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San Marcos, Texas, USA Co-Ed, Baptist
Founded in 1907, San Marcos Academy is rich in tradition. The Academy is located on 220 acres in the Central Texas hill country. We provide a structured environment with a Christian emphasis and college preparatory curriculum that will encourage the intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of young men and women, inspiring them to reach their maximum potential. Special programs include learning skills and dyslexia accommodations, ESL/ELL support, dual-credit college courses and credit recovery. We offer a full athletic program and extensive student activities opportunities, and all students participate in leadership training. San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancED) and the Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools. We are approved by the Texas Education Agency and are affiliated with Texas Baptists. We offer a rolling enrollment.
2801 Ranch Road 12San Marcos, Texas, USA 78666 (800) 428-5120
Director of Admissions: Corey Boyer Admissions Phone:(512) 753-8000Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 428-5120Fax:512-753-8031 Email: [email protected] Website: smabears.org
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Summary: The academics program at San Marcos Academy is designed to prepare our students for success in college and in life. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each student, presenting content through the prism of a Christian worldview.In fulfilling our mission to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values, the Academy staff and faculty are also mindful of our vision statement: producing leaders whose lives are built on integrity, a strong moral compass, a total commitment to life-long learning, and who exemplify Christ’s devotion to service and his compassionate concern for others.”In order to more fully realize that vision, the Academy has joined about 50 other schools worldwide who follow the “Teaching for Transformation” (TfT) curricular model. The TfT program provides a framework in which students not only learn about God’s story, but also discover their place within that story. Through authentic and transformational Christian learning experiences, students at all grade levels are exposed to discipleship concepts such as worship, truth, justice, service, and community.
Department Director: Bob Wiegand
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 33
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9/1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 4
Notable Achievements: Continuous SACS accreditation for 105+ years, Wittliff Endowed Lecture Series established 2016, Dual-College Credit Partnership, UMHB
Summary: San Marcos Academy offers a structured, nurturing boarding environment, a comprehensive student activities program, leadership training and Christian ministry opportunities and a wide variety of fine arts and athletics.
Department Director: Eric Casillas
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 45
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 1
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Dress Code: Uniform
Summary: Strong emphasis on leadership training and relational ministry. Student Activities Staff oversees the Recreation Area, where students may enjoy the gym, swimming pool, fitness center, movie room, video and table games and concession stand. Trips offered each weekend for shopping, entertaining and cultural enrichment. Community service is encouraged and numerous opportunities provided. Christian Ministries program offers chapel twice per week and opportunities for discipleship, Bible Study, mission trips and church attendance. Highly rated Corps of Cadets program and other student leadership programs are offered.
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Arts Department Director: Randy Leifeste
Athletics Department Director: Toby Wade
Notable Achievements: State Champion Band - TAPPS 2019, 2020
Department Director: Teri Nash
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 95.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
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