DFWChild Guide to Education 2020

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CONTENTS 7 Hello / Uncharted Territory words Heather Vance Devers 8 Checklist: What Your Child Should Be Learning The key concepts every K–8 student should know, according to the state 22 Dual Lingos How and why immersive schools work, plus other resources for language learning

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Survival Guide Seven ways to make school from home a success 28 Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style Is your child a visual or kinesthetic learner—and how can you help them study?

30 The Private School List Education options across the Metroplex

57 The Public School List

A roundup of Dallas-Fort Worth school districts 62 Education in Texas Stats and info about learning in the Lone Star State

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ey parents! Or should I call you “teacher”? Actually, “principal” has a better ring to it. Heck, you’re even the nurse and the janitor. But if we’re being honest, maybe “classmate” is the best descriptor (since we’re all doing a lot of Googling these days). Moms and dads are wearing an exceptional number of hats, and the school year is just starting.

With my daughter beginning first grade this week, we’re a mix of nerves getting ready for this year. Our district will start virtually for the first few weeks, with in-person lessons expected to start in September.

This year doesn’t have the excitement and anticipation that back-toschool time typically brings, and I think it’s partially because we’re all holding our breath. The last school year ended in a way we never could have imagined; this year carries an air of unpredictability. The months ahead are going to be interesting for kids, parents and educators.

The one thing we know for certain is that our children’s schooling will be unique. Are you going with virtual learning, in-person classes or a hybrid of the two? Maybe you’ve decided to put your kids into private school or even try your hand at homeschooling. Whichever option you’ve chosen, we know that you’ve taken time and care to do what’s right for your family—and we’re here to support you.

Our Guide to Education is the perfect roadmap to help you navigate this school year and beyond. We’ve developed extensive lists of private and public school options throughout the Metroplex (pages 24 and 53), created a comprehensive checklist of what your child should be learning, grade by grade (page 8), and provided tips on how to support your kiddo during virtual school (page 20). You’ll also find stories about how to help your child become bilingual (page 16) and identify your child’s learning style for more productive study sessions (page 22).

Whatever this school year brings, DFWChild is right there with you, whether that’s through our Guide to Education, DFWChild magazine, dfwchild.com or our new DFWChild podcast. We’re all in this together, even if we’re apart.

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CHECKLIST: WHAT YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE LEARNING a grade-by-grade guide to the Texas standards for K–6 WORDS CARRIE STEINGRUBER

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ne thing we learned last spring: We’ve obviously been out of school for a while. It’s always valuable to know what your child is learning, but this year, with many kids Zoom-ing to school, it may be more critical than ever. So we scoured the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (the state’s masterlist of standards) and created this grade-by-grade guide covering the four core subjects: math, English language arts and reading, science and social studies. If you want to see every single standard as originally written, you can find them at texas. tea.gov—here, we’ve included the key concepts in parent-friendly language. (You may still have to Google some math terms—we did!) For our list of seventh and eighth grade standards, visit dfwchild.com.

kindergarten MATH Read and write whole numbers up to 20 Demonstrate addition and subtraction using objects Solve simple word problems to find sums and differences within 10 Identify U.S. coins by name Identify and sort 2D and 3D shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, cylinders, cones, spheres and cubes Compare objects by size, shape and weight ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Identify syllables, rhymes and similar sounds Decode and spell basic two- to four-letter words Write all uppercase and lowercase letters Interact with reading material by asking questions, making predictions and making connections to personal experiences Describe the main character and the plot Discuss rhyme and rhythm in poetry and nursery rhymes Create compositions using pictures or words with complete sentences, singular and plural

nouns, adjectives, prepositions and basic punctuation Come up with research questions, gather information from multiple sources and share the results (with adult assistance)

SCIENCE Ask questions about things in the natural world and conduct simple descriptive investigations Collect information about the natural world using the senses as well as hand lenses, cups, bowls, magnets, timers, thermometers and other tools Compare objects by size, weight, shape, color and texture, and observe how objects can be changed by heating or cooling Use the senses to explore different forms of energy such as light, heat and sound Describe the different ways that objects can move such as in a straight line, up and down, fast and slow Describe how weather changes, and identify natural patterns including seasons and days Describe objects in the sky such as the clouds, dfwchild.com / 2020

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moon, stars and sun Differentiate between living and nonliving things Observe the life cycle of a plant

SOCIAL STUDIES Name the contributions of historical figures, including Stephen F. Austin, George Washington, Christopher Columbus and José Antonio Navarro Use spatial terms, including over, under, far, left and right, to describe location Name basic geographic characteristics, such

as landforms, bodies of water and weather Explain the difference between wants and needs, and why people have jobs Understand the purpose of rules Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags Use voting to make decisions as a group List examples of technology and describe how they help meet people’s needs Gather information about a topic from oral and visual sources (with adult assistance) Put events in chronological order, and use words related to time

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds Combine phonemes (distinct sounds) to form one-syllable words Read and spell words with closed syllables, open syllables, vowel-consonant-e syllables, vowel teams (two or more vowels next to each other) and vowel-r syllables Alphabetize a list of words to the first or second letter Print words and sentences legibly Describe the main character’s motivations in a story Discuss rhyme, rhythm, repetition and 10

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alliteration in poetry Discuss elements of drama such as characters and setting Create compositions using past- and present- tense verbs, adverbs that convey time, and different types of sentences (declarative, exclamatory, interrogative) Write or dictate personal narratives, poetry and correspondence such as thank-you notes Come up with research questions, gather information from multiple sources and share the results (with adult assistance)

SCIENCE Conduct descriptive investiga- tions and use data to explain the results Classify objects by size, weight, shape, color, texture and material Predict changes caused by heating and cooling Discuss how different forms of energy are important to everyday life Predict how a magnet can be used to push or pull an object Compare soil components by size, texture and color, and describe natural water sources including streams, lakes and oceans Record basic weather information Observe changes in the appearance of the sun, moon and stars Investigate how an animal’s external characteristics are related to where it lives, how it moves and what it eats Observe the life cycle of an animal

SOCIAL STUDIES Describe various state and national holidays,

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MATH Compose and decompose numbers up to 12 by hundreds, tens and ones Compare and order whole numbers up to 120 using number lines and symbols (>, < and =) Use objects and pictures to solve for un- knowns in simple word problems Add and subtract numbers within 20 Count by twos, fives and tens to find the value of a group of pennies, nickels and dimes Identify and describe circles, triangles, squares, rhombuses and hexagons Break down 2D shapes into equal parts, and identify examples of halves and fourths Measure and compare length using two different units Tell time to the hour and half hour Organize data into a simple tally chart, bar graph or pictograph

including Constitution Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day Name the contributions of historical figures, including Sam Houston, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. Locate places using the four cardinal directions Create and use simple maps, and locate Texas and the United States on maps and globes Describe how where people live affects their clothing, shelter and food Describe and compare the ways that families meet basic human needs

Describe the tools used in various jobs and how those jobs help produce goods and services Explain the purpose of rules and laws, and the responsibilities of authority figures List characteristics of good citizenship Explain the importance of beliefs, languages and traditions, and how folktales and legends reflect the culture of a community Name the contributions of scientists and inventors Use a calendar and a simple timeline to describe the passage of time

second grade MATH Compose and decompose numbers up to 1,200 by thousands, hundreds, tens and ones Place whole numbers on a number line and compare them using symbols (>, < and =) Use objects to represent halves, fourths and eighths Use recall to quickly add and subtract numbers within 20 Add and subtract two-digit numbers using place value Solve multi-step word problems to find sums and differences within 1,000 Find the value of a group of coins up to one dollar Demonstrate multiplication and division using objects Create, identify and sort 2D and 3D shapes based on the number of sides and points Measure length using number lines and rulers Read and write time using analog and digital clocks Organize data with up to four categories into a bar graph or pictograph Identify examples of borrowing and lending

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds in multisyllable words Read and spell words with closed syllables, open syllables, vowel-consonant-e syllables, vowel teams (two or more vowels next to each other), vowel-r syllables and final stable syllables (consonant-l-e, as in stable) Spell words with silent letters, double consonants, prefixes and inflectional endings (e.g., -s, -ed, -ing)

Write all letters in cursive Explain and use antonyms, synonyms, idioms and homographs Describe the main charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; traits, the conflict and the importance of the setting Identify first- and third-person perspective and explain the use of repetition Create and edit compositions with past-, present- and future-tense verbs; adverbs that describe place; prepositional phrases; and compound subjects and verbs Write personal narratives, poetry, procedural texts and reports, and correspondence such as thank-you notes and letters Come up with research questions (with adult assistance), gather information, cite sources and share the results

SCIENCE Conduct descriptive investigations, and compare the results with what scientists have learned about the world Classify matter by temperature, texture, flexibility and whether it is a solid or liquid, and demonstrate that the physical properties of materials can be changed Investigate how increasing or decreasing the amount of heat, light or sound energy affects an object (e.g., how its color changes in dim light) Measure and graph weather information in order to identify patterns Observe and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the moon Identify environmental factors, including temperature and precipitation, that affect how living things grow and behave Observe how the characteristics of plants dfwchild.com / 2020

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and animals help them meet their basic needs

SOCIAL STUDIES Name the contributions of historical figures, including Thurgood Marshall, Irma Rangel and Theodore Roosevelt Use basic map elements such as the title and legend to interpret maps Identify the seven continents and major oceans on maps and globes, and locate other important places, including the state capital, the U.S. capital, Canada and Mexico Describe ways that people have modified the physical environment (e.g., building

roads, farming) Explain how work provides income Understand the difference between producing and consuming Identify the functions of government and explain the value of local government services Name the mayor, governor and president, and the ways that public officials are chosen List ways to practice good citizenship Compare various ethnic and cultural celebrations Identify people who have demonstrated individualism and inventiveness, such as Amelia Earhart and George Washington Carver Create timelines for events in the past and present

