AREA EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Northeast Tarrant County is an exceptional area for education options! The area is served by the Independent School Districts of Birdville and Keller, two school districts dedicated to student education and renowned for innovative approaches to learning. Both BISD and KISD are rich in academic achievement, have outstanding faculties and boast state-of-the-art facilities that truly set them apart as exceptional public educational institutions. This is further exemplified by the Birdville Education Center for Technology and Learning (BCTAL), the BISD magnet school that is a shining example of area cities, businesses and the school district working together to help students prepare for specialized career and technology programs.
Private school alternatives include Bethesda Christian School, Covenant Christian Academy, Crown of Life Lutheran School, Fort Worth Christian School, Harvest Christian Academy, North Texas Leadership Academy, St. John the Apostle Catholic School, and Winfree Academy. These schools offer strong academics and often smaller classes, providing students with more individualized attention. Private school accreditation ensures that the institutions maintain the highest standards in all phases of school life. Many of the larger private schools offer athletic programs similar to public schools and provide academic and athletic competition at the state level. Area church-affiliated schools provide spiritual training and encouragement coupled with instruction as a part of their curriculum. There is also the alternative option of Winfree Academy Charter Schools, a non-traditional public high school.
Higher-learning institutions are also plentiful and just minutes away. In the heart of Northeast Tarrant County, Tarrant County College offers associate degree and technical programs, continuing education, corporate workshops and customized training programs. Well-known area universities include TCU, SMU and UT-Arlington. Additional college campuses include the TCU Neeley School of Business, UT Arlington/Fort Worth Center, Dallas Baptist University-Hurst, and The College of Healthcare Professions.
Other member educational organizations include the Birdville Education Foundation, designed to improve the educational opportunities for Birdville ISD students through supporting innovative learning and promoting educational excellence; The Center for Home Education, where they provide education with excellence and purpose for homeschool families and provide a stimulating learning environment with classes in all the core subjects; and The North Texas Leadership Academy (a PreK-12th grade college preparatory private school dedicated to serving bright and gifted students with an innovative and rigorous curriculum designed to challenge each student as they progress).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Birdville Independent School District
Birdville ISD’s (BISD) vision of “Excellence, Integrity and Service” is the foundation for continued student and staff excellence in its 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools, four high schools, and one career and technology campus.
The mission of BISD is to ensure that all students position themselves to excel with integrity in an ever-changing global society through innovative and responsive learning environments.
Starting with the 2017–18 school year, BISD will introduce programs at selected campuses as part of the Schools with a Specialization initiative. These programs go above and beyond the state-required curriculum, and are designed to broaden a student’s educational experience by providing concentrated study in a specific area of interest. Schools with a Specialization began at three BISD campuses. Based on feedback from parents and community leaders, BISD will expand the initiative with additional programs on other campuses in the coming years. In August 2017:
North Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) will open as the only nationally STEM-certified middle school campus (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) will have a specialization in Leadership; and Birdville Elementary (grades K–5) will have a Fine Arts specialization.
Birdville ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Northeast Tarrant County, with more than 23,800 students. The district’s 33 campuses serve the community of Richland Hills and portions of Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Colleyville and Fort Worth.
Instruction: The Birdville Independent School District provides a comprehensive educational program to over 23,800 students in grades pre-K through 12. A strong foundation of language arts, math, science and social studies form a core curriculum which is tightly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in all grade levels. Birdville ISD students continue to score above average on state and national tests. In addition, secondary students participate in a variety of college-level, pre-AP, and AP courses. Other programs include world languages, fine arts, physical education/athletics, military science, and career and technology, where students have an opportunity to graduate with one or more endorsements, including Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Public Services, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Multidisciplinary Studies. Quality instruction is also provided for students who are served in special programs such as special education, dual language/ESL, gifted and talented, and alternative educational options.
Career and Technology Education: BISD's career and technology education program is recognized both statewide and nationally for its exemplary programs. The district offers innovative programs with business and industry partners in the BISD community.
Athletics: The athletics program offers a full range of sports activities. The district competes in 13 sports in the University Interscholastic League, Class 5A and 6A, in Texas.
Fine Arts: The program includes an elementary art and music program, as well as band, choir, art, theatre arts, dance and music history for secondary students. BISD Fine Arts programs have been recognized across the state and nation.
For more information, visit www.birdvilleschools.net or call 817-547-5700.
Keller Independent School District
Keller ISD has a great DFW location, community pride, strong parental involvement, supportive local businesses, innovative educational programs, and excellent facilities. With a goal of being intentionally exceptional, KISD has continuously earned its reputation as one of the best school districts in the state of Texas, known for both its academic and extracurricular excellence.
