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The Harris School, Houston:
Conveniently located in downtown Houston TX, The Harris School offers a specialized curriculum for at-risk children from Preschool through Grade 8 who are typically average to above average intellectually, are not functioning at their full potential due to underlying social or emotional difficulties, and have needs that are not being met in a traditional school setting. Our program is designed for children who are experiencing anxiety or depression, have suffered trauma, or those diagnosed with ADHD, PDD, SID, ODD, Bipolar Disorder, Tourette Syndrome or Asperger’s Disorder.

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About Harris School:

The Harris School began in 1996 as a preschool, developed after many years of hard work by several dedicated members of the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute and funded by donations from generous benefactors. It was named after one of its founders, board member, outstanding contributor, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Hunter Harris, M.D.

Accreditation:
Our program is accredited through  SACS/CASI (The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/ Council on Accreditation and School Improvement).

Putting Students First:
The success of the students at The Harris School is dependent upon a combination of program components.  These include the classroom environment, the specialized curriculum, the hightly qualified staff members and the team approach.

Our Mission:

The mission of The Harris School is to support the educational and emotional development of children in Pre-K through grade 8 and their families.

Our Core Beliefs:
We believe that all children can have purpose and achieve success. Guided through our team approach, we believe that parents are the primary catalyst for the students’ emotional and intellectual development.

Vision Statement:
We, at The Harris School, work cooperatively to enhance the learning and emotional progress of our students. The staff, teachers, family consultants and parents are committed to the process of learning and the application of knowledge. Our goal is to guide our students and provide them with the appropriate knowledge to excel as individuals in the community.

Specialized Preschool - 8th Grade Curriculum for At-Risk Kids & Teens:

We aim to provide an exceptional learning environment for students and their families by using an integrated academic and therapeutic program designed to enhance self-awareness, problem solving skills and social-emotional well-being.

Preschool to 8th Grade Program for Kids & Teens who:
- Have needs that are not being met in a traditional school setting
- Are not functioning at full potential due to underlying social or emotional difficulties
- Are intellectually average to above average

Our curriculum is designed for students with:
- Adjustment Disorders
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Attachment Disorders
- Attention Deficit Disorder – ADHD
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Address: 900 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-04-26 were from:

Houston Tx; Pearland; Splendora tx; Cypress,Tx; and more.
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The Woodlands Preparatory School, Houston area
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2000, The Woodlands Preparatory School is a non-sectarian college preparatory day school enrolling a total of 225 girls and boys in Kindergarten through 12 Grade. We are located in Spring, approximately 20 miles north of Downtown Houston in Harris County, serving communities including Houston, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland and Kemah.

We are an IB-PYP candidate and I-20 approved private school, well known for pushing the academic envelope beyond other standards. Therefore, students have the advantage and aptitude to excel in higher learning institutions upon graduation from The Woodlands Preparatory School.

The Woodlands Preparatory Schools holds memberships in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the College Board, Texas IB Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Honor Society.
Co-Educational Programs from Pre-K through Grade 12:

- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program through to 12th Grade College Preparatory Program
- Advanced Placement Program

- Subjects include English, Maths, Arts, History, Science and Physical Education.
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• A leading provider of accredited homeschool education, Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) offers comprehensive, NCAA-approved online courses with flexible scheduling to homeschooling students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

• Developed for students in Texas and throughout the U.S., ALA uses the state-of-the-art Acellus Curriculum, and a homeschool diploma is awarded to high school seniors on successful completion of the program, as well as an official transcript that states that they have completed the requirements for graduation in their state.

• We also offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes. Students are also welcome to take single classes. Access to our online courses is available 24/7.

• ALA welcomes students with special needs, and they will have the opportunity to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy through our school.

• ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC) and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Online Homeschool Programs:
- For kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students

Curriculum features include:

• Anytime online access
• Rigorous core, elective & career courses
• Complete online learning experience
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• College preparation assistance
• Interactive digital content
• Customizable, personal curriculum
• Homeschool diploma awarded on successful completion of the program
Crossing Borders International Preschool, Houston - Programs in 2024
Courses / Programs
• Conveniently situated in the Rice Village area of south-central Houston TX, close to Downtown, Crossing Borders provides quality language immersion programs for toddlers up to kindergarten age children (18 months - 5 years old).

