Trinity Valley School Admissions Viewbook

It is hard to believe that TVS is turning 60!

As we enter this anniversary year, I remain convinced that the TVS philosophy of a true education not taking place solely in the classroom has stood the test of time.

One of the many strengths of Trinity Valley School is the number and quality of programs, anchored by a balance of robust academics, an impressive mix of fine arts, and competitive athletics.

In addition, the Global Education Program and Trojan Outdoor Experience (entering its forty-first year) are well-established and integral aspects of the TVS student experience.

They provide rich opportunities for young people to travel, expand their horizons, and grow, while challenging and learning more about themselves.

I have been awed by the eagerness with which our students and alumni approach their academic and extracurricular endeavors.

None of our students is one-dimensional.

These young people are capable and industrious, possessing varied interests. The youngest kindergartners (and now pre-kindergartners!) through graduating seniors are encouraged, guided, and supported by a faculty that is visionary and top-rate. While our programs are innovative and our campus facilities state of the art, our core strength is the connection between teachers and students. Their relationships make Trinity Valley School the place it is.

• an actress and costume designer who mentored Middle School students interested in coding and developed a robotic arm, as part of a senior project, to assist quadriplegic individuals in day-to-day activities;

allowed to experience, firsthand, and where they feel safe not only to try but also to fail. For sixty years, TVS students have seized the opportunities afforded them, and grown into the best versions of themselves.

• a young man who blended a passion for linguistics and economics by authoring a wellresearched paper dealing with language formation and GDP growth over time;

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit more about Trinity Valley School. To truly experience the School and all it has to offer, please schedule a time to stop by for a visit, and to wish us a Happy Birthday! – We look forward to meeting you.

• a four-year varsity tennis player and captain (senior year) who will enter a guaranteed medical school undergraduate program;

In my mind, far too many schools are what I call OR schools - you can be in the play OR you can be involved in athletics; you can be a grade-level representative OR be on student government. As the oldest secular PK-12 school in Fort Worth, TVS has always been an AND school - you can be involved in outdoor education AND play basketball; you can be a Trojan Tutor AND a cheerleader, for example.

• a group of highly involved students who developed a program to assist veterans gain employment as part of their Advanced Economics class.

As the Class of 2019 crossed the stage at graduation last spring, an observer would have seen:

These are the kinds of interests that speak of a great school with myriad opportunities where children have always been

• a student body president who also found success while serving as part of an international contract negotiations team in Vietnam; and

Best wishes, Ian L. Craig Head of School

T V S TVS is an AND school

S I X T Y

A TRUE EDUCATION

is not solely what happens in the classroom or on the field – far from it.

Y E A R S

T V S H I S T O R Y

‘50s/’60s: TVS Grows and Moves to the Hemphill Campus

’70s: TVS Becomes Coed/ Enrollment Reaches 545/ McCart Campus

’80s: TOE Program Begins/ Multiple Division I & II Championships

’90s: New Campus on 75 Acres/Founder Stephen Seleny Passes the Torch

’00s/’10s: Rutledge Lecture Series/Chinese/Global Education Program / 40K New Square Feet of Space

Per aspera ad astra.

Through difficulty to the stars.

What began with six boys and a handful of volunteer teachers in 1959 is now a school of 1,014 young learners. This shared vision, nurtured by founding Head of School, Stephen Seleny, has taken Trinity Valley School through six decades of reaching for the stars. PER ASPERA AD ASTRA. The TVS MISSION has remained constant: to promote in its students fine scholarship with its fulfillment at college, the development of wide constructive interests, the cultivation of intelligent citizenship, and spiritual and moral development which promotes lasting values. The TVS MISSION meets the whole child with clarity of thinking and new ideas.

Since

1959 Celebrating 60 Years

T V S

SANDY MCNUTT, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

JEFF SNYDER, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

MANISH BHATT, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

Our foundation in the Lower School (grades PK-4) is built firmly on developmentally appropriate practices. The teaching of social and life skills, along with planting the seeds of a love of learning, begins with our youngest Trojans in pre-kindergarten and continues to be poured into the very fiber of our teaching as our children traverse grades K-4. One of our most passionate areas of teaching encompasses a school-wide focus on life skills that we believe will predict success not only for our children, but for our community at large. Our faculty and staff show through their thoughtful, intentional examples how to make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Empathy, compassion, respect, integrity, courage, determination, and cooperation are just a few of the values taught and lived out in our Lower School curriculum. We believe observing and living out these values, along with strong academics, will intrinsically strengthen the hearts and minds of our children. Focus and commitment to multiple brain breaks throughout each day, fourth-grade student leaders daily sharing with our students their words of inspiration, monthly assemblies celebrating students who exhibit strong character, and curriculum steeped in the instruction of life skills are the bedrocks of our teaching.

