Intermediate & Middle School: Grades 3-8

The St. Anthony School’s Intermediate and Middle School programs serve students in grades 3–8 who benefit from a structured, supportive, and individualized learning environment. Our small class sizes, certified teachers, on-site therapeutic support, and individualized learning plans allow students to build academic skills while developing the confidence, self-advocacy, and social-emotional skills they need to thrive. Our goal is to provide the right balance of structure, challenge, and support while helping students become increasingly independent learners.

A Personalized Approach to Learning

Our Intermediate and Middle School curriculum is standards-based and aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), while remaining flexible enough to meet the individual needs of each student. Certified teachers use evidence-based, multisensory teaching strategies to make academic content accessible and meaningful. Lessons may include hands-on learning, visual supports, technology, movement, manipulatives, guided practice, and other strategies based on each student’s learning style. Teachers adjust instruction, assignments, pacing, and supports based on student performance and progress.

Core Subjects

English/ Language Arts/Reading
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

Intermediate & Middle School Times:
Drop off: 8:30 am
Pick up: 3:00 pm

Before Care ($10)
7:30am-8:30 am

After Care: ($10)
3:30-4:00pm

Whole-Student Support

At The St. Anthony School, learning extends beyond academics. Our calm, predictable, low-sensory environment provides a supportive setting where students can develop social, emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning skills throughout the school day. Students practice self-advocacy, communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions in authentic situations.

Teachers and therapeutic staff work together to help students understand their individual needs, navigate challenges, and develop strategies for greater independence. We view behavior as an opportunity for understanding and growth, using consistent feedback, modeling, and coaching to help students communicate their needs and manage challenges effectively.

Individualized accommodations and supports are integrated into daily instruction based on each student's needs and may include visual supports, flexible seating, sensory breaks, extended time, assistive technology, guided practice, and adjustments to assignments or pacing. As students grow in confidence and independence, supports are adjusted to encourage greater ownership of their learning and daily responsibilities.

Testing and Accreditation

Annual Achievement Testing
The i-Ready Assessment is administered multiple times a year to monitor academic progress and target instruction in key areas. Our multidisciplinary team also maintains close communication with families and outside professionals, ensuring a coordinated plan for each student’s unique journey.

Accreditation
As a fully accredited institution through the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS), our curriculum is aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, while remaining flexible and individualized to meet each child where they are.

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What to Expect

The St. Anthony School focuses on the emotional, physical, academic and social health of every student. A typical day begins with morning social skill groups, with certified and specialized staff teaching students mindfulness.

As the day transitions to academics, students begin their personalized curriculum of multi-sensory core subjects. Parents can expect TEKS-approved curriculum customized after assessments in which each student is placed at the academic level that challenges and interests them while also meeting individual needs.

These programs and more are built into The St. Anthony coaching card, a reflective modeling system by which students receive immediate feedback on how they manage their days. The card travels with them from class to class and reflects their ability to maintain standard goals of behavior focused on politeness, respect, responsibility, self-advocacy and an ability to follow directions.

Helping Students Grow With Confidence

The Intermediate and Middle School years are an important time for students to discover their strengths, develop confidence and independence, and build the skills they will need for the future.

At The St. Anthony School, we meet students where they are while helping them move forward. Through individualized academics, therapeutic support, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership with families, we create an environment where students can feel understood, experience success, and develop the confidence to take on new challenges.

What Makes The St. Anthony School Different?

Students receive individualized attention in classrooms designed to support engagement and meaningful participation.
Our teachers are certified and trained to support neurodivergent learners using evidence-based and multisensory instructional strategies.
TEKS-aligned instruction is adapted to each student's academic abilities, learning style, and individual needs.
Our therapeutic team is present throughout the school day, providing support within the environments where students learn and interact.
Students receive intentional instruction and daily opportunities to develop self-advocacy, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Our low-sensory environment and consistent routines help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
We help students understand themselves as learners and develop the skills they need to advocate for themselves and become increasingly independent.

At the St. Anthony School, we recognize that learning extends beyond the classroom. Movement, creativity, self-expression, and social connection all play an important role in student growth, which is why we offer specialized programs designed to support the whole child, including:

Recreational therapy supports social awareness, cooperation, and group participation while strengthening sensory processing, motor coordination, and confidence through engaging activities.

Drama, designed for students with sensory needs, offers theater and improvisational experiences that spark imagination, encourage self-expression, build communication skills, and foster confidence in new situations.

high school Program

extracurricular activities