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Read and spell words with closed syllables, open syllables, vowel-consonant-e syllables, vowel teams (two or more vowels next to each other), vowel-r syllables and final stable syllables 12

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(consonant-l-e, as in stable) Read multisyllable words with more complex patterns, such as eigh, ough and en Read and spell words by understanding pre- fixes and suffixes Alphabetize a list of words to the third letter Write complete words in cursive Explain and use antonyms, synonyms, idioms, homophones and homographs Identify the theme of a work Explain why an author uses imagery, figurative language (e.g., similes), firstand third- person perspective, and hyperbole Create and edit compositions with simple and compound sen- tences; past-, present- and future-tense verbs; and comparative and superlative adjectives Write personal narratives, poetry, brief informational compositions with a clear central idea, opinion essays, and letters Come up with research questions, gather information from multiple sources, under- stand and avoid plagiarism, create a works cited page, and share the results

SCIENCE Plan and conduct descriptive investigations Record data using the metric system, and organize data into maps, graphs, tables and charts Measure and test physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism and the ability to sink or float

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MATH Compose and decompose numbers up to 100,000 by ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens and ones Represent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 using objects, strip diagrams and number lines Fluently solve problems involving addition and subtraction within 1,000 Quickly multiply and divide whole numbers up to 10 times 10 Multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers Solve one- and two-step problems involving multiplica- tion and division within 100 Find the value of a group of coins and bills Solve for an unknown whole number in a basic equation (e.g., 9 x [ ] = 27) Find the area of a rectangle Find the perimeter of a polygon Add and subtract intervals of time Use tools to measure volume and weight Organize data into a frequency table, dot plot, pictograph or bar graph Explain the concept of credit in basic terms

Classify matter as solid, liquid or gas, and observe changes caused by heating or cooling (e.g., ice becoming liquid water) Explore mechanical, light, sound and heat energy in everyday life Demonstrate how pushing and pulling can change an object’s position or motion Understand how soil is formed Explore sudden changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides Name the planets in our solar system and their position relative to the sun Describe the physical characteristics of environments, how they support plants and animals, and how changes in the environ- ment affect an ecosystem Explore how the structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in their environments

SOCIAL STUDIES Identify individuals who have shaped communities or helped create new com- munities, including Pierre-Charles L’Enfant, Benjamin Banneker, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone and the Founding Fathers Compare how people in different communi ties change their physical environment

Use cardinal and intermediate directions Create and interpret maps using a title, compass rose, legend, scale and grid system Identify ways to earn, spend, save and donate money, and create a simple budget Explain how supply and demand affect price Explain how the cost of production and the selling price affect profit Describe the basic structure of local, state and national government and how government officials are chosen Explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and concept of “consent of the governed” Describe individual acts of civic responsibility, including serving on a jury and voting Explain the significance of ethnic or cultural celebrations in the local community Describe the heroic deeds of figures such as Hector P. Garcia, James A. Lovell, Harriet Tubman and Todd Beamer Explain how writers and artists such as Kadir Nelson, Tomie dePaola, Carmen Lomas Garza and Laura Ingalls Wilder have contributed to the cultural heritage of their communities Name people who have discovered scientific breakthroughs or new technology in computers, pasteurization and vaccines dfwchild.com / 2020

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Read and spell multisyllable words with closed syllables, open syllables, vowel consonant-e syllables, vowel teams (two or more vowels next to each other), vowel-r syllables and final stable syllables (consonant- l-e, as in stable) Read and spell words by understanding pre- fixes, suffixes and syllable division patterns Write legibly in cursive Analyze plot elements (rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) Explain why a writer uses imagery, figurative language (e.g., similes, metaphors, personification), first- and third- person 14

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perspective, and anecdotes Understand the structural elements of drama such as character tags, acts, scenes and stage directions Create and edit compositions with simple and compound sentences, past-tense irregular verbs, and reflexive pronouns Write personal narratives, poetry, brief infor- mational compositions with a clear central idea, opinion essays, and correspondence Come up with research questions, gather information from multiple sources, understand and avoid plagiarism, create a bibliography and share the results

SCIENCE Plan and conduct descriptive investigations Record data using the metric system, and organize data into maps, graphs, tables and charts Measure and compare physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, volume, magnetism and the ability to sink or float Compare and contrast a variety of mixtures, including solutions Differentiate between conductors and insulators Design an investigation to explore how a force (such as a push or pull, gravity, friction or magnetism) will affect an object Observe slow changes to Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface caused by weathering, erosion and precipitation Explain the water cycle Predict changes in weather, shadows and the appearance of the moon Compare what producers and consumers in the natural world depend on for food Distinguish between inherited traits and learned behaviors SOCIAL STUDIES Understand the way of life of American Indian groups in Texas before European exploration Identify the causes, effects and major players in the European exploration and colonization of Texas Understand the importance, leaders and major events of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas and the annexation of Texas

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MATH Compare whole numbers up to 1,000,000,000 using symbols (>, < and =) Represent decimals to the hundredths place and relate decimals to fractions Compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, and determine whether two fractions have the same value Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator Add and subtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place Use place value to multiply numbers by 10 or 100 Multiply up to four-digit numbers by one digit numbers, and two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers Divide up to four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers Use strip diagrams and equations to illustrate multi-step problems, with a letter standing in for the unknown quantity Identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify acute, obtuse and right triangles Draw and measure angles to the nearest degree using a protractor Convert measurements within the same system of measure (e.g., feet to inches) Solve problems by interpreting a frequency table, dot plot or stem-and-leaf plot Distinguish between fixed and variable expenses Describe how to allocate allowance money for spending, saving and sharing

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Understand the political, economic and social changes in Texas during the second half of the 19th century, including the Civil War and the growth of the cattle industry Understand the important issues, events and people in Texas during the 20th century, including the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II and the growth of the oil and gas industry Identify and compare the physical regions of Texas Describe how Texans have adapted to or modified their physical environment, and the positive and negative consequences Describe how the free enterprise system works and how it developed in Texas Explain how economic activities in Texas have

been affected by physical geography, immi- gration, transportation and communication Explain the basic functions of the three branches of state government Explain the significance of various state symbols and holidays, including Texas Independence Day and Juneteenth Name people who have made an impact in local and state civic affairs Explain how artists of different races, ethnici- ties and religions influenced Texas culture Describe how scientific innovations have benefited people and businesses in Texas Differentiate between primary and secondary sources Create graphs and maps of geographic data, population distribution and natural resources

fifth grade MATH Write decimals through the thousandths Fluently multiply three-digit numbers by two- digit numbers Divide four-digit numbers by two-digit numbers Multiply and divide decimals up to the hundredths Add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide whole numbers by fractions Solve multi-step problems with a letter standing in for an un- known quantity Develop formulas for the volume of rectangular prisms and cubes, and solve problems related to volume and other measurements Understand a coordinate plane, and graph coordinates in the first quadrant Solve one- and two-step problems using data from a frequency table, dot plot, bar graph, stem-and-leaf plot or scatterplot Understand the difference between gross income and net income Describe the advantages and disadvantages of cash, credit card and electronic payments Balance a simple budget

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Read and spell multisyllable words with closed syllables, open syllables, vowel-

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consonant-e syllables, vowel teams (two or more vowels next to each other), vowel-r syllables and final stable syllables (consonant-l-e, as in stable) Read and spell words with consonant c hanges (such as the “C” in musician vs. music) Read and spell words by understanding pre- fixes, suffixes and syllable division patterns Write legibly in cursive Identify and use adages and puns Explain the conflicts between characters, and analyze plot elements (rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) Explain why an author uses imagery, figurative language, first- and third- person perspective, hy- perbole, stereotypes and anecdotes Create and edit compositions with collective nouns, conjunctive adverbs and complex sentences Write literary texts such as fiction; brief infor- mational compositions with a clear central idea; opinion essays; and letters that request information Come up with research questions, gather information from multiple sources, evaluate the credibility of sources, create a bibliogra- phy and share the results

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indirect (inferred) evidence to explain the results Classify matter by physical properties, includ- ing mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid or gas), relative density, solubility in water, and ability to conduct or insulate energy Identify how materials change when they become part of a solution Demonstrate that electricity in a closed circuit can produce light, heat or sound Demonstrate how light is reflected and refracted Recognize how Earth’s landscape features are formed by wind, water or ice Understand how Earth’s rotation causes day and night Describe the flow of energy in a food web, in- cluding the roles of the sun, producers, consumers and decomposers Predict how living organisms—including humans—can change ecosystems Compare the structures and functions of different species that help them survive in their respective environments

SOCIAL STUDIES Understand the causes of the European colonization of North America Understand the causes and results of the American Revolution Identify the Founding Fathers and their con- tributions to the American Revolution and the creation of the U.S. Constitution Understand the political, economic and social changes in the United States during the 19th century, including the War of 1812, the

Industrial Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad Understand important issues, events and people in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries, such as industrialization, the Great Depression, the world wars, the civil rights movement and the War on Terror Describe the different physical, political and economic regions in the United States Locate the 50 states and important rivers and mountain ranges on a map Explain the factors that influence where people live Analyze the consequences of people in the United States modifying their environment Explain how supply and demand affect con- sumers and producers Compare the systems of government of early European colonists Explain the important ideas in the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, including checks and balances Name past and present leaders in national government and their political parties Identify important pieces of art, music and literature from U.S. history and explain how they reflect the times during which they were created Describe the customs and traditions of different racial, ethnic and religious groups in the United States Explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations have advanced the U.S. economy, including the railroad and the space program

sixth grade MATH Classify whole numbers, integers and rational numbers Order integers and rational numbers on a number line Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers fluently Multiply and divide positive rational numbers fluently Give examples of rates and ratios Solve problems using proportional relation- ships (e.g., find the whole given a part and the percent) Identify independent and dependent variables 18

