COLLEGIATE-STYLE HYBRID SCHOOL

Because Waxahachie Prep is a Collegiate-Style Hybrid School, parents are able to pick and choose the courses they would like for their students to take. Parents may choose to enroll their students in a full day of classes, a half day of classes, or simply take one, two, or three classes on campus or online.

OUR SCHEDULE:
Primary Students (K5-2nd grades) and Elementary (3rd-6th grades) students attend classes on campus Tuesday and Thursday only. Junior High (7th-8th) and Senior High (9th-12th) students attend classes on campus Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Detailed assignments are given via ParentsWeb by a degreed teacher to help the parent at home while co-teaching and/or monitoring the student. The student's grade level determines the parent's level of involvement. The younger the student, the more highly involved the parent will be. As the student progresses through the program, the parent gives the student more responsibilities and therefore facilitates the independence that occurs before the child leaves home for college. Parental roles are clearly stated by the administration in order to help the parent know where they need to be in relation to their child's grade level. 

The one-on-one time spent at home with the child doing Christian-based curriculum helps build a solid foundation and helps to facilitate the parent as the number one influence in the child's life with Christ as the central focus.

As you pray over Waxahachie Prep as on option and review the tuition and fees, if you have questions please feel free to contact Deniese Geery, Admissions Coordinator here.

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Elementary Academics

Each student in the elementary school at Waxahachie Prep is celebrated as a unique child of God with specific gifts and talents. Our students are full of confidence and enthusiasm because they are encouraged to do their best with God’s help. Waxahachie Prep students develop a strong work ethic and effective study habits which enable them to be successful in our rigorous academics. Our emphasis on character development based on a biblical worldview encourages each student to honor the Lord in their attitudes and actions. Please join us in this exciting adventure as we prepare students to make this world a better place by using their gifts and talents to honor the Lord and to love and respect one another. 

Elementary Academic Links

Courses

All courses are vertically aligned and K5 through Grade 6 and are taught by certified instructors. Each elementary course includes a course description, a curriculum overview, a map of each concept taught, a curriculum guide, a syllabus, and detailed lesson plans. 

Curriculum

The Academic Committee reviews all curriculum annually.

Clubs

Currently, we offer Chess Club, Math Pentathlon, Brick4Kids (STEM), and Safety Patrol. Clubs fluctuate according to student interest and parent volunteers.

Competitions

Currently, we compete in an Art Show, Science Fair, Author/Illustrator, Spelling Bee, and a Speech Meet.

Events

Currently, our events include K5 Graduation, Music Programs, Field Day, Grandpals' Day, and Mock Day. These events encourage our parents to visit our campus and participate in activities with their children. 

Secondary Academics

Since we are a college preparatory school, our desire is to make entrance into college as seamless as possible. This is accomplished because of our rigorous course offerings, our emphasis on developing the independent learner through time management, and our desire to develop students spiritually equipped to enter not only college life but the world in general. Critical thinking skills and collaboration are employed in the classroom, along with various research methodologies. The curriculum is evaluated annually for relevance and effectiveness. All these factors help produce SAT and ACT scores above the state and local levels, helping to assure our students entrance into the college of their choice.

Secondary Academic Links

Courses

All courses are vertically aligned from K through 12 and are taught by certified instructors.

ONLINE Courses

We offer a wide variety of online courses for our secondary students through our PREP+ program, as well as through our Dual Credit Program.

Curriculum

The Academic Committee reviews all curriculum annually.

Graduation Requirements

We offer two degree plans that both meet the state's Distinguished Achievement Program requirements. We offer a standard and honors degree.

Academic Clubs

Currently, we offer Spanish, Creative Writing, and Yearbook clubs. Clubs fluctuate according to student interest.

Academic Competitions

Currently, we compete in Spanish and Ready Writing through the TAPPS organization.

Academic Organizations

We have had a National Honor Society chapter at Waxahachie Prep since 2008. We also operate a House System, vertically integrating grades 7 -12 into four separate houses.

Events

Currently, we have two major events during the school year designed to help our student body bond - the junior high retreat and the high school retreat. We also have two additional events that bring the secondary's family into our school - Grandpals' Day and Mock Day.

Other Secondary Academic Information

College Prep Hours

Students in high school must complete an average of 12 hours per year of college preparation. These include, but are not limited to college visits, ACT/SAT preparation and test taking, college lunch meetings, PSAT, You Science Test, etc. These hours do not apply prior to fall 2017.

College Lunches

These are held monthly and open to all secondary students and parents. We go through the College Counseling Sourcebook. College reps are also brought in for presentations.

ACT Prep Classes

These can be done on-line or on campus with our seminars

College Credit in HS

This is accomplished through the use of the CLEP tests, taking courses online or in the local community college then transferring the credit onto the Waxahachie Prep transcript.

 

Waxahachie Prep+ Mission Statement:

Waxahachie Prep+ has been created to expand, enhance and implement, to a greater degree, our ability to provide a wide variety of electives, languages, honors courses, AP courses, and Dual Credit courses that are accredited, transferable, and taught by Christian instructors from a Biblical Worldview.

Our program is different from other online platforms and we believe our approach offsets some of the challenges that other online platforms have by offering the following key areas of oversight:

  • On-Campus Class Time For Online Course Work

  • Providing Computers For Students To Use

  • Providing In-Room Faculty To Support & Monitor Students

  • Providing Ways For Parents & Faculty To View Student Progress & Grades Online

Waxahachie Prep+ Courses & Fees:

PreP+ COURSE OFFERINGS

DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS & cATALOG

pREP+ COURSE CATALOG

CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

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TAPPS INFORMATION

Academics

Waxahachie Prep is a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). Students here compete in TAPPS Academic Competitions such as Ready Writing, Math, Speech, Photography, Graphic Design, Art: Painting, Scultpure, Sketch, Portfolio and More!

Athletics

Our 7-12th grade students compete in Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Athletic Competitions in Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Tennis, and Golf. To learn more, see our Athletics page.

 

OTHER INFORMATION & LINKS

Uniform Dress Code

Waxahachie Preparatory Academy's dress code is intended to encourage modesty and decency at all Waxahachie Prep sponsored events. All Waxahachie Prep uniform shirts and outerwear must have a Waxahachie Prep logo and must be purchased through Waxahachie Prep or LandsEnd.com. Uniform pants and skirts must follow the Waxahachie Prep uniform guidlines and may be purchased at LandsEnd.com or locally. Lands' End preferred school number: 9001835796

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ParentsWeb

Once a family is fully enrolled they can access their student's home assignments, grades, teacher information and more via ParentsWeb. The ParentsWeb app may also be downloaded to your smart phone for a small yearly fee.  

ParentsWeb is a daily look into your student's:

  • Detailed Home Assignments

  • Lesson Plans

  • Grades

  • Teacher Contact Information

  • Teacher Resources

  • School Directory

  • Resource Documents

  • Community Service Hours

  • Parent Volunteer Hours 

  • And More!

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For questions regarding Admissions, Academics, or ParentsWeb please contact Deniese Geery, Admissions/Registrar.