{"id":13460,"date":"2018-03-01T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/?p=13460"},"modified":"2019-03-18T16:04:13","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T21:04:13","slug":"boarding-schools-texas-missions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13460\/boarding-schools-texas-missions\/","title":{"rendered":"Boarding Schools in Texas: Their Missions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13486\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag-300x293.png\" alt=\"texasAndFlag\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag-768x750.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag-1024x999.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/texasAndFlag.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>Boarding Schools in Texas:&nbsp;Who Are They? Read Their Mission Statement.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for boarding schools in Texas, it\u2019s important to know which one offers the right educational program for your son or daughter. As you research the schools, your first step should be to read the school\u2019s mission statement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A school&#8217;s mission statement is important because it: a) tells you the school&#8217;s purpose; and b) describes the school\u2019s basic educational philosophy.&nbsp;Reading the mission statement will immediately tell you what the school is about and if the&nbsp;school is an option for your child. This simple step will save you time in your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mission statement sounds like it provides the right learning environment for your son or daughter, then go further and read the school\u2019s vision statement and profile. A vision statement will tell you the goals of the school, and the goals will reveal what the school truly values and works toward. Often overlooked, the school profile is an efficient compilation of facts. Parents researching boarding schools can use a school&#8217;s profile to understand a school&#8217;s&nbsp;academic offerings, academic achievement&nbsp;and&nbsp;can reveal a great deal about the school\u2019s quality of education.&nbsp;A school profile usually includes the classes offered by the school (including any AP, Honors, and IB courses), accreditation information, graduation requirements, special programs, grading scales, SAT and ACT score averages, and cumulative GPA ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Boarding School Missions, Visions and Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Brook Hill School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Bullard (East Texas)<br>Grades: 8-12 &amp; Post-graduate<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $38,850<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character.<\/p><p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> The Brook Hill School is committed to&nbsp;training students to be confident in both their faith and their education. A Brook Hill education prepares them to read insightfully, think critically, solve problems logically, and communicate effectively within the framework of a Biblical worldview. Brook Hill students are encouraged to discuss ideas with genuine intellectual inquiry and Christian charity. A Brook Hill foundation equips them to make good decisions, grounded in the faith, while exercising Biblical truth; to face the challenges of the real world, without being sheltered from them; and to impact others for God\u2019s glory.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brookhill.org\/academics\/college-guidance\/information-for-college-admissions-officers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brook Hill School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brookhill.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.brookhill.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hockaday School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Dallas (Northcentral Texas)<br>Grades: 8-12<br>Gender: All Female<br>Foundation Model: General Academics<br>Tuition Per Year: $51,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong>&nbsp;Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops resilient, confident women who are educated&nbsp;&nbsp; and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.<\/p><p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> Hockaday will engage every girl in a shared journey of discovery, integrity, scholarship, and accomplishment<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hockaday\/docs\/2015-2016_hockaday_final_profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Hockaday School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockaday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.hockaday.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incarnate Word High School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: San Antonio (central Texas)<br>Grades: 9-12<br>Gender: All Female<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $ 33,585+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Mission:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;In a faith-based, college preparatory environment, Incarnate Word High School prepares confident young women dedicated to academic excellence, Christian service and social justice<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Vision:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;Grounded in academic excellence and service, Incarnate Word High School will be the premier Catholic college preparatory institution for young women.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.incarnatewordhs.org\/vnews\/display.v\/ART\/4e5baca649f59?in_archive=1\">Incarnate Word<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.incarnatewordhs.org\/\">http:\/\/www.incarnatewordhs.org\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marine Military Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Harlingen (South Texas)<br>Grades: 8-12 &amp; Post-graduate<br>Gender: All Male<br>Foundation Model: Military<br>Tuition Per Year: $38,150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> To develop disciplined, morally strong, college-ready young men who are prepared for&nbsp;responsible leadership.<\/p><p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> To provide a wholesome, patriotic and invigorating atmosphere in which students are inspired toward maximum achievement. Cadets are developed using a whole-man concept through carefully coordinated academics, military, athletics and spiritual programs. The Academy provides education and training which prepares a young man for college.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/content\/schoolprofile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marine Military Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.MMA-tx.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.MMA-tx.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Central Texas Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Granbury (Northcentral Texas)<br>Grades: K-12<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $49,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> North Central Texas Academy equips a unified, but diverse, student body for lifelong success by providing a comprehensive education from a Christian worldview that cultivates the mind, transforms the heart, and develops each student\u2019s character and God-given abilities.