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Understand the relationship between side length and angle measure in a triangle Write equations to solve problems related to area and volume Write one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities based on real-world problems Graph points in all four quadrants Summarize data using mean, median, mode, relative frequency and measures of spread Compare debit and credit cards Understand credit history and how a credit report is used Explain various methods to pay for college

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SCIENCE Conduct experiments and collect data using the International System of Units (SI) Understand the difference between an element and a compound Look for evidence of chemical changes such as the production of a gas or precipitate, or a change in temperature or color Compare metals, nonmetals and metalloids Discuss the advantages and diadvantages of using various kinds of power sources Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy Calculate speed and graph changes in motion Understand conduction, con- vection and radiation Demonstrate energy transfor- mations (e.g., changing from to electrical to light energy) Classify rocks as metamorphic, igne- ous or sedimentary Identify the major tectonic plates and describe how they cause geological events Describe the physical properties and move- ments of the sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids and comets Identify whether organisms are prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, and autotrophic or heterotrophic 20

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SOCIAL STUDIES Understand how historical events such as colonization, immigration and trade have influenced contemporary societies Analyze ways that people have adapted to, modified and been affected by their physical environments Understand factors of production (natural resources, labor, capital and entrepreneurs) Compare and contrast free enterprise, social- ist and communist economies Compare limited and unlimited governments, and list examples of human rights abuses by both types Compare how governments are set up in countries around the world, and how citizens participate in the political process Analyze the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies Describe how culture is spread through trade, travel and war Explain the relationship between societies and their architecture, art, music and literature Explain the significance of religious holidays and observances around the world Explain how resources, economic factors and political decisions affect the use of technology.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING Analyze plot elements such as flashback and how charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responses develop the plot Describe the characteristics of literary genres such as realistic fiction, adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries and humor Examine how poets use meter and structural elements (such as line breaks) Analyze how playwrights develop their characters through dialogue and staging Recognize a thesis and explain how the author supports the thesis Explain the differences between rhetorical devices and logical fallacies Create and edit compositions with complex sentences, consistent verb tenses and correlative conjunctions Write literary texts; multi-paragraph essays with a thesis statement; multi-paragraph argumentative texts; and letters that offer an opinion or request information Come up with research questions, gather and synthesize information from multiple sources, examine sources for bias and faulty reasoning, cite sources and present the results

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DUAL LINGOS

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how—and why—language schools work WORDS LISA SALINAS + ALEXIS PATTERSON

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ort Worth dad Matthew Sikes wishes he were bilingual. “All the time,” he shares. “I’m a lawyer, and the more languages you speak, the greater the pool of potential clients. And it would help with witnesses. Plus, knowing other languages opens up cultural experiences you won’t have if you speak only English.” Little by little, Sikes is learning some Spanish through his daughters. They’re 3 and 5—and have been taking classes at the Spanish-immersion preschool Mi Casita.

“I find myself trying to figure out what they said,” Sikes laughs. “I look things up on Google Translate.”

Sikes enrolled his daughters at Mi Casita with the hope that they will one day have the professional and travel opportunities he hasn’t had. He also sees great value for their developing minds. “They’re thinking in different ways and improving their cognition,” Sikes says of the girls. “They’ve really taken to it. I’ve even heard the older one lecturing the younger one in Spanish.”

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Sikes and his wife are among a growing number of parents who want their children to be multilingual. It makes sense, given our global society where diverse cultures thrive. According to the U.S. Census, nearly 30% of the Texas population (that is, 7.8 million people) speak Spanish at home. There are private, specialty schools that help children become bilingual as well as a dual-language trend in North Texas public schools. Here’s how and why those programs work.

SPEAK TO ME Mi Casita, the preschool and day care Sikes and his wife chose for their children, works with students entirely in Spanish.

“More than teaching in Spanish, we speak in Spanish,” explains Melissa Page Peter, founder and owner of Mi Casita, which accepts kids from birth to 5

years. “If we did both English and Spanish, the students wouldn’t have as much exposure to Spanish.

The more sounds they hear in Spanish, the higher the likelihood of fluency.”

Mi Casita students take in the language through projectbased learning, such as creating a toy store and presenting it (in Spanish) to their families. This is in contrast to simply being taught nouns, verbs and the like.

“Project-based learning is engaging, authentic work that leads to very positive learning experiences in general,” says Page Peter. “And my philosophy is that when we align language with that approach, they’ll have more positive experiences with Spanish as well.”

Starting your kids young is best. While “better late than never,” Page Peter says “the optimal time is 0–7.” dfwchild.com / 2020

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Dallas International School (DIS) offers French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese studies for students in pre-K through high school, and German is offered beginning in sixth grade. DIS instructional days are split primarily between French and English, with a third language incorporated beginning in pre-K4.

Camille Laupie-Williams, a DIS pre-K3 French teacher, says kids in preschool grasp language quickly because they absorb it intuitively. In contrast, an adult might try to compare and translate what they’re learning to their first language.

“Our students will start to understand directions in French, to participate in our language rituals and to answer questions in pre-K3,” Laupie-Williams notes.

“They will be able to speak back in French in kindergarten.”

Even parents who speak another language themselves

choose these kinds of schools and programs. Dallas mom Nelyda Villaseñor initially learned Spanish from her parents but gained fluency in dual-language programs.

So it was an easy choice to enroll her young daughter in bilingual pre-K at Dallas Independent School District’s Arthur Kramer Elementary.

“I have a few cousins whose parents enrolled them in onlyEnglish classes starting in kindergarten, and they can barely speak Spanish,” she says.

CULTIVATING CULTURE Another important aspect of language learning is immersion in the culture of study. For example, DIS incorporates parts of the French education model into its approach.

“We have more breaks during the day,” says Laupie-Williams.

“We have three different recesses—that’s a little different from American schools, I think.”

DIS students also experience international culture by learning stories and music in the various languages they study. For French lessons, that includes the classic book Roule Galette and the children’s song “Une Souris Verte.”

Plus, there’s one day a year dedicated to celebrating all the countries around the world that speak French.

There’s also a multinational feel at Mi Casita.

“We have teachers from Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Colombia,” says Page Peter.

“Their cultural experience, they bring that to the classroom.”

Ultimately, these schools teach kids how to navigate modern life.

“It’s that open mind that they get here at DIS,” Laupie-Williams says. “Being aware at such a young age of all the different cultures, all the different languages, is preparing them for the global world that they’re going to grow up in.”

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world class There are a variety of language academies across the Metroplex, including: CAMINITO SPANISH IMMERSION AND MONTESSORI SCHOOL

From infants to littles in preschool and kindergarten, Caminito uses immersion and the Montessori method to cultivate the Spanish language in its students. It also offers summer camp, after-school care and Mommy and Me classes.

252 S Elm St., Keller caminitospanishschool.com DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

This private school combines the French National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and best education practices of other nations.

Classes are offered for students from age 2 through high school.

Languages include French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and German.

6039 Churchill Way, Dallas (Lower School Campus) 17811 Waterview Parkway, Dallas (Upper School Campus) dallasinternationalschool.org

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GISD offers classes for preschool (ages 18 months to 5 years) as well as kindergarten and lower elementary students (ages 6–10 years).

12411 Templeton Trail, Dallas german-isd.org GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI

This school offers immersion programs in Spanish (all three locations) and Mandarin (Frisco only) for littles as young as infants up through kindergarten.

Locations in Flower Mound, Frisco and McKinney guidepostmontessori.com MERIT CHINESE SCHOOL

This nonprofit organization offers classes on Saturdays. Children can begin Mandarin lessons at age 6 and Cantonese lessons at age 5.

1108 W. Parker Road, Plano meritchineseschool.org MI CASITA

This school offers cultural experiences, games, crafts and more activities through Spanish immersion.

Mi Casita accepts students from birth to 5 years.

6002 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth micasitapreschool.com

With classes in Spanish and English, this school for infants up to kindergartners follows Piaget’s cognitive development theory and the Maria Montessori philosophy.

1000 E. Eldorado, Suite 170, Little Elm tmlhbilingualschool.com SPANISH SCHOOLHOUSE

With preschool up to kindergarten teachings, summer camps, plus Mommy and Me classes, the Spanish Schoolhouse immerses your littles in the Spanish language and Latin culture.

The school also helps students develop early childhood and academic skills.

Multiple DFW locations spanishschoolhouse.com SPANISH WORLD SCHOOL

With locations in East Dallas, this school (formerly known as Spanish House) serves littles from infants to age 5, and also has an accredited private Spanishimmersion school for kindergarten through fifth grade.

Multiple Dallas locations spanishworldschool.com

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VIRTUAL LEARNING

A VIRTUAL LEARNING SURVIVAL GUIDE supporting your kids through online education

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WORDS TANNI HAAS, PH.D.

his fall, many students are continuing with online learning instead of returning to their regular brick-and-mortar schools. How can you support your kids’ education during these new and unprecedented circumstances? Here’s what the experts say:

DEDICATE A QUIET LEARNING SPACE. The first and most important thing is to dedicate a quiet learning space where the kids can do their work instead of letting them do it in different places around the house. This way, they’ll come to associate that space with doing schoolwork and will be less likely to get distracted by unrelated activities. Steve Bentley of Method Schools, a network of online schools, says that the space should be large enough to have room for their computer and the other things that they need during a regular school day like pens, pencils, notepads and a calculator.

