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Register For Fall Classes Early at One of Tyler’s Great Private Schools

April 30th, 2011

Another school year is wrapping up and on most of our minds is the hoopla surrounding graduation, summer vacation, higher electric bills due to cooling costs, etc. etc. But for most area students, the fall semester is just around the corner. I realize that for some, its sacrilege to bring that up now, but it will be here before we know it. For those of us who teach, the cycles of the school year are the unending patterns that govern our lives… but I digress. At least in private schools, every fall there’s a mad rush to recruit as many new students at the last minute as possible. This is especially true for jr. high and high schoolers, who are notorious for waiting to the last, minute to register. Elementary parents are typically far more conscientious about early registration. I can assure the reader, that your children’s school appreciates the fore thought.

Another great concern for area private educators is the tendency many families have to save money in tough financial times, by pulling their students out of private education and enrolling them in public schools. While I certainly understand the need to pare back on monthly expenses, as a parent there is very little I wouldn’t sacrifice to keep my son in a solid academic environment and out of the government schools! A solid education (particularly a religious one) is an investment in a child’s future, which will pay dividends in an ever- changing world. For families who find themselves in a tough financial bind, but who are committed to their children’s private academic excellence, I recommend looking at other (hopefully more inexpensive) options in our area this summer, before placing their students in public schools.

Tyler is blessed with just about every conceivable kind of private school, from pre-K to twelfth grade. In fact I can think of a couple small start-up schools that opened last semester and another is preparing to open in the fall! Schools are becoming more and more like churches in our town (not surprising I guess since many are actually housed in and operated by local congregations). In actuality, we don’t need any more of either here. We have some tremendous, churches and some great schools, Rather than opening new ones we need to participate in and support those we already have. Certainly we can all find a place with an approach and a philosophy with whom we can at least mostly agree!

We here at Tyler Directory have written about nearly all the private schools and educational models available in our area. To read about specific schools and or, their philosophies of education, look to the bottom right of this page, and click the education tab for a list of articles.

Traditional Education For The College Bound

January 12th, 2010

This summer I’ve written a great deal about the educational opportunities offered in Tyler Texas. We are definitely blessed with a wonderful variety of schools and programs which cater to the needs of all kinds of students. One of the more traditional and reliable private schools in Tyler, is All Saints Episcopal School.

All Saints was first established as a kindergarten 1962. In 1984 the land on which it currently sits was donated, and over the years it has grown into a Tyler landmark with a beautiful campus and an enrollment of nearly a thousand students. The official founding date of the school is 1976.

Theologically the school remains true to its Episcopalian roots. Weekly chapel services and classroom devotions help provide the spiritual formation which will (hopefully) provide a foundation for the student’s adult life. Students are encouraged to live out their faith by participating in numerous community outreach and summer ministry opportunities. A resident chaplain helps develop the school’s spiritual growth, as an institution, and as individual students. There are also numerous bible studies and parent support organizations like “Moms in Touch” and others. All this being said however, the school is obviously not limited to Episcopalians. Other denominations easily make up half or more of the schools enrollment.

Academically All Saints is a college prep school. In fact nearly every student who attends the school also attends college. The curriculum is a mix of texts, all focused on teaching students reason critically. The teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence and to helping each student meet his or her potential.

With such a large campus and student body, the school is able to offer a full slate of extra curricular opportunities. The Athletic program consists of football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer and numerous others. Student clubs include Student Counsel, Chess club, Art Club, Improv, etc.

Because a prep school education is not an inexpensive commodity, All Saints offers numerous forms of “tuition assistance.” For those interested in a traditional college prep education in a Christian environment, consider All Saints Episcopal School. It may be the just the place for your student come fall. For more information go to http://www.all-saints.org