Learning To Stay Ahead

Educational opportunities available in the San Marcos community rival any educational system in the state.  This wealth of educational institutions underscores the premise that no longer must corporations be headquartered in large cities to be on top of technological discoveries and provide employees and their children the finest educational opportunities. In addition to a fine public school system, seven colleges and universities lie within 30 miles of San Marcos, 17 within 50 miles.

Superior Public School System

The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District operates eleven campuses to meet the needs of its 7,000 students. Student academic performance is the main priority of the district. For the fifth year in a row, San Marcos CISD campuses have been recognized for gains in student performance by the Texas Education Agency. During the 1998-99 school year SMCISD was designated a "Recognized School District". SMHS students are recognized in the National Merit Scholars Program on an annual basis.

Community partnerships, such as the dozens of programs and efforts of Southwest Texas State University, Partners in Education, the Federal Gary Job Corps program and local businesses, are a priority of the district.

Continuing education is another focus of the district. Austin Community College classes are held at the high school, and Creative Education Institute computer labs that are used by students during the day, are open for parents and other adults during the evening.

Quality instructional staff, supportive parents, positive intergovernmental and university relations, business and community partnerships and a dedicated Board of Trustees have worked together to make San Marcos CISD an outstanding school district for all students.

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Texas State University-San Marcos

Since it opened in 1903,  Texas State University-San Marcos has grown into a comprehensive regional university with programs through the master's degree level and including one doctoral program. More than 21,000 students attend class on this beautiful campus, which is built atop a hill overlooking the San Marcos River. The university offers undergraduate courses and degrees in a wide variety of subjects through seven academic schools, and more than 40 masters degree programs offered through the Graduate School. The university maintains close ties with the community by offering skill assessments, hiring, testing, and other services.

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San Marcos Baptist Academy

The academy is an accredited private boarding school for boys in grades 6-12 and girls in grades 8-12. Day school enrollment is available for boys and girls in grades 6-12. Our goal at the Academy is to guide, assist, and inspire our students to discover, appreciate, and realize their potential in a Christian environment.

The Academy offers pre-AP/AP/regular curricula, LD assistance, leadership opportunities through the JROTC and girls C.O.E.D.S program, athletics, fine arts and various student activities.

Founded in 1907, SMBA operates under the patronage of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Students are accepted without regard to race, creed, religion or ethnic background.

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San Marcos Preparatory School

A publicly funded, privately operated independent public school. SMP was chartered in May 2000 by the Texas State Board of Education. SMP is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2001 and will educate students starting with K-5 the first year. For more information please visit the website at Back to Top

Texas Preparatory School
Texas Preparatory School is a state approved public school serving students in grades K-8th. Texas Prep is the first charter school in San Marcos and is designed to afford parents educational choice regardless their income or social class. Texas Prep especially wants to serve children in elementary and secondary school from disadvantaged circumstances. Enrollment is free and uniforms are required.      512-557-1540

Gary Job Corps Center

The Gary Job Corps Center is a federally funded job-training program for young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. Training is free to eligible men and women. Enrollment is 1,900 resident students. More than 600 area citizens are employed at Gary.

The center offers vocational training in 22 trades, a comprehensive academic program leading to a General Education Development (GED) diploma and driver's education. Placement specialists help graduates find jobs. In addition to academics, job training, and job placement, Job Corps students receive meals, medical care, a living allowance based on attendance and a readjustment allowance.

The Gary Job Corps center is operated by Management & Training Corporation for the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Austin Community College

San Marcos Distance Learning Center was established as a collaborative effort between ACC and the San Marcos CISD in an effort to bring basic college courses to parents, students and residents of the area. All classes are held at San Marcos High School. Semester offerings may vary. For more information, call 353-7224.

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Other Parochial/Private Schools

• Hill Country Christian School, 2001 River Road
• Home Schooling
• Masters School of San Marcos, 329 North
• Seventh Day Adventist School, 1523 RR 12
• Wonderland School, Country Estates

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    Educational Services

• Sylvan Learning Center  has been in San Marcos since the Spring of 1997 and has helped hundreds of students catch up, keep up, and get ahead using something no one else has, the Sylvan Advantage. We start by giving each student a diagnostic assessment which pinpoints students' strengths and weaknesses. Then we meet with parents to set goals for the student. Each student works on an individualized lesson plan with highly trained certified teachers who give individual attention and praise to help build students' confidence and motivation while they're learning new skills. We teach reading, writing, math, algebra, geometry, and study skills. We also offer SAT preparation courses and homework support. For more information, call 512-395-8400 or email san.marcos.tx-12073@educate.com.
  
  
• Village Sensei:  Education consultant. Private tutoring by a certified teacher serving primarily grades 6-10 math, reading, writing, study skills, TAKS review, end-of-course exam reviews.  Dyslexia, special education trained.  No Child Left Behind provider.