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Welcome to St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School, formerly St. Gabriel’s Catholic School and St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. By unifying, we have proudly become the only PreK-3 – 12 Independent Catholic school in Central Texas. Our dedicated faculty is committed to inspiring curiosity and critical thinking through cutting-edge programs, not only preparing every student for the new world ahead, but also empowering each child to reach their highest potential. Prep’s approach to education blends challenging academics with a nurturing environment, ensuring that each student develops into a lifelong learner. We cultivate a transformative school experience where we seek excellence in every pursuit, and form virtuous leaders who will positively impact the world.
Trinity Episcopal School of Austin is an independent, nonprofit, PK-8, co-ed, day school in southwest Austin, Texas. Trinity delivers a student-centered, evidence-based curriculum in a highly supportive and challenging environment. Teachers, coaches, and a team of support staff work together to meet students where they are and partner with parents to build a comprehensive, holistic, and data-driven plan for each child’s growth.
What is Trinity all about? It really boils down to fostering a love of learning and of one’s community. We want our students to be curious, confident leaders who are equipped and inspired to find their voice and make it heard.
Academic excellence is exemplified in our nurturing yet challenging environment, where kids can explore a wide range of interests. With small class sizes and a 25-acre campus, we take learning outside. To playgrounds, an outdoor classroom, and a wildlife preserve, where students can explore, observe, and learn.
Willowbrae Academy Georgetown offers programs to families for infants to school age children. Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, we provide an enriched educational curriculum using leading-edge technology to set new standards for security and communication to keep parents aware and help children reach their full potential. Sign up today!
At Alpha School, we unlock your kids’ limitless potential, blending tech, real-life skills, passion, and purpose. Students only spend 2hr per day on academics, but learn 2x as much as they would in standard school. Ready to revolutionize your child’s learning journey?
Limitless Life Skills Workshops enable students to learn valuable life skills while pursuing their passions in project-based workshops.
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Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool is a bilingual early childhood education program in Austin, Texas, serving children ages 8 weeks through early elementary. With over 10 years of experience, Didactica offers a nurturing, immersive environment where children learn Spanish naturally through play, music, and daily activities. Our program incorporates the Frog Street curriculum, sign language, and early stimulation practices, preparing children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically in a multicultural world. Families value our safe facilities (with cameras and Brightwheel communication), certified teachers, and engaging community events.
Little Thinkers Preschool offers a unique blend of hands-on, child-led learning that sparks kids’ innate curiosity, sense of play, and creativity. And with a children’s museum and access to our interactive STEAM-learning exhibits as the daily backdrop of their preschool experience, our students don’t just learn – they discover, explore, and grow! Our educational approach is rooted in our belief that play-based, hands-on STEAM learning experiences are a powerful way for children to become confident, creative thinkers and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
The Extend-A-Care YMCA offers preschool and after school education & care programs for children from infants and PreK through Grade 5, serving more than 4,000 youth annually. Our Infant Care & Preschool programs meet children’s individual needs by offering cognitively, socially, and physically enriching curricula. All EACY Infant & Preschool programs follow guidelines and curriculum for Texas Rising Star, Texas School Ready and Big Day Scholastic. Y After school provides opportunities for physical, social, emotional and cognitive learning experiences and support, at more than 70 licensed sites in Austin ISD, Hays CISD, Round Rock ISD, Manor ISD, and area charter schools. Y programs include character development activities, art, creative play, social emotional learning and outdoor physical activity. Open to kids age 6 weeks-12 years. Financial assistance is available. Visit www.eacymca.org or call for more information.
Contact info: (512) 236-YMCA (9622)
Locations: www.EACYMCA.org
The consistent level of success achieved by BASIS Charter School students stems directly from our passionate subject-expert teachers and their use of the BASIS Charter School Curriculum. The signature of our learning community is the combination of creativity, innovation, and disciplined experimentation that is powered by traditional content knowledge. We are steadfastly dedicated to celebrating and passing on a love of learning, and a shared understanding of the value of critical thinking, responsibility, and motivation to all our students. That is what the BASIS Charter School Curriculum and every one of our teachers in every one of our schools truly represent.
BASIS Texas Charter Schools set and monitor high standards, to transform American education. Our students outperform their peers across the world.
World-class Tuition-free, grades K-12. To learn more: enrollBASISTX.com
Although learning looks different these days, our commitment to scholars does not. We are committed to providing all scholars with a quality education – remote or in person. Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation’s top universities.
Through a combination of rigorous academics and a strong emphasis on whole-child development, our scholars cultivate the necessary academic, social, and emotional skills to succeed in college and beyond.
To learn more or to enroll, please visit austinachieve.org/enroll.
