Summary
Contact Info
Veritas Christian Academy
7000 Ferris Street Bellaire, TX 77401
Bellaire
, TX
77401
www.veritasca.org
Tel:
(713) 773-9605
Fax:
(713) 773-9753
Director:
Mr. Stephen Zeal
admin@veritasca.org
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
Key Statistics
Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
% of teachers with:
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100%
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • Yes, we have a full elementary school program. |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Other Accreditations
Other Memberships
Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Computer Lab
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Playground
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOUSTON What is Classical Christian Education? 'Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.' Proverbs 22:6 Classical Christian education is a time-proven three part educational process. The goals are: 1) to assist families in nurturing a Christian worldview - a philosophy of life that is the driving force behind behavior, actions, and attitude; and, 2) to equip students with the tools of learning, enabling them to think independently and be life-long learners. The process emphasizes: * Methodology Classical education seeks to tailor the curriculum subject matter to a child's cognitive development. This approach of 'teaching with the grain' utilizes the innate desires and abilities of the students. The three parts of this process are sometimes referred to as the 'trivium'. The trivium emphasizes concrete thinking and memorization of the facts of the subjects in grade school; analytical thinking and understanding of the subjects in upper elementary and middle school; and abstract thinking and articulation of the subjects in high school. This progression of learning from facts to understanding to expression (the stages of the trivium) corresponds with the Biblical model of learning - knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. 'For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.' Proverbs 2:6 'Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Esteem her and she will exalt you.' Proverbs 4:7 'In Christ are hidden all the treasures of knowledge and wisdom.' Col 2:3 * Content Classical education offers a challenging liberal arts curriculum with a strong emphasis given to the 'core' subjects of math, English, history, Science, and Bible, which are taught daily. Subjects unique to classical education which help accomplish the goals of the trivium are grammar, the science of language usage; logic, the science of critical thinking; and rhetoric, the science of verbal and written expression. Classical education is further characterized by a rich exposure to the history, art, and culture of Western Civilization, including its languages (Latin), its philosophy and literature (the Great Books of Western Civilization and Christian tradition). 'We cannot say our job as educators is done until the children have been taught how to learn for themselves and how to express what they learn. When that has happened, the children, now young adults have been equipped to face the world.' Douglas Wilson- 'Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning'
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOUSTON Mission Statement Veritas Christian Academy of Houston ('Veritas') exists to support Christian families in their God-given responsibility to educate their children by providing a Christ-centered, biblically directed education that instills the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, discipleship, and service to others. Philosophy of Education 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words, which I command, you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.' Deuteronomy 6:5-7 'Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.' Proverbs 22:6 'In whom [Christ] are hidden all the treasures of knowledge and wisdom.' Colossians 2:3 'Fathers do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.' Ephesians 6:4 The philosophy of Veritas Christian Academy of Houston ('Veritas') is based on a Christ-centered view that all truth is from God, and that the Bible is the inspired and the only infallible word of God, the final authority on matters of life and thought. Students will be taught that they are uniquely, fearfully and wonderfully created in the image of God. They will be taught to develop a Biblical worldview that integrates Christian truth in all areas of learning. Students will develop a godly perspective on humanity and the development of culture, articulating their faith in a compelling and effective way to influence the world for Christ. Rooted in our Christian faith and grounded in the love of learning itself, Veritas offers a challenging, time tested liberal arts program of study within a nurturing environment that encourages serious scholarship, independence of thought and clarity of expression. Veritas strives to develop intellectual excellence through the academic disciplines and every planned curricular activity. The goal of every learning experience is to enable students to reach their full potential in Christ. We hold firm to the truth that education is the primary responsibility of parents. Veritas serves as an extension of the Christian home, actively seeking to involve parents in every phase of the student's development. Home and school will seek to cooperate with each other to maximize the process of Christian education. To accomplish our task we seek: students who are eager to learn and willing to work; parents who are partners in our task; and, educators who are lifelong learners, called and gifted to teach, prepared to match precept with example.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Bible stories, calendar, math, centers, recess, reading, lunch, playtime, naptime, art, history or science.
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Each child is challenged up to their full potential.
Home School Connection
Director's Comments
We communicate weekly with all parents, daily with parents of younger children.We have a PreK through 9th grade school.
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
Teacher/Classroom visits are scheduled with all individual parents and their child before the start of school.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Loving, firm and consistent
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
All students are always encouraged to be kind to one another and not hurt each others' feelings.
Food Allergies
Medications
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
