TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas

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Basic Information

Address: 20955 W. Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257
County: Bexar
Phone Number: 210-698-7171
Fax Number: 210-698-0715

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TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas
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Additional Information

President: Dr. John W. Cooper, Ph.D.
School Type: Independent
Founded: 1893
Ages/Grades: Grades 6-12
School Size: 465
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Tuition: See website for details.
Financial Aid:

Yes (applications through FACTS Financial Aid)

Departments:

English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, History, Math, Military, Religious Studies, Science, and Athletics

Curriculum:

College-Preparatory curriculum with hands-on learning, science labs, robotics facilities, outdoor classroom area, Middle School garden, and an on-campus observatory.
Graduation requirements (AP and Honors courses available):
English, 4 units; Math, 4 units (To include: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II/Trig), Science, 4 units (To include: Experimental Physics, Chemistry 1 and Biology I); History, 4 units (To include: Human Geography (one year), Modern World Civilizations (one year), US History (one year), Government (one semester) and Economics (one semester)); Foreign Language, 3 units; Religious Studies, 1 unit; Fine Arts, 2 units; Physical Education, 1.5 units; Electives, 2.5 units.

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100
Support Services: ESL, tutoring options, study hall, dedicated Director of Academic Support
Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities:

WiFi, computer labs, classroom smartboards

School Clubs:

Community Service, Interact, The Muse (literary magazine), The Crusader (yearbook), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Club, Latin Club/National Junior Classical League, Model UN, NHS/NJHS, Robotics

Notable Graduates:

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Class of 1897, US Army
Julian Onderdonk, Class of 1900, Father of Texas Painting
Rafaelo Diaz, Class of 1912, Metropolitan Opera Star
Ross Youngs, Class of 1920, Baseball Hall of Fame
Tom C. Frost, Class of 1945, Chairman of the TMI Board/Frost Bank Chairman
Dan Blocker, Class of 1946, TV Star (Bonanza), Stage Actor, Film Producer
Henry Catto, Class of 1948, Ambassador
Col. David R. Scott, Class of 1949, Astronaut
John A. Feagin, Class of 1951, Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Lewis Sorley, Class of 1951, Pulitzer Prize Nominee
U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, Class of 1965, Congressman

Uniform Guidelines:

Civilian students wear the Dennis Uniform (khaki bottoms, white shirts for Upper School, and grey shirts for Middle School) and students enrolled in the optional JROTC program wear the military uniform. Details can be found on the school website.

Admissions Requirements:

For admission, TMI requires an application, entrance exams, recommendation forms, and transcripts. Full details can be found on the school's website.

Mission Statement:

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.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Striving to develop servant leaders, the school provides opportunities in and out of the classroom through which students can develop the core values of scholastic aptitude, moral integrity, spiritual maturity and well-roundedness.

Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES). Membership in: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS); National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES); National Association for College Admission Counseling; The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS); Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS); Texas Association of Non-Public Schools (TANS); Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)

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