The Harris School (Texas) Explained

Logo Alt:Logo of The Harris School
Address:6210 Rookin Street
Country:United States
Opened:1987
Type:Private, non-profit
Grades:Pre-K through 6
Head:Susan Spencer
Head Label:Executive Director
Faculty:12
Enrollment:Maximum 45
Tuition:$30,750 for 2016/17

The Harris School is a non-profit private pre-kindergarten through sixth grade school in Houston, Texas. The school caters towards children with mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

History

The Harris School was established in 1987[1] as a therapeutic preschool, founded by a small group of child therapists and psychoanalysts. The school opened a facility in the Montrose area in 1997.[2] In 2007, The Harris School became accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[3] The school moved to its current location in Southwest Houston in 2013.

Program

The school serves about 30 students with emotional, behavioral, or mental issues. It focuses on early-intervention programs.[4] In 2007, the school had 12 teachers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lassin . Arlene Nisson. . 2007-06-12 . Harris School receives accreditation . 2021-11-14 . Chron . en-US.
  2. Radcliffe, Jennifer. "When all else fails, school offers troubled kids hope." Houston Chronicle. January 1, 2010. Retrieved on February 12, 2012.
  3. Lassin, Arlene Nisson. "MONTROSE / Harris School receives accreditation." Houston Chronicle. June 14, 2007. ThisWeek 5. Retrieved on February 12, 2012.
  4. Web site: About. 2021-11-14. The Harris School. en.