Exploring the School Culture at Christian Schools in Katy, Texas

It is no secret that Cypress Christian School (CCS) in Katy, Texas is a place where students can explore their relationship with God, themselves, others, and creation. With 101 students enrolled in grades PK-12 and a student-teacher ratio that promotes academic excellence and biblical values, CCS is a place where students can grow in courage and confidence as they discover new skills and cultivate their strengths. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, sports programs and other programs administered in private school. The school community is rooted in the love of Jesus Christ and nourishes the spiritual life of its members by exploring the relationship of each one with God.

To mark the end of high school and the beginning of a great new high school adventure, students recall their favorite CCS memories and thank those who helped them along the way. The mission of Cypress Christian School is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by providing students with an education based on academic excellence and biblical values. The school identifies itself to the community at large as an independent Catholic school of the Sacred Heart and embodies the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart. The school community engages in direct service, promotion, outreach, and partnerships to work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.

All members of the school community take personal responsibility for the health and balance of their lives, supported by a school culture that promotes spiritual, intellectual, physical and social-emotional well-being. The school trains its students and adult members in attitudes of the heart of Jesus such as gratitude, generosity, compassion and forgiveness. GreatSchools is a leading nonprofit organization that provides high-quality information that supports parents seeking an excellent education for their children, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to reduce inequities in education. This year's TAPPS 4A regional tournament in San Antonio saw CCS student Grayson Petru advance to the state championship by winning last week.

Acquired by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1937, the property included a colonial house known as The White House which housed the entire school until a new White House was built along with a new building for the Elementary Schools and Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Burguières in mid-1990s. Members of the school community are open to the transformative power of the Spirit of God and participate in personal and community prayer, discernment and reflection which guide their actions. At Cypress Christian School in Katy, Texas, students have an opportunity to explore their relationship with God while also receiving an education based on academic excellence and biblical values. The school does not discriminate on any basis while also providing a safe environment for students to grow spiritually. The mission is to honor Jesus Christ while also engaging in direct service to work for justice, peace, and integrity.

Students are trained in attitudes such as gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness while also being open to transformation through prayer. GreatSchools provides high-quality information to support parents seeking an excellent education for their children while CCS student Grayson Petru advanced to state championship this year. The White House was acquired by Sisters of Sacred Heart in 1937 which housed entire school until new White House was built along with new building for Elementary Schools and Chapel of Sacred Heart of Burguières in mid-1990s. All members take personal responsibility for health and balance of their lives supported by a school culture that promotes spiritual, intellectual, physical and social-emotional well-being.

Miguel Skoog
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