Beyond the School Day

The Academy

The Academy serves as the umbrella for all academic programming taking place outside of the regular school day.

These classes and programs are for students from Prek-12th grade, both for Parish and the greater Dallas community, as well as learning opportunities for adults. The Academy is directed by Dr. Ann Morgan, who can be reached via email should you have any questions.

The Academy Programs

LOWER SCHOOL:
Lower School students have diverse opportunities for academic enrichment beyond regular school hours, including after-school classes focused on Reading, World Language enrichment, and more. In the summer, there is a range of of academic camps for PreK to 4th grade, fostering the development and enjoyment of Reading, Writing, and numerical skills, with small class sizes to maintain an optimal teacher-to-student ratio.
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Middle School students have numerous opportunities to expand their academic interests beyond regular school hours, engaging in after-school language classes, book clubs, and more. In the summer, our commitment continues with enriching academic camps spanning Reading, Writing, Mathematics, World Languages, and Science, including specialized programs that inspire students to apply their passion for learning in creative ways.
UPPER SCHOOL:
Upper School students have access to prepare for the year ahead, excel in significant tests, and explore post-Parish possibilities through relevant programming. Additionally, comprehensive preparatory academic camps are offered during the summer, covering Math, English (reading and writing), Science, Spanish, as well as Executive Functioning and Speed Reading skills.
PARISH ABROAD:
Parish Abroad is an educational program designed to enhance global competency in Parish students through intentional and impactful travel, equipping them with the skills for critical, ethical, and global thinking.
PARISH DRIVES:
Parish Drives offers a convenient online class paired with in-car instruction that can be completed during your child’s lunch and free periods. These two required parts can be completed at your own pace. Parish Drives is available to Parish students and those in the surrounding community.

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Ann is the Director of The Academy and is in her 5th year at Parish. In addition to overseeing The Academy, Ann teaches all levels of Latin in the Upper School; she also serves as the Subject Area Coordinator for World Languages. As Director of The Academy, Ann coordinates with Parish faculty to offer a wide range of courses to our students over the summer through innovative blended learning environments; she oversees course offerings, scheduling, and program development. Ann has a M.Ed. in Educational Technology from University of Arkansas, as well as a Ph.D. in Classics from University of Texas at Austin.

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Taking Honors Biology over the summer allowed me to be able to take AP Chemistry, and next year, AP Physics over the course of junior and senior year. I get to focus on my preferred classes without worrying about completing the required science classes during the school year.

Rivers G. '23

Taking a summer course allowed me to explore the nuances of World Religions in a manner simply not possible during the school year. The course truly opened my eyes to a new understanding of religiosity and global ideologies, which greatly impact modern political and social discourse.

Ren S. '23

Due to my choice to take Health the summer before my freshman year, I was able to both double up on math classes and take a year-long computer science class (COOP).

Christopher F. '23

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