.gov HOMESCHOOL

Like distance learning, homeschooling can be especially beneficial for a child who might have unique learning patterns or differences, or who might thrive without the pressure of social and structural restraints.

Homeschooling, however, puts parents in charge of their child’s education (the Texas Home School Coalition Association offers lots of resources), which includes a written curriculum for reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship teachings. However, the state of Texas does not award diplomas to homeschooled students. thsc.org SPECIAL EDUCATION

While every child has the legal right to attend public school and many children with special needs and learning differences do well in a full-inclusion or mainstream environment, there are lots of schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (more than 20) for parents seeking specific curriculums molded to their child’s unique abilities. Children with diagnoses ranging from ADHD and dyslexia to autism and Down syndrome often excel within specialized environments that can help them build confidence, intelligence and skill sets. privateschoolreview.com/texas/ special-education-private-schools/ elementary

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PRESCHOOL 101 finding the right time and place for your child to start school

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hen Nicholas was about to turn 3, Deena Nenad, his mom, assumed he’d begin preschool right after his birthday “because all my friends’ kids were starting preschool at 3,” she says. But after Nicholas started school, “he was crying the whole time and fighting with other kids,” she remembers. “He’d tell us, ‘I don’t like it.

I don’t want to go.’ The director told me there was no reason kids have to start at 3, so we took him out.”

When Nicholas tried preschool again at 4, “he did great, and he really loved it,” Nenad says. “I’m glad we waited.”

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Educators have long praised preschool as a way to get kids off to a great start—emotionally, socially and intellectually.

Researchers found, in one study, that attending preschool prior to kindergarten contributed significantly to a child’s later success in school. As early as the fourth grade, children who had attended preschool displayed a greater advantage in both reading and math. That’s because these children had exposure to the school and learning environment before “school” even started, the researchers concluded.

But how do parents decide when preschool is right for their child? As the Nenad family learned, sometimes you just have to give it a try and then determine how your child is adjusting after the first week or two.

MATURITY, NOT AGE

“All children can benefit from one year of preschool before entering

kindergarten, especially if they’re in a developmentally appropriate curriculum,” says Bonnie Bruce, a child-development specialist in private practice. But it’s important for parents to know their child’s needs and maturity level, she emphasizes. “Not all children should enter preschool based on a birthday,” Bruce says.

“You can’t teach maturation.”

While intellectual skills are becoming increasingly important in early elementary school, now’s not the time to focus heavily on such things, says Sal Severe, a psychologist and author of How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! “The cognitive stuff will come at a certain point,” he says, adding that parents need to remember that preschool readiness is “more about emotional and social development and about getting along with other kids.”

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ready for school, you can provide experiences that will help prepare him to enjoy a preschool environment. Now’s the time to arrange play dates, neighborhood playgroups and mommy-andme classes, Bruce suggests. All will help your child learn social skills that will serve them well in preschool and beyond.

The summer before starting preschool might be the perfect time for kids to get their feet wet. Many preschools have shorter summer programs that might include gym classes, swimming or other summer activities. Some offer shorter schedules or weeklong, morning-only camps that might be just the right introduction for a child who’s a bit hesitant about school.

TIME TO CHOOSE

If your child is ready for preschool now, the selection process can be a daunting one—and one you have to start early. But you can soften the stress by narrowing your criteria ahead of time. Here are some considerations to take into account in your search: Time: You might remember going to preschool for a few hours a day, two or three days a week. And while those options exist, some preschools offer fullday, five-day-a-week preschool, or child care and preschool combinations. Decide how many days and for how long your child will go.

Teaching philosophy: Knowing your goals for preschool can help you decide which preschool philosophy and style might fit best.

Play-based schools target developmental and social growth and encourage child-directed learning.

A traditional preschool with an academic focus has more structure and is teacher-directed. Co-op preschools rely heavily on parental participation. Other types of preschools include nature-oriented, religious-affiliated and bilingual.

Location: Consider how far you want to drive and whether you want your child to be around preschoolers who will attend the same elementary school in future years.

You might be willing to drive to a more distant school with a good reputation. Or you might find a preschool along your commute to work more convenient.

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intimate setting, while other that you can talk about at home. preschoolers thrive in a bustling When visiting with the teacher, room with lots of kids. Don’t you might want to ask about forget to note how many stuschool routines and then try to dents there are per adult in the follow some of them at home, classroom. A larger class with a suggests Becci Lukes, a preschool teacher and several aides might director. “Making home and allow your child more one-onschool routines similar is reasone attention than a small class suring for children,” she says. served by a single teacher.

You should also tell your Multi-year options: If your child what will happen on the child’s birthday falls close to the first day of school. Be specific. Let elementary enrollment cutoff them know you’re only going to date, you might want them to stay for a few minutes because attend more than one year of the teacher will want to start class preschool. Many preschools offer and explain the day’s fun activiage-based classes, ties. Describe but you might what your child also find that a can expect durpreschool class ing the school followed by a day, and tell pre-K class works them when you’ll Great tips from local for your family. return. Experts parents who recently—and say you might successfully—checked preMAKING THE want to ease kids school selection off their TRANSITION in, starting with to-do lists.

After choosing a a shorter day school that seems first and gradu“Don’t expect that the preright for your ally letting them school you pick is the only child, the hardest stay longer over preschool your kids will ever part—for your the course of the go to—staffs change, kids child and you—is first week. change, situations change. dropping them And on the The preschool you choose off on Day One. day of, don’t linfirst might end up being a To help ger when saying stepping stone. And that’s those initial days goodbye. If your OK.” —Kelly, Dallas and weeks go child begins crying “Don’t put too much stock smoothly, head when it’s time for into what other moms say to the library or you to leave, linabout a school and/or its bookstore and gering at the door teachers. Take their recomshare a few books usually makes mendations, but go see the about going to things worse, place for yourself.” —Jonna, school—and teachers say.

Bedford separating Fortunately, the from Mom and tears usually don’t “I chose a preschool Dad—for the last more than a because when I toured on first time. A few few minutes. some random day, I saw recommendaEventually sheer joy and happiness on tions: Barney & your child will the teachers’ faces. It was Baby Bop Go To settle in to the obvious that they love their School by Mark new routine job.” —Natalie, Dallas S. Bernthal, The (maybe even Kissing Hand by faster than you “Tour a few. You don’t Audrey Penn, do). When they always know what you like Timothy Goes are happily until you see what you don’t like.” —April, Lewisville to School by enjoying their Rosemary Wells new friends and and Franklin surroundings, Goes to School take pictures.

by Paulette Then help Bourgeois. them put together a simple “My A few days before school Preschool” collage or scrapbook starts, walk the preschool at home. As you look at the grounds together, suggests Bruce. photos together, talk about story Introduce your child to his teacher time, snack time and your child’s and check out classroom activities favorite classroom activities.

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HOMEWORK PROBLEMS should elementary kids have homework?

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fter a long day, my patient husband sits down with our 7-year-old daughter at the dining room table.

Tears stream down her face and onto her latest homework assignment. Muffled cries of “I can’t!” and “I don’t know!” fill the air, while a frantic dad Googles “mathematical decomposing.” Sound familiar? from, such as riding a bike or going for a walk? And a few school years ago, a second-grade teacher at Godley Elementary southwest of Fort Worth made headlines after sending parents a note that she wouldn’t be assigning homework that year, asking them to read together and send their students to bed early instead. →

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As former students, we endured homework and lived to tell about it. However, as times and research change, so should the strategies that are currently in place. Remember the homework assignment that went viral a few years ago where instead of a worksheet, a teacher gave a list of activities for the students to choose

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The argument for homework is that it can be used to practice a skill or prepare for a test.