CREATE ROUTINE AND STRUCTURE. Since kids are doing their work at home, it’s important to have a well-functioning routine and structure that mirrors what they’re used to at their regular school. Experts agree that kids should wake up at the same time as they would on an ordinary school-day morning, follow the same routine (taking a shower, getting dressed, eating breakfast) and start their school day at a consistent time. “Following a normal weekday schedule will be reassuring and set the expectation of what’s to follow,” recommend Edith Adams and Carolyn Nelson, counselors at Macmillan Education, an educational consultancy.

Dr. Corinn Cross with the American Academy of Pediatrics adds that the daily schedule should be posted on the refrigerator or another place in the house where everyone in the family can clearly see it.

BECOME AN EDUCATIONAL COACH. So what role should you play in helping your

kids accomplish all the things they have to do during the school day?

Adams and Nelson suggest that parents should think of themselves as their kids’ educational coaches.

“Your children’s teachers will be providing the content to be studied, so your role is more of a coach to facilitate the completion of that work,” they explain.

Just as a real educational coach would, help your kids set specific goals and develop plans (including tasks and timelines) for meeting those goals.

KNOW THEIR LEARNING STYLE. You can best help your kids meet their goals if you know their learning style. For example, Linda Carling, an expert on online learning, says if your kids’ teachers give them a choice on how to study certain material, find out how they will learn best. Do they better learn synchronously (when the teacher explains the material to them in real time) or asynchronously (when they engage with the material themselves and in their own time)? Editor’s note: Take a deeper dive into learning styles on page 24.

In addition, have your kids focus on the most difficult material when they’re most alert, and leave the easier material for another time during the day. Encourage your kids to slow down instead of rushing through their schoolwork.

They might be anxious to get on to play, but they still need to learn the lessons.

GIVE YOUR KIDS LOTS OF PRAISE—AND BREAKS. Online learning can be tough for kids, even with all your support. Give them lots of praise throughout the day and compliment them on their final products, as well as on their ability

to keep focused on difficult assignments. A little time away from their virtual schoolwork is also important. Adams and Nelson suggest that kids spend no more than three minutes multiplied by their age in front of a computer screen in any one sitting. For a 10-yearold, this would be 30 minutes, while a 15-year-old should be able to focus for 45 minutes at a time.

ENCOURAGE INTERACTION WITH PEERS. It may be tempting to insist that your kids be offline during their breaks, but that’s not necessarily the best rule.

One of the things kids miss the most from their regular school day is the opportunity to interact socially with classmates. Since they’re at home, let them do that by calling and texting their friends and interacting with them through social media. Educational psychologist Chelsea Hyde says, “Give [children] a chance to connect with peers during their breaks, like they would during recess and lunch at school.”

REMEMBER, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Sure, there will be frustrating moments for parents not accustomed to a homeschool environment. And in those moments, remember that you’re not alone.

Parents across the country are dealing with the exact same issues.

Windy Lopez-Aflitto of Learning Heroes, an education think tank, reminds parents to “stay in touch with teachers and other parents to work through it together.”

Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College. dfwchild.com / 2020

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING STYLE

how to help your child get the most out of studying

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s kids return to class, it’s important to help them get back on track with their education—especially after our unexpected spring. But how do you help students make the most of school? As a parent (or a teacher), it’s useful to know how they learn. Researchers have discovered that there are four major learning styles: visual, auditory, reading-writing and kinesthetic.

Understanding kids’ learning styles can help you provide the best support possible.

AUDITORY LEARNERS How they learn: Auditory learners process new information by having it explained to them out loud or by vocalizing it themselves.

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auditory learners is that they “read” books out loud to themselves, even before they learned to read properly. Another sign is that they love listening to music and singing. At school, auditory learners often hum when they do their work.

How to help them: Have your kids vocalize the material they’re studying. Making up rhymes and songs will help them better remember it. Have them record themselves explaining the material, so that they can listen to the recordings whenever needed. If they have a difficult time understanding something, explain it to them orally. Since auditory learners are highly sensitive to auditory stimuli, have classical or instrumental music playing in the background when they study.

READING-WRITING LEARNERS How they learn: Some kids process new information by reading or writing about it. A sign that your kids might be reading-writing learners is that they enjoy keeping a journal or writing creative stories.

At school, reading-writing learners are especially good at taking notes from their textbooks and from what the teachers are writing

down on the blackboard.

How to help them: Have your kids write down what they’re supposed to learn in an organized way. Have them create detailed study notes, organized nicely into sections with proper headings.

Get them to look up information online and in reference material as they work. Since reading and writing require focus, make sure their study space is nice and quiet.

KINESTHETIC LEARNERS How they learn: Kinesthetic learners process new information through activities that allow them to touch and manipulate objects. A sign that your kids might be kinesthetic learners is that they love creating new things with building blocks or taking things apart to see how they work. At school, kinesthetic learners especially enjoy tactile scientific experiments.

How to help them: Have your kids study with physical objects.

This can be using coins to learn math, or cutting letters to practice spelling. Since touch and movement help kinesthetic learners process new information, encourage them to stretch regularly or move when they study.

Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College.

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VISUAL LEARNERS How they learn: Visual learners process new information by seeing it. A sign that your kids might be visual learners is that from a young age they lingered over illustrations in books and other visual stimuli.

Another sign is that they love to draw or paint. At school, visual learners often doodle when they listen to the teacher. It helps them better understand and remember the material.

How to help them: Have your kids create visual representations of the material they’re supposed to learn. This can be charts, diagrams, figures, maps or timelines. Other useful tools include color-coded flashcards, sticky notes and folders. If they have a hard time understanding something, show them how it’s done instead of telling them how to do it. Since visual learners often get distracted from too many visual stimuli, it’s important to keep their study space neat and clutter-free.

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here are many reasons you may choose to pursue education for your child outside your local school district. Perhaps you want a faith-based curriculum or smaller classes. Maybe your child has special needs, or wants to pursue a career in the arts—or there’s just something that draws you to the private school environment. Whatever you’re looking for in a private school, Dallas-Fort Worth has lots of choices, so you’re sure to find one that fits your desired teaching style, budget and campus culture. Our Private School List can help you narrow the search. We reached out to schools across the Metroplex and compiled information on locations, founding years, enrollment stats and more.

While the list isn’t exhaustive (in particular, we looked for schools offering at least four primary or three secondary grades), it covers a wide variety of options throughout our area. The data is provided by the campuses based on the 2019–20 school year. While the facts and figures may change, this list gives you a starting point for your academic decisions, for students ranging from preschoolers to college-bound teens.

If you’re interested in a particular school, be sure to check out its enrollment procedures as soon as possible. Some campuses start the application process as early as this fall for the following school year. We definitely recommend taking a (virtual) tour to make sure the campus you choose is the best fit for your family.

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SCHOOL LIST COMPILED BY DFWCHILD EDITORS

COLLIN COUNTY ALLEN The Guthrie School 598 Old Custer Road

FRISCO Frisco Montessori Academy 8890 Meadow Hill Drive friscomontessori.com

guthrieschool.com

Year established: 1998

Year established: 2012

Grades: Preschool–8

Grades: Preschool–6

Total enrollment: 203

Total enrollment: 110

North Texas Performing Arts Academy, Frisco Campus 6500 Preston Road, Suite 101

mckinneychristian.org

northtexasperformingarts.org/

Year established: 1992

academy

Religious affiliation: Nondenomi-

Year established: 1980

Year established: 2020

national

Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: 6–12

Grades: Pre-K–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Total enrollment: N/A

Total enrollment: 588

LUCAS

PLANO

Lucas Christian Academy 505 W. Lucas Road

Bethany Christian School 3300 W. Parker Road

CARROLLTON Prince of Peace Christian School 4004 Midway Road; popcs.org

Total enrollment: 750

DALLAS Campbell Christian Academy 6623 Villa Road

lucaschristianacademy.com

planochristianschool.com

campbellchristianacademy.com

Year established: 1999

Year established: 1979

Year established: 1984

Religious affiliation: Christian

Religious affiliation: Baptist

Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Preschool–6

Total enrollment: 432

Total enrollment: 90

MCKINNEY

Coram Deo Academy, Collin County Campus 9645 Independence Parkway

Total enrollment: 80

FAIRVIEW North Texas Performing Arts Academy, Fairview Campus

Acton Academy McKinney 192 Industrial Blvd.

302 Town Place

actonmckinney.org

Year established: 2004

northtexasperformingarts.org/

Year established: 2019

Religious affiliation: Christian

academy

Grades: Pre-K–7

Grades: Pre-K–12

Year established: 2020

Total enrollment: 30

Total enrollment: 493

Cornerstone Christian Academy 808 S. College St.; ccawarriors.com

Faith Lutheran School 1701 E. Park Blvd.; flsplano.org

Year established: 2004

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

inspiredlearningacademy.org

Grades: K–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 2017

Total enrollment: 361

Total enrollment: 140

McKinney Christian Academy 3601 Bois D’Arc Road

Fusion Academy Plano 2400 Dallas Parkway

coramdeoacademy.org

Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: N/A

Inspired Learning Academy 340 Country Club Road

Year established: 1971

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Grades: 6–12 Total enrollment: 9

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Year established: 1989

Pebblecreek Montessori 8104 Coit Road

Grades: 6–12

pebblecreekmontessori.org

Total enrollment: 100

Year established: 2002

fusionacademy.com

Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 26

Grades: Preschool–6

Spring Creek Academy 6000 Custer Road

Great Lakes Academy* 6000 Custer Road

Total enrollment: 150

springcreekacademy.com

greatlakesacademy.com

Grades: 1–12

Grades: 4–12

Prestonwood Christian Academy 6801 W. Park Blvd.