The 2018-9 school year will mark the District’s 108th year of educating its community, serving close to 35,000 students in portions of the cities of Colleyville, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga, and Westlake and the entire City of Keller. Keller ISD employs more than 3,800 staff members - including just over 2,700 classroom instructional employees - who are all focused on providing exceptional educational experiences for students whether it be teaching in the classroom, maintaining the facilities students use, or offering support and guidance for students and staff alike.
Presently, Keller ISD has a total of 42 campuses, including 23 elementary campuses, four intermediate campuses, four middle school campuses, three intermediate/middle school campuses, four high school campuses, two Early Learning Centers (North & South locations), the New Directions Learning Center, and the Keller Center for Advanced Learning.
Keller ISD Superintendent is Dr. Rick Westfall. A familiar face to many in KISD, Dr. Westfall served as the principal of Keller High School from 2008-11 before becoming the Deputy Superintendent in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD for the past six years. Dr. Westfall holds a Doctorate in Education Administration degree from Tarleton State University, a Master’s Degree from Texas Christian University, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University (Ohio).
In addition, Keller ISD has partnered with Blackboard to build a new District website that will provide a responsive and engaging web experience for visitors across all devices. The new KellerISD.net will bring students, parents, and community members information and news in a more user-friendly, consistent format that includes an updated look and feel, as well as easy access to the most viewed areas of the site.
Keller ISD residents approved a $169.5 million bond package in November 2014. In addition to aligning feeder patterns throughout the District and balancing projected enrollment numbers among the four high schools, bond projects included:
• The District’s 23rd elementary campus – Sunset Valley Elementary School (Completed)
• A new 5th-8th grade campus – Vista Ridge Middle School (Opening Aug. 2017)
• A second early learning campus – Keller Early Learning Center South (Completed)
• The conversion of South Keller Intermediate into the Keller Center for Advanced Learning (Completed)
• The conversion of Indian Springs Middle School into a 5th-8th grade campus (Completed)
• Facility needs, classroom additions, improved technology infrastructure, and upgraded security cameras/vestibules (Completed)
Community Ambassador Program: Keller ISD is extending an opportunity to anyone interested in getting involved and learning more about the District through its Community Ambassadors Program. The semester-long program includes only four evening meetings at various locations throughout KISD. If you’ve always wanted to know more about the district, how it operates, why decisions are made the way they are, and who’s in charge – now is the time. To participate, or for more information, please call the Communications Department at 817-744-1021 or email Communications@kellerisd.net.
For more information, visit www.KellerISD.net or call 817-744-1000.
PRIVATE EDUCATION
Bethesda Christian School
Character, academics, service … these three distinctions are the hallmarks of Bethesda Christian School (BCS), a K-12 private Christian school located 20 minutes north of downtown Ft. Worth. The foundation upon which BCS is built is Christ and his character, which permeates the entire school system. Bethesda is known in the region for the high caliber of its academic program. At all grade levels, classes typically rank in the top ten percent of the nation on standardized achievement tests. SAT mean composite scores for Bethesda seniors range 300-400 points above the national average.
Beginning in their rigorous kindergarten program, students are empowered to exceed expectations both in the classroom and in every aspect of their lives. Purposeful character development, advanced academic curriculum, and award-winning athletics and fine arts experiences equip students for college and beyond. Students of BCS are well-rounded, prepared young adults who have a heart to serve the Lord and who will find fulfillment in accomplishing God’s purpose for their lives.
BCS is an evangelical and interdenominational school with selective admissions. They have served students in all areas of Tarrant County for over 35 years. BCS started in 1980 and is led by Vicki Vaughn, who was selected by the National Association of Elementary School Principals as a 2010 National Distinguished Principal.
A ministry of Bethesda Community Church, BCS is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools (ASCI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The high caliber of education provided to students and reasonable tuition rates make Bethesda Christian School an exceptional value in private Christian education.
For more information, visit www.bethesdachristianschool.org or call 817-281-6446.
Covenant Christian Academy
The mission of Covenant Christian Academy is to provide a biblically based, classical, college preparatory education that inspires a passion for excellence, a heart of grace and the character of Christ.
Founded in 1979, Covenant Christian Academy’s success has been built on three foundational pillars. First, they are a Christian institution, founded and maintained for God’s glory above all other considerations. Their educational goal is in directing students to know and worship their creator and savior. Second, they are classical both in educational content and pedagogical structures. They take the very best of human history to craft a program that answers the educational needs of God’s people and apply it in a manner that makes them effective for His purposes in a rapidly changing society. The third pillar is in forming a covenant family, committed to the loving relationships that should exemplify God’s people.
Their responsibility as a Christian school is to partner with parents in the education of their children. They strive to maintain biblical standards that require righteousness that proceeds out of the grace given to us by God and achieved only in love.
Covenant is a proud member of TAPPS, Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1998 and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 2002. They serve students from PreK3 – grade 12 and are located on a beautiful nineteen-acre campus in the heart of Colleyville. They invite you to visit their school and find out for yourself the difference a Covenant education can make in the life of your child.
