Veritas Academy (Austin, Texas)
Veritas Academy is a private classical Christian university-model school in Southwest Austin, Texas. "It is a private, classical, college prep school that seeks to train hearts and minds for the glory of God through rigorous curricula, character education, competitive athletics, fine & performing arts, and an array of extra‐ and co-curricular activities.",[1] offering primary and secondary education from preschool through twelfth grade. Through eighth grade, students are partially homeschooled, with parents acting as "co-teachers" that assist with teaching and assessing students.
Veritas Academy | |
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Austin, Texas United States | |
Coordinates | 30°10′06″N 97°54′44″W |
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Motto | Training hearts and minds for the glory of God |
Established | 2005 |
Superintendent | Jef Fowler (until 2023–2024 school year) |
Grades | Preschool–12 |
Enrollment | 550 |
Campus size | 97 acres (39 ha) |
Color(s) | Blue, Silver |
Team name | Defenders |
Website | www |
Veritas Academy operated on the property of Austin Oaks Church until 2018, when it moved to a new, permanent campus on Escarpment Boulevard.[2] Since the new property is located on the Edward's Aquifer, only 39 acres can be developed.
References
- " Our History Archived July 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Veritas Academy. Retrieved on January 25, 2011.
- Cicale, Nicholas (3 August 2018). "Veritas Academy to start school year in new South Austin campus". Community Impact Newspaper. Retrieved 16 September 2018.