Total enrollment: 120

prestonwoodchristian.org

Yorktown Education

Year established: 1997

5170 Village Creek Drive

John Paul II High School 900 Coit Road

Religious affiliation: Baptist

yorktowned.com

Grades: Pre-K–12

Year established: 2008

johnpauliihs.org

Total enrollment: 1,400

Grades: K–12

Year established: 1998

Year established: 1997

Year established: 2005

Total enrollment: 100

Grades: 9–12

Prince of Peace Catholic School 5100 W. Plano Parkway

Total enrollment: 700

popschool.net

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 135

PROSPER

Year established: 1991

Prestonwood Christian Academy North

New Hope Christian Academy 1501 H Ave.

Religious affiliation: Catholic

1001 W. Prosper Trail

Grades: Pre-K–8

prestonwoodchristian.org/north

explorenewhope.org

Total enrollment: 816

Year established: 2014

Year established: 2017

Religious affiliation: Baptist

Grades: Preschool–7

St. Mark Catholic School 1201 Alma Drive; stmcs.net

Total enrollment: 92

Year established: 1982

Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: Pre-K–10 Total enrollment: 240

North Texas Performing Arts Academy, Plano Campus 6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite B216

Grades: Preschool–8

St. Martin De Porres Catholic School

Total enrollment: 550

4000 W. University Drive

northtexasperformingarts.org/

Year established: 2012

Year established: 2018

St. Timothy Christian Academy* 6801 W. Park Blvd.; staplano.org

Grades: 5–12

Year established: 2006

Total enrollment: 190

Total enrollment: 60

Religious affiliation: Christian

Religious affiliation: Catholic

academy

smdpcatholic.org Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8

WYLIE Wylie Preparatory Academy 4110 Skyview Court wylieprep.com Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 320

DALLAS COUNTY ADDISON Greenhill School 4141 Spring Valley Road greenhill.org Year established: 1950 Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,320

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Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: Preschool–8

Grades: Pre-K–12

Total enrollment: 350

Total enrollment: 1,416

CARROLLTON

Alcuin School 6144 Churchill Way; alcuinschool.org

The St. Anthony School*

Year established: 1964

2030 N. Denton Drive

Grades: Preschool–12

thestanthonyschool.com

Total enrollment: 600

Year established: 1998 Grades: K–12

All Saints Catholic School

Total enrollment: 85

7777 Osage Plaza Parkway

Year established: 1960

allsaintsprek8.org

Religious affiliation: Catholic

CEDAR HILL

Year established: 1998

Grades: 6–12

Trinity Christian School

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 420

1231 E. Pleasant Run Road

Grades: Preschool–8

trinitychristianschool.com

Total enrollment: 293

Bishop Lynch High School 9750 Ferguson Road

Year established: 1981

Religious affiliation: Christian

Ann & Nate Levine Academy

bishoplynch.org

Grades: Preschool–12

18011 Hillcrest Road

Year established: 1963

Total enrollment: 557

levineacademy.org

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 1979

Grades: 9–12

DALLAS

Religious affiliation: Jewish

Total enrollment: 1,010

Acton Academy Lakewood

Grades: Preschool–8

2443 Abrams Road

Total enrollment: 435

actonlakewood.org

Calvary Lutheran School 9807 Church Road; calvarydallas.org

Year established: 2019

Bending Oaks High School*

Year established: 1972

Grades: Preschool–5

11884 Greenville Ave.

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Total enrollment: 36

bendingoaks.com

Grades: Pre-K–8

Year established: 1985

Total enrollment: 96

Akiba Academy

Grades: 8–12

12324 Merit Drive

Total enrollment: 50

The Cambridge School of Dallas

Year established: 1962

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

9330 N. Central Expressway

Religious affiliation: Jewish

3900 Rugged Drive; bdcs.org

cambridgedallas.org

akibaacademy.org

Year established: 2001 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: 5–12 Total enrollment: 108

Christ the King Catholic School 4100 Colgate Ave.; cks.org Year established: 1947 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 490

Coram Deo Academy, Dallas Campus 7777 LBJ Freeway coramdeoacademy.org Year established: 2006 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–9 Total enrollment: 168

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Year established: 1993 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 653

Dallas Academy* 950 Tiffany Way; dallas-academy.com Year established: 1965 Grades: 1–12 Total enrollment: 175

Dallas Christian Academy 4025 N. Central Expressway dallaschristianacademy.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Adventist Grades: Preschool–12 Total enrollment: 137

Dallas International School

Year established: 1971

Religious affiliation: Christian

6039 Churchill Way (lower school)

Grades: 1–12

Grades: Preschool–6

17811 Waterview Parkway

Total enrollment: 165

Total enrollment: 100

dallasinternationalschool.org

First Baptist Academy

Hillier School*

Year established: 1991

7898 Samuell Blvd.; fbacademy.com

3821 University Blvd.

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1972

hillierschool.org

Total enrollment: 700

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1968

Grades: Pre-K–12

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian

Total enrollment: 247

Grades: 1–8

(upper school)

Dallas Lutheran School 8494 Stults Road

Total enrollment: 48

dallaslutheranschool.com

Fusion Academy

Year established: 1975

8128 Park Lane; fusionacademy.com

The Hockaday School

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Year established: 1989

11600 Welch Road; hockaday.org

Grades: 7–12

Grades: 6–12

Year established: 1913

Total enrollment: 175

Total enrollment: 70

Grades: Pre-K–12

The Episcopal School of Dallas 4100 Merrell Road; esdallas.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Holy Trinity Catholic School

Year established: 1974

11110 Midway Road; gsesdallas.org

3815 Oak Lawn Ave.

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Year established: 1959

htcsdallas.org

Grades: Preschool–12

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Year established: 1914

Total enrollment: 1,148

Grades: Pre-K–8

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 575

Grades: Preschool–8

Total enrollment: 1,092

Fairhill School* 16150 Preston Road; fairhill.org

Total enrollment: 142

Grace Academy of Dallas graceacademy.com

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

Year established: 1974

12345 Inwood Road

Religious affiliation: Christian

jesuitdallas.org

Grades: Preschool–6

Year established: 1942

Total enrollment: 220

Religious affiliation: Catholic

11306A Inwood Road

Grades: 9–12

Highlander School

Total enrollment: 1,123

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highlanderschool.com

The Kessler School

Year established: 1966

1215 Turner Ave.

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thekesslerschool.com

Grades: 6–12

Year established: 1999

Total enrollment: N/A

Grades: Preschool–8 Total enrollment: 125

Notre Dame School of Dallas* 2018 Allen St.

Kingdom Collegiate Academies, Dallas Campus

notredameschool.org

(Formerly Fellowship Collegiate

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Academy)

Grades: K–12

1821 W. Camp Wisdom Road

Total enrollment: 165

Year established: 1963

kcacademies.org Year established: 1984

Oak Hill Academy*

Religious affiliation: Christian

9407 Midway Road

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School

Grades: Preschool–5

oakhillacademy.org

1420 Old Gate Lane

Total enrollment: 143

Year established: 1987

stbernardccs.org

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1948

Total enrollment: 155

Religious affiliation: Catholic

2720 Hillside Drive

Grades: Pre-K–8 Total enrollment: 150

Year established: 1971

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

Grades: K–12

7625 Cortland Ave.

St. Cecilia Catholic School

Total enrollment: 360

olphdallas.com

635 Mary Cliff Road

Year established: 1946

stceciliacatholic.org

Lakewood Montessori School

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 1935

6464 E. Lovers Lane; lmschool.org

Grades: Pre-K–8

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 1999

Total enrollment: 181

Grades: Pre-K–8

lakehillprep.org

Grades: Preschool–6

Total enrollment: 140

Total enrollment: 70

Our Redeemer Lutheran School

The Lamplighter School

7611 Park Lane; ordallas.org

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School

11611 Inwood Road

Year established: 1960

4019 S. Hampton Road

thelamplighterschool.org

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

saintspride.com

Year established: 1953

Grades: Preschool–6

Year established: 1958

Grades: Preschool–4

Total enrollment: 140

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 450

Grades: Pre-K–8

Parish Episcopal School

Total enrollment: 200

Mesorah High School

4101 Sigma Road; parish.org

12712 Park Central Drive, Suite B190

Year established: 1972

St. John’s Episcopal School

mesorahhighschool.org

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

848 Harter Road; stjohnsschool.org

Year established: 2000

Grades: Pre-K–12

Year established: 1953

Religious affiliation: Jewish

Total enrollment: 1,100

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Grades: 9–12

Grades: Pre-K–8

Total enrollment: 60

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School*

Total enrollment: 500

Mount St. Michael Catholic School

9800 Preston Road; phps.org

St. Mark’s School of Texas

Year established: 1962

10600 Preston Road; smtexas.org

4500 W. Davis St.; msmcatholic.org

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian

Year established: 1906

Year established: 1986

Grades: K–6

Religious affiliation: Episcopal;

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 133

Non-sectarian

Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: 1–12

Total enrollment: 128

Providence Christian School of Texas

Total enrollment: 885

North Texas Performing Arts Academy, Dallas Campus

5002 W. Lovers Lane pcstx.org

St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School

12300 Inwood Road, Suite 112

Year established: 1989

1716 Singleton Road

northtexasperformingarts.org/

Religious affiliation: Christian

smcschool.org

academy

Grades: Pre-K–8

Year established: 1944

Year established: 2020

Total enrollment: 480

Religious affiliation: Catholic

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Lakehill Preparatory School

Infants, Children, Teenagers & Special Needs

12300 inwood rd suite 110 dallas, texas 75244

972-233-4439 allaboutkidsdentist.com

Infants, Children, Teenagers and Special Needs

allaboutkidsdentist.com

RESPECT

Ann & Nate Levine Academy is an inclusive, dynamic, Jewish day school which fosters leadership, creativity, critical thinking, and Jewish values while empowering its students with integrity, self-confidence, and intellectual curiosity.

FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION, CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS OFFICE 972-248-3032 | ADMISSIONS@LEVINEACADEMY.ORG

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Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: Preschool–6

Santa Clara Catholic School

Total enrollment: 165

Total enrollment: 228

321 Calumet Ave.

St. Monica Catholic School

St. Pius X Catholic School

Year established: 1994

4140 Walnut Hill Lane

3030 Gus Thomasson Road

Religious affiliation: Catholic

stmonicaschool.org

spxdallasschool.org

Grades: Pre-K–8

Year established: 1955

Year established: 1955

Total enrollment: 198

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: Pre-K–8

Scofield Christian School

Total enrollment: 784

Total enrollment: 290

7730 Abrams Road

St. Patrick Catholic School

St. Rita Catholic School

Year established: 1961

9635 Ferndale Road

12525 Inwood Road

Religious affiliation: Christian

spsdallas.org

strita.net

Grades: Preschool–6

Year established: 1964

Year established: 1964

Total enrollment: 175

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: Pre-K–8

Total enrollment: 455

Total enrollment: 700

St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy

The Saint Timothy School

Year established: 1976

4333 Cole Ave.

Grades: Pre-K–12

8151 Military Parkway

thesainttimothyschool.org

Total enrollment: 959

psacatholic.org

Year established: 2008

Year established: 1955

Religious affiliation: Anglican

Tyler Street Christian Academy

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Pre-K–12

915 W. Ninth St.; tsca.org

Grades: Preschool–8

Total enrollment: 55

Year established: 1972

santaclaraacademy.org

scofieldchristianschool.org

Shelton School & Evaluation Center* 15720 Hillcrest Road; shelton.org

Total enrollment: 330

St. Philip’s School & Community Center

Religious affiliation: Christian

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Grades: Preschool–12 Total enrollment: 107

3741 Abrams Road; staschool.org

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Year established: 1947

Ursuline Academy of Dallas

stphilips1600.org

Religious affiliation: Catholic

4900 Walnut Hill Lane

Year established: 1968

Grades: Pre-K–8

ursulinedallas.org

Religious affiliation: Christian

Total enrollment: 863

Year established: 1874 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 850

Vanguard Preparatory School* 4240 Sigma Road vanguardprepschool.com Year established: 1980 Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 115

Wesley Prep 9200 Inwood Road; wesleyprep.org Year established: 1968 Religious affiliation: Methodist Grades: Preschool–6 Total enrollment: 459

The Westwood School 14340 Proton Road westwoodschool.org Year established: 1986 Total enrollment: 275 40

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Boost your child’s STEM learning Enrichment Chess has a rich history of providing STEM learning through the timeless game of Chess. We have been instructing students for over 10 years to help build a foundation for critical thinking, strategy and sportsmanship.

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White Rock Montessori

DESOTO

1601 Oates Drive

DeSoto Private School

whiterockmontessori.org

301 E. Beltline Road

Year established: 1975

desotoprivate.org

Grades: Preschool–8

Year established: 1972

Total enrollment: 170

Grades: Preschool–6 Total enrollment: 225

White Rock North School whiterocknorthschool.com

Kingdom Collegiate Academy, DeSoto Campus

Year established: 1964

(Formerly Canterbury Collegiate

Grades: Preschool–6

Academy)

Firewheel Christian Academy

Total enrollment: 325

1708 N. Westmoreland Road

5500 Lavon Drive

kcacademies.org

firewheelca.org

The Winston School*

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1981

5707 Royal Lane

Grades: K–12

Religious affiliation: Assemblies

winston-school.org

Total enrollment: 115

of God

9727 White Rock Trail

Year established: 1975

Grades: Preschool–9

Grades: K–12

FARMERS BRANCH

Total enrollment: 150

Mary Immaculate School

Total enrollment: 250

14032 Dennis Lane;

Garland Christian Academy

Yavneh Academy

mischool.org

1516 Lavon Drive

12324 Merit Drive

Year established: 1959

garlandchristian.com

yavnehdallas.org

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 1972

Year established: 1993

Grades: K–8

Religious affiliation: Christian

Religious affiliation: Jewish

Total enrollment: 435

Grades: Pre-K–12

Grades: 9–12 Total enrollment: 100

Total enrollment: 269

GARLAND

Zion Lutheran School

Brighter Horizons Academy 3145 Medical Plaza Drive

Good Shepherd Catholic School

6121 E. Lovers Lane; ziondallas.org

bhaprep.org

214 S. Garland Ave.; gscschool.org

Year established: 1879

Year established: 1989

Year established: 1954

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Religious affiliation: Islamic

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Preschool–8

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Pre-K–8

Total enrollment: 267

Total enrollment: 820

Total enrollment: 225

GRAND PRAIRIE Immaculate Conception School 400 NE 17th St. school.icgrandprairie.org Year established: 1952 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: Preschool–8 Total enrollment: 135

IRVING Cistercian Preparatory 3660 Cistercian Road cistercian.org Year established: 1962 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grades: 5–12 Total enrollment: 360

The Highlands School 1451 E. Northgate Drive Year established: 1980 42

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thehighlandsschool.org

Now Enrolling 2 yrs thru Kindergarten www.htadallas.com SACS ACCREDITED

972.490.7060 | 13555 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75240 dfwchild.com / 2020

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Religious affiliation: Catholic

The Sloan School

Religious affiliation: Islamic

Grades: Pre-K–12

3131 N. O’Connor Road

Grades: K–12

Total enrollment: 350

thesloanschool.com

Total enrollment: 200

Year established: 1996

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Religious affiliation: Christian

St. Joseph Catholic School

Grades: Preschool–5

600 S. Jupiter Road

2323 Cheyenne St.

Total enrollment: 145

stjosephccschool.net

hfca-irving.org

Year established: 2002

Year established: 1965

StoneGate Christian Academy

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Religious affiliation: Catholic

1705 Esters Road; sgca.net

Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: Pre-K–8

Year established: 1976

Total enrollment: 255

Total enrollment: 169

Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12

Islamic School of Irving

Total enrollment: 139

2555 Esters Road

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School 720 S. Floyd Road

islamicschoolofirving.org

MESQUITE

spsdfw.org

Year established: 1996

Dallas Christian School

Year established: 1956

Religious affiliation: Islamic

1515 Republic Parkway

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Preschool–12

dallaschristian.com

Grades: Preschool–8

Total enrollment: 665

Year established: 1957

Total enrollment: 175

Religious affiliation: Church of Christ

Redeemer Montessori School

Grades: Preschool–12

2700 Warren Circle

Total enrollment: 525

redeemermontessori.org

DENTON COUNTY ARGYLE Liberty Christian School

Year established: 1978

RICHARDSON

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Bridge Builder Academy*

libertychristian.com

Grades: Preschool–6

1221 W. Campbell Road, Suite 209

Year established: 1983

Total enrollment: 120

bridgebuilderacademy.com

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2006

Grades: Preschool–12

Saint Francis Montessori

Grades: K–12

Total enrollment: 1,100

545 Iris Drive; stfrancisirving.org

Total enrollment: 40

1301 S. Highway 377

Selwyn School

Year established: 2009 Religious affiliation: Catholic

IANT Quranic Academy

2270 Copper Canyon Road

Grades: Preschool–6

840 Abrams Road; myiqa.org

selwynschool.org

Total enrollment: 105

Year established: 2002

Year established: 1957 Grades: Preschool–12 Total enrollment: 93

DALLAS Choices Leadership Academy 18106 Marsh Lane choicesleadership.org Year established: 2005 Grades: Pre-K–6 Total enrollment: 100

DENTON Denton Calvary Academy 1910 E. University Drive dentoncalvary.org Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 275

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6441 Fishtrap Road

a safe place to learn All children are unique & marvelously made by God

Serving students with learning challenges such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Anxiety and ADD

Dana Judd MEd, CALT, DLT Owner & Lead Instructor

We use differentiated and multisensory instruction techniques, allowing for multiple intelligence and strength compensations

55 Main St. #290 Colleyville 817-966-4821

INSPIREACADEMYTX.COM

One size does not fit all.

ALL CHILDREN DESERVE AN EDUCATION TAILORED TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. Jane Justin School and Child Study Center Upper School provide a stateof-the-art, individualized education to children in preschool through high school with learning and developmental disabilities.

We understand finding the right school can be overwhelming. We are here to help. Contact the office via email liliana.erazo@cookchildrens.org or call 682-303-9287 for more information about our school programs.