The amount of physiological and neurological development that occurs during the middle-school years is second only to the first four years in a child’s life, and the Trinity Valley Middle School (grades 5-8) has adopted an approach that considers this pivotal time. Each day, we focus on establishing an environment that not only accentuates individual student strengths but also encourages students to step out of their comfort zones, building resiliency and perseverance along the way. Additionally, we strive to meet the unique social, emotional, and cognitive needs of Middle School students while fostering creative problem solving, innovative thinking, and community connection in all that we do.

We are much more than a bridge to our Upper School.

We are a foundation of independence and leadership, and through a blend of traditional and unique programming, we provide our students with the tools to be successful inside and outside of the classroom, and more importantly, in life. These outcomes are not possible without our incredible faculty who are constantly pushing themselves as teachers and innovators, and though they are experts in their respective fields, first and foremost, they are experts in student learning and engagement.

The Upper School (grades 9-12) is a dynamic learning environment dedicated to preparing students equally for college and life in the 21st century. Our faculty are innovative in their fields of expertise and foster a dedication to lifelong learning within their students. In addition to the pursuit of fine scholarship, all students are encouraged to develop their own leadership identity. To facilitate this, the Upper School provides room for our students to grow and opportunities for engagement. We firmly believe that every individual has a unique talent to share. The Upper School also encourages students to pursue education beyond the four walls of the classroom through the development of wide and constructive interests. Our students pursue this education through participation in athletics, the fine and performing arts, the Trojan Outdoor Experience, community service, numerous student-led clubs, and international exchanges through the Global Education Program. In addition, any visitor to our Upper School will quickly notice our deep commitment to community. Our halls are not just transit areas; they are common spaces wherein faculty and students interact, with mutual respect, on a daily basis. This sense of community defines our history, maintains our present, and informs our future.

D I V I S I O N H E A D S

T R O J A N O U T D O O R E X P E R I E N C E

outdoor learning increases self-discovery

Do you want your child to succeed? Let him or her fail. Resilience is born through the Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE) program. By fostering an environment of healthy risk-taking, teamwork, and self-discovery, the program encourages students to explore the world in innovative ways.

40+ year tradition OF TAKING OUR STUDENTS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM

TO ADD TO THEIR OVERALL EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

ON-CAMPUS

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

toe

PAVILION

0-foot H I RYG H 4CLIMBING R O P E S WALL COURSE

SALADO PROPERTY

A TVS family has generously partnered with TVS to provide our students and faculty access to their land in Salado. As of 2016, there have been over 2.5 million artifacts and mammoth remains collected on only 3% of the property. Our Trojans are studying university-level archaeology and anthropology as part of our TOE program.

If your child were to begin TVS in prekindergarten, he or she would spend 16-25 nights in the great outdoors through the TOE program before graduation.

T R O J A N O U T D O O R E X P E R I E N C E

LIVE & RECORDED VIDEO EXCHANGES

AND ONLINE DISCUSSIONS

51,640 MILES 8 COUNTRIES

PHYSICAL MILES TRAVELED tvs student travel programs

and global guests

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Kenya, Mexico, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

global friendships STARTHERE

Do you want your child to see the world through different lenses? Do you want to instill respect and understanding of people of diverse backgrounds? We prepare all our students to become globally connected, conscientious leaders through online and in-person exchanges. We want our students to become leaders by cultivating the essential global competencies and life skills of self-awareness, empathy, cross-cultural communication, and cross-cultural understanding. Global Education can be found in all grade levels, and in and out of the classroom.

annually TVS STUDENTS CONNECT

T V S

10 COUNTRIES

G L O B A L

RY

WITH PEOPLE FROM AT LEAST

over 35

COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED

AT OUR ANNUAL

INTERNATIONAL FAIR TVS FAMILIES HAVE HOME-HOSTED 190+ STUDENTS & TEACHERS FROM

16 COUNTRIES

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM IN 2011 SINCE 2011, TVS FACULTY & STAFF HAVE

CONNECTED WITH PEOPLE FROM

69 NATIONS/TERRITORIES

E D U C A T I O N

T V S A T H L E T I C S

GO

TROJANS! OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COMPETENT, COMPETITIVE, CHARACTERBASED ATHLETES.

