A Letter from
Barbara Garza,
Executive Head of School
Hello Everyone!
AESA Prep Academy, Cognia accredited and NCAA approved, was created to fulfill an overwhelming desire and need – the need for an elite college prep school that is sized appropriately and is flexible enough to address individual student needs. AESA provides world-class academics based upon National Standards, the SAT, and the ACT, taught in small classes by highly experienced teachers; a master class schedule that accommodates training time for individual students who desire to pursue their extra-curricular passions or those students who need to be accelerated academically in particular subjects; flexibility for travel and family scheduling issues.
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AESA (Academic Excellence for Scholars, Athletes and Artists) is a cutting-edge school for K-12th grade students who yearn for challenging academics that truly prepare them for the university level. Junior and Senior AESA students are encouraged to take a minimum of 1 dual credit courses such as the University of Texas Dual Credit courses instead of outdated Advanced Placement courses. Institutions that still utilize AP courses are behind the times, but many are simply too large and too entrenched in their current systems to be able to change. University admissions offices will prefer dual credit from a credible, renowned institution over AP courses. Dual credit courses clearly demonstrate a student’s ability to successfully master university level courses.
With AESA’s small student-teacher ratio and independent study periods, the traditional homework load for our students is greatly reduced. This allows families to have a balanced life style outside of school and time for students to have adequate sleep and socialization. AESA attracts high-achieving academic students from Austin’s top public and private schools, as well as talented athletes, including tennis players, equestrians, swimmers, and golfers. We also welcome Fine Arts students and those who thrive in a small classroom environment. All of these students are seeking a unique school that better meets their individual and family needs.
Why us? Traditional public and private schools are acceptable, but are unable to meet the needs of our students due to master schedule structuring and size constraints. At AESA Prep Academy students lead healthy and balanced lives! AESA families choose to step out of the traditional path, living a life that can include evening dinners together, no late night practices, no rushing around in heavy traffic, and no missing important family and travel opportunities due to constraining attendance policies. Our certified, highly experienced teachers are able to support and nurture our students in classes with an average student-teacher ratio of 7:1.
Finally, there is a school in Texas that is able to create and offer life-altering experiences for students and their families. AESA makes a firm commitment to its students, allowing families to request financial aid for academic, athletic, and fine arts endeavors up to six years after graduation. As the former 9th and 10th grade Dean of Students for St. Stephen’s Episcopal School for five years, as a former public school teacher with numerous administrative positions for 25 years, and as the founder of AESA Prep Academy, I believe AESA is ahead of its time. Education as we know it is changing and needs to change. The future is now, and AESA Prep Academy is proof that this revolutionary model of education works. We appreciate your support and invite you to join the AESA team!
Cheers,
Barbara Ann Garza
Executive Head of School
AESA Prep Academy
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