According to Harris Cooper, a professor at Duke University who’s studied homework since the ’80s, some research suggests that elementary kids who do homework get better scores on unit tests.

Alternatively, homework can seem punitive, meaningless, easy to lose and easy to copy. (Raise your hand if you ever helped out a little too much on a science fair project.)

Carrollton resident Gina Van Bemmel has 11-year-old twin girls. She’s lived through the nightly meltdowns and says that after a long day at school (not to mention after-school programs), when it comes time for homework, her girls just want to decompress instead.

“The homework is redundant between content areas and is only 2% of their total grade,” she says. “At what point is homework just compliance?”

Cooper, the Duke University professor, says dozens of studies show little to no correlation between achievement and time spent on homework at the elementary level. For Van Bemmel, it’s not worth the trouble and the tears.

Cara Johnson, author of The Insanely Simple Guide: Flipped Mastery Learning and science instructional specialist in Allen Independent School District, explains that elementary students are cognitively exhausted by the end of the school day. Tired kids plus tired parents plus homework equals frustration and stress for all involved.

In fact, Brenna Tung claims

that her two boys, who attend a private Montessori school in Arlington, have so many projects that she feels like she has too much homework. “Being an involved parent means checking their work and having them correct it,” she explains. Although her third-grader’s workload is not as intense, her fifth-grader has 60 minutes of online homework per week, plus various science projects, book reports and art projects.

Elementary students are so ready to grow up to do “big kid things,” including homework, says Laila Sanguras, author of Raising Children With Grit and lecturer in curriculum and instruction for Baylor Univeristy. “They are so eager that they jump right in,” she explains, “but what happens is that meaningless homework assignments kill that initial excitement.”

WORK WITH PURPOSE

We all want our children to genuinely like school and to not have an aversion to the work that comes home. So should homework be nixed entirely, or is there a happy medium?

In order for homework to be meaningful for students, it needs to spark curiosity, stresses Sanguras. “Curiosity leads to passion, and passion builds an interest for the subject matter,” she explains.

I want homework to be purposeful for my child because it

could lead her to love a certain subject or topic. If an assignment does come home, maybe it’s something that doesn’t have a “right” answer—have students volunteer to give them a sense of empathy, or make a series of questions when they watch the nightly news to create a conversation, or watch a slime video and then create their own.

At the very least, even more traditional homework can be in a form that students are more likely to embrace. For example, Johnson suggests that watching a video as a preview for the following day’s problem set could be beneficial. (Where was the video when we needed to know about mathematical decomposing?)

In the meantime, Sanguras points out, parents are left telling kids to grin and bear it. “Parents say, ‘You just have to do it,’” she says. “‘This is the game, and this is how you play it.’”

Emailing your child’s teacher or principal about homework reform might not amount to much, but there is strength in numbers. If enough parents are willing to attend school board meetings and fight for more purposeful homework, it could make a tremendous impact on district policy—and perhaps your household sanity.

Tori Tong is an assistant principal at Liberty Junior High School in Richardson ISD.

In a 2018 poll of our readers, 18.9% of kindergarten to fifth-grade parents reported their children had 1–2 hours of homework per day.

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in the classroom, strong social emotional skills are as important as reading and math WORDS LESLIE J. THOMPSON

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rady started shutting down as a toddler. At an age when other little boys are eager to explore their surroundings, he was reserved, even cautious about learning to walk. In and out of the hospital due to an unrelated illness, Brady continued to withdraw during the phase usually described as the “terrible twos” and increasingly expressed anxiety toward the people around him. By the time he was 3, mom Angie Maher knew something was wrong.

“I felt like as a parent, I was failing him for keeping him in a bubble and wanting to protect him,” says the Fort Worth mom of two, explaining that she was reticent to admit that her child was having emotional challenges. “But we realized we were actually doing him an injustice by keeping him sheltered.”

Maher and her husband decided to enroll Brady at Camp Fire First Texas, in hopes that the organization’s child development specialists could help him better learn to navigate his surroundings and ultimately come out of his shell.

The Camp Fire program focuses on social emotional learning, a critical part of a child’s early development that sets the stage for future success in school and in life. When a child doesn’t develop social emotional skills during their formative years—or when that development is interrupted by trauma, such as Brady’s hospital stays—they might become withdrawn and fearful or, worse, act out their insecurities with tsunami-like force. In either case, a child’s behavior and how they process information has a significant impact on their ability to learn.

“Their academics can be affected greatly, because they don’t know how to regulate their emotions or develop positive relationships,” explains Tasha Moore, chief strategy officer for Communities in Schools of North Texas (CISNT), a nonprofit

that works with local schools and families to help at-risk students.

With the new school year beginning, teachers, parents and kids are already bracing for the intensive focus on academic performance and standardized testing—after all, the Every Student Succeeds Act (previously known as No Child Left Behind) ties federal funding for school districts to annual test scores in an effort to improve educational equity for lower-income families.

For the past two decades, such legislative initiatives have made slow strides to close the achievement gap—and have left parents and teachers increasingly frustrated with the emphasis on testing in the classroom. Now schools across DallasFort Worth are revisiting a more holistic approach to learning that attends to the whole child.

Social emotional learning, or SEL, helps children develop five key skills: self-awareness, self manament, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.

Because learning is intrinsically social and interactive, fostering the ability to collaborate with teachers and peers and manage emotions in the face of challenges ensures that kids are able to fully engage in the classroom. In fact, research indicates that social emotional learning has a far greater impact on a child’s future success in school and in life than academics alone. → dfwchild.com / 2019

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growth at Camp Fire First Texas.

“They’re not firing in that frontal lobe, which is your problemsolving lobe, where you do your planning and imagining.”

Instead, all activity is focused on the mid-brain, or amygdala, and the child goes into survival mode. The simplest interactions trigger a crisis response, and learning simply can’t happen.

Only when the child feels safe and has a strong sense of self can other learning take place—and that’s true for any kid.

“Social emotional health precedes academic success,”

“ONLY WHEN THE CHILD FEELS SAFE AND HAS A STRONG SENSE OF SELF CAN OTHER LEARNING TAKE PLACE.” emotional bond between the child and their parent or caregiver.

The process of social emotional development can be interrupted by repeated or unresolved trauma—whether from abuse, neglect, poverty, divorce or other circumstance—causing a child’s still-growing brain to essentially misfire. The result is what mental health experts call “emotional dysregulation,” which can manifest in aggressive behavior as the child externalizes their pain (think angry outbursts, throwing objects, threats of self-harm), or internalizes the hurt (often indicated by lack of eye contact, refusing to speak, rocking or extreme anxiety).

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explains Michelle Kinder, former executive director of the Momentous Institute, a Dallasbased nonprofit focused on building social emotional health through its preschool program and therapeutic services.

Although kids from lowincome families are disproportionately affected by adverse experiences in early childhood, affluent kids are also at risk of emotional dysregulation, but for very different reasons, Kinder says. The reasons could include

the pressures of an overcrowded schedule and heavy expectations, not to mention the trauma caused by divorce or dysfunctional family dynamics. Without a safe outlet for those emotions, the feelings are repressed and ultimately expressed through actions rather than words.

IDENTIFYING THE ROOT

In some cases, emotional dysregulation can be related to an underlying cognitive condition.