G R A D E S K- 6 H AV E P RE-K 3 D AY S P ER W EEK -

30 TE AMS AVAIL ABLE/ YE AR

23 SPORTS

f ro m th o s e

23 s p o r ts,

SEVENT Y

TEAMS/YEAR

COMPETE a g a i n s t ove r

170

Schools P E R -Y E A R AV E R A G E

FOURTEEN

founding member of the spc (southwest preparatory conference)

12 OF THE 14

LAST YEAR TVS ACHIEVED: 28 ALL-SPC ATHLETES

680 GAMES PLAYED

2019 SPC champions SWIMMING

four FIVE MEMBERS OF THE

FULL-TIME DEPT. STAFF

have PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE

2019 SPC runner-up BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

44

2019 SPC runner-up BOYS’ GOLF

T V S A R T S

The role of fine arts in a student’s education at Trinity Valley School is multifaceted.

CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ARE TAUGHT AT ALL GRADE LEVELS IN THE VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, THEATER, AND DANCE PROGRAMS.

The Fine Arts faculty at TVS employs both traditional and non-traditional methods to expand and enrich each student’s creative capabilities. It is important for all students to understand the fundamental aspects of these disciplines and recognize that these experiences build intellectual curiosity and academic growth. Creativity is a tremendous asset in any endeavor, from the sciences and mathematics to law and back again to the arts.

CONSISTENT ARTS INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE PK-12 EXPERIENCE LOWER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Visual Art: Drawing, painting, ceramics, oil pastels, weaving Music: Kodaly approach to music ORFF instruments, pitched and non-pitched instruments Choir (3rd and 4th grades) OAKE Honor Choir Violin lessons available Performing Arts: Class plays each year - stage production with costumes Dance after school includes ABT® ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop

Visual Art: Drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, industrial design, photography Music: Vocal instruction, ORFF instruments, drums, video production Choir and OAKE Honor Choir Strings ensemble Violin lessons available Performing Arts: Drama Club 5th- and 6th-grade musical 7th- and 8th -grade musical with an average cast size of 80+ students Dance: ABT® ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop; competitive performance program; athletic credit available

Visual Art: Includes 2D drawing and painting, 3D studies, mosaics and fused glass, ceramics, photography, professional artist workshops, juried art shows, and annual student-led, off-campus exhibition Music: Choir, Honor Choir, OAKE Honor Choir Strings ensemble Violin lessons available Drumline All-State Choir and All-State Orchestra Performing Arts: Annual musical, drama, and comedy production; Senior-directed one-act plays Technical Theater: full workshop, set design and construction, lighting and sound design Much Ado About Shakespeare Summer Intensive Dance: ABT® ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop; competitive performance program; athletic and fine art credit available Students participate in ISAS Arts Festival with other schools

DAILY FINE ARTS INSTRUCTION

IN GRADES K-8

19

art electives in

UPPER SCHOOL

ACROSS VISUAL, CHOIR, DRAMA, TECH THEATER, AND DANCE

7,300

Square feet of

STUDIO ART SPACE FOR STUDENTS IN FIVE STUDIOS

Trinity Valley School has four main objectives for its students.

Some of the ways WE FULFILL OUR Fine Scholarship with its Fulfillment at College STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION MULTIPLE AP EXAM READERS & WRITERS VISITING AUTHORS/ ARTISTS/EXPERTS 100% OF STUDENTS GO TO COLLEGE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS & SENIOR PROJECTS

MISSION:

The Development of Wide Constructive Interests

Intelligent Citizenship

Spiritual and Moral Development which Promotes Lasting Values

FINE ARTS/ATHLETICS

TOE PROGRAM

POSITIVE ACTION/VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

XPLORE SUMMER CLASSES MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL CLUBS MIDDLE SCHOOL SELECTIVES INTERNATIONAL VISITORS/ HOST FAMILIES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

GLOBAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM

SKILLS FOR TOMORROW STUDENT MENTORS TROJAN TUTORS MINDMAKERS

MONTHLY CHARACTER ASSEMBLIES TVS HONOR CODE HOUSE SYSTEM

BIG SISTERS/BROTHERS ADVISORY PROGRAM

WHAT DO OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT US? TVS provides an environment that FOCUSES ON KINDNESS AND COMPASSION. You feel it the minute you step on campus.

