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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San Antonio Academy's annual "Day at the Museum" event, held on Friday, April 12, took us on a journey through American history, as our 3rd grade students took center stage to portray significant historical figures.
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The Gurian Institute recently announced San Antonio Academy's re-certification as a "Gurian Model School." This means that SAA has been trained and adheres to the educational concepts the institute's founder, Michael Gurian, has established for same-sex education. Gurian’s approach is based upon three foundational concepts: (1) boys and girls learn differently; (2) nurture the nature; and (3) understand, monitor, and guide cultural influences.
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Ellison Hall transformed into a vibrant gallery during the eagerly awaited annual Primary School Art Show. Our youngest artist from Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade proudly showcased their creative talents, delighting both parents and peers alike with a colorful display of artwork.
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Ellison Hall was transformed into the SAA Zoo once again for the annual kindergarten play. It was a wild event as families, buddies, faculty, staff, and fellow brothers gathered to cheer on and support our kindergarten boys during their presentation of "Zootopia."
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San Antonio Academy's robotics team recently traveled to Iowa to showcase all their hard work and dedication at the highly competitive U.S. Open Robotics Competition held from March 18 to 20. The team is comprised of four SAA students: Merrit Nicewander (6th grade) and Evan Reyes, Alex Leal, and Sammy Arla (all 5th grade). Despite facing challenging opponents from across the globe, the boys demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience throughout the entire event.