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Address:=20
335 Piney Point Road=20
Houston, TX 77024
Phone:=20
(713) 782-0481
Principal:=20
Dr. Annette Smith=20
Location:=20
Suburban
Grade Levels:=20
PreK-8
Enrollment:=20
704
Student Characteristics:=20



Caucasian:
91.0%
African-American:
1.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Asian:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.0%
Other:
0.0%
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Mobility Rate:
1.5%
Limited English:
1.0%
Low Income:
0.0%
Special Education:
0.0%
=09St. Francis Episcopal Day School in Houston, Texas was founded in 1952 i=
n=20
response to the needs of the St. Francis Episcopal Church and the surroundi=
ng=20
neighborhood. Currently, the school serves students from the age of three=
=20
through the eighth grade. St. Francis is accredited by both the Independent=
=20
Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of=20
Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independen=
t=20
Schools. Our mission is supported through the efforts of our Board of=20
Trustees, Head of School, school leadership team, faculty, staff, parents,=
=20
student body, and friends of St. Francis.=20
=09The school's mission statement is: "In the Anglican tradition, St. Franc=
is=20
Episcopal Day School challenges motivated students in an academically and=
=20
spiritually stimulating environment to become imaginative, critical thinker=
s,=20
and people for others."
=09Our curriculum is the result of intense work by the talented educators a=
t St.=20
Francis. We are dedicated to providing a well-rounded, value-centered progr=
am=20
that balances stimulating academics with experiences that broaden students'=
=20
knowledge of themselves and today's world.=20
=09The Early Childhood division is organized in learning centers that inclu=
de=20
activities with challenging materials and experiences. The classroom become=
s=20
a laboratory where children can explore and experiment. The enrichment=20
program in early childhood includes experiences with music, motor=20
development, Spanish, and technology. Our full day kindergarten program=20
allows children and teachers to explore topics thoroughly. They begin the=
=20
nationally recognized Everyday Mathematics, a program rich in problem solvi=
ng=20
activities.=20
=09The lower school curriculum provides young learners with a carefully pla=
nned,=20
sequential course of study that includes Reader's and Writer's Workshop,=20
Everyday Mathematics, "hands-on" science, and integrated social studies.=20
Specialists teach art, music, physical education, and Spanish. Small class=
=20
sizes contribute to the success of each child.
=09The Middle School seeks to celebrate the uniqueness of early adolescence=
.=20
After completing three years in middle school, students can anticipate bein=
g=20
admitted to quality high school programs, both public and private, and enjo=
y=20
the confidence that develops from proper preparation - academically,=20
socially, and morally. By the end of their eighth grade year, students will=
=20
have had the opportunity to receive high school credit for Algebra I,=20
physical science, and Spanish I.
=09Through conferences, professional organizations, workshops, graduate stu=
dies,=20
book clubs, and extensive travel, the men and women who teach at St. Franci=
s=20
know the current research on how children best learn and use this knowledge=
=20
in the classroom. The tradition of an Anglican education coupled with an=20
energetic expert staff makes magic happen both within the classroom and=20
throughout our campus.
=09St. Francis is committed to providing students with an up-to-date techno=
logy=20
enhanced educational experience. We currently have six staff members=20
supporting technology and one staff member leading curriculum development o=
n=20
our campus. Our faculty presented a workshop on using technology in the=20
classroom at the prestigious Association for Supervision and Curriculum=20
Development 1997-1998 Conference. Technology at St. Francis is a tool going=
=20
beyond computer literacy by incorporating lessons using technological suppo=
rt=20
in every subject for every student. Students are active participants in=20
searching for knowledge using the Internet, print, and other electronic=20
sources. They learn to retrieve and use information to complete projects an=
d=20
assignments. Each classroom is Internet ready. Along with access to grade=
=20
level mini-labs and classroom computers, students have the use of two=20
high-level multimedia labs containing scanners, digital cameras, video=20
capabilities, and color laser printers. Teachers and students use technolog=
y=20
as a problem solving, communication, and research tool to enhance an alread=
y=20
rich learning experience. Students use real world technology to present the=
ir=20
information to a wide audience.
=09St. Francis offers many exciting opportunities for students to involve=
=20
themselves in the fine arts. Through the music, drama, and art programs, ou=
r=20
students learn the values of discipline, perseverance, and commitment, and=
=20
the joy of performing in front of a live audience. With strings, choir, ban=
d,=20
drama club, and studio art, students have opportunities to explore their ow=
n=20
creativity and interests while being trained by talented artists and=20
musicians.=20
=09Along with art in classroom instruction and after school clubs, St. Fran=
cis=20
is extremely proud to offer our students Art a la Carte. This innovative=20
program enhances the art and social studies curriculum by bringing teams of=
=20
trained volunteers into the classroom to help the students learn to=20
appreciate great art. Costumes, props, food, and other enhancements are=20
frequently part of the lessons at all grade levels. This integration of art=
=20
production and art history makes our art program truly unique!
=09Being an athlete at St. Francis Episcopal Day School and playing for the=
=20
Wolves are privileges and honors that carry many responsibilities. Middle=
=20
school students may sign up for three sports a year, one each in the fall,=
=20
winter and spring. They may choose football, cross-country, field hockey,=
=20
volleyball, wrestling, soccer, basketball, softball and track. Sixth grader=
s=20
do not participate in football. Coaches stress the importance of teamwork,=
=20
peer relationships, cooperation, discipline, and a healthy body.=20
=09The Classroom of the Earth is an extraordinary program that extends the=
=20
classroom walls and allows the students to apply learning in a natural=20
setting. Starting with the beginner class, it combines curriculum study wit=
h=20
outdoor awareness and provides the ultimate in critical thinking=20
opportunities and application of problem solving strategies. The program=20
culminates with an eighth grade trip to Bandelier National Monument near=20
Santa Fe, New Mexico. While there, students visit Tsankawi ruins, study the=
=20
Anasazi culture, and document their trip with lively updates and pictures o=
n=20
our website. St. Francis alumni often report that some of their fondest=20
memories are of COE trips. Classroom of the Earth trips are lead by faculty=
=20
members and teachers trained through both the National Outdoor Leadership=
=20
School and the Wilderness First Responder Course.
=09St. Francis is proud of its rich religious traditions including the Feas=
t of=20
St. Francis, the Blessing of the Animals, celebration of the church seasons=
,=20
Episcopal School Sunday, and birthday blessings. Students worship together=
=20
twice weekly. Third through eighth graders join together monthly to celebra=
te=20
the Holy Eucharist. Students participate in chapel by reading prayers and=
=20
scripture and serving as acolytes and crucifers. The chaplain of the school=
=20
organizes the worship services. He is available to school families as a=20
pastor and friend. We invite parents, friends and relatives to worship with=
=20
us at any of our services. Religious education is an integral part of the=
=20
curriculum from age three through eighth grade. Through study, discussion,=
=20
and experiences, students internalize values and develop character to live =
a=20
godly life and be of service to others.
=09St. Francis is committed to outreach and service. It is our goal that ea=
ch=20
student understands that he or she has something unique and special to offe=
r=20
to the world. By teaching our students to be people for others, they leave=
=20
our school with a deeper understanding of community and the concept of givi=
ng=20
of themselves. Together, St. Francis Episcopal Day School, St. Francis=20
Episcopal Church, the St. Francis Children's Center, and the St. Francis=20
Sports Association commit to nurturing the spiritual, educational, emotiona=
l=20
and physical development of all God's people. These four entities form the=
=20
St. Francis Community, a unique gathering of energy, individuals and ideals=
.=20


1998=01)1999 Blue Ribbon Elementary Schools