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Mirus Academy

Coordinates: 29°47′48″N 95°49′20″W / 29.7967°N 95.8221°W / 29.7967; -95.8221
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Mirus Academy
Address
Map
5506 3rd Street Katy, TX 77493
Information
TypeIndependent
MottoCuriosity, Creativity, Courage, Compassion, Commitment, & Citizenship
Opened2010
Head of schoolLaura Hogan
Grades8th-12th
Color(s)Black & Silver
MascotFalcon
Websitemirus-academy.org

Mirus Academy is a private school high school located in Katy, Texas in the United States of America.[1] The school serves the City of Katy, Texas and Greater Houston area.[1]

Academics

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Mirus Academy provides a college-preparatory academic program within the framework of small classes and flexible scheduling. High school graduation requires completion of a 26-credit curriculum that includes 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies, 2 credits of foreign language, 1 credit of fine arts, and 8 credits of elective courses. Honors-level and Advanced Placement courses are available. Following graduation, 70% of Mirus Academy graduates enroll in a four-year university, 20% enroll in a two-year community college, and 10% pursue non-college options.[1][2]

Class sizes are limited by design, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.[3] Grade levels are determined by age as of September 1; however, students are placed in classes by ability rather than age, so classrooms are mixed-age and able to accommodate students with intellectual giftedness.[2] Admission to the school is selective, and applicants with disciplinary or academic problems are excluded.

Student life

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Mirus Academy students participate in enrichment programs outside the standard course of instruction, including student council, theater productions, local field trips, international tours, and volunteering.

School Schedule

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Mirus Academy's school hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Fridays. An optional 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm class period is also available. While most Mirus students follow a traditional five-day school schedule, a flexible short-week schedule is available, allowing students to pursue activities that overlap with traditional school hours, such as high-level athletic or artistic competitions.[4]

School History

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Mirus Academy started as a homeschooling center in the Greater Katy, Texas Area.[1] In 2010, the homeschooling center closed, and the program transitioned into a private school called Mirus Academy.[5] The school was accredited in 2017 by the National Association of Private Schools.[1][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mirus Academy". Mirusacademy.org. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  2. ^ a b "Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families". Thekatynews.com. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  3. ^ "Niche Mirus Academy". Niche.com. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  4. ^ "Nine Unconventional Schools in Houston". Greaterhoustonmoms.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  5. ^ "Katy 'the place to be' for private and charter schools". Chron.com. Retrieved 2018-01-02.
  6. ^ "Member Schools". Napsaccreditation.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
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29°47′48″N 95°49′20″W / 29.7967°N 95.8221°W / 29.7967; -95.8221