For more information, visit www.covenantchristian.net or call 817-281-4333.
Crown of Life Lutheran School
Crown of Life Lutheran School, in Colleyville, TX, offers a Christ-Centered education for students K-8th grade with small class sizes for one-one-one attention and individualized curriculum. Through cutting-edge and innovative instruction, students regularly test 1-3 academic years ahead and in the top 10% of the nation. Crown of Life provides a loving, Christian environment that ministers to students and families by nurturing the whole child academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. Their commitment is to reinforce Christian morals and values from the authority of God's Word, encouraging a close relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as high academic achievement for each child.
Teachers are trained to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all disciplines. Crown of Life Lutheran School has achieved Thinking Maps accreditation and utilizes Kagan Cooperative Learning which involves healthy noise, working with partners and teams, cross-team interaction, and verbalization.
Crown of Life also offers your child: Extended care 7am - 6pm | preschool program for 2, 3, 4, and 5-year olds | preschool Friday enrichment | soccer, volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading | art, Spanish, music, and band | weekly chapel and daily religion | community involvement through volunteer projects | Statement of Faith not required | Fully Accredited: National and Texas District Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
For more information, visit www.colschool.org or call 817-251-1881.
Fort Worth Christian School
Fort Worth Christian School is a Christ-centered community where every child is loved and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview for a lifetime of faith and service. Located on Holiday Lane in North Richland Hills on a beautiful 40-acre campus, Fort Worth Christian School is the largest private school in Northeast Tarrant County serving students PK3 – grade 12 in North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills, Watauga, Keller, Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, and surrounding areas.
All middle and high school students are provided a MacBook laptop, and elementary classrooms have a set of iPads to enhance their learning. Community Service and daily Bible classes are an important part of school life, and students learn to become people of character and build strong values. This year, students will serve on missions locally and internationally in Nicaragua, Thailand, Peru, Oklahoma and Tarrant County. The school is a college preparatory school with 100% of its graduates accepted into colleges or universities. FWC is Accredited by the National Christian Schools Association, AdvancedED, and the Texas Christian Schools Association.
FWC teachers are Christian role models who love and encourage each student to succeed beyond his or her expectations. Fort Worth Christian is among Top State and National Scores on Achievement Tests, has outstanding extracurricular activities including drama, music, art and State championship athletic teams.
For more information, visit www.fwc.org or call 817-281-6504.
Harvest Christian Academy
Serving infants through 12th grade students, HCA was established in 1994 by Harvest Church and now operates as an independent 501(c)3, non-profit corporation. HCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is recognized by TEPSAC (Texas Private School Accreditation Commission). The school utilizes the 40-acre campus of Harvest Church, conveniently located on Highway 377 and HCA has developed an athletic complex at this site as well.
HCA offers students a Christ-centered, educational environment that equips students to develop character, demonstrate competence and discover their calling. As a discipleship school, Harvest Christian Academy partners with Christian families to accomplish two goals in the lives of their students; academic competence and spiritual maturity. To accomplish these goals, HCA works with students to intentionally develop character, demonstrate competence and discover their calling.
Spiritually, students are immersed in academic curriculum that is biblically integrated in each subject. Discipleship themes are in place at every grade level and essential biblical questions are discussed and analyzed to teach and develop these concepts in the lives of students.
Academically, Harvest has carefully analyzed its curriculum in relation to state and national standards and aligned its objectives with Texas educational requirements and College Board standards. Utilizing the most current information on how students learn, HCA regularly trains faculty on engaging, effective teaching styles including significant use of technology in the classroom.
The total student experience includes many co-curricular activities. Students compete in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) in ten sports including football, basketball, volleyball, cross country, tennis, softball, baseball, golf, track and cheer. Students also compete in fine arts and academic meets through ASCI and TAPPS.
For more information, visit www.hcasaints.org or call 817-485-1660.
St. John the Apostle School
St. John the Apostle Catholic School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade parochial school accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission and recognized by the Texas Education Agency. The school offers a strong academic program for all its students by providing a high quality, Catholic education that promotes the development of the whole child in an environment where children can grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and culturally. They were awarded the prestigious National Blue Ribbon award in 2008.
Established in 1965, the school follows the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, providing students a challenging education that encourages the success of each student. Their graduates are prepared spiritually, academically, and socially for a successful future and they inspire all students to become faithful Christian stewards of the community.
St. John the Apostle Catholic School offers a supportive Catholic environment where the parish, priest, administration, faculty and staff, along with the family, create a learning environment of Catholic values, realistic goals, and a challenging curriculum that promotes the development of the whole child.
For more information, visit www.stjs.org or call 817-284-2228.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Winfree Academy Charter Schools – “A Different Type of Public High School for Today’s Student.”
