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" emcompasses 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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The SAA community has once again shown its generosity, wrapping up the annual Holiday Food Drive with 12,652 pounds of food donated to the San Antonio Food Bank. This year’s effort brings The Academy’s three-year total to over 46,000 pounds. Congratulations to the grades with the most donations—4th and 2nd grade. Additionally, Pre-K, 1st grade, and 4th grade earned a special dessert during lunch for achieving 100% participation.
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SAA joined the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have fought for our country. This morning, we held our annual Veterans Day Convocation, where we recognized parents, faculty and staff members, grandparents, and alumni veterans with a special tribute during chapel and by presenting an Honor Roll of Service. A huge thank you to Academy mom Vicki Adelstein, who moved the audience with melodies that recognized each branch of the U.S. military.
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The San Antonio Academy community came together on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the annual Fall Family Fair, a beloved Academy tradition of nearly four decades. This year’s theme, “SAA Rocks!,” echoed throughout the festivities as over 500 attendees enjoyed an evening of lively entertainment, family fun, and generous support of the school’s mission.
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San Antonio Academy welcomed 26 elementary and middle school robotics teams from public and private schools across the region for a day of innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning at the “Monster Bots” VEX IQ Robotics Tournament. This spooky-themed event held on Saturday, October 26, offered students the opportunity to put their knowledge and creativity to the test as they showcased their custom-designed robots and competed in various challenges that highlighted their technical, teamwork, and strategic planning skills.
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A cherished San Antonio Academy tradition unfolded on Friday, October 25, as 1st graders gathered for the 35th Annual “Tour de L’Academy” Bike Race. Under a clear, sunlit sky, 36 eager young riders arrived at Basse Field, warmly welcomed by their 7th-grade buddies for an afternoon filled with pedal-powered action, friendly competition, and Academy brotherhood.