Jane Justin School & CSC Upper School 1300 W Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102

CREATING A COMMUNITY OF DIVERSE LEARNERS Located in the hills of Kessler Park and convenient to Downtown Dallas, the Kessler School offers: • • • • •

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Small Class Sizes & Individualized Approach to Learning Reading/Writing Workshop Model STEM Lab, Spanish, Art, Music & Library Time Leadership & Community Service Middle School - Mandarin, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program After School Care & Enrichment Programs 1215 Turner Ave. Dallas 75208 | 214.942.2220 | TheKesslerSchool.com

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hcarockwall.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 520

TARRANT COUNTY ARLINGTON Arlington Faith Academy 5100 U.S. Highway 287 faithassemblyarlington.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Assemblies of God

Grades: K–8 Total enrollment: 12

Children’s University 4621 Park Springs Blvd. childrensuniversity.com Year established: 2013

Starwood Academy of Frisco

Year established: 1995

Grades: K–12

3443 Lebanon Road

Grades: Preschool–6

Total enrollment: 75

starwoodschools.com

Total enrollment: 250

Year established: 2018

FLOWER MOUND

Grades: Preschool–8

Flint Academy

Coram Deo Academy, Flower Mound Campus

Total enrollment: 200

2111 Roosevelt Drive flintacademy.com

4900 Wichita Trail

LEWISVILLE

Year established: 2006

coramdeoacademy.org

Lakeland Christian Academy

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1999

397 S. Stemmons Freeway

Grades: Pre-K–12

Religious affiliation: Christian

lakelandchristian.org

Total enrollment: 95

Grades: K–12

Year established: 1993

Total enrollment: 694

Religious affiliation: Christian

Green Oaks School*

Grades: Preschool–12

500 Houston St.

Total enrollment: 450

greenoaksinc.org

Explorations Preparatory School

Year established: 2000

explorationsprep.org

PARKER COUNTY WILLOW PARK

Year established: 2003

Trinity Christian Academy

Grades: Pre-K–8

4954 E. Interstate 20 Service

Total enrollment: 95

Road S.; tcaeagles.org

Merryhill Elementary School

Year established: 1993

711 W. Arbrook Blvd.

Grace Christian Academy

Religious affiliation: Christian

merryhillarlington.com

3200 Firewheel Drive

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1988

gcapatriots.org

Total enrollment: 525

Grades: Preschool–6

1501 Flower Mound Road

Year established: 1970

Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 38

Total enrollment: 200

Grades: Pre-K–12

ROCKWALL COUNTY HEATH

Total enrollment: 44

The Fulton School

The Montessori Academy of Arlington

Religious affiliation: Baptist

1626 Smirl Drive

3428 W. Arkansas Lane

FRISCO

thefultonschool.com

tmaonline.org

Legacy Christian Academy

Year established: 1987

Year established: 1981

5000 Academy Drive

Grades: Preschool–4

Grades: Preschool–6

legacyca.com

Total enrollment: 60

Total enrollment: 203

Religious affiliation: Christian

ROCKWALL

Northstar School

Grades: Preschool–12

Heritage Christian Academy

4620 Park Springs Blvd.

Total enrollment: 1,025

1408 S. Goliad St.

northstarschool.net

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Year established: 1999

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Tuition-Free Charter School www.legacypreparatory.com facebook.com/legacypcadfw

Mesquite West Campus 2727 Military Parkway Mesquite, TX 75149

Plano Campus 601 Accent Drive Plano, TX 75075

469-998-0213

NOW ENROLLING Our program includes an on-site therapy clinic, where students receive ABA Therapy throughout the day in addition to participating in an accredited educational program.

ABA THERAPY SPEECH THERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INDOOR MOTOR LAB SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP SUMMER CAMP

401 W. Washington St. Rockwall, TX 75087 2300 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Suite B Greenville, TX 75041 972-722-3892 • MarigoldLearningAcademy@gmail.com

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Year established: 2005

Grades: Pre-K–8

Grades: 7–12

Total enrollment: 345

Total enrollment: 45

The Oakridge School

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

5900 W. Pioneer Parkway

1200 S. Davis Drive

theoakridgeschool.org

smgschool.org

Year established: 1979

Year established: 1954

Grades: Preschool–12

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 720

Grades: Preschool–8 Total enrollment: 235

Pantego Christian Academy, Arlington Campus

St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy

Religious affiliation: Baptist

2201 W. Park Row

6900 U.S. Highway 287

Grades: Pre-K–12

pantego.com

stpaulsprep.com

Total enrollment: 125

Year established: 1963

Year established: 1988

Religious affiliation: Christian

Religious affiliation: Christian

BEDFORD

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Total enrollment: 522

Total enrollment: 250

Coram Deo Academy, Mid-Cities Campus

Park Row Christian Academy

Tate Springs Christian School

coramdeoacademy.org

915 W. Park Row Drive

4001 Little Road

Year established: 2019

parkrowchristian.net

tatespringschristianschool.com

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1968

Year established: 1967

Grades: Pre-K–6

Religious affiliation: Church of Christ

Religious affiliation: Baptist

Total enrollment: 50

Grades: Preschool–8

Grades: Preschool–6

Total enrollment: 200

Total enrollment: 400

St. Joseph Catholic School

AZLE

midcitiesmontessori.com

2015 SW Green Oaks Blvd.

Azle Christian School

Year established: 2015

stjosephtx.org

1801 S. Stewart St.

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1995

azlechristianschool.org

Total enrollment: 25

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Year established: 2003

3800 Highway 121

Midcities Montessori 209 Harwood Road

COLLEYVILLE Covenant Christian Academy 901 Cheek-Sparger Road covenantchristian.net Year established: 1979 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Preschool–12 Total enrollment: 623

Crown of Life Lutheran 6605 Pleasant Run Road colschool.org Year established: 1996 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Grades: Preschool–8 Total enrollment: 140

Inspire Academy* 55 Main St., Suite 290 inspireacademytx.com Year established: 2018 Religious affiliation: Christian Total enrollment: 75 48

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Grades: K–12

Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy Christ-Centered Small Class Sizes Teacher Involved Family Friendly Choice of Traditional 5-Day or 2/3 Day Collaborative Learning Program

Preschool: 2-4 Years Old | Grammar School: Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8th Grade Tuition Assistance Available

1308 Whitley Rd., Keller, TX 76248 | 817-431-5486 | mlcatexas.org

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All Saints’ Episcopal School

Cassata Catholic High School

9700 Saints Circle

1400 Hemphill St.; cassatahs.org

aseschool.org

Year established: 1975

Year established: 1951

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Grades: 9–12

Grades: Preschool–8

Total enrollment: 140

Total enrollment: 1,075

Christian Cottage Prep Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented & Creative*

6815 Manhattan Blvd.

14900 White Settlement Road

Religious affiliation: Christian

Waypoint Montessori

andersonschool.net

Grades: K–12

1513 Hall Johnson Road

Year established: 1995

Total enrollment: 12

waypointmontessori.org

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1971

Total enrollment: 25

Grades: Preschool–6

christiancottageprep.com Year established: 2001

Covenant Classical School 1701 Wind Star Way

Bethesda Christian School & Child Development Center

covenantfw.org

4700 N. Beach St.

Religious affiliation: Christian

Acton Academy Fort Worth

bcsfw.org

Grades: K–12

711 S. Jennings Ave.

Year established: 1980

Total enrollment: 420

actonacademyfortworth.com

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2018

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: 1–8

Total enrollment: 450

Total enrollment: 150

FORT WORTH

Total enrollment: 5

Year established: 1999

Crossroads Christian Academy Inc. 3512 Roberts Cut Off Road

Calvary Christian Academy

crossroadsftworth.org

Alliance Christian Academy

1401 Oakhurst Scenic Drive

Year established: 2004

13105 Harmon Road

calvaryacademy.com

Religious affiliation: Christian

acaknights.com

Year established: 1979

Grades: 8–12

Year established: 2004

Religious affiliation: Nondenomi-

Total enrollment: 50

Religious affiliation: Christian

national

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Fort Worth Academy

Total enrollment: 330

Total enrollment: 300

7301 Dutch Branch Road fwacademy.org Year established: 1982 Grades: K–8 Total enrollment: 200

Fort Worth Country Day 4200 Country Day Lane fwcd.org Year established: 1963 Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,077

Hill School of Fort Worth* 4817 Odessa Ave.; hillschool.org Year established: 1973 Grades: K–12 Total enrollment: 140

The Jane Justin School and Child Study Center Upper School* 1300 W. Lancaster Ave. Year established: 1962 50

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cookchildrens.org/child-study-center

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Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Religious affiliation: Christian

3320 Hemphill St.

Grades: Pre-K–12

The Key School*

olvfw.com

Total enrollment: 73

3947 E. Loop 820 S.; kcld.org

Year established: 1910

Year established: 1966

Religious affiliation: Catholic

St. Rita Catholic School

Grades: Pre-K–12

Grades: Preschool–8

712 Weiler Blvd.

Total enrollment: 100

Total enrollment: 89

saintritaschool.net

Lake Country Christian School

St. Andrew Catholic School

Religious affiliation: Catholic

7050 Lake Country Drive; lccs.org

3304 Dryden Road

Grades: Preschool–8

Year established: 1980

standrewsch.org

Total enrollment: 120

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 1954

Grades: Preschool–12

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Shady Oak Academy

Total enrollment: 410

Grades: Preschool–8

316 W. Peter Smith St.

Total enrollment: 605

shadyoak.org

Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 70

Orthodox

Year established: 1954

Montessori School of Fort Worth

St. George Catholic School

Religious affiliation: Christian

3420 Clayton Road E.; msftw.org

824 Hudgins Ave.

Grades: K–7

Year established: 1968

stgeorgecatholicschool.org

Total enrollment: 25

Grades: Preschool–8

Year established: 1951

Total enrollment: 208

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Southwest Christian School

Grades: Pre-K–8

6801 Dan Danciger Road

Total enrollment: 100

southwestchristian.org

Mosaic Academy

Year established: 2012

1400 College Ave.

Year established: 1969

mosaicacademy.org

St. Paul Lutheran School

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2000

1800 W. Freeway

Grades: Preschool–12

Religious affiliation: Christian

sharingnewlifespls.com

Total enrollment: 814

Grades: Preschool–8

Year established: 1969

Total enrollment: 100

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Starpoint School*

Grades: Preschool–8

2805 Stadium Drive

Total enrollment: 210

starpoint.tcu.edu

Nolan Catholic High School 4501 Bridge St.; nolancatholic.org

Year established: 1966

Year established: 1961

St. Peter’s Classical School

Religious affiliation: Christian

Religious affiliation: Catholic

7601 Bellaire Drive S.

Grades: 1–6

Grades: 9–12

stpetersclassical.org

Total enrollment: 53

Total enrollment: 753

Year established: 2005

Temple Christian School 6824 Randol Mill Road tcseagles.org Year established: 1972 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Preschool–12 Total enrollment: 400

Trinity Baptist Temple Academy 6045 W J Boaz Road tbta.tbtchurch.org Year established: 1995 Religious affiliation: Baptist Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 140

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tvs.org

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TCU Music Preparatory Division From early childhood music to private lessons for all ages, TCU’s Music Preparatory Program offers a wide variety of instruction. Music Together for infants to age 8, private piano, voice, instrumental and string lessons for all levels.