-Allison Jones TVS is a school that RECOGNIZES THE STRENGTHS OF EACH CHILD and then teaches that child as an individual.

-Vanessa Charette The impression of TVS is that it is only focused on academics. WE FOUND THAT IT IS SO MUCH MORE. We were told our son was just the kind of student TVS wanted – well-rounded.

-Heather Masterson

T V S F A C U L T Y

What TVS FACULTY MEMBERS

Kindergarten is truly magical at TVS! It is a joy to see the

children learn and grow throughout the year, explore new concepts, learn to read, and make lifelong friends. Each day

atTVS I look forward to the bright smiles of my students and teammates.

NANCY REA, KINDERGARTEN Since 2003

SAY:

I fell in love with Trinity Valley 10 minutes after I arrived, which was nine minutes after I began talking to School Founder Stephen Seleny! Mr. Seleny’s vision combined strong spiritual values with powerful intellectual growth. Dynamic athletic and artistic achievements are emphasized in Trinity Valley culture, giving all students the opportunity to become impressive, well-rounded people. Across thirty years at Trinity Valley, I hope my love of

studying history has been contagious to all in my classroom, transforming what might be viewed as merely a required course into an eagerly anticipated highlight of their day.

JAMES SCOTT, UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY Since 1989

I teach science because in no other job can you make a mess, blow things up, play with microscopes, and ignite a lasting love for science.

I teach science because it allows me to open students’ minds to our magical, mystical world.

I want my students to embrace the possibilities of science through experimentation, develop a critical lens when looking at the world, and love the fun that goes with it. Guiding students to understand “why” is my greatest joy.

ROBIN PRESTON, MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE Since 1981

I love theater because of its power to effect positive change in the world. I love sharing that passion with my students.

I prefer to work on plays that are just a little beyond our reach, for it is in the stretching required to produce them that much growth happens. I never settle for mediocrity on the stage because I know what students are capable of achieving when they really give it their all. Often, when stretched, they end up surprising even themselves at how much they accomplished. I am thrilled

when student actors and designers courageously overcome obstacles to gain confidence that will serve them for a lifetime.

That’s the beauty---and magic--of theater!

GENE SESSA, UPPER SCHOOL THEATER Since 2008

Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1 | TVS teaching faculty: Average years teaching 17 years | Average years at TVS 10 years | Teaching faculty with: Master’s degrees 53% Doctoral degrees 10%

BRAIN BREAKS

creating a child-centered pace of the school day

I am a Trojan lifer. I was a

13-year student, attended Wake Forest University on a field hockey scholarship, and I am beginning my 15th year at Trinity Valley as head field hockey coach.

While winning is fun and ensures that everyone involved is content, we as a staff seek teachable moments. We believe that in

order to promote growth and learning, we must instill attributes such as mindfulness, accountability, and resilience while creating an enthusiastic and fun environment.

CLAIRE PEARCE ‘01, FIELD HOCKEY COACH Since 2005

The way a school designs a student’s day reflects its most fundamental educational philosophy.

At TVS, that means taking into account current brain research, best practices, and decades of experience when planning our learning environment. Research shows unstructured time enhances classroom learning. Schedules for all grade levels are thoughtfully designed to include frequent breaks between academic lessons.

Research shows unstructured time such as brain breaks, recess, study hall, free/flex, T-period, and lunch enhances classroom learning. Upper School students have time to participate in clubs, meet with teachers, and develop time-management skills.

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(during a typical school day)

Children learn through play. Valuable social and emotional development takes place during free, unstructured playtime. Research proves they are better able to focus and engage in the classroom after a break.

Daily recess provides opportunities to navigate social dynamics. Dedicated study hall allows students to develop time-management skills.

A cascading schedule means subjects meet at different times each day.

Students have time to participate in clubs, meet with teachers, study, and attend to school work during the academic day. They learn to manage their time in preparation for the freedom found in a college setting.

