College Preparatory School in Spring, TX

The Woodlands Preparatory School, Houston area:
The Woodlands Preparatory School is a non-sectarian college preparatory day school enrolling a total of 225 girls and boys in grades kindergarten through twelfth 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. The Woodlands Preparatory is an IB-PYP candidate and I-20 approved private school, which is 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 School 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.

Vision & Mission Statement:
The Woodlands Preparatory School builds a solid foundation for students to be successful in today’s global society. Committed to excellence in academics, our highly qualified staff provides a rigorous and well-rounded education with a special focus on mathematics, English, and science to equip students for higher education. An emphasis on leadership, personal responsibility, integrity, respect, and empathy prepares our students to meet the challenges of life.

We believe that all students can learn and that learning is a life-long process. We provide a firm educational foundation grounded in a rigorous, college preparatory program that highlights Science, Math, English and History. Academic challenges are balanced with a diverse offering of electives, which develop the personal strengths of well-rounded students.

Our Goal:
Our goal at Woodlands Prep is to foster a desire for lifelong learning in our students as we build self-confidence by providing academic challenge in a positive and supportive environment. By setting high expectations for both students and staff, The Woodlands Preparatory School provides excellence in education. Our students are well prepared to be successful in the competitive world of the 21st Century.

Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

• A well-rounded education addresses multiple styles of learning.
• Students benefit when the staff maintains high expectations for learning.
• Teachers, administrators, parents and the community share the responsibility for helping students learn.
• A positive, nurturing environment supports the development of the whole student.
• A low student-teacher ratio enables students and staff to develop mutual respect and close relationships.
• We support the IB Learner Profile, which states that students will become Inquirers; Thinkers; Communicators; Risk-Takers; Knowledgeable; Principled; Caring; Open-Minded; Well-balanced; Reflective.

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

- Subjects include English, Maths, Arts, History, Science and Physical Education.

Our small class size and low student-teacher ratio enables teachers to understand their students as individuals and to plan instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. In addition to a solid foundation in the basics, we provide a sense of community that fosters the development of the whole child. This enables teachers to challenge all students to reach their maximum potential.

The teaching staff consists of 35 men and women, who have been educated through the United States and foreign countries. Committed to excellence in education, The Woodlands Preparatory School provides professional development opportunities to all faculty including training in Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate programs, the Infinity Program, and the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching.

The technology program at The Woodlands Prep is committed to working together to support students and parents through the college exploration and application process. Our goal is to provide our students with the latest technology to advance their learning experience. At The Woodlands Preparatory School each student has wireless capability around the campus. We offer remote desktop service which allows the students to access our networked resources from a remote location such as a students home. To prepare students for college, a school email address is assigned to each to student which allows them to communicate with the teachers during their courses.

The college counseling program at The Woodlands Prep is committed to working together to support students and parents through the college exploration and application process. Selecting a college that matches a student's interests and abilities requires thought, preparation and research.

Students are encouraged to explore their interests and the many college options that are available to them by participating in a wide array of programs and meetings presented to them by the college counseling department.The journey begins the moment each student enters our doors.