St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy Overview
Current Enrollment
• 324 students enrolled in grades PreK through 8th
Faculty
• 39 dedicated professionals
• Many hold master’s degrees or higher, along with multiple certifications
• Faculty engage in research-based professional development nationwide throughout the year
School Description
• SPSA is a co-educational parish school founded in 2015
• Serves students from PreK to 8th grade
• Office hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Offers both before and after-school programs
Student-Teacher Ratio
• Average ratio: 1 teacher per 12 students
• Average class size: 16 students
• Most grades have two homeroom classes
Academics
• Rigorous, high school preparatory curriculum
• Subjects include: religion, art, music, Spanish, technology, library, health, and physical education
• Soft skills development is embedded throughout the curriculum, including interview skills, time management, and socio- emotional learning (SEL) which foster empathy, resilience, and self-awareness
• Extra-curricular: tutoring, sports, and various clubs
• National Junior Honor Society for outstanding 7th and 8th graders
• Leadership opportunities through Student Council and Student Ambassador Program
• Participation in Jr. and Sr. DECATS summer programs
• Participation in Jesuit HAP summer program
• Career Day and speaker series to inspire goal-setting and leadership
Athletics
• Sports offered: soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, cross country, track, tennis, golf, and cheerleading
• Tiny Saints Cheer Squad for PreK and Kindergarten
• PreK–4th grade sports through YMCA
• 5th–8th grade compete in Dallas Parochial League (DPL):
• JV: 5th and 6th grades
• Varsity: 7th and 8th grades
Fine Arts
• All students receive music and art instruction
• Music Learning Band available during the school day for grades 4–8
• Saints Choir open to interested students
Spiritual Formation
• Catholic Social Teachings integrated throughout campus life
• Sacraments (First Reconciliation and Communion in 2nd grade; Confirmation in 8th grade)
• Weekly Mass and Holy Days of Obligation celebrated as a community
• Catholic traditions such as Dia de los Muertos and Living Rosary included in curriculum
• Students lead Masses and serve as choir members and altar servers
Accreditation
• Fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED)
• Affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association
Uniforms
• Mandatory uniforms purchased through Affordable Uniforms
Extracurricular Activities
• Student Council
• Student Ambassadors
• National Junior Honor Society
• Cooking Club
• Lego & Explorers Club
• Flying Objects Club
• Game Club
• Media Club
• Guitar Club
• Tiny Saints Choir
Parent Enrichment and Education Program (PEEP)
• Recognizing parents as the first educators
• Offers workshops on:
• Financial management
• Home safety
• Mental and physical health
• Sex education