LOWER SCHOOL

Middle SCHOOL

Upper SCHOO L

6 HOURS/

8 HOURS/

13 HOURS/

355

minutes

Average school-wide class size: 16

TIME

458 minutes

typical school (in(inaaatypical typical schoolweek) week) (in school week)

800 minutes

T V S T I M E W E L L S P E N T

T V S C O L L E G E S T A T S

CLASS OF 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS

12M 199 scholarship number of

$

dollars awarded

scholarships awarded

91 students

2

National Merit Finalists

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2019

8,798

community service hours completed by the class of 2019

401

Total college acceptances

137

Unique colleges that accepted students

44

Colleges where students are matriculating

5

National Merit Commended Scholars

4

National Hispanic Scholars

CLASS OF 2019 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Auburn University Clemson University College of Charleston Duquesne University Fordham University Furman University Louisiana State University Loyola University New Orleans Morningside College Nova Southeastern University Oklahoma State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Saint Louis University

Saint Mary’s College School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southern Methodist University Southwestern Oklahoma State University Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University The George Washington University The University of Oklahoma The University of Texas, Arlington The University of Texas, Austin The University of Texas, Dallas

Trinity University University of Arkansas University of California, Los Angeles University of Central Arkansas University of Denver University of Georgia University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Michigan University of North Texas University of Pennsylvania University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of Southern California Wake Forest University Yale University

3,057

tvs alumni

annual all-school reunion NOBODY LEAVES TVS SEEING THROUGH ONLY A SINGLE PERSPECTIVE

HEAD OF STRATEGY, MARKETS AND TECHNOLOGY, 10X GENOMICS

ASSOCIATE LITIGATION ATTORNEY, GRAY REED & MCGRAW, P.C.

FILMMAKER

The greatest gift my parents

have given me was my

education at Trinity Valley.

My wonderful teachers inspired

-- which eventually led me to

law school. The love of learning

instilled in me at Trinity Valley has been the most important

factor in my success thus far,

without a doubt. | University of

Texas at Austin: BA, Plan II Honors and BBA, Business Honors Program; Baylor University School of Law: Juris Doctor

A theme through my 13 years

My 9th-grade world history

at TVS was a high standard for

me a Renaissance man. He

range of subject areas.

teacher Mr. Scott always called

excellence across a diverse

helped ignite a curiosity about

While math and science

INVESTMENT me. Dr. Shelton in AP US History PROFESSIONAL, BARBNET showed me the thread of story INVESTMENTS sewn throughout time. Mrs. everything and everyone around

in me a love of reading and

constantly challenge myself

Joseph Kovac, 2001

Greg Kwedar, 2003

Kelley Clark Morris, 2007

writing and the desire to

T V S

SENIOR COUNSEL, KELLY HART & HALLMAN, LLP

Jennifer Kostohryz Rosell, 1995 In my first semester of college, I began to realize I had an advantage over my classmates because I knew how to

listen and study. I attribute these

skills to my years at TVS. Now, more than a decade into my career, I rely

Smith in AP English read an essay of mine and pulled me aside and said, “Greg, you have a voice.

Go tell stories.� It was these

teachers, countless others, and the culture of discovery at TVS that laid a foundation for my

imagination that serves me as

a human and storyteller to this day. | Texas A&M University: BBA,

Marketing

Amar Tanna, 1999

The solid academic foundation and unparalleled support I

received at TVS have helped

me succeed both personally

and professionally. Through college and in my career, I

have relied on that academic foundation to navigate

challenging projects and

situations. Through the TVS

on many of the ethical and cultural

faculty, I learned the meaning

works of literature we studied but also

the importance of community

lessons I learned at TVS, including the the history and civics curriculum. |

Texas Christian University: BS, Psychology; Southern Methodist University: Juris Doctor

of good sportsmanship and

service, which continue to play an important role in my life. | Duke University: BSE, Biomedical and Electrical Engineering

are most prominent within

my professional focus, it is

strength in the arts and social

sciences that has paved the

road to greater success and options in my professional

life, and, equally important,

my ability to understand and

appreciate the perspectives of

others and be the best citizen I can be. Nobody leaves

TVS only being able to see

through a single perspective. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology: SB, Electrical Science and Engineering; M.Eng., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

A L U M N I

T V S C O M M U N I T Y

AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE MOST OVERWHELMING KEY TO A CHILD’S SUCCESS IS THE POSITIVE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS. -JANE D. HULL Trinity Valley School encourages the positive involvement of parents through attendance at sporting events, arts functions, and the many fun occasions provided by the TVS Parents’ Club for parents and families.

The Parents’ Club Board provides support to the School through event programming and organizing volunteers to support the campus as a whole.

Opportunities to participate may be found by visiting the TVS volunteer website. We invite you to share your time and talents in support of the TVS community.

