About Allen Academy Founded in 1886 in Madisonville, Texas, Allen Academy is the oldest non-religious private school in Texas and serves over 300 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. As an independent, co-educational day and boarding school, Allen offers an outstanding educational experience and rigorous college preparatory curriculum that integrates academic, artistic, athletic, and community service in a positive atmosphere. Allen faculty and families work together to ensure that students are equipped with the skills and attitudes necessary to inherit a world that promises to be increasingly unpredictable.

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Allen Academy School Profile

2014 - 2015

Accreditation and MembershipsAccreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)Memberships: NAIS, NACAC, National Honor Society, TANPS, College Board, and ERB

Dr. Matthew J. Rush Head of School mrush@allenacademy.org

Leah Stewart Director of College Counseling lstewart@allenacademy.org 979.776.0731 ext. 33

Contact Information

Character DevelopmentAllen Academy strives to provide a holistic education for our students, and to that end, our Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Rights, Responsibilities, and Outcomes (RRO) programs establish competencies and skills that foster responsible leadership and emotional health. These programs encourage students to communicate thoroughly and effectively, which also allows students to connect in the dynamic social environments present in today’s world.

Total Enrollment (PK-12): 305Enrollment Grades 9-12: 90Average Graduating Class: 20Nationalities Represented: 23Students Representing Minority Ethnicity: 36%Students Representing Financial Assistance: 20%

Class of 2014 DataNumber of Students: 16AP Scholars: 10NCAA Athletes: 2Lifers (14+ years): 5 100% Enrolled in 4-year Institutions

Faculty The school’s full-time teaching faculty is made up of 46 men and women, with an average teaching experience of 16 years. In the Upper School, 63% of faculty hold advanced degrees, including three with doctoral degrees.

Other School Policies It is Allen Academy’s policy that violations of school rules that result in suspension or ex-pulsion will be reported to other colleges if that information is requested in the application process. Students are instructed to answer honestly any question regarding probations and suspensions if Allen Academy does not deem them reportable offenses.

Anne Prescott Director of Admissions aprescott@allenacademy.org

CEEB: 440945

Allen Academy ◆ 3201 Boonville Rd. ◆ Bryan, Texas ◆ 77802 ◆ 979.776.0731

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Course Offerings (24 Credits are Required for Graduation)

English - 4 CreditsEnglish I English II English IIIEnglish IV

AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition

Mathematics - 4 CreditsAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

Pre-CalculusCalculus

AP Calculus (AB)AP Calculus (BC)

AP Computer Science Science - 4 Credits

BiologyChemistry

Environmental SciencePhysics

AP BiologyAP Chemistry

AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics

Social Studies - 4 CreditsWorld Geography

Modern World HistoryUS History

AP US HistoryAP European History

EconomicsAP Government

World Language - 3 CreditsSpanish ISpanish IISpanish IIISpanish IV

Fine Arts - 2 CreditsArt I, II, III, IV

BandChoir

Theater

Physical Eduation - 2 CreditsPhysical Education

Strength/Conditioning Team Sports

Electives Business

Robotics/EngineeringYearbook

English as a Second Language

Grade Point Average InformationAllen Academy uses a traditional 4.0 GPA reporting scale. The GPA is weighted with AP courses earning an extra 1.0 grade point per course. It is Allen Academy’s policy that we do not rank our students. A+: 97-100 (4.3)A: 93-96 (4.0)A-: 90-92 (3.7)

C+: 77-79 (2.3)C: 73-76 (2.0)C-: 70-72 (1.7)

B+: 87-89 (3.3) B: 83-86 (3.0) B-: 80-82 (2.7)

F: 0-69 (0.0)

Curriculum and Grading at Allen AcademyAn Allen Academy education is characterized by a college-preparatory curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas, and supportive teaching. Its objective is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which students are engaged in learning activities that cultivate in them the habits and techniques of learning and will enable them to be curious, creative, and independent. Allen Academy strives to teach that honesty, tolerance, compassion, and responsibility are essential to the well being of the individual, the school, and society.

2014 Advanced Placement Highlights ▶ 100% of seniors took at least one AP exam, 81% took at least two AP exams, and 50% took at least three AP exams. ▶ In 2013-14, Allen Academy offered 9 year-long Advanced Placement courses. ▶ 38 students completed 80 AP exams in May; 68% of all students scored 3 and above.

SAT Comparisons Texas SAT Median Allen Academy Students (3 year average)

CR: 484M: 505W: 473

CR: 650M: 680W: 590

Service Learning Students are required to complete 12 hours of service

each year in Upper School.

All courses not designated as AP are taught as the Honors level, except for courses in Physical Education, Fine Arts, and electives. Students typically earn six credits each year.

Computer Proficiency - 1 Credit

Allen Academy ◆ 3201 Boonville Rd. ◆ Bryan, Texas ◆ 77802 ◆ 979.776.0731