FAQ

The St. Anthony School is not faith-based. The name reflects the school’s mission to honor and support every student, especially those who feel “different” due to learning or emotional challenges. Inspired by Saint Anthony, the patron saint of the lost, we strive to create a welcoming environment where students feel understood, valued, and empowered to discover their strengths.

A therapeutic school, like the St. Anthony School, provides both academic instruction and individualized support for students with a variety of learning and emotional needs. Our students learn responsibility, respect, and self-awareness while developing skills such as organization, time management, and impulse control. A dedicated team of certified teachers, therapists, and specialists meet regularly to review assessments, track progress, and create individualized plans, often coordinating with outside therapists or doctors to ensure each child receives comprehensive support.

Yes. The St. Anthony School is accredited by the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools recognized by the State of Texas. We also have approval from the Texas Education Agency. Our accreditation helps with the transferal of credits to public and other private schools, as needed.

We use positive, research-based approaches like the Nurtured Heart Method to help students build confidence and recognize their daily successes. Our reflective “coaching card” system gives real-time feedback, helping children monitor their behavior, make better choices, and gradually develop a clear sense of personal success.

Every child’s journey at the St. Anthony School is individualized. Some students thrive here throughout their entire education, finding the perfect environment for learning, growth, and friendships, and may graduate from our school. Others may attend for a few years to build skills, confidence, and academic progress before transitioning successfully to another school. In all cases, we work closely with families to align our goals with theirs and ensure the best outcomes for each student.

Social-emotional growth is a key part of life at The St. Anthony School. Students practice communication, problem-solving, and relationship skills through daily classroom meetings, guided modeling by teachers and staff members, and individual or small-group sessions as needed. This hands-on, in the moment approach helps students build confidence, develop strong social skills, and succeed both in school and beyond.

The St. Anthony School requires an updated psychoeducational or psychological evaluation, neuropsychological evaluation, or Full and Individualized Evaluation (FIE) from a school district for all students so that we can develop a truly personalized education plan. These evaluations serve as a roadmap, helping us understand each child’s learning style, identify individual strengths and areas of need, and ensure we can support meaningful academic and social–emotional progress. If an evaluation is outdated or no longer reflects a student’s current functioning, we may request that a new evaluation be completed before an admissions decision can be made. This ensures we have the most accurate information to determine how we can best support each learner.

Students are required to wear a navy blue or hunter green polo-style shirt with khaki pants or shorts. Girls may also choose to wear a khaki skirt or jumper. Athletic shoes are appropriate and recommended for comfort and daily activities. We are sensitive to students with sensory needs and can allow for students to wear specific materials or styles of clothing to ensure comfort. Additionally, school spirit wear is available for purchase and is considered dress-code appropriate for daily wear.