CARLA VOGEL ALLAND, TVS PARENTS’ CLUB PRESIDENT ’19-’20

EVERY parent belongs to THE PARENTS’ CLUB

our incredible volunteers are the backbone of our school!

PARENTS’ CLUB VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ANNUAL FUND ARTS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB AUCTION BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES DINING HALL VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTORY FACULTY/ STAFF APPRECIATION FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL FIELD DAY GALLERY NIGHT GRANDPARENTS’ DAY GRANTS FOR GREATNESS

LINK PROGRAM MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL ROOM PARENTS SCHOOL SUPPLIES TOE BOOSTER CLUB TVS CARES UNIFORM RESALE VOLUNTEER WEBSITE

CREATIVITY HOUSE dignity HOUSE

curiosity HOUSE fidelity HOUSE

CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP Based on the Old English/Australian boardingschool model, each student is placed in a House.

Each of the 10 Houses is named after an attribute we value.

ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE SENIOR IN EACH HOUSE SERVE AS HOUSE CAPTAINS. EVERY KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE STUDENT IS PAIRED WITH AN OLDER BUDDY.

honesty HOUSE

humility HOUSE

integrity HOUSE

loyalty HOUSE

REsILIENCY HOUSE

tenacity HOUSE

HOUSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Valentines for senior citizens & veterans • care packages for tvs alumni in college • GRADE-TO-GRADE BUDDY/MENTOR ACTIVITIES

THE HOUSE SYSTEM Promotes the continued development of our students as leaders

through systematic and intentional experiences and learning opportunities.

T V S H O U S E S Y S T E M

T V S B Y T H E N U M B E R S

Over the last four years ... graduates awarded merit scholarships

78%

graduates that attended college or university out of state or out of the country

51%

number of states outside of texas / countries other than the u.s. where our graduates attend school

32/4

EACH OF THE LAST FOUR GRADUATING CLASSES WAS AWARDED BETWEEN

8.2M $ 14.5M $

AND

IN SCHOLARSHIPS

Endowment Balance approximately

38M

$

PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FUND 2018-19 Campaign

Mr. Bhatt’s advanced economics class has given me a new set of skills

82%

FA M ILY PA RT IC IPAT ION

that I will be able to use in my everyday life going forward. From learning about how to analyze stocks, to developing our own business model and prototype, the amount and quality of content covered in the course is astounding. While I was first a little intimidated by the size of the class, I grew to enjoy it and it gave me a perfect glimpse into what the college classroom experience will be like. I know that the knowledge that I gained from this course will stick with me long past my high school years. Julian Barretto, Class of 2020

100%

BOA R D OF T R U ST EES

100%

FAC U LT Y A N D STA FF

I’m already using information that we learned in science class!

100%

A LU M N I BOA R D

My family and I are repairing an old Jeep, and we think that there is a resistor problem. I’m able to look at the circuit diagram and point out all the resistors because I know the symbols.

I can also see the other symbols that we learned. We are also troubleshooting with fuses, and we had to make sure that all of those circuits were complete. Ruby Ross, Class of 2022

enrollment

1,014 MORE THAN

30 Studentdriven clubs IN UPPER SCHOOL

Who Are We?

25%

students of

color

THE TVS CAMPUS CONSISTS OF 317,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDINGS SITUATED ON 75 ACRES

49 21% 97.1

%

DIFFERENT ZIP CODES

of students

RECEIVE

Need-based Financial Aid

OF Students re-enrolled

RETENTION: More than 97% of our students returned for the 2019-20 school year; the national average for independent schools is 89.3% (all NAIS schools) or 94% (similarly sized schools).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION 2019-2020 APPROXIMATELY

$236,000

XPLORE OFFERS MORE THAN

100 SUMMER CAMPS and classes

FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES

TVS FAMILIES REPRESENT MORE THAN

70 different heritage Countries

Trinity Valley School Admissions Office

Contact us for an individual tour or a school-day visit.

817.321.0116 | tvs.org ALICE PRITCHETT

Director pritchetta@trinityvalleyschool.org

ALLISON SHAPARD

Associate Director shaparda@trinityvalleyschool.org

REGAN GILSTRAP ‘01

Assistant Director girlstrapr@trinityvalleyschool.org

MARY ANDREWS

Assistant andrewsm@trinityvalleyschool.org Trinity Valley School is an independent, co-ed, college preparatory, day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It is the policy of Trinity Valley to administer its educational programs, including admissions and financial aid, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethic origin, or disability.