• Spanish & English classes are available for kids ages 18 months – 5 years old, while French & Chinese classes are available for potty-trained children ages 3-5.

• We offer full immersion preschool programs for non-native speakers as well as native speakers. Children as young as 18-months-old are immersed in our language programs where they learn in a nurturing environment.

• Our curriculum is designed to immerse children in a different language in an organic way using games, songs, activities, to help them participate, understand, and speak the new language.

Our academic curriculum is advanced, and challenges our students to learn subjects (Math, Science, Art, etc.) in a second language, becoming bilingual.

All of our teachers are native speakers devoted into developing their students to become independent so they are prepared for their future. Our curriculum is flexible, offering parents full-time and part-time school times (2 ,3 & 5 days) as well as before and after care (The schedule flexibility is available for toddlers 18 months to 2 years old).
Immersion Preschool Programs for toddlers to kindergarten kids ages 18 months - 5 years:

• Spanish Immersion Preschool (ages 18 months-5)
• Bilingual Kindergarten Program for 5 year olds (Spanish + English)
• Mandarin Chinese Immersion Preschool (ages 3-5)
• French Immersion Preschool (ages 3-5)
• English Immersion (18-months to 5 years)
• English for Toddlers (ages 2-3)
• English Preschool (kids ages 3-5)
• Spanish Summer Camps
• English Summer Camps

Parents can choose to send their child for 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
Coram Deo Academy, Carrollton
Courses / Programs
Located in Carrollton (with a second school in Dallas) in Denton, Dallas and Collin Counties in Texas, Coram Deo Academy offers academic programs from prekindergarten through to 12th grade. Coram Deo Academy teaches a Christian worldview through a vigorous, classical curriculum. The liberal arts curriculum is based on the classical Trivium model of grammar, logic and rhetoric; and the Quadrivium including mathematics, sciences, music and arts as well as theology and apologetics. Latin is introduced to students in the third grade.

An education at CDA is a vigorous adventure where students learn about the world and begin to think for themselves. They do not just master facts; they gain tools for thinking and speaking with logic and rhetoric. They absorb Christian principles and ethics, intertwined with lessons in history.

Deo Academy admits students of any race, color, and national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. We are accredited through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Education programs from pre-kindergarten through to 12th grade:

- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- High School program
- Liberal arts curriculum based on the classical Trivium model of grammar, logic and rhetoric; and the Quadrivium including mathematics, sciences, music and arts as well as theology and apologetics
- College Preparatory courses SAT and ACT
- Advanced Placement courses
- After School Enrichment program
Carrollton Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in the north-west of Dallas in the suburban community of Carrollton, part of Denton County, Dallas County and Collin County in Texas, Carrollton Christian Academy offers programs from pre-kindergarten through to twelfth grade. Our students are offered a comprehensive, biblically-based college preparatory program with dual credit and AP courses as well as college prep SAT, ACT and PSAT.

Since 1980, Carrollton Christian Academy has partnered with First United Methodist Church and our parents in seeking to develop young men and women with a deep faith, keen intellect, and compassionate hearts. Our faculty and administration provide a stimulating and nurturing environment that teaches children to think with their minds and respond with their hearts. Enrichment and honors programs are an integral part of the total program.

Carrollton Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International and University Senate -- United Methodist Church. Our excellent faculty effectively teaches knowledge with the purpose of helping the child understand God's principles and purpose for mankind.
Education programs from pre-kindergarten through to 12th grade:

- Elementary School program
- Middle School program
- High School program
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, and social studies, health, physical education, computer applications, foreign language, and fine arts.
- Dual Credit and Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparatory Courses in PSAT, ACT and SAT
St. Luke Catholic School
Courses / Programs
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, St. Luke School is a Catholic elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. We offer an exciting elementary program with language arts, social studies, math, science, religion, music, technology, library and P.E. The school clearly is unique in that it provides a small school setting with a low teacher student ratio. Our highly qualified and trained teachers provide students an education based on high standards and expectations.

The goal of educating the whole child is realized with opportunities to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and active community members by participating in service and extracurricular activities throughout the year. St. Luke Catholic School is a fully accredited school in accordance to the guidelines of the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission (TCCED), which is recognized by the Texas Education Agency of the State of Texas.
- Programs from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade
- Elementary School Curriculum with language arts, social studies, math, science, religion
- Enrichment Programs include music, library, technology and P.E