The Winfree Mission is to create a supportive, safe environment that motivates, educates, and trains students so they can graduate from high school prepared with the skills and abilities needed for higher education, employment, and life. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, Winfree Academy delivers a real alternative to help meet the needs of today’s students. The individually-paced nature of each student’s workday allows them to learn at their own pace without being in competition with their peers. Students who wish to accelerate their graduation date can finish high school courses faster than they can in traditional public high schools. Students also come to Winfree Academy to recover lost credits and skills.
Winfree Academy Charter Schools utilizes a comprehensive high school curriculum that is offered via a flexible individualized delivery system utilizing online curriculum and constant availability. The School’s highly experienced educators are available to help students in the early morning hours, throughout the day, and into the early evening, spending the extra time and the extra care to increase student achievement. They use effective methods of teaching to motivate and nurture each student to success. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to be college- and career-ready while completing all requirements to earn a high school diploma.
For more information, visit www.winfreeacademy.com or call 817-590-2240.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Tarrant County College Northeast
The mission of Tarrant County College (TCC) is to provide affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning. TCC is a comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County.
More than 50,000 students are enrolled in TCC's associate degree and technical programs, making it the sixth largest among Texas colleges and universities. In addition, over 30,000 additional people are served each year through continuing education and these noncredit offerings include customized training for industry and courses for children, youth and older adults.
The TCC District has six major campuses in the cities of Hurst (Northeast Campus), Fort Worth (Northwest, South, TCC Connect and Trinity River campuses), and Arlington (Southeast Campus), with administrative offices in downtown Fort Worth at the May Owen Center.
Students transferring from TCC frequently outperform all other transfer students as well as students who start their education at four-year schools. Graduates of the Cornerstone Program, an acclaimed honors curriculum, consistently capture coveted scholarships at leading four-year institutions.
TCC offers an outstanding educational value with credit classes at less than half the cost of those at a Texas public university and a fraction of the cost of those at a private university.
For more information, visit www.tccd.edu or call 817-515-8223.
Dallas Baptist University - Hurst-Colleyville
In the summer of 2005, Dallas Baptist University opened DBU Hurst-Colleyville to meet the educational needs of students living and working in Tarrant County. DBU is proud to have the oldest, and one of the most respected professional studies programs in Texas and with an increasing number of their students living and working in Tarrant County, the Hurst-Colleyville campus is meeting the educational and degree completion needs of the expanding Tarrant County market.
If completing an undergraduate or graduate degree would place you on the track for advancement in your career or if it would simply fulfill a lifelong dream, let DBU Hurst-Colleyville help you make your ambitions a reality.
For more information, visit www.dbu.edu or call 214-333-5888.
TCU Neeley School of Business
TCU Neeley School of Business puts bright minds to work in a variety of learning environments. Brilliant faculty members electrify classrooms. Nationally and internationally renowned executives are accessible and help make powerful connections and real-world work experiences ensure that tomorrow’s technology and business processes become business as usual. The student population is limited so that each person has the best experience to learn, grow and reach their distinctive potential and students are coached to ensure a strong ethical balance in life and in business.
Neeley professors are some of the most prestigious in the land and students work side-by-side with them as they research, improve and transform business. Students also get to discuss ideas one-on-one with top CEOs, who are invested in their success. Everything done at the TCU Neeley School of Business is geared toward forging the next generation of leaders — one unique person at a time.
For more information, visit www.neely.tcu.edu or call 817-257-7527.
UTA Fort Worth
UTA Fort Worth is dedicated to offering accessible, affordable, high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, individual courses, and professional development opportunities in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. Located in the historic Santa Fe Freight Station, UTA Fort Worth provides students with a convenient, state-of-the-art facility and a unique, forward-thinking environment that inspires learning and endless networking opportunities.
UTA Fort Worth students enjoy unique benefits including accelerated daytime, evening and weekend classes and several degree programs specifically designed around a lock-step, cohort delivery model. The cohort model encourages innovative thinking, a more dynamic and collaborative classroom experience, and the ability to earn your degree in 24 months or less by taking one course at a time.
For more information, visit www.fortworth.uta.edu or call 817-272-5988.
The College of Health Care Professions
The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is an accredited career institution dedicated to providing students quality, personalized medical training for entry-level employment in the allied health care fields. As a leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP will help you develop the skills you need to meet the demands of today’s healthcare industry and be on your way to a promising career that’s right for you.
Founded by physicians, they are 100-percent focused on healthcare education and training and their accredited programs have been developing healthcare professionals for more than 25 years. CHCP faculty have real world, on-the-job experience, and are committed to helping each student succeed.
The CHCP on-campus, online and hybrid program offerings give students flexible options to learn on their schedule. Join the CHCP family and let them guide you on your path to a successful career helping others.
For more information, please visit www.chcp.edu or call 817-632-5900.
