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Wesley Prep's mission is to develop joyful leaders empowered by academics and integrity.
We focus on the whole child, from strong academics to strong character, and our teachers inspire students to be engaged learners who exhibit character and joy in all that they do.
At every age level, from Toddlers through 6th Grade, our teachers bring learning to life through curriculum which is experiential, interactive, and immersive.
Our students participate in a wealth of enrichment classes from Studio Art and Music to Science and Robotics, which gives them the opportunity to explore and gain experience in a multitude of subjects.
By sixth grade, Wesley Prep students become leaders who are grounded in their identities and prepared for their next academic environment.
Club or Organization: Dad's Club, Parent Teacher Fellowship
Arts and Music Programs: AfterSchool Activities, Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs: Athletics
School Notes
Wesley Prep's mission is to develop joyful leaders empowered by
academics and integrity. We are committed to prioritizing the
education of the whole child: the social, emotional, spiritual, and
academic growth of each of the children we serve. Our curriculum is
both developmentally appropriate and challenging and builds from
one grade to the next.
We have intentionally embedded signature learning moments at
each level so that our students have opportunities to highlight and
celebrate what they are learning. With a strong focus on both
academics and character, we nurture and develop confident, capable
leaders who are curious, collaborative, and creative problem
solvers willing to take risks.
Although our teachers use standards like the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and national standards in particular
content areas to guide what students should learn at each level,
each teacher goes further and deeper, thus creating a crucial need
for communication and review across ages and disciplines.
Wesley Prep faculty and staff honor the dignity of childhood
and believe that experiential learning is critical to engaging
student curiosity, which leads to the development of life-long
learners. Through rich and purposefully designed learning
experiences at all grade levels, our students develop the skills
and capacities needed to successfully navigate the world in which
they live.
Our Nursery and Toddlers program is an introduction to school
for our littlest learners. Teachers use knowledge of child
development, experience and understanding of the power of play to
design a school day experience that both nurtures and grows our
students. Each class attends Early Childhood Music and Movement
class daily in support of language and cognitive development.
Students also practice their gross motor skills through time in the
playroom and on the playground. Teachers plan lessons, games and
read alouds to guide students through their next developmental
stage and meet students where they are on the learning
continuum.
Our preschool program is play-based and utilizes a variety of
methods to engage our students in the act of learning by doing.
Manipulatives and hands-on activities are used by our teaching
teams to bring relevance to the topics and units being taught in
our preschool classrooms and to engage the children in meaningful
and intentional ways, so the subject matter is known and
experienced, rather than simply memorized. Circle time is a daily
activity to introduce and teach concepts and skills, and
teacher-designed centers can include science, art, math, blocks,
and more. Formal curriculum is used in our PreK 3 and PreK 4
programs to introduce and reinforce foundational concepts in
mathematics, pre-literacy, vocabulary, and handwriting
instruction.
Our educational philosophy continues into the elementary
program with engaging and interactive approaches to teaching and
learning. Instruction is delivered in a variety of ways, including
hands-on, experiential, and project-based learning;
cross-curricular projects; community outreach; and a variety of
opportunities for our students to present and perform in front of
an audience. To create such meaningful moments of learning, we must
provide the bedrock of a solid curriculum. Formal curricular
programs such as Everyday Math, Savvas myView, and Science Fusion
create a foundational structure, and teachers research and innovate
to complement their curricula, making learning robust, engaging,
and authentic. Teachers collaborate across grade levels to ensure
vertical alignment and appropriate building in content, skills,
expectations, and
independence.
Wesley Prep places great importance on enrichment outside of
the core strands. Beginning at the nursery level, students attend
music class. Chapel, physical education, and library are introduced
in Preschool, and PreK 4 students attend art and have regular
visits from the school counselor for social-emotional guidance
lessons. Elementary students attend additional enrichment classes,
adding music, drama/theatre, technology, Spanish, and science lab.
Fifth and sixth graders attend human spirituality and test
preparation courses. All School - students participate in these
enrichment classes for the entirety of the academic year, so that
students are participating in all enrichment subjects throughout
the entire school year. This exposure promotes well-rounded
students with a wide range of interests and experiences. There is
also an emphasis on the importance of outdoor play, with outdoor
recess held twice daily for Preschool and Kindergarten and at least
once daily for Elementary students.
Wesley Prep offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Wesley Prep's ranking?
Wesley Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Wesley Prep?
The application deadline for Wesley Prep is Dec. 31 / Jan. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 / Jan. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Wesley Prep located?
Wesley Prep is located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 3 other private schools located in Preston Hollow.
This school is amazing. We are blessed to have our children attend this school! The teachers and staff are top notch, and truly care about each student. The curriculum is challenging and implemented in a meaningful way. This is a gem in the middle of Dallas.
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