Amanda Wright’s son Carson (not his real name), began to have frequent meltdowns and demonstrate poor impulse control when he was a toddler. On the advice of a mental health professional, and because Carson was an August baby, Wright and her husband chose not to enroll their son in kindergarten until he was 6.

“It was a disaster,” recalls the Lewisville mom, who received a call from the school principal only two weeks into the fall semester.

After a comprehensive evaluation of Carson’s abilities, the school concluded that Carson had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—a diagnosis confirmed by his psychiatrist—which was hindering his ability to learn in a general education setting.

“They recognize that some kids need a much higher degree of services in this emotional arena,” Wright says.

They placed her son in a behavior intervention class that uses typical SEL strategies. Kids are taught tools such as counting when they feel themselves getting upset, and engage in role-playing and small group activities to learn cooperation. If things start to go awry, the teacher will step in and talk about other ways to handle the situation.

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Setting kids up for success in school actually happens before schooling begins. A child’s brain reaches 80% of its adult volume by age 3, and the events that transpire during those first years of life—especially interactions with adults—shape its architecture and have a long-term impact on the child’s cognitive, emotional and social abilities.

Social emotional learning leverages this early stage of growth to develop critical skills, such as emotional regulation, and to promote attachment, the

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“The ability to regulate your nervous system and manage your inner world … only happens if children have the experience of mutual regulation,” Kinder says.

“If I have a safe adult who is helping me learn to calm down, the next step is that I learn to calm myself down.”

Although the home environment ideally is the child’s first experience of that safe relationship, any positive interaction with a trusted adult— such as a teacher—who models calming behaviors can help kids develop the wherewithal to manage their own emotions as they interact with others and their surroundings.

For Carson, the more structured setting and supportive environment of his new classroom yielded an immediate turnaround in his behavior. Wright says her son’s meltdowns have essentially stopped both in class and at home.

The results are more than anecdotal: A 2011 meta-analysis of more than 200 school-based SEL programs showed that social emotional learning boosts academic achievement by 11 percentile points and lowers students’ levels of depression and stress.

SAFE SPACES

Organizations such as Momentous Institute and Camp Fire are setting the pace for local schools to adopt SEL programs.

From professional development that helps teachers better respond to students’ emotional needs to classroom instruction that emphasizes role playing and cooperation, these programs help kid develop the cognitive tools they need to relate well to others and achieve academic goals.

The Launch program at Momentous Institute addresses the needs of emotionally dysregulated 3- to 5-year-olds— many of whom have been asked to leave other preschools because of their disruptive behavior— through carefully choreographed skill development in a laboratory classroom. Daily routines, including morning greetings, are designed to provide stability as kids stretch their social muscles.

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Techniques such as role playing cess through third grade. and controlled breathing are The School Readiness used to defuse conflict. When a program uses a social emotional child acts out, therapists readily development framework called intervene to give the kind of oneConscious Discipline. Classrooms on-one attention that is needed to include a “safe space,” where demonstrate mutual regulation. stressed-out kiddos can go to “It’s brutal work,” Kinder process their emotions and says. “[The therapists] get hit, regain a sense of equilibrium. they get kicked, they get bit. It’s Program administrators ensure not easy to help children get back that parents are actively involved to a place where they can be in a in their child’s learning, and the classroom in a safe way, but the instructional techniques translate cost of not doing it is enormous.” easily to the home environment.

When children are deprived “Brady will actually go to of the security and the discovery his safe place at home, like if his of self that sister is bothercomes ing him or he’s with social having an overemotional whelming emoCAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS learning, they tional day,” Learn more about Camp not only have says Maher, his Fire’s preschool, School poor academic mom. “He’ll Readiness program and outcomes early come out 10 training initiatives for teachon but also a minutes later, ers and child care professionhigher risk of and he’s like a als at campfirefw.org. dropping out, whole new kid. which in turn He knows he CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE has negative just needs to The social emotional frameemployment reset a work championed by Camp Fire can be implemented and lifestyle little bit.” at home too. Find scientific outcomes, Practicing research, development research shows. these types of tools and free articles with By integratSEL techniques tips for parents at ing SEL into in the home consciousdiscipline.com. the early learnhas helped ing classroom, to reinforce MOMENTOUS INSTITUTE Momentous the social The organization hosts Institute is emotional frequent training events helping turn development for teachers (and parents!) kids’ lives that her son, on social emotional health around, putnow 4, has topics sych as selfting them on achieved regulation. Learn more at momentousinstitute.org. track to excel through academically, the child pursue their development passions and program at become productive members of Camp Fire. “It has honestly society. Ninety-seven percent changed Brady drastically,” she of Momentous School students says. “He has an undeniable graduate high school on time, confidence about him that he and 84% go on to higher educadidn’t have 14 months ago.” tion, compared to 57% of students in the general population.

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to label a kid as a disciplinary problem,” says Tasha Moore of CISNT, adding that those labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Instead, adults should be vigilant in their interactions with children to provide them the security and positive feedback that help them feel calm and confident.

“They need some direction [for] building those skills,” Moore explains. “Anybody can do it. The question is, are you mindful?”

Local school districts are working to make teachers just that—more mindful of their kids’ emotional needs and how to address them.

“Not only does the teacher need to recognize the brain state of the children that they are working with, she also needs to be able to recognize and manage her own brain state,” explains Lyn Lucas, chief program officer at Camp Fire.

Only by learning to manage their own emotions and navigate common stressors can adults charged with caring for littles effectively model mutual regulation and set the standard for achieving balance.

Both Camp Fire and Momentous Institute offer training resources for educators and parents, including workshops, seminars and certification programs, to help them understand how the brain develops and equip them to guide the next generation.

Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD have begun integrating SEL into professional development for teachers and are piloting Conscious Discipline curricula in several preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Fort Worth ISD is also part of the Early Learning Alliance, a coalition of more than 50 local school districts and nonprofits committed to sharing knowledge and resources. The organization is pushing to incorporate SEL into preschool instruction and parent education programs to ensure that all children are ready for kindergarten and have the foundational skills that will serve them throughout their academic career.

Likewise, Denton County schools are allocating funds to support SEL through profes-

sional development, including workshops on implementing positive behavioral supports in the classroom, as well as special education resources and psychological support starting in Pre-K. From an economic standpoint, the long-term advantages of investing in children’s social emotional skills are undeniable. A 2015 study by researchers at Columbia University showed an average cost-benefit ratio of 11 to 1—in other words, every one dollar invested into SEL programs delivers a return of $11 in the form of higher lifetime earnings, improved mental and physical health and reduced the level of juvenile crime.

More important, the investment goes toward ensuring that children grow up to be happy, well-adjusted adults.

“If you play social emotional health up the development ladder, the end game is that you have created a space for children to be change-makers in their community,” Kinder says.

This story was originally published in August 2018.

emotionally equipped These strategies to foster social emotional learning can help you equip your child with the skills they need for academic success.

Foster attachment. Make an effort to connect in a positive way with your child every day, regardless of their behavior. “People need to know [they’re] loved, no matter what,” says Lynn Lucas of Camp Fire First Texas. A simple hug and words of affirmation help establish a positive self-image.

Practice acceptance. “As a parent, you blame yourself a lot when your kid is acting like an idiot, especially in public,” says mother of two Amanda Wright. Speaking with child development experts helped her to

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Learn to self-regulate. If a child is acting out, you need to have a handle on your own emotions before you can help them to calm down.

Take several deep breaths, and remember that they are responding out of fear and are looking for safety.

