San Antonio Academy
Curriculum & Programs
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Learning at The Academy
San Antonio Academy’s curriculum is driven by our mission to offer an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys, Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. We do this through a culture built with our four core values: scholarship, leadership, integrity, and brotherhood. The mission and values are seen in everything we do at SAA, including our curricular program.
Our curriculum provides a strong foundation of academic skills. Students study reading, language arts, social studies, math, science and foreign language. Fine arts, music, integrated technology, library/research skills, and physical education broaden their perspective. We believe that a good education should teach students to solve problems; to express themselves clearly, correctly and cogently; and to become task-committed and self-disciplined.
Primary School
The Primary School program is created using our understanding of the developmental sequence of boys and teaching strategies proven to be beneficial for boys’ learning. Students take courses in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, outdoor education, and Spanish language, as well as instruction in visual and performing arts.
Elementary School
The Elementary School program offers courses in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and Spanish as well as instruction in visual and performing arts. Additional classes include choice classes that include Outdoor Leadership, coding, and robotics.
Middle School
Academy boys in grades 6th through 8th will have expanded opportunities to build upon their critical thinking, social/emotional intelligence, and leadership skills that will help prepare them for high school and beyond. These final three years of their Academy career will be a time where their "bond of brotherhood" will be strengthened, forging friendships that often last a lifetime.
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Signature Programs
Three decades of research shows that boys learn differently from girls. As an all-boys school, San Antonio Academy uses research on the unique strengths of the boy brain to create an environment and educational experience that best supports boy development. The Academy is a school where boys get to be boys while learning how to be compassionate leaders.
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San Antonio Academy is a wonderful school for our son. The academic opportunities and staff are amazing! We couldn’t be happier with SAA and love their motto: “Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be."– Laura H.
Bond of Brotherhood
The "Bond of Brotherhood" encompasses all of the signature programs at SAA. An afterschool atmosphere where the boys play and interact together, the opportunities that arise during family-style lunches, and opportunities for the older boys to mentor our younger students, are all part of the unspoken traditions that make The Academy unique.
Academic News
See how our boys learn in an educational environment intentionally crafted for them.
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![2026 Elementary Grandparents' Chapel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768582751/saacademyorg/vtscexkl6j79gaxigqgt/ElemGPChapel2.jpg","width":2200}])
San Antonio Academy was delighted to host the grandparents of 3rd–5th grade students for the Elementary Grandparents’ Chapel & Coffee on Friday, January 16. More than 50 proud grandparents filled the front rows of Ellison Hall, sharing in one of The Academy’s most treasured daily traditions, morning chapel.
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The 2026 San Antonio Academy Geography Bee brought excitement and brainpower to Ellison Hall in a Jeopardy-style competition that celebrated the global knowledge of The Academy’s 4th–8th graders.
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![Paul Duncan Named Winner of SAA Holiday Card Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766074397/saacademyorg/jcpe4gm9fjgbepueu22a/BearGreetingCard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766074397/saacademyorg/jcpe4gm9fjgbepueu22a/BearGreetingCard.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766074397/saacademyorg/jcpe4gm9fjgbepueu22a/BearGreetingCard.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766074397/saacademyorg/jcpe4gm9fjgbepueu22a/BearGreetingCard.png","width":900}])
SAA’s annual holiday card contest named 5th grader Paul Duncan as this year’s standout artist! Students in Ms. Bates' art elective were invited to submit artwork for the card that captured the spirit of the season and the pride of The Academy. Submissions were voted on by faculty and staff, and Paul’s festive bear decked out in an SAA uniform shirt and Santa hat was chosen as the winning design, spreading “beary” merry cheer to our community!
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San Antonio Academy's "Texas Gentlemen" elective wrapped up the fall semester with a special etiquette luncheon at Silo Alamo Heights. Students and their guests enjoyed a four-course dining experience as the boys put their skills into practice, showcasing everything they’ve learned this semester about manners, conversation, and confident presentation. It was a refined finish to a semester of growth and gentlemanly excellence!