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About Wesley

Wesley Academy is nestled in