Watch for the signs. “If you see a young child who is not spontaneous and doesn’t access joy in the same way that most children do, we need to be as concerned about that as we are about the kid who’s throwing the chair,” says Kinder. Recognizing when a child is struggling is the first step to offering the support they need.

Remember the good times.

When a little one is driving you nuts, Michelle Kinder, former executive director of Momentous Institute, recommends the “flashback” technique: Picture the child when they were little and you were reveling in that overwhelming connection, so you can respond from a place of love instead of frustration.

Ask for help. “The best thing that parents can do for their kids is advocate for their child and be their voice,” says Fort Worth mom Angie Maher. If your child shows signs of emotional dysregulation, ask school administrators what support is available and check out the organizations listed on page 24.

maintain perspective and understand the myriad dynamics at play.

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ACING YOUR NEXT PARENTTEACHER CONFERENCE documents to bring and questions to ask WORDS TANNI HAAS, PHD

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Report cards from previous school years. This gives teachers a broad understanding of how your kids have been doing academically so far. It’s especially important to bring report cards if your kids recently changed schools or are doing worse academically than in previous years.

Test scores. This gives teachers a good sense of whether your kids are thriving or struggling as test-takers.

It’s especially important to bring test scores if your kids attend schools that place emphasis on such scores; teachers might be able to share useful test-taking strategies with you.

Homework assignments.

Bring examples of homework assignments that your kids had an easy and a difficult time with, spent little and a lot of time on. This gives teachers a nuanced understanding of your kids’ abilities when it comes to completing assignments on their own.

Health forms. Bring documentation for any health-related issues that already have or could affect your kids’ learning, such as asthma, diabetes or serious migraines. This helps teachers better understand why your kids sometimes need certain accommodations.

QUESTIONS TO ASK

How are my kids doing academically? Ask questions about how your kids are doing overall, relative to other kids in the class, and in terms of any standards they’re supposed to reach.

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when they don’t understand something, if there are any areas in need of improvement and how they should go about making those improvements.

What do you expect from my kids in the coming school year? Ask questions about what your

“ASK HOW YOUR KIDS CAN BEST ORGANIZE THEIR TIME AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR LEARNING AT HOME.” kids are expected to accomplish in the coming school year, which assignments they’ll get to determine whether they’re living up to those expectations and how those assignments will be assessed (specific

benchmarks, standardized tests, grading criteria). Also ask how your kids can best organize their time and what you can do to support them in their learning at home.

How are my kids doing behaviorally and socially? Ask questions about your kid’s behavior in the classroom. Are they participating constructively in class discussions, talking when they should do that and listening when that’s appropriate? Or do they tend to disrupt the classroom by disturbing other kids? Also ask questions about how they’re doing socially with other kids. Are they thriving and having lots of friends, or do they tend to be isolated and keep to themselves?

What kind of relationship do you prefer to have with parents? Ask questions about what kind of relationship your kids’ teachers would like to have with you going forward. Do they want to stay in contact with you on a regular basis or only in emergencies? Do they prefer face-to-face, phone, or email conversations? How will they keep you informed about your kids’ progress? Is there anything they’d like you to do before the next scheduled parent-teacher conference?

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n my family, school-day mornings used to be really stressful, with everyone running around like chickens with their heads off as we rushed to get ready and out the door. Things have changed. Through trial and error, and conversations with other parents, we’ve come up with six things to do so that we’ll have stress-free mornings.

HAVE A MORNING CHORE CHART

The best way to start the morning stress-free is to plan as much as possible the night before.

To help us, we have a Morning Chore Chart that specifies all the things that need to be done each morning and who’s responsible for doing them. The chart spells out everything from making the bed (something teenagers really hate to do) to who’s making what at breakfast. We rotate our tasks every week to be fair.

At the bottom of the chart, we list the things that need to be done on a specific day, such as leaving money for an overnight school trip. The chart lists daily chores and unique tasks for specific events.

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE

The second key to a stressfree morning is to know where to find the things that you need in the morning. If it were up to my 15-year-old son, his stuff would be dumped where he last needed it or tossed on the floor.

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school bags, coats, footwear, etc. It makes mornings so much smoother. No one is running around looking for things—we can just grab and go.

It’s also helpful to do as many morning tasks you can the night before—what clothes to wear, packing school bags and lunches, and finishing all homework. No more last-minute homework in the car!

GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

It might sound like a cliché, but getting a good night’s sleep really is extremely important to reducing morning stress. If one person is sleep-deprived, that person often makes everyone else grumpy too. To get a good night’s sleep, you’d be wise to turn off all electronics half an hour before bedtime to have time to unwind and shut down. If you want to make absolutely sure that this happens, have your kids charge their devices anywhere else but in their own bedrooms.

WAKE UP—THEN WAKE UP EVERYONE ELSE

Try waking up 20–30 minutes earlier than everyone else. That’ll

give you time to get yourself ready before the morning rush starts. The bathroom is a source of competition and in constant use until everyone is out the door.

STAY CALM AND POSITIVE

When you’re finally ready to wake up the rest of the family, try to be calm and positive. If you’re unhappy about something the kids did or didn’t do, mornings aren’t the best time to bring it up. Conflicts are rarely resolved satisfactorily early in the morning when there’s so much to do. Put on some happy, upbeat music instead. That’ll help put everyone in the right frame of mind.

HAVE A BREAKFAST WITH LOTS OF PROTEIN

When you finally sit down for breakfast, make sure that the whole family gets lots of protein.

You’ll all need it for the long day ahead.

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This list is by no means exhaustive. Information provided is based on the 2018-2019 school year and is subject to change in upcoming years. Schools that aren’t listed either don’t offer at least four primary and secondary grades or didn’t respong to our emails and phone calls. Tuition rates could reflect 2017-2018 numbers. Although information is subject to change, we’re hoping you can use this as a starting point whether you’re starting to think about preschool, elementary school, high school or simply looking for a change (lots of schools begin the admission process in the fall for the following school year). Regardless, after narrowing the field, schedule a tour at a handful of campuses to get a feel for each of the programs and find the best education for your kids.

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Torah Day School 6921 Frankford Road tdsd.org

Guthrie School 598 Old Custer Road guthrieschool.com

Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: PreK–8 Total enrollment: 400 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,299–$16,149

Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 115 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,700

DALLAS All Saints Catholic School 7777 Osage Plaza Parkway allsaintsdallas.org Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 289 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,175

Ann & Nate Levine Academy 18011 Hillcrest Road levineacademy.org Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 420 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,000

Campbell Christian Academy 6623 Villa Road campbellchristianacademy.com Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 60 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000

Texas Torah Institute 6506 Frankford Road texastorah.org Year established: 2003 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 60 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $13,650

FAIRVIEW Inspired Learning Academy 340 Country Club Road inspiredlearningacademy.org Year established: Unknown Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: No Average tuition: $8,470

Living Ethics School, The 340 Country Club Road centerforlivingethics.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: None Grades: PreK–8 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: No Average tuition: $6,800–$6,900

FRISCO Frisco Montessori Academy 8890 Meadow Hill Drive friscomontessori.com

Lucas Christian Academy 505 West Lucas Road legacyca.com Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K4–12 Total enrollment: 432 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000

MCKINNEY Cornerstone Christian Academy 808 S. College St. ccawarriors.com Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 358 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,750

Legacy Christian Academy 5000 Academy Drive legacyca.com

McKinney Christian Academy 3601 Bois D’Arc Road mckinneychristian.org

Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,017 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $13,425

Year established: 1992 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 600 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,413

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Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: None Grades: PreK–8 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,342–$9,118

Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 158 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

