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== History ==
== History ==
Mirus Academy began in 2010 as the leadership of The Curious Mind, a homeschooling center in the Greater [[Katy, Texas]] Area, found that parents and students needed an individualized approach to education within a traditional classroom atmosphere.<ref name="Mirus Academy" /> The school became Mirus Academy at that time, adding to the many private school opportunities in the Katy area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/news/article/Katy-the-place-to-be-for-private-and-charter-6785189.php |title=Katy 'the place to be' for private and charter schools |publisher=Chron.com/|date= |accessdate=2018-01-02}}</ref> The school was accredited in 2017 by the National Association of Private Schools.<ref name="Mirus Academy" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://napsaccreditation.com/member-schools/|title=Member Schools |publisher=Napsaccreditation.com/|date= |accessdate=2018-01-04}}</ref>
Mirus Academy began when the leadership of The Curious Mind, a homeschooling center in the Greater [[Katy, Texas]] Area, found that families would benefit from an individualized approach to education within a traditional classroom atmosphere.<ref name="Mirus Academy" /> In 2010, the homeschooling center closed, and the program transitioned into a private school called Mirus Academy, adding to the many private school opportunities in the Katy area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/news/article/Katy-the-place-to-be-for-private-and-charter-6785189.php |title=Katy 'the place to be' for private and charter schools |publisher=Chron.com/|date= |accessdate=2018-01-02}}</ref> The school was accredited in 2017 by the National Association of Private Schools.<ref name="Mirus Academy" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://napsaccreditation.com/member-schools/|title=Member Schools |publisher=Napsaccreditation.com/|date= |accessdate=2018-01-04}}</ref>


== Curriculum ==
== Academics ==
Mirus Academy uses textbook-based learning models in order to acclimate previous homeschoolers to a standardized classroom model while accommodating students transferring from other schools.<ref name="Mirus Academy" /> Scheduling, however, is non-traditional to suit the needs of students and families; students have two instructional days per week on Mondays and Wednesdays which are required, two optional days for practice and help from the teacher on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and one optional day a week for hands-on classes and field trips.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirus-academy.org/privateschool|title=Mirus Academy |publisher=Mirusacademy.org/|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thekatynews.com/2016/01/12/flexible-schedule-college-preparatory-private-school-will-hold-showcase-for-prospective-families-thursday-january-21-2016/|title=Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families |publisher=Thekatynews.com|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref> Students have utilized this scheduling to participate in out-of-school competitions and events that require more time than five-day schedules will allow.<ref name="Mirus: Why">{{cite web|url=https://www.mirus-academy.org/why|title=Mirus Academy |publisher=Mirusacademy.org/|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref> Previous homeschoolers also take advantage of such a hybrid schedule, as the schedule enables them to do work at home with their parents up to three days a week, while also enjoying the socialization that traditional classrooms foster twice a week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://greaterhoustonmoms.com/2017/04/18/nine-unconventional-schools-houston/|title=Nine Unconventional Schools in Houston|publisher=Greaterhoustonmoms.com |date= |accessdate=2018-01-04}}</ref>
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. <ref name="Mirus Academy" /> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mirus-academy.org/privateschool|title=Mirus Academy |publisher=Mirusacademy.org/|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thekatynews.com/2016/01/12/flexible-schedule-college-preparatory-private-school-will-hold-showcase-for-prospective-families-thursday-january-21-2016/|title=Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families |publisher=Thekatynews.com|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}} </ref>

Classrooms are small by design, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/mirus-academy-katy-tx/|title= Niche Mirus Academy |publisher=Niche.com/|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref> , and students are placed in classes by ability rather than age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thekatynews.com/2016/01/12/flexible-schedule-college-preparatory-private-school-will-hold-showcase-for-prospective-families-thursday-january-21-2016/|title=Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families|publisher=Thekatynews.com|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref> Applicants with disciplinary or academic problems are excluded.<ref name="Mirus: Why" />
Class sizes are limited by design, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/mirus-academy-katy-tx/|title= Niche Mirus Academy |publisher=Niche.com/|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref>. 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]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thekatynews.com/2016/01/12/flexible-schedule-college-preparatory-private-school-will-hold-showcase-for-prospective-families-thursday-january-21-2016/|title=Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families|publisher=Thekatynews.com|date= |accessdate=2017-12-23}}</ref> Admission to the school is selective, and applicants with disciplinary or academic problems are excluded.<ref> name="Mirus: Why" </ref>

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

== School Schedule ==
Mirus Academy's school hours are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on Fridays. An optional 3:00 pm - 4:30 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. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://greaterhoustonmoms.com/2017/04/18/nine-unconventional-schools-houston/|title=Nine Unconventional Schools in Houston|publisher=Greaterhoustonmoms.com |date= |accessdate=2018-01-04}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 18:03, 1 March 2018

For the school previously known as Mirus Academy in Bloxwich, England, see Bloxwich Academy.
Mirus Academy
Location
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Katy, TX
Information
TypeIndependent
MottoCuriosity, Creativity, Courage, Compassion, Commitment, & Citizenship
Opened2010
Head of schoolLaura Hogan
Grades5th-12th
Color(s)Black & Silver
MascotFalcon
Websitemirus-academy.org

Mirus Academy is a private school junior high school and 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]

History

Mirus Academy began when the leadership of The Curious Mind, a homeschooling center in the Greater Katy, Texas Area, found that families would benefit from an individualized approach to education within a traditional classroom atmosphere.[1] In 2010, the homeschooling center closed, and the program transitioned into a private school called Mirus Academy, adding to the many private school opportunities in the Katy area.[2] The school was accredited in 2017 by the National Association of Private Schools.[1][3]

Academics

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] [4][5]

Class sizes are limited by design, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio[6]. 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. [7] Admission to the school is selective, and applicants with disciplinary or academic problems are excluded.[8]

Student Life

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

School Schedule

Mirus Academy's school hours are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on Fridays. An optional 3:00 pm - 4:30 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. [9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mirus Academy". Mirusacademy.org/. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  2. ^ "Katy 'the place to be' for private and charter schools". Chron.com/. Retrieved 2018-01-02.
  3. ^ "Member Schools". Napsaccreditation.com/. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  4. ^ "Mirus Academy". Mirusacademy.org/. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  5. ^ "Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families". Thekatynews.com. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  6. ^ "Niche Mirus Academy". Niche.com/. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  7. ^ "Flexible Schedule, College Preparatory Private School Will Hold Showcase for Prospective Families". Thekatynews.com. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  8. ^ name="Mirus: Why"
  9. ^ "Nine Unconventional Schools in Houston". Greaterhoustonmoms.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.

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