Northeast Tarrant County is an exceptional area for education options! The area is served by the Independent School Districts of Birdville and Keller, two school districts dedicated to student education and renowned for innovative approaches to learning. Both BISD and KISD are rich in academic achievement, have outstanding faculties and boast state-of-the-art facilities that truly set them apart as exceptional public educational institutions. This is further exemplified by the Birdville Education Center for Technology and Learning (BCTAL), the BISD magnet school that is a shining example of area cities, businesses and the school district working together to help students prepare for specialized career and technology programs.
Private school alternatives include Bethesda Christian School, Covenant Christian Academy, Crown of Life Lutheran School, Fort Worth Christian School, Harvest Christian Academy, North Texas Leadership Academy, St. John the Apostle Catholic School, and Winfree Academy. These schools offer strong academics and often smaller classes, providing students with more individualized attention. Private school accreditation ensures that the institutions maintain the highest standards in all phases of school life. Many of the larger private schools offer athletic programs similar to public schools and provide academic and athletic competition at the state level. Area church-affiliated schools provide spiritual training and encouragement coupled with instruction as a part of their curriculum. There is also the alternative option of Winfree Academy Charter Schools, a non-traditional public high school.
Higher-learning institutions are also plentiful and just minutes away. In the heart of Northeast Tarrant County, Tarrant County College offers associate degree and technical programs, continuing education, corporate workshops and customized training programs. Well-known area universities include TCU, SMU and UT-Arlington. Additional college campuses include the TCU Neeley School of Business, UT Arlington/Fort Worth Center, Dallas Baptist University-Hurst, and The College of Healthcare Professions.
Other member educational organizations include the Birdville Education Foundation, designed to improve the educational opportunities for Birdville ISD students through supporting innovative learning and promoting educational excellence; The Center for Home Education, where they provide education with excellence and purpose for homeschool families and provide a stimulating learning environment with classes in all the core subjects; and The North Texas Leadership Academy (a PreK-12th grade college preparatory private school dedicated to serving bright and gifted students with an innovative and rigorous curriculum designed to challenge each student as they progress).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Birdville Independent School District
Birdville ISD’s (BISD) vision of “Excellence, Integrity and Service” is the foundation for continued student and staff excellence in its 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools, four high schools, and one career and technology campus.
The mission of BISD is to ensure that all students position themselves to excel with integrity in an ever-changing global society through innovative and responsive learning environments.
Starting with the 2017–18 school year, BISD will introduce programs at selected campuses as part of the Schools with a Specialization initiative. These programs go above and beyond the state-required curriculum, and are designed to broaden a student’s educational experience by providing concentrated study in a specific area of interest. Schools with a Specialization began at three BISD campuses. Based on feedback from parents and community leaders, BISD will expand the initiative with additional programs on other campuses in the coming years. In August 2017:
North Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) will open as the only nationally STEM-certified middle school campus (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); Richland Middle School (grades 6–8) will have a specialization in Leadership; and Birdville Elementary (grades K–5) will have a Fine Arts specialization.
Birdville ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Northeast Tarrant County, with more than 23,800 students. The district’s 33 campuses serve the community of Richland Hills and portions of Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Colleyville and Fort Worth.
Instruction: The Birdville Independent School District provides a comprehensive educational program to over 23,800 students in grades pre-K through 12. A strong foundation of language arts, math, science and social studies form a core curriculum which is tightly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in all grade levels. Birdville ISD students continue to score above average on state and national tests. In addition, secondary students participate in a variety of college-level, pre-AP, and AP courses. Other programs include world languages, fine arts, physical education/athletics, military science, and career and technology, where students have an opportunity to graduate with one or more endorsements, including Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, Public Services, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Multidisciplinary Studies. Quality instruction is also provided for students who are served in special programs such as special education, dual language/ESL, gifted and talented, and alternative educational options.
Career and Technology Education: BISD's career and technology education program is recognized both statewide and nationally for its exemplary programs. The district offers innovative programs with business and industry partners in the BISD community.
Athletics: The athletics program offers a full range of sports activities. The district competes in 13 sports in the University Interscholastic League, Class 5A and 6A, in Texas.
Fine Arts: The program includes an elementary art and music program, as well as band, choir, art, theatre arts, dance and music history for secondary students. BISD Fine Arts programs have been recognized across the state and nation.
For more information, visit www.birdvilleschools.net or call 817-547-5700.
Keller Independent School District
Keller ISD has a great DFW location, community pride, strong parental involvement, supportive local businesses, innovative educational programs, and excellent facilities. With a goal of being intentionally exceptional, KISD has continuously earned its reputation as one of the best school districts in the state of Texas, known for both its academic and extracurricular excellence.
The 2018-9 school year will mark the District’s 108th year of educating its community, serving close to 35,000 students in portions of the cities of Colleyville, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Watauga, and Westlake and the entire City of Keller. Keller ISD employs more than 3,800 staff members - including just over 2,700 classroom instructional employees - who are all focused on providing exceptional educational experiences for students whether it be teaching in the classroom, maintaining the facilities students use, or offering support and guidance for students and staff alike.