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Archgate Montessori Academy 4660 Legacy Drive, Plano archgatemontessori.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 174 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

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Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K3–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $3,690–$4,950

Total enrollment: 125 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,600–$9,640

Children’s Workshop, The 1409 14th St. cwsplano.com

Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 80 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $3,400–$28,000

Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 25 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $1,890–$5,850

Coram Deo Academy of Collin County 9645 Independence Parkway coramdeoacademy.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 483 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,200–$12,000

Einstein School, The 4011 West Plano Parkway theeinsteinschoolplano.com Year established: 2011 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 5–12 Total enrollment: 170 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

Faith Lutheran School 1701 E. Park Blvd. flsplano.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–12

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Great Lakes Academy  6000 Custer Road greatlakesacademy.com Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 4–12 Total enrollment: 120 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,100–$19,400

John Paul II High School 900 Coit Road johnpauliihs.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 700 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,950

New Star Leadership Education Center 7700 San Jacinto Place, Suite 200 newstarschool.com Year established: 2004 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–6 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: No Average tuition: Varies

Pebblecreek Montessori 8104 Coit Road pebblecreekmontessori.org Year established: 2002 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Infants–6 Total enrollment: 105 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: Varies

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Prestonwood Christian Academy 6801 W. Park Ave. prestonwoodchristian.org

Year established: 2017 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–7 Total enrollment: 50 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,700–$11,500

Year established: 1997 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,407 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,200–$20,995

Prince of Peace Catholic School 5100 W. Plano Parkway popschool.net Year established: 1991 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 826 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,752

Spring Creek Academy 6000 Custer Road, Building 5 springcreekacademy.com Year established: 1997 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,500–$12,500

St. Mark Catholic School 1201 Alma Drive stmcs.net Year established: 1982

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Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 547 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,890

Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 170 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,200–$18,995

St. Timothy Christian Academy  6801 W. Park Blvd. staplano.org

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School 4000 W. University Drive smdpcatholic.org

Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 30 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $21,050–$21,550

Willow Bend Academy 2220 Coit Road willowbendacademy.com Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 4–12 Total enrollment: 80 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $12,000

Yorktown Education 5170 Village Creek Drive yorktowned.com Year established: 2008 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $15,000

Prosper Prestonwood Christian Academy North 1001 W. Prosper Trail prestonwoodchristian.org/north Year established: 2014

Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 191 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,100–$8,100

WYLIE Wylie Preparatory Academy 4110 Skyview Court wylieprep.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 350 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000–$7,800

DALLAS COUNTY ADDISON Greenhill School 4141 Spring Valley Road greenhill.org Year established: 1950 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,318 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $25,550–$31,675

Trinity Christian Academy 17001 Addison Road trinitychristian.org Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,415 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,500–$21,440

ALLEN Montessori School at Starcreek 915 Ridgeview Drive montessorischool.com Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Infant–6 Total enrollment: 300 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: Varies

CARROLTON Newfound Academy  2155 Marsh Lane, Suite 100 autismdisordertherapyin carrolltontx.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 20 Uniform: Yes Average tuition: $18,500

Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center 4004 Midway Road popcs.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 800 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,225–$17,675

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Total enrollment: 85–90 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $21,300–$23,300

CEDAR HILL Trinity Christian School 1231 E. Pleasant Run Road trinitychristianschool.com Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God

Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 566 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,700–$8,250

DALLAS Acton Academy 2443 Abrams Road actonlakewood.org Year established: Unknown Religious affiliation: None Grades: 3–11 Total enrollment: 80 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $8,580

Akiba Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive akibaacademy.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 370 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,000–$22,000

Alcuin School 6144 Churchill Way alcuinschool.org Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 577 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $16,050–$27,700

Bending Oaks High School 11884 Greenville Ave. bendingoaks.com Year established: 1985 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 8–12

Total enrollment: 50 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $21,600

Bishop Dunne Catholic School 3900 Rugged Drive bdcs.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 550 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $14,000–$17,000

Bishop Lynch High School 9750 Ferguson Road bishoplynch.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 1,015 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,300

Calvary Lutheran School 9807 Church Road calvarydallas.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 95 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,000–$6,500

Cambridge School of Dallas, The 3877 Walnut Hill Lane cambridgedallas.org Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,000–$21,600 42

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Choices Leadership Academy 18106 Marsh Lane choicesleadership.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–5 Total enrollment: 50 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000

Christ the King Catholic School 4100 Colgate Ave. cks.org Year established: 1947 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 480 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,896

Coram Deo Academy of Dallas 7777 LBJ Freeway coramdeoacademy.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 136 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,200–$5,730

Covenant School, The 7300 Valley View Lane covenantdallas.com Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 625 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,000–$19,850

Dallas Academy  950 Tiffany Way dallas-academy.com Year established: 1965

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Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 200 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $15,000–$22,000

Dallas Christian Academy 4025 N. Central Expressway dallaschristianacademy.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 130 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,150–$5,600

Dallas International School 6039 Churchill Way dallasinternationalschool.org Year established: 1991 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 726 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $15,600–$22,000

Dallas Lutheran School 8494 Stults Road dallaslutheranschool.com Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: 7–12 Total enrollment: 180 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $12,000–$14,000

Episcopal School of Dallas, The 4100 Merrell Road esdallas.org Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,153 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $16,790–$29,495

Fairhill School  16150 Preston Road fairhill.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 162 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $19,300–$19,900

Fellowship Christian Academy 1821 W. Camp Wisdom Road fcasoars.org Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 500 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,440–$7,764

First Baptist Academy 7898 Samuell Blvd. fbacademy.com Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 225 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,650–$14,650

Fusion Academy Dallas 8128 Park Lane fusiondallastx.com Year established: 1989 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $3,125–$25,200

Good Shepherd Episcopal School 11110 Midway Road gsesdallas.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 585 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,810

Grace Academy of Dallas 11306A Inwood Road graceacademy.com Year established: 1974 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 225 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $2,000–$11,500

Highlander School 9120 Plano Road highlanderschool.com Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 89 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $2,780–$10,180

Hillier School  3821 University Blvd. hillierschool.org Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Grades: 1–8

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Total enrollment: 59 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $14,600

Hockaday School, The 11600 Welch Road hockaday.org Year established: 1913 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,089 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $25,000–$35,000

Holy Trinity Catholic School 3815 Oak Lawn Ave. htcsdallas.org Year established: 1914 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 142 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,200

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas 12345 Inwood Road jesuitdallas.org Year established: 1942 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 1,130 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $19,100

Kessler School, The 1215 Turner Ave. thekesslerschool.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 125 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,660–$15,560

Lakehill Preparatory School 2720 Hillside Drive lakehillprep.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 400 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $16,900–$22,500

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Lakewood Montessori School 6464 E. Lovers Lane lmschool.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 75 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $7,250–$11,700

Lamplighter School, The 11611 Inwood Road thelamplighterschool.org Year established: 1953 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–4 Total enrollment: 454 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $14,336–$25,756

Mesorah High School for Girls 12712 Park Central Drive mesorahhighschool.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

Mount St. Michael 4500 W. Davis msmcatholic.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 128 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,600

Notre Dame of Dallas Special School  2018 Allen St. notredameschool.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Ungraded Total enrollment: 146 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,250

Oak Hill Academy  9407 Midway Road oakhillacademy.org Year established: 1987 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 172 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $22,000

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 7625 Cortland Ave. olphdallas.com Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 194 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,400

Our Redeemer Lutheran School of Dallas 7611 Park Lane ordallas.org Year established: 1961 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–6

Total enrollment: 120 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $2,855–$10,413

