SOUTHMINSTER SCHOOL Learning is a lifelong journey... the voyage begins here!

Elementary Program

Why Southminster School?

Accredited by AdvancEd and member of the Association

of Christian Schools International.

Pre-Kindergarten-Fifth grade teachers are state-certified

Family-friendly

Smaller class sizes allow for individualized instruction

Objective-based curriculum emphasizing higher-order

thinking skills

Weekly chapel services and Bible curriculum incorporate

Christian values

No “teaching to a test,” so we can focus on teaching your

child HOW to think instead of WHAT to think

All elementary classrooms are outfitted with SmartBoards

Third-Fifth graders have individual Google Chrome

Notebooks

We encourage and welcome parent involvement

We instill a sense of respect for the community through

mission projects and outreach opportunities

Committed to the safety and security of the students and

the staff

Varied after school offerings

Extended care services available from 7AM to 6PM

4200 Cartwright Road

Missouri City, Texas 77459

281-261-8872 phone

281-499-4430 fax

Private Christian School

Serving Fort Bend County for

27 years

Accredited by AdvancEd and

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

www.southminsterschool.org

Curriculum Our elementary curriculum contains a healthy combination of research-based educational practices and hands-on activities. Teachers have the flexibility to integrate developmentally appropriate activities throughout their curriculum. Educational objectives by grade level are accessible on our website.

Bible by Purposeful Design

Language Arts- Words Their Way, Spelling by Purposeful Design, Wordly Wise 3000, Guided Reading, Literacy Circles, Novel Studies, Scholastic News, Time for Kids

Mathematics- Everyday Mathematics, Kahn Academy

Science- STEMscopes, Science Lab

Social Studies- Scott Foresman, Studies Weekly

Uniforms Pre-K through fifth grade students are required to wear uniforms

daily. Uniforms are purchased online through School Outfitters by

Lands’ End at https://goo.gl/Di1tTv.

Lunch and Snacks A catered lunch will be available from Sami’s Cafeteria for Kindergarten-5th grade children on full school days if parents do not wish to provide a lunch from home. Lunches are ordered online one week in advance, and are delivered to the school. The caterer provides the menu monthly via the lunch portal. All elementary classrooms also have a daily mid-morning snack. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack from home, or may purchase one from the front office for $1.

Extended Care and Fees Extended care is available for Southminster School students both before and after school for an additional fee.

7 am-6 pm.

Registration Fee: $40 per child (Includes access card); $50 per family.

Extended care charge: $7 per hour (billed monthly in 15 minute increments)

Late pick-up fee: $1 per minute

Lost or Extra cards: $15 each

After School Activities

Various after school activities are offered at an extra cost by individual vendors using the school facilities. Information regarding these classes or clubs is available upon request in the front office. The classes include, but are not limited to:

Ensemble Choir

Karate

Sewing Club

Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Chess

Ideal Lab

Yoga

Drama

Pink Out Day Chapel

Spirit Night Fundraising

Reading Buddies

School Spelling Bee

Veteran’s Day Celebration

Ensemble at Skeeter’s Game

Arbor Day

At Southminster School we care for the whole child. Mind… Body… Spirit

Founded in 1990, Southminster School serves children from two years old through fifth grade in a loving and nurturing, Christian environment. A low student/teacher ratio, exceptional and experienced teaching staff, and multi-sensory activities promote a challenging curriculum, exemplifying excellence. We maintain the highest quality education while promoting individual learning styles. The skills and attitudes fostered at Southminster School develop educated thinkers, respect for others, and strong leaders willing to make a difference in their world. Learning is a lifelong journey… the voyage begins here!

Small class size benefits students at all levels of learning; Maximum 14:1 student to teacher ratio

Safe, secure environment with emphasis on family

Curriculum focus on problem solving and higher-level thinking skills

Chapel twice a week and daily Bible lessons

Weekly outclasses include Spanish, Music, Technology/Maker Space, Art, and Physical Education

30 minutes of daily recess

Admissions Requirements Application Form: An official application must be completed and submitted

with the appropriate non-refundable registration fee in the form of cash or money order. Parents must also submit copies of the original birth certificate, Social Security card, Health Assessment, Physician Statement and current immunization record. All students must be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases in accordance with the immunization schedule adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services. A student who fails to obtain this evidence shall not be accepted for enrollment unless the student has a medical exemption signed by a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) authorized to practice in the State of Texas. Conscious exemptions are not accepted.

Enrollment Fees: o New Family Facilities Fee- $375 (One-time, per family) o Registration Fee- $100 o Testing Fees:

Pre-Kindergarten-2nd Grade- $150 3rd – 5th Grade Testing Fee - $50

o Supply & Materials Fees: Pre-Kindergarten- $450 Bridge- $550 Kindergarten-5th Grade- $600

Transcripts: Copies of report cards and test scores must be submitted for incoming 1st-5th Graders.

Teacher Recommendation Form: A confidential recommendation from previous school attended must be submitted for incoming 1st-5th Graders.

Notification of Status: Notification of class placement will be sent along with a family contract, which will list all information needed to secure the student’s placement.

School Hours Pre-Kindergarten: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Bridge: 8:00AM-2:00PM Kindergarten-5th Grade: 8:00AM-3:15PM