It’s Back-to-School time! That means a new school year and finding a new routine for you and your family. Whether it’s after-school care, a new preschool for your little ones, or you’re thinking about going back to school yourself – we have you covered. We’ve compiled our picks for some of the top preschools, K-12 schools, colleges & universities, and after-school programs in the Fort Bend area.
Adventure Kids Playcare
6 weeks – 12 years old
22762 Westheimer Parkway
Building D, Suite #455
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 769-2398
Adventure Kids Playcare is for children who adore playtime and mingling with other kids, and for hard-working parents who regularly get stuck at the office until late at night. At Adventure Kids, safety and fun are top priorities! Caregivers are highly trained and keep the play areas hygienic and properly supervised at all times.
Adventure Kids follows a written schedule brimming with engaging activities and games including a massive playscape, Legos, a play kitchen, costumes and theme nights! Activities are also frequently switched out to keep kids entertained and on their toes.
Adventure Kids also offers summer, winter and spring break camps. There are both full-day and half-day options. Visit the website to learn more about Adventure Kids Playcare!
Alecia Stringer’s
Music Fun Studio
All ages welcome!
(346) 360-3386
facebook.com/musicfunstudiowithAleciaStringer
Alecia Stringer is an experienced music instructor providing piano, voice, and preschool music lessons. Alecia has more than 20+ years of experience and uses a progressive method in teaching. All ages from babies to adults are welcome! Set up your free trial lesson today!
Belhaven University
Adult education, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees
15115 Park Row, Suite 175
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 579-9977
Belhaven University is the premier destination for Houston residents who want to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree quickly and affordably. Belhaven offers a high-quality Christian adult studies program that delivers accelerated adult education and graduate degrees that are tailored to the needs of busy working adults.
Belhaven provides students with small class sizes, experienced faculty and a career-relevant curriculum. At Belhaven, adults are given the opportunity to develop their unique gifts and abilities in ways that a large, impersonal university never could. Furthermore, Belhaven focuses on the busy adult, offering classes that meet just once a week so that students can keep their lives outside the classroom. Belhaven’s curriculum integrated the Christian worldview with the latest theory and practice, so that individuals will be prepared for the rapidly changing world.
Belhaven has been named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges every year since 1996. Enroll soon to become a successful Belhaven graduate with the tools needed to thrive in today’s global economy!
Bushi Ban Martial Arts
Children and adults
7746 Highway 6, Suite A
Missouri City, TX 77459
(832) 833-0030
Bushi Ban Martial Arts and Fitness is a martial arts system that combines the strong, time-tested traditional martial arts knowledge and techniques with the newest and most contemporary self-defense, mixed martial arts, and physical fitness principles to create a complete system that builds strength, confidence and character in adults and children.
We offer adult and children’s martial arts programs, taught by certified and experienced Black Belt instructors, many recognized not only for their titled accomplishments in martial arts competitions but also for their professional dedication to teaching at the highest standards. Bushi Ban’s Kids Martial Arts programs are designed to build esteem, fitness, focus, and character. The program works to bring out the very best in each and every child through a challenging and fun-based curriculum.
Calvary Episcopal School
Pre-K – 12th grade
1201 Austin Street
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-3161
facebook.com/CalvaryEpiscopalPrep
Outstanding academics are a trademark for Calvary’s reputation of excellence. Calvary prides itself as Fort Bend County’s premiere Christian school. Students and faculty treat each other with Christ-like kindness and together grow in their understanding of God’s expectations for them. Calvary’s 3 R’s: Reverence for God, Respect for others, and Responsibility for self, are the cornerstone for every aspect of the child’s educational journey.
Small classrooms and individualized attention assure that students enjoy a safe and nurturing environment. Christian character classes, Bible instruction and three chapel services weekly foster an emotionally safe environment. Calvary is unique in that students learn to “live together” regardless of age, as the school enters Pre-K – 4-year-olds and graduates students in grade 12. Students freely interact, and the older students mentor the younger in a diverse student body that is accepting of all faiths and nationalities. Call today to schedule a tour of the campus!
Counter’s Tutoring Connection
Kindergarten – 12th grade
24662 Kingsland Blvd.
Katy, Texas 77494
(832) 341-6621
facebook.com/counterstutoringconnection
Counter’s Tutoring Connection helps students reach their full potential in reading, writing, math, science, Spanish, special education, and English as a second language through homework help, study skills & test preparation and individualized instruction by certified teachers.
We work with students from Katy ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Cyfair ISD, Fulshear ISD, Houston ISD, Brookshire ISD, Alief ISD, and various private schools and home school organizations and we believe that anyone can learn and everyone has something to give.
Empower. Educate. Excel… that’s our promise to you. We look forward to meeting your student soon and getting him/her on their road to success!
Cypress Christian School
Kindergarten – 12th grade
11123 Cypress N. Houston Road
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-8829
facebook.com/CypressChristianSchool
Cypress Christian School is a private K – 12 Christian school in Northwest Houston. The CCS mission is to develop Christ-like character and intellectual competence in all students, and to push the student body to achieve maximum academic and personal success. CCS recognizes parents’ essential role in their children’s development, and strives for a partnership between the school and the home.