Parish Episcopal School 4104 Sigma Road (Upper School) 14115 Hillcrest Road (Lower School) parishepiscopal.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,120 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $11,070–$29,435

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School  9800 Preston Road phps.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–6 Total enrollment: 137 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $19,700–$20,500

Providence Christian School of Texas 5002 W. Lovers Lane pcstx.org Year established: 1989 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 470 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,600–$18,100

Saint Timothy School, The 4333 Cole Ave. thesainttimothyschool.org Year established: 2010 Religious affiliation: Anglican Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 55 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,500–$10,000

Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy 321 Calumet Ave. santaclaraacademy.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: Catholic 46

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Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 229 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,580

Scofield Christian School 7730 Abrams Road scofieldchristianschool.com Year established: 1961 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 180 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $1,813–$9,960

Shelton School & Evaluation Center  15720 Hillcrest Road shelton.org Year established: 1976 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 903 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $16,000–$30,100

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School 1420 Old Gate Lane stbernardccs.org Year established: 1948 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,000

St. Cecilia Catholic School 635 Mary Cliff Road stceciliacatholic.org Year established: 1935 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8

Total enrollment: 170 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,020

St. Elizabeth Catholic School 4019 S. Hampton saintspride.com Year established: 1958 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 216 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,795

St. John’s Episcopal School 848 Harter Road stjohnsschool.org Year established: 1953 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 500 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $12,090–$19,286

St. Mark’s School of Texas 10600 Preston Road smtexas.org Year established: 1906 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 878 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $25,400–$32,500

St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School 1716 Singleton Blvd. smcschool.org Year established: 1944 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 157 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,725

St. Monica Catholic School 4140 Walnut Hill Lane stmonicaschool.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 782 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,535

St. Patrick Catholic School 9635 Ferndale Road spsdallas.org Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 462 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,070

St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy 8151 Military Parkway spsacatholic.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 355 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,096

St. Philip’s School & Community Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. stphilips1600.org Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 235 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,150–$9,100

St. Pius X Catholic School 3030 Gus Thomasson Road spxdallasschool.org Year established: 1955 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 290 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,950

St. Rita Catholic School 12525 Inwood Road strita.net Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: Catholic 48

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Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 684 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,900

Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 105 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $18,500–$21,000

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 3741 Abrams Road staschool.org

Wesley Prep 9200 Inwood Road wesleyprep.org

Year established: 1947 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 847 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,695

Tyler Street Christian Academy 915 W. Ninth St. tsca.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 139 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,300–$9,650

Ursuline Academy of Dallas 4900 Walnut Hill Lane ursulinedallas.org Year established: 1874 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 850+ Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $21,900 Vanguard Prep School 4240 Sigma Road vanguardprepschool.com Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: None

Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Methodist Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 438 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,965–$13,905

Westwood School, The 14340 Proton Road westwoodschool.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 270 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $14,000–$20,000

White Rock Montessori 1601 Oates Drive whiterockmontessori.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 170 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $7,680–$16,320

White Rock North School 9727 White Rock Trail whiterocknorthschool.com Year established: 1964 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6

Total enrollment: 350 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,000–$15,000

Winston School  5707 Royal Lane winston-school.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K-12 Total enrollment: 150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $19,400–$27,075

Yavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive yavnehdallas.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Jewish Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 105 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $27,500

Zion Lutheran School 6121 E. Lovers Lane ziondallas.org Year established: 1887 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 264 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,200–$10,700

DESOTO Canterbury Episcopal School, The 1708 N. Westmoreland Road thecanterburyschool.org Year established: 1992 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 226 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,000–$17,000

DeSoto Private School 301 E. Beltline Road desotoprivate.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 300 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,600–$6,300

FARMERS BRANCH Mary Immaculate Catholic School 14032 Dennis Lane mischool.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 448 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,330 50

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Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 320 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000–$7,000

RICHARDSON Bridge Builder Academy  1221 W. Campbell Road bridgebuilderacademy.com Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 40 Uniforms: No Average tuition: Varies

North Dallas Adventist Academy 2800 Custer Parkway ndaacademy.org

Merit Academy  2825 Valley View Lane meritacademytx.org Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 10 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $21,000

GARLAND Brighter Horizons Academy 3145 Medical Plaza Drive bhaprep.org Year established: 1989 Religious affiliation: Islam Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 821 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,500

Firewheel Christian Academy 5500 Lavon Drive firewheelca.org Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: Assembly of God

Grades: Pre-K–9 Total enrollment: 100–150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,150–$8,000

Garland Christian Academy 1516 Lavon Drive garlandchristian.com Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 279 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,350–$8,250

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Good Shepherd Catholic School 214 S. Garland Ave. gscschool.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 237 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,810

GRAND PRAIRIE IImmaculate Conception Catholic School 400 NE 17th St. school.icgrandprairie.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 123 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,930

MESQUITE Dallas Christian School 1515 Republic Parkway dallaschristian.com Year established: 1957 Religious affiliation: Church of Christ

Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 550 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,600–$16,000

Meadow Oaks Academy 1412 S. Belt Line Road meadowoaksacademy.com Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: None

Year established: 1984 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 275 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,800–$9,500

St. Joseph Catholic School 600 S. Jupiter Road stjosephccschool.net Year established: 1998 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 272 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,150

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School 720 S. Floyd Road spsdfw.org Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 257 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,232

ROCKWALL Fulton School, The 1626 Smirl Drive thefultonschool.com Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: None

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Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 120 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,200–$10,800

Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 319 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,000–$9,000

Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 110 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,850–$9,850

Heritage Christian Academy 1408 S. Goliad St. hcarockwall.org

Immaculate Conception Catholic School 2301 N. Bonnie Brae Street catholicschooldenton.org

Grace Christian Academy 3200 Firewheel Drive gcapatriots.org

Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 370 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,592–$11,154

DENTON COUNTY ARGYLE Liberty Christian School 1301 S. Highway 377 libertychristian.com Year established: 1983 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,100 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,480–$19,020

Selwyn School 2270 Copper Canyon Road selwynschool.org Year established: 1957 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,880–$18,800

DENTON Denton Calvary Academy 1980 E. University Drive dentoncalvary.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 227 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000

Koan School, The 6441 Fishtrap Road koanschool.org Year established: 2013 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 65 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $7,500

Year established: 1970 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 47 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,250 for first student

Temple Christian Academy 2501 Northshore Boulevard templechristian.com Year established: 1978 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K-12 Total enrollment: 198 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,300–$12,000

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Cistercian Preparatory 3660 Cistercian Road school.cistercian.org

Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 706 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,200–$12,000

Explorations Preparatory School 1501 Flower Mound Road explorationsprep.org Year established: 2003 Religious affiliation: None

Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 5–12 Total enrollment: 352 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $18,350–$19,700

Highlands School, The 1451 E. Northgate Drive thehighlandsschool.org Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 355 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,300–$11,900

Holy Family Catholic Academy 2323 Cheyenne St. hfca-irving.org Year established: 1965 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 197 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,548

Humanist Academy, The 4441 W. Airport Freeway thehumanistacademy.org Year established: Unknown Religious affiliation: None Grades: PreK–12 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: No Average tuition: $6,050–$7,700

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Sloan School, The 3131 N. O’Connor Road thesloanschool.com Year established: 1985 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 160 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,700–$10,300

Islamic School of Irving 2555 Esters Road islamicschoolofirving.org Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: Islamic Grades: PreK–12 Total enrollment: 650 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $5,400–$6,000

Redeemer Montessori School 2700 Warren Circle redeemermontessori.org Year established: 1978 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,950–$8,950