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentraltexasacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/NCTA_Profile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Central Texas Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentraltexasacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.northcentraltexasacademy.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St. Stephen\u2019s Episcopal School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Austin (Central Texas)<br>Grades: 8-12<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $51,460<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> St. Stephen&#8217;s Episcopal School, a coeducational boarding and day school of the Diocese of Texas, is a caring, diverse community, inclusive of all faiths and grounded in the Christian tradition, which nurtures moral growth and values the potential and dignity of every human being. We challenge motivated students to live intelligently, creatively and humanely as contributing members of society. We develop the whole person by providing rigorous academic preparation, stimulating physical activities and rich opportunities in the fine arts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile: <a href=\"http:\/\/bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com\/ftpimages\/580\/misc\/misc_121623.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Stephen&#8217;s Episcopal School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sstx.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.sstx.org\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Marcos Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: San Marcos (Central Texas)<br>Grades: 7-12<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $32,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> The mission of San Marcos Academy is to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values.<\/p><p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> The vision of San Marcos Academy is to produce leaders whose lives are built on integrity, a strong moral compass, a total commitment to life-long learning and who exemplify Christ\u2019s devotion to service and His compassionate concern for others.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Profile: <a href=\"https:\/\/smabears.org\/about-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Marcos Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smabears.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.smabears.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TMI- The Episcopal School of Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: San Antonio (Central Texas)<br>Grades: 8-12<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: Religious<br>Tuition Per Year: $44,840<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> The mission of TMI is to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tmi-sa.org\/Default.aspx?PageID=17062812&amp;A=SearchResult&amp;SearchID=2663264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TMI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tmi-sa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.tmi-sa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Village School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Houston (Eastern Texas)<br>Grades: 9-12<br>Gender: Co-ed<br>Foundation Model: General Academics<br>Tuition Per Year: $49,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> The Village School, an international community, is committed to developing inquisitive life-long learners prepared to think critically, to collaborate genuinely, and to give of themselves generously, as they prepare to lead the next generation into an ever-changing world.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>School Profile: <a href=\"https:\/\/tk-schools.s3.amazonaws.com\/sites\/53a2ccb4f9e3c75e85000002\/public_resources\/57c5b61b2f308e080c2f787a\/cc_village-profile2016-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Village School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevillageschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.thevillageschool.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_80\"><strong>Learn More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nInterested in learning more about Texas boarding schools? Visit these resources:\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13410\/boarding-schools-texas-why-boarding-school\/\">Boarding Schools in Texas: Why Boarding School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13349\/boarding-schools-in-texas-how-to-choose-the-right-one\/\">Boarding Schools in Texas: How to Choose the Right One<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13460\/boarding-schools-texas-missions\/\">Texas Boarding School&#8217;s Missions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13444\/five-good-reasons-choose-texas-boarding-school\/\">Five Good Reasons to Choose a Texas Boarding School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13448\/boarding-schools-in-texas-a-map\/\">Boarding Schools in Texas: A Map<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested\nin learning more about Texas boarding schools? Visit these resources:\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13362\/boarding-school-101-what-is-boarding-school\/\">Boarding School 101: What is a Boarding School?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/11832\/the-benefits-of-boarding-school\/\">The Benefits of Boarding School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13394\/how-military-boarding-schools-help-build-good-character\/\">How Military Boarding Schools Help Build Good Character<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13360\/boarding-schools-not-just-for-troubled-teens\/\">Boarding Schools, Not Just for Troubled Teens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/5057\/marine-military-academy-helping-good-boys-with-bad-grades\/\">Military Boarding School Can Help Good Boys with Bad Grades<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/12991\/international-students-attend-american-boarding-school\/\">Why International Students Should Attend an American Boarding School<\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/blog\/13068\/letting-go-7-coping-tips-when-your-child-is-away-at-boarding-school\/\">Letting Go, 7 Coping Tips When Your Child is Away at Boarding School<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> To learn more about choosing a boarding school read our guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/More\/Parent-Boarding-School-Guide\/\">A Parent\u2019s Guide to Boarding School<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/more\/key-benefits-of-a-boarding-school-education\/\">5&nbsp;Key&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;Boarding School Education<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you have a son with unlimited but unused potential, contact Marine Military Academy. The mission of this all-boys,<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\/why-mma\/mission-vision-values\/\"><em> college-preparatory boarding school in Texas<\/em><\/a><em> is to develop. disciplined, morally strong, college-ready young men who are prepared for responsible leadership. Call (956) 423-6006 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mma-tx.org\">MMA-TX.org<\/a> to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boarding Schools in Texas:&nbsp;Who Are They? Read Their Mission Statement. If you\u2019re searching for boarding schools in Texas, it\u2019s important to know which one offers the right educational program for your son or daughter. As you research the schools, your first step should be to read the school\u2019s mission statement! 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