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With continued support, hard work, commitment & grace, we (all students, families, & educators) will persevere and meet the challenges of COVID-19 & the new 2020–21 school year together—for our students’ educational success & well-being.

International Baccalaureate World School

2600 J T Ottinger Rd., Westlake 76262

Internationally Minded Education

817-490-5757 Info@WestlakeAcademy.org

K–12 Public Charter

Committed to Excellence

WestlakeAcademy.org

W E S T L A K E A C A D E M Y

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Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 1,015

GRAPEVINE Grapevine Faith Christian School 730 E. Worth St.; grapevinefaith.com Year established: 1999 Religious affiliation: Christian Grades: Pre-K–12 Total enrollment: 830

Holy Trinity Catholic School Grapevine 3750 William D. Tate Ave.; holytcs.org

Year established: 2000

Grades: Preschool–12

Year established: 1994

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Total enrollment: 650

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Grades: Preschool–8

Grades: Pre-K–8

Total enrollment: 527

SOUTHLAKE Acton Academy Southlake

Total enrollment: 312

Trinity Preparatory Academy

190 W. State Highway 114

The Novus Academy

129 Pecan St.; trinityprepkeller.org

actonsouthlake.org

3400 William D. Tate Ave.,

Year established: 2008

Year established: 2019

Suite 1000; thenovusacademy.org

Religious affiliation: Christian

Grades: K–8

Year established: 2014

Grades: K–12

Total enrollment: 30

Grades: K–12

Total enrollment: 300

Total enrollment: 55

HASLET

KENNEDALE

The Clariden School 100 Clariden Ranch Road

Fellowship Academy

claridenschool.org

Legacy Classical Christian Academy

1021 N. Bowman Springs Road

Year established: 2002

fellowship-academy.org

Grades: Preschool–12

12501 U.S. Highway 287

Year established: 2000

Total enrollment: 135

legacyclassical.org

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2010

Grades: Pre-K–12

Fusion Academy

Religious affiliation: Nondenomi-

Total enrollment: 365

301 State St.; fusionacademy.com Year established: 1989

national

Grades: Pre-K–12

MANSFIELD

Grades: 6–12

Total enrollment: 100

Pantego Christian Academy, Mansfield Campus

Total enrollment: 54

KELLER

2351 Country Club Drive

Southlake Montessori

Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy

pantego.com

251 Countryside Court

Year established: 1963

southlakemontessori.org

1308 Whitley Road; mlcatexas.org

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2014

Year established: 2000

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Preschool–6

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Total enrollment: 545

Total enrollment: 26

Total enrollment: 83

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

WATAUGA

North Texas Leadership Academy

E.A. Young Academy

7200 Denton Highway

8521 Davis Blvd.

hcasaints.org

10200 Alta Vista Road

eayoungacademy.com

Year established: 1994

ntxleadershipacademy.org

Year established: 2011

Religious affiliation: Christian

Year established: 2011

Grades: K–12

Grades: Preschool–12

Grades: Pre-K–4

Total enrollment: 72

Total enrollment: 330

Grades: Preschool–8

Harvest Christian Academy

Total enrollment: 16 6200 Holiday Lane; fwc.org

Check out some additional lan-

Year established: 1958

guage immersion schools in our

2016 Willis Lane; seascs.net

Religious affiliation: Christian

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DFW Districts Aledo 1008 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo 817/441-8327 aledoisd.org

Castleberry 5228 Ohio Garden Road, Fort Worth; 817/252-2000 castleberryisd.net

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

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

Cedar Hill 285 Uptown Blvd., Cedar Hill 972/291-1581 chisd.net

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw 1200 N. Old Decatur Road, Fort Worth; 817/232-0880 www.emsisd.com

Anna 501 S. Sherley Road, Anna 972/924-1000 annaisd.org

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

Everman 1520 Everman Parkway, Everman 817/568-3500 eisd.org

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

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

Fort Worth 100 N. University Drive, Fort Worth; 817/814-2000 fwisd.org

Arlington 1203 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington; 682/867-4611 aisd.net

Crowley 512 Peach St., Crowley 817/297-5800 crowleyisdtx.org

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

Aubrey 415 Tisdell Lane, Aubrey 940/668-0060 www.aubreyisd.net

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

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

Azle 300 Roe St., Azle; 817/444-3235 azleisd.net

Denton 1307 N. Locust St., Denton 940/369-0000 dentonisd.org

Grand Prairie 2602 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie; 972/237-4000 gpisd.org

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

Grapevine-Colleyville 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine 817/251-5200 gcisd.net

Birdville 6125 E. Belknap St., Haltom City 817/547-5700 birdvilleschools.net Brock 410 Eagle Spirit Lane, Brock 817/594-7642 brockisd.net Burleson 1160 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson 817/245-1000 burlesonisd.net

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Carroll 2400 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake 817/949-8222 southlakecarroll.edu

SCHOOLS Highland Park 7015 Westchester Drive, Dallas 214/780-3000 hpisd.org

Richardson 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson 469/593-0000 risd.org

Hurst-Euless-Bedford 1849 Central Drive, Bedford 817/283-4461 hebisd.edu

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

Irving 2621 W. Airport Freeway, Irving 972/600-5000 irvingisd.net Keller 350 Keller Parkway, Keller 817/744-1000 kellerisd.net Kennedale 120 W. Kennedale Parkway, Kennedale 817/563-8000 kennedaleisd.net Krum 1200 Bobcat Blvd., Krum 940/482-6000 krumisd.net Lake Dallas 104 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas 940/497-4039 ldisd.net Lake Worth 6805 Telephone Road, Lake Worth; 817/306-4200 lwisd.org

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Lovejoy 259 Country Club Road, Allen 469/742-8000 www.lovejoyisd.net Mansfield 605 E. Broad St., Mansfield 817/299-6300 mansfieldisd.org McKinney 1 Duvall St., McKinney 469/302-4000 mckinneyisd.net

Sanger 601 Elm St., Sanger 940/458-7438 sangerisd.net Sunnyvale 417 E. Tripp Road, Sunnyvale 972/226-5974 sunnyvaleisd.com

Melissa 1904 Cooper St., Melissa 972/837-2411 melissaisd.org Mesquite 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite 972/288-6411 mesquiteisd.org Northwest 2001 Texan Drive, Justin 817/215-0000 nisdtx.org Pilot Point 828 S. Harrison St., Pilot Point 940/686-8700 pilotpointisd.com Plano 2700 W. 15th St., Plano 469/752-8100 pisd.edu

Weatherford 100 Longhorn Drive, Weatherford 817/598-2800 www.weatherfordisd.com

Lewisville 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville 469/713-5200 lisd.net

Ponder 400 W. Bailey St., Ponder 940/479-8200 ponderisd.net

White Settlement 401 S. Cherry Lane White Settlement; 817/367-1300 www.wsisd.com

Little Elm 300 Lobo Lane, Little Elm 972/947-9340 littleelmisd.net

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

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35 – St. Timothy Christian Academy

26 – Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy

36 – Shelton School and

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Desoto ISD13

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ISD37 – Burleson ISD

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PARKER COUNTY

ISD19 – Lancaster ISD

ISD31 – Aledo ISD

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ISD32 – Weatherford ISD

ISD21 – Richardson ISD

ISD8 – Wylie ISD

ROCKWALL COUNTY DENTON COUNTY

ISD33 – Rockwall ISD

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DALLAS COUNTY

ISD22 – Argyle ISD

ISD9 – Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

ISD23 – Aubrey ISD

TARRANT COUNTY

ISD48 – Lake Worth ISD

ISD10 – Cedar Hill ISD

ISD24 – Denton ISD

ISD34 – Arlington ISD

ISD49 – Mansfield ISD

ISD11 – Coppell ISD

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EDUCATION IN TEXAS just the facts

COMPILED BY EMILY YEARWOOD

IN A TYPICAL YEAR, NEARLY

25,000

CHILDREN INVOLVED IN

TEXAS STUDENTS LEAVE PUBLIC SCHOOL IN ORDER TO HOMESCHOOL.

$$$

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE HIGHLY ENGAGED IN SCHOOL.

TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL

IN THE LAST 10 YEARS, TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT HAS INCREASED BY

AVERAGE ANNUAL TUITION FOR U.S. PRIVATE SCHOOLS:

DEMOGRAPHICS 52.6% Hispanic 27.4% White 0.4% American Indian 12.6% African American 2.4% Multiracial 0.2% Pacific Islander 4.5% Asian

$11,004 TEXAS AVERAGE:

12.6% 52.6% 27.4%

MILLION STUDENTS. NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS

BY COUNTY DENTON

COLLIN

11

15

ENROLLMENT ACROSS TEXAS:

PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS:

5,135,880 (91%) PRIVATE SCHOOLS:

TARRANT

16

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DALLAS

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251,131 (4%) HOMESCHOOL:

300,000 (5%)

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