Saint Francis Montessori 1018 W. Pioneer Road stfrancisirving.org Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $3,500–$5,500

StoneGate Christian Academy 1705 Esters Road sgca.net Year established: 1976 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 130 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,100–$7,300

LEWISVILLE Lakeland Christian Academy 397 S. Stemmons Freeway lakelandchristian.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 450 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $1,360–$6,424

TARRANT COUNTY AZLE Azle Christian School 1801 S. Stewart St. azlechristianschool.org Year established: Unknown Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: PreK–12 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: Varies

ARLINGTON Burton Adventist Academy 4611 Kelly Elliott Road burtonacademy.org Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 10-30 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,000–$8,000

Children’s University 4621 Park Springs Blvd. childrensuniversity.com Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 300 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000–$14,000

Flint Academy 2111 Roosevelt Drive flintacademy.com Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 101 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $17,000

Grace Preparatory Academy 3300 Interstate 20 W. graceprep.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 306 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,350–$9,200

Green Oaks School  500 Houston St. greenoaksinc.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 35 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $10,500

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Montessori Academy of Arlington, The 3428 W. Arkansas Lane tmaonline.org Year established: 1981 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 200 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $8,300–$14,760

Northstar School 4620 Park Springs Blvd. northstarschool.net Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 7–12 Total enrollment: 45 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $15,400–$15,900

Oakridge School, The 5900 W. Pioneer Parkway theoakridgeschool.org Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 772 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,160–$22,950

Pantego Christian Academy 2201 W. Park Row Drive pantego.com Year established: 1963 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 500 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $11,500–$15,000

Park Row Christian Academy 915 W. Park Row Drive parkrowchristian.net

Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 178 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $1,340–$7,400

St. Joseph Catholic School 2015 SW Green Oaks Blvd. stjosephtx.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 349 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,347–$9,242

Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School 1200 S. Davis Drive smgschool.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 280 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,500–$7,750

St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy 6900 U.S. Highway 287 stpaulsprep.com Year established: 1988 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 283 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $8,500–$10,700

Tate Springs Christian School 4001 Little Road tatespringschristianschool.com Year established: 1967

Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 425 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $2,160–$4,600

BEDFORD Midcities Montessori 209 Harwood Road midcitiesmontessori.com Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 30 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

BENBROOK Redeemer Lutheran School 4513 Williams Road https://ordallas.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–6 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: Varies

BURLESON Holy Cross Christian Academy 1233 Tarver Road hccaburleson.com Year established: Unknown Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: $2,200–$7,875

COLLEYVILLE Covenant Christian Academy 901 Cheek Sparger Road covenantchristian.net Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 654 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,100–$16,640

Crown of Life Lutheran School 6605 Pleasant Run Road colschool.org Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 140 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $1,000–$10,000

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Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 30 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: $3,600–$15,000

Waypoint Montessori 1513 Hall-Johnson Road waypointmontessori.org Year established: 1971 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 117 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $10,000–$15,000

EULESS New Life Academy 601 E. Airport Freeway newlifeacademy.us Year established: 1986 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 59 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,850–$7,310

FORT WORTH All Saints Catholic School 2006 N. Houston St. ascsfw.org Year established: 1905 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 167 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,300

All Saints’ Episcopal School 9700 Saints Circle aseschool.org Year established: 1951 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,030 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,980–$22,625

Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative  14900 White Settlement Road andersonschool.net Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: None

Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 25 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,990–$14,990

Bethesda Christian School 4700 N. Beach St. bcsfw.org Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 366 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,985–$9,985

Calvary Christian Academy 1401 Oakhurst Scenic Drive calvaryacademy.com Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 340 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,000–$8,200

Cassata Catholic High School 1400 Hemphill St. cassatahs.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 145 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $1,250–$8,000

Christian Cottage Prep 6815 Manhattan Blvd. christiancottageprep.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 1–12

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Total enrollment: 35 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $13,800–$15,500

Covenant Classical School 1701 Wind Star Way covenantfw.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 402 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,100–$16,640

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy 501 Oakland Blvd. efwma.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 306 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

Fort Worth Academy 7301 Dutch Branch Road fwacademy.org Year established: 1982 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–8 Total enrollment: 200 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $19,002

Fort Worth Country Day 4200 Country Day Lane fwcd.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: None

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Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,065 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $9,000–$24,260

Harvest Christian Academy 7200 Denton Highway hcasaints.org Year established: 1994 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 340 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,925–$12,265

Hill School  4817 Odessa Ave. hillschool.org Year established: 1973 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 152 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $17,500–$20,490

Holy Family Catholic School 6146 Pershing Ave. hfcsfw.org Year established: 1946 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 156 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,450–$8,300

Jane Justin School + CSC Upper School 1300 W. Lancaster Ave. cscfw.org Year established: 1962

Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 70 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $16,500–$19,000

Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 120 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $4,400

Key School  3947 E. Loop 820 S. keyschoolfortworth.org

Nolan Catholic High School 4501 Bridge St. nolancatholic.org

Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 100 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $18,000–$20,000

Year established: 1961 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 850 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $14,545–$18,180

Lake Country Christian School 7050 Lake Country Drive lccs.org

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 3320 Hemphill St. olvfw.com

Year established: 1980 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 420 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,545–$13,595

Montessori School of Fort Worth 3420 Clayton Road E. msftw.org Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 225 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $5,000–$12,000

Mosaic Academy 1400 College Ave. mosaicacademy.org Year established: 2000

Year established: 1910 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 104 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,125

Rivertree Academy 5439 Bonnell Ave. rivertreeacademy.org Year established: 2015 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 86 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: Varies

Southwest Christian School 6901 Altamesa Blvd. southwestchristian.org Year established: 1969 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 804 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,800–$18,350

Saint Andrew Catholic School 3304 Dryden Road standrewsch.org Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 610 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,300–$8,450

St. George Catholic School 824 Hudgins Ave. stgeorgecatholicschool.org Year established: 1951 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 178 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,250 62

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St. Ignatius College Preparatory 8109 Shelton Drive ignatiusofloyola.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 32 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,000–$9,000

St. Paul Lutheran School 1800 W. Freeway sharingnewlifespls.com Year established: 1969 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 215 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,500–$9,800

St. Peter’s Classical School 7601 Bellaire Drive S. stpetersclassical.org Year established: 2005 Religious affiliation: Orthodox Christian Grades: Pre-K–12

Total enrollment: 80 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,300–$10,200

St. Rita Catholic School 712 Weiler Blvd. saintritaschool.net Year established: 1954 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 147 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,250

Starpoint School  2805 Stadium Drive starpoint.tcu.edu Year established: 1966 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 1–6 Total enrollment: 61 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $16,200

Temple Christian School 6824 Randol Mill Road tcseagles.org Year established: 1973

Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 450 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $7,955–$9,000

Texas Center for Arts + Academy 3901 S. Hulen St. artsacademics.org Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 3–12 Total enrollment: 580 Uniforms: Unknown Average tuition: Varies

Trinity Baptist Temple Academy 6045 W J Boaz Road tbtchurch.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 90–150 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $4,000–$5,000

Trinity Valley School 7500 Dutch Branch Road tvs.org Year established: 1959 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 975 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $21,835–$23,370

GRANBURY Grace Classical Christian Academy 1851 Weatherford Highway graceclassical.com Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 58 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,850

North Central Texas Academy 3846 N. Highway 144 northcentraltexasacademy.org Year established: 1975 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 175+ Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $49,000

GRAPEVINE Grapevine Faith Christian School 730 E. Worth St. grapevinefaith.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian 64

