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