CCS offers a well-balanced education including award winning programs in academics, fine arts and athletics. Students develop a strong foundation in reading and writing skills, critical thinking, the ability to apply mathematical concepts, and a broad understanding of the sciences and humanities. For upperclassmen, the curriculum is designed to increase college-readiness by providing the academic background needed to succeed in a degree program at a college or university. CCS students consistently score above the national averages in both the SAT and ACT. Honors level courses, as well as dual credit and AP classes, are available. Call today to schedule a tour of Cypress Christian School!
Faith West Academy
3 years old – 12th grade
2225 Porter Road
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5683
Since 1982, Katy’s oldest and largest private school, Faith West Academy, continues to uphold core values of reverence for God; respect for ourselves, others and authority, and responsibility for one’s actions. FWA is inter-denominational and is known for its high academic standards and Christian Worldview education.
FWA provides a safe, Christian environment for preschool (starting at age 3) through 12th grade. As an extension of the preschool, FWA hosts a popular Mother’s Day Out Program that enrolls students as early as 15-months-old. FWA serves a growing number of international students seeking studies in America by providing them with on-campus boarding facilities.
The FWA motto is Excellence Without Compromise! To help students develop spiritually, FWA offers weekly chapel, daily Bible classes and Biblical integration in all classes. FWA also offers strong core curriculum, Accelerated, Pre-Advanced Placement, and Advanced Placed courses for 6th -12th grade students, individualized learning where advanced or struggling students move at a pace that fits their abilities, and “A la Carte” classes for home-schooled junior high and high school students.
To promote physical and artistic excellence, FWA offers weekly PE and music classes, along with daily outdoor recesses for elementary school students. Junior high and high school students can engage in many different competitive athletic programs.
Schedule a tour with FWA right away!
Fellowship Christian Academy
18 months – 10th grade
16355 Old Richmond Road
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 495-1814
fellowshipchristianacademy.org
facebook.com/fellowshipchristian
Fellowship Christian Academy provides a place for children to grow and learn while surrounded by God’s love. The early years of a child’s life are the years that shape their future, so the FCA curriculum is carefully selected and developed to enrich the spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social development in each child. Since 1976, FCA has provided a safe and loving environment where children are encouraged to develop spiritually as they grow cognitively, socially and physically. Many of the teachers have over 25 years of teaching experience.
Age appropriate environments and classes are offered for children ages 18 months through 10th grade. FCA offers small classes with low student to teacher ratios, giving children the chance and room to blossom in their own unique way. Feel free to contact FCA with any questions you may have!
Fort Bend Christian Academy
Pre-K – 12th grade
1250 Seventh Street
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 263-9105
facebook.com/FortBendChristian
Fort Bend Christian Academy is the first choice for committed Christian families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding Houston area. FBCA is a pre-k through grade 12 school located on a 35-acre campus in the heart of Sugar Land, Texas. Students at FBCA receive an academically challenging course of study with curriculum designed to provide a superior spiritual and intellectual environment. Fifty different Honors and Advanced Placement classes are offered at the upper school level, and middle school students with accelerated educational development may also participate in an honors curriculum. Spiritually, academically and professionally qualified, all teaching staff are certified educators, many possessing a master’s degree or higher.
FBCA features enrichment classes, competitive athletics, before and after school programs, nationally-recognized clubs and exceptional community service and philanthropic involvement. Students hold multiple state championships in athletics and fine arts. The school has produced a number of National Merit Scholars, and 100% of graduates enroll in college or enlist in the military, with most students attending their first-choice university. Alumni serve in various career fields, and many obtain post-graduate degrees in law, medicine, engineering and more. Come experience FBCA for yourself and discover your passions, your place and your purpose!
Marine Military Academy
7th – 12th grade
320 Iwo Jima Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
facebook.com/MarineMilitaryAcademy
Marine Military Academy has been helping boys realize their full potential since 1965. MMA offers both solutions and opportunities. The purpose at MMA is to inspire positive academic, physical and moral growth. To achieve this, MMA provides a disciplined, distraction-free setting that allows cadets to focus on their educational and personal development. Throughout this journey, cadets learn to take ownership of their lives and develop the tools they need to succeed; not only in college, but in life. The proven educational model at MMA helps boys earn higher grades, develop exceptional character and maturity, and plan their short and long-term goals for the future. The student body consists of 7th grade through 12th grade, with an optional post-graduate year. MMA also offers a four-week summer camp program for boys, ages 11 – 18.
MMA is a family made up of staff, teachers, drill instructors, coaches, parents and mentors, all working to provide an environment that ensures academic success and helps young men mature and to have fun. MMA is a choice for young men from all over the country and the world. MMA does not discriminate based on race, religion or national origin. For more information, call MMA today!
Westlake Preparatory
Lutheran Academy
3 years old – 8th grade
23300 Bellaire Blvd.
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 341-9910
Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy is a private Christian school where children are more than just numbers. Each student is a special, unique and beloved child of God.
The teachers see their vocation as a true calling, not just a job. They know that every child is a gift from God and that He has entrusted them to provide a faith-based education that promotes spiritual growth and academic excellence. The teachers integrate the intangibles of faith, morals, ethics and service in the classroom as each student pursues a solid academic foundation that prepares them for today, tomorrow and eternity.
Westlake is a fully accredited and continuously growing college preparatory school. It serves students in the Katy, Richmond and Fort Bend areas. Westlake offers vigorous extracurricular activities, such as volleyball, soccer and basketball. Reach out today with any questions you may have about Westlake Academy!