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Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 837 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $1,500–$16,640

Novus Academy, The 204 N. Dooley St. thenovusacademy.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 65 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $19,650–$20,850

HASLET Legacy Classical Christian Academy 12501 U.S. Highway 287 legacyclassical.org Year established: 2010 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 92 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,800–$4,500

KELLER Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy 1308 Whitley Road mlcatexas.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 105 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $2,200–$8,700

North Texas Leadership Academy 10200 Alta Vista Road ntxleadershipacademy.org Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–4 Total enrollment: 21 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,700–$8,800

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School 2016 Willis Lane seascs.net Year established: 2000

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Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 510 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,200–$7,200

Trinity Preparatory Academy 129 Pecan St. trinityprepkeller.org Year established: 2008 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 260 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,600–$4,200

KENNEDALE Fellowship Academy 1021 N. Bowman Springs Road fellowship-academy.org Year established: 2000 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 365 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $6,500–$7,750

MANSFIELD Walnut Creek Academy 1751 N. Walnut Creek Drive walnutcreekacademy.com Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–5 Total enrollment: 300 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,825

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Fort Worth Christian School 6200 Holiday Lane fwc.org Year established: 1958 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 670 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,800–$15,500

North Park Christian Academy 7025 Mid-Cities Blvd northparknow.com Year established: 1983 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–4 Total enrollment: 31 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $3,900–$4,500

E.A. Young Academy 8521 Davis Blvd. eayoungacademy.com Year established: 2011 Religious affiliation: None Grades: K–12 66

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Total enrollment: 77 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $10,700–$16,500

St. John the Apostle Catholic School 7421 Glenview Drive stjs.org Year established: 1965 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 200+ Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,917–$8,518

ROANOKE B2B Academy  309 N. Pine St. b2bacademytx.com Year established: 2013 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 1–8 Total enrollment: Unknown Uniforms: No Average tuition: $16,800

SOUTHLAKE Clariden School, The 100 Clariden Ranch Road claridenschool.org Year established: 1985 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 130 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $12,500

Fusion Academy Southlake 301 State St. fusionsouthlake.com Year established: 2015 Religious affiliation: None Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 55 Uniforms: No

Average tuition: Varies

Southlake Montessori 251 Countryside Court southlakemontessori.org Year established: 2014 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 37 Uniforms: No Average tuition: $9,116–$13,024

WHITE SETTLEMENT Shady Oak Academy 8200 Tumbleweed Trail shadyoak.org Year established: 2012 Religious affiliation: None Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 40 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $5,000–$9,000

St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School 1201 S. Cherry Lane stpeterfw.com Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 120 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,629

WILLOW PARK Trinity Christian Academy 4954 E. I-20 Service Road S. tcaeagles.org Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 535 Uniforms: Yes Average tuition: $6,360–$10,380

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he public school system is a lot more complicated than it used to be, and the lines between private and public are less clear. From magnet schools and special education programs to campuses offering pre-K, there are a range of options and perks within the public school system. Some districts have intermediate schools and middle schools and some have sixth grade or ninth grade centers to help kids transition to middle and high school. If public school is the right choice for your family, enroll kiddos who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2019 in the school near you, or check with your district—some offer open enrollment, meaning your child can attend a school across town.

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Allen ISD 612 E. Bethany Drive, Allen, 972/727-0511; allenisd.org

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 1445 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, 972/968-6100; cfbisd.edu

Celina ISD 205 S. Colorado St., Celina, 469/742-9100; celinaisd.com

Cedar Hill ISD 285 Uptown Blvd., Building 300, Cedar Hill, 972/291-1581; chisd.net

Frisco ISD 5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco, 469/633-6000; friscoisd.org

Coppell ISD 200 S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, 214/496-6000; coppellisd.com

Lovejoy ISD 259 Country Club Road, Allen, 469/742-8000; lovejoyisd.net

Dallas ISD 9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, 972/925-3700; dallasisd.org

McKinney ISD 1 Duvall St., McKinney, 469/302-4000; mckinneyisd.net

DeSoto ISD 200 E. Belt Line Road, DeSoto, 972/223-6666; desotoisd.org

Plano ISD 2700 W. 15th St., Plano, 469/752-8100; pisd.edu

Duncanville ISD 710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive, Duncanville, 972/708-2000; duncanvilleisd.org

Prosper ISD 605 E. Seventh St., Prosper, 469/219-2000; prosper-isd.net

Garland ISD 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, 972/494-8201; garlandisd.net

Argyle ISD 800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, 940/464-7241; argyleisd.com

Wylie ISD 951 S. Ballard Ave., Wylie, 972/429-3000; wylieisd.net

Grand Prairie ISD 2602 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, 972/264-6141; gpisd.org

Aubrey ISD 415 Tisdell Ln., Aubrey,940/668-0060; aubreyisd.net

Highland Park ISD 7015 Westchester Drive, Dallas, 214/780-3000; hpisd.org Irving ISD 2621 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, 972/600-5000; irvingisd.net Lancaster ISD 422 S. Centre Ave., Lancaster, 972/218-1400; lancasterisd.org Mesquite ISD 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, 972/288-6411; mesquiteisd.org Richardson ISD 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson, 469/593-0000; risd.org Sunnyvale ISD 417 E. Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, 972/226-5974; sunnyvaleisd.com

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SCHOOLS Weatherford ISD 1100 Longhorn Drive, Weatherford, 817/598-2800; weatherfordisd.com

ROCKWALL COUNTY

Little Elm ISD 300 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, 972/947-9340; littleelmisd.net Northwest ISD 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, 817/215-0000; nisdtx.org Pilot Point ISD 828 S. Harrison St., Pilot Point, 940/686-8700; pilotpointisd.com Ponder ISD 400 W. Bailey St., Ponder, 940/479-8200; ponderisd.net Sanger ISD 601 Elm St., Sanger, 940/458-7438; sangerisd.net

ELLIS COUNTY Red Oak ISD 109 W. Red Oak Road, Red Oak, 972/617-2941; redoakisd.org

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Rockwall ISD 1050 Williams St., Rockwall, 972/771-0605; rockwallisd.com

TARRANT COUNTY Arlington ISD 1203 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, 682/867-4611; aisd.net Azle ISD 300 Roe St., Azle, 817/444-3235; azleisd.net

Fort Worth, 817/871-2000; fwisd. org Grapevine-Colleyville ISD 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine, 817/251-5200; gcisd-k12.org Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD 1849 Central Drive, Bedford, 817/283-4461; hebisd.edu Keller ISD 350 Keller Parkway, Keller, 817/744-1000; kellerisd.net Kennedale ISD 120 W. Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale, 817/563-8000; kennedaleisd.net

Birdville ISD 6125 E. Belknap St., Haltom City, 817/547-5700; birdvilleschools.net Burleson ISD 1160 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, 817/245-1000; burlesonisd.net Carroll ISD 2400 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817/949-8222; southlakecarroll.edu Castleberry ISD 5228 Ohio Garden Road, Fort Worth, 817/252-2000; castleberryisd.net Crowley ISD 512 Peach St., Crowley, 817/297-5800; crowleyisdtx.org Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD 1200 N. Old Decatur Road, Saginaw, 817/232-0880; emsisd.com Everman ISD 608 Townley Drive, Everman, 817/568-3500; eisd.org Fort Worth ISD 100 N. University Drive,

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Pres, The 13 – Episcopal School of Dallas, The 14 – Fairhill School and Diagnostic

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of Texas 49 – River Legacy Living Science Center

50 – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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