Presently, Keller ISD has a total of 42 campuses, including 23 elementary campuses, four intermediate campuses, four middle school campuses, three intermediate/middle school campuses, four high school campuses, two Early Learning Centers (North & South locations), the New Directions Learning Center, and the Keller Center for Advanced Learning.
Keller ISD Superintendent is Dr. Rick Westfall. A familiar face to many in KISD, Dr. Westfall served as the principal of Keller High School from 2008-11 before becoming the Deputy Superintendent in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD for the past six years. Dr. Westfall holds a Doctorate in Education Administration degree from Tarleton State University, a Master’s Degree from Texas Christian University, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Miami University (Ohio).
In addition, Keller ISD has partnered with Blackboard to build a new District website that will provide a responsive and engaging web experience for visitors across all devices. The new KellerISD.net will bring students, parents, and community members information and news in a more user-friendly, consistent format that includes an updated look and feel, as well as easy access to the most viewed areas of the site.
Keller ISD residents approved a $169.5 million bond package in November 2014. In addition to aligning feeder patterns throughout the District and balancing projected enrollment numbers among the four high schools, bond projects included:
• The District’s 23rd elementary campus – Sunset Valley Elementary School (Completed)
• A new 5th-8th grade campus – Vista Ridge Middle School (Opening Aug. 2017)
• A second early learning campus – Keller Early Learning Center South (Completed)
• The conversion of South Keller Intermediate into the Keller Center for Advanced Learning (Completed)
• The conversion of Indian Springs Middle School into a 5th-8th grade campus (Completed)
• Facility needs, classroom additions, improved technology infrastructure, and upgraded security cameras/vestibules (Completed)
Community Ambassador Program: Keller ISD is extending an opportunity to anyone interested in getting involved and learning more about the District through its Community Ambassadors Program. The semester-long program includes only four evening meetings at various locations throughout KISD. If you’ve always wanted to know more about the district, how it operates, why decisions are made the way they are, and who’s in charge – now is the time. To participate, or for more information, please call the Communications Department at 817-744-1021 or email Communications@kellerisd.net.
For more information, visit www.KellerISD.net or call 817-744-1000.
PRIVATE EDUCATION
Bethesda Christian School
Character, academics, service … these three distinctions are the hallmarks of Bethesda Christian School (BCS), a K-12 private Christian school located 20 minutes north of downtown Ft. Worth. The foundation upon which BCS is built is Christ and his character, which permeates the entire school system. Bethesda is known in the region for the high caliber of its academic program. At all grade levels, classes typically rank in the top ten percent of the nation on standardized achievement tests. SAT mean composite scores for Bethesda seniors range 300-400 points above the national average.
Beginning in their rigorous kindergarten program, students are empowered to exceed expectations both in the classroom and in every aspect of their lives. Purposeful character development, advanced academic curriculum, and award-winning athletics and fine arts experiences equip students for college and beyond. Students of BCS are well-rounded, prepared young adults who have a heart to serve the Lord and who will find fulfillment in accomplishing God’s purpose for their lives.
BCS is an evangelical and interdenominational school with selective admissions. They have served students in all areas of Tarrant County for over 35 years. BCS started in 1980 and is led by Vicki Vaughn, who was selected by the National Association of Elementary School Principals as a 2010 National Distinguished Principal.
A ministry of Bethesda Community Church, BCS is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools (ASCI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The high caliber of education provided to students and reasonable tuition rates make Bethesda Christian School an exceptional value in private Christian education.
For more information, visit www.bethesdachristianschool.org or call 817-281-6446.
Covenant Christian Academy
The mission of Covenant Christian Academy is to provide a biblically based, classical, college preparatory education that inspires a passion for excellence, a heart of grace and the character of Christ.
Founded in 1979, Covenant Christian Academy’s success has been built on three foundational pillars. First, they are a Christian institution, founded and maintained for God’s glory above all other considerations. Their educational goal is in directing students to know and worship their creator and savior. Second, they are classical both in educational content and pedagogical structures. They take the very best of human history to craft a program that answers the educational needs of God’s people and apply it in a manner that makes them effective for His purposes in a rapidly changing society. The third pillar is in forming a covenant family, committed to the loving relationships that should exemplify God’s people.
Their responsibility as a Christian school is to partner with parents in the education of their children. They strive to maintain biblical standards that require righteousness that proceeds out of the grace given to us by God and achieved only in love.
Covenant is a proud member of TAPPS, Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1998 and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 2002. They serve students from PreK3 – grade 12 and are located on a beautiful nineteen-acre campus in the heart of Colleyville. They invite you to visit their school and find out for yourself the difference a Covenant education can make in the life of your child.
For more information, visit www.covenantchristian.net or call 817-281-4333.
