ACADEMICS

SMALL CLASSES

Mirus classes range in size from 3 - 15, with an average class size of 6-8. With such small classes, it's easy to provide students with the individual attention they need. Plus, it's easy for classes to be discussion-based, with lots of student-teacher dialogue and time for hands-on activities.

FULLY ACCREDITED

Mirus Academy's programming is aligned to state and national standards, and the school is fully accredited by NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association) in conjunction with NCPSA (National Counsel for Private School Accreditation).

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM

Mirus Academy offers a rigorous yet accessible college-prep curriculum in alignment with Texas graduation requirements. We don't "teach to the test", yet our 8th - 11th graders consistently score in the top 25% of the nation with their PSAT and Pre-ACT scores, and our seniors' SAT and ACT scores exceed national, state, and Katy ISD averages. When it comes time for college admissions, the school works closely with each senior, to ensure they have a strong college application, and most of our university-bound seniors receive generous academic scholarships.

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LOWER-STRESS ENVIRONMENT

Mirus is a "non-ranking" school, so the academic environment is more supportive and less stressful than other high schools. Students have "study halls" built into their schedule and 30-45 minutes for lunch, so there's plenty of down-time. Plus, with our afternoon "Work Periods" (see below), there is plenty of time to finish assignments, so most students have little-to-no homework.

UNIVERSITY-STYLE SCHEDULING

Mirus Academy follows a unique block-schedule that is often referred to as "University Model" or "College-Style".

CLASS PERIODS: Monday through Thursday morning (9:00 - 1:30), students attend "Class Periods" with traditional, teacher-led instruction. During class, students learn new material, engage in active discussions, and participate in hands-on labs and activities. Classes meet twice a week (either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thu), with each class period lasting 75 minutes.

WORK PERIODS: In the afternoon, students have a "Work Period" (1:30 - 3:15), a time when students complete their assignments under teacher supervision. When all their assignments are completed, students are welcome to play games, have fun on campus with their friends, or leave school to go home early for the day.

AFTER-SCHOOL: After school hours, students have the option of enrolling in after-school electives, such as Theater, Art, and/or Yoga. Our student-led D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) club is especially popular! The school campus is open until 5:30 each day, so there's plenty of time hang out and socialize with friends, as desired.

FRIDAYS: Mirus Academy meets on select Fridays (generally two Fridays per month). Fridays are reserved for Seminar class, with special activities such as field trips, college tours, special assemblies, and current events.