Crown of Life Lutheran School
Crown of Life Lutheran School, in Colleyville, TX, offers a Christ-Centered education for students K-8th grade with small class sizes for one-one-one attention and individualized curriculum. Through cutting-edge and innovative instruction, students regularly test 1-3 academic years ahead and in the top 10% of the nation. Crown of Life provides a loving, Christian environment that ministers to students and families by nurturing the whole child academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. Their commitment is to reinforce Christian morals and values from the authority of God's Word, encouraging a close relationship with Jesus Christ, as well as high academic achievement for each child.
Teachers are trained to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all disciplines. Crown of Life Lutheran School has achieved Thinking Maps accreditation and utilizes Kagan Cooperative Learning which involves healthy noise, working with partners and teams, cross-team interaction, and verbalization.
Crown of Life also offers your child: Extended care 7am - 6pm | preschool program for 2, 3, 4, and 5-year olds | preschool Friday enrichment | soccer, volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading | art, Spanish, music, and band | weekly chapel and daily religion | community involvement through volunteer projects | Statement of Faith not required | Fully Accredited: National and Texas District Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
For more information, visit www.colschool.org or call 817-251-1881.
Fort Worth Christian School
Fort Worth Christian School is a Christ-centered community where every child is loved and valued, taught excellence in and out of the classroom, and empowered by a biblical worldview for a lifetime of faith and service. Located on Holiday Lane in North Richland Hills on a beautiful 40-acre campus, Fort Worth Christian School is the largest private school in Northeast Tarrant County serving students PK3 – grade 12 in North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills, Watauga, Keller, Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, and surrounding areas.
All middle and high school students are provided a MacBook laptop, and elementary classrooms have a set of iPads to enhance their learning. Community Service and daily Bible classes are an important part of school life, and students learn to become people of character and build strong values. This year, students will serve on missions locally and internationally in Nicaragua, Thailand, Peru, Oklahoma and Tarrant County. The school is a college preparatory school with 100% of its graduates accepted into colleges or universities. FWC is Accredited by the National Christian Schools Association, AdvancedED, and the Texas Christian Schools Association.
FWC teachers are Christian role models who love and encourage each student to succeed beyond his or her expectations. Fort Worth Christian is among Top State and National Scores on Achievement Tests, has outstanding extracurricular activities including drama, music, art and State championship athletic teams.
For more information, visit www.fwc.org or call 817-281-6504.
Harvest Christian Academy
Serving infants through 12th grade students, HCA was established in 1994 by Harvest Church and now operates as an independent 501(c)3, non-profit corporation. HCA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is recognized by TEPSAC (Texas Private School Accreditation Commission). The school utilizes the 40-acre campus of Harvest Church, conveniently located on Highway 377 and HCA has developed an athletic complex at this site as well.
HCA offers students a Christ-centered, educational environment that equips students to develop character, demonstrate competence and discover their calling. As a discipleship school, Harvest Christian Academy partners with Christian families to accomplish two goals in the lives of their students; academic competence and spiritual maturity. To accomplish these goals, HCA works with students to intentionally develop character, demonstrate competence and discover their calling.
Spiritually, students are immersed in academic curriculum that is biblically integrated in each subject. Discipleship themes are in place at every grade level and essential biblical questions are discussed and analyzed to teach and develop these concepts in the lives of students.
Academically, Harvest has carefully analyzed its curriculum in relation to state and national standards and aligned its objectives with Texas educational requirements and College Board standards. Utilizing the most current information on how students learn, HCA regularly trains faculty on engaging, effective teaching styles including significant use of technology in the classroom.
The total student experience includes many co-curricular activities. Students compete in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) in ten sports including football, basketball, volleyball, cross country, tennis, softball, baseball, golf, track and cheer. Students also compete in fine arts and academic meets through ASCI and TAPPS.
For more information, visit www.hcasaints.org or call 817-485-1660.
St. John the Apostle School
St. John the Apostle Catholic School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade parochial school accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission and recognized by the Texas Education Agency. The school offers a strong academic program for all its students by providing a high quality, Catholic education that promotes the development of the whole child in an environment where children can grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and culturally. They were awarded the prestigious National Blue Ribbon award in 2008.
Established in 1965, the school follows the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, providing students a challenging education that encourages the success of each student. Their graduates are prepared spiritually, academically, and socially for a successful future and they inspire all students to become faithful Christian stewards of the community.
St. John the Apostle Catholic School offers a supportive Catholic environment where the parish, priest, administration, faculty and staff, along with the family, create a learning environment of Catholic values, realistic goals, and a challenging curriculum that promotes the development of the whole child.
For more information, visit www.stjs.org or call 817-284-2228.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Winfree Academy Charter Schools – “A Different Type of Public High School for Today’s Student.”
The Winfree Mission is to create a supportive, safe environment that motivates, educates, and trains students so they can graduate from high school prepared with the skills and abilities needed for higher education, employment, and life. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency, Winfree Academy delivers a real alternative to help meet the needs of today’s students. The individually-paced nature of each student’s workday allows them to learn at their own pace without being in competition with their peers. Students who wish to accelerate their graduation date can finish high school courses faster than they can in traditional public high schools. Students also come to Winfree Academy to recover lost credits and skills.
Winfree Academy Charter Schools utilizes a comprehensive high school curriculum that is offered via a flexible individualized delivery system utilizing online curriculum and constant availability. The School’s highly experienced educators are available to help students in the early morning hours, throughout the day, and into the early evening, spending the extra time and the extra care to increase student achievement. They use effective methods of teaching to motivate and nurture each student to success. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to be college- and career-ready while completing all requirements to earn a high school diploma.
For more information, visit www.winfreeacademy.com or call 817-590-2240.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Tarrant County College Northeast
The mission of Tarrant County College (TCC) is to provide affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning. TCC is a comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to providing quality education that exceeds the expectations of the people of Tarrant County.
More than 50,000 students are enrolled in TCC's associate degree and technical programs, making it the sixth largest among Texas colleges and universities. In addition, over 30,000 additional people are served each year through continuing education and these noncredit offerings include customized training for industry and courses for children, youth and older adults.
The TCC District has six major campuses in the cities of Hurst (Northeast Campus), Fort Worth (Northwest, South, TCC Connect and Trinity River campuses), and Arlington (Southeast Campus), with administrative offices in downtown Fort Worth at the May Owen Center.
Students transferring from TCC frequently outperform all other transfer students as well as students who start their education at four-year schools. Graduates of the Cornerstone Program, an acclaimed honors curriculum, consistently capture coveted scholarships at leading four-year institutions.
TCC offers an outstanding educational value with credit classes at less than half the cost of those at a Texas public university and a fraction of the cost of those at a private university.
For more information, visit www.tccd.edu or call 817-515-8223.
Dallas Baptist University - Hurst-Colleyville
In the summer of 2005, Dallas Baptist University opened DBU Hurst-Colleyville to meet the educational needs of students living and working in Tarrant County. DBU is proud to have the oldest, and one of the most respected professional studies programs in Texas and with an increasing number of their students living and working in Tarrant County, the Hurst-Colleyville campus is meeting the educational and degree completion needs of the expanding Tarrant County market.
If completing an undergraduate or graduate degree would place you on the track for advancement in your career or if it would simply fulfill a lifelong dream, let DBU Hurst-Colleyville help you make your ambitions a reality.
For more information, visit www.dbu.edu or call 214-333-5888.
TCU Neeley School of Business
TCU Neeley School of Business puts bright minds to work in a variety of learning environments. Brilliant faculty members electrify classrooms. Nationally and internationally renowned executives are accessible and help make powerful connections and real-world work experiences ensure that tomorrow’s technology and business processes become business as usual. The student population is limited so that each person has the best experience to learn, grow and reach their distinctive potential and students are coached to ensure a strong ethical balance in life and in business.
Neeley professors are some of the most prestigious in the land and students work side-by-side with them as they research, improve and transform business. Students also get to discuss ideas one-on-one with top CEOs, who are invested in their success. Everything done at the TCU Neeley School of Business is geared toward forging the next generation of leaders — one unique person at a time.
For more information, visit www.neely.tcu.edu or call 817-257-7527.
UTA Fort Worth
UTA Fort Worth is dedicated to offering accessible, affordable, high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs, individual courses, and professional development opportunities in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. Located in the historic Santa Fe Freight Station, UTA Fort Worth provides students with a convenient, state-of-the-art facility and a unique, forward-thinking environment that inspires learning and endless networking opportunities.
UTA Fort Worth students enjoy unique benefits including accelerated daytime, evening and weekend classes and several degree programs specifically designed around a lock-step, cohort delivery model. The cohort model encourages innovative thinking, a more dynamic and collaborative classroom experience, and the ability to earn your degree in 24 months or less by taking one course at a time.
For more information, visit www.fortworth.uta.edu or call 817-272-5988.
The College of Health Care Professions
The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is an accredited career institution dedicated to providing students quality, personalized medical training for entry-level employment in the allied health care fields. As a leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP will help you develop the skills you need to meet the demands of today’s healthcare industry and be on your way to a promising career that’s right for you.
Founded by physicians, they are 100-percent focused on healthcare education and training and their accredited programs have been developing healthcare professionals for more than 25 years. CHCP faculty have real world, on-the-job experience, and are committed to helping each student succeed.
The CHCP on-campus, online and hybrid program offerings give students flexible options to learn on their schedule. Join the CHCP family and let them guide you on your path to a successful career helping others.
For more information, please visit www.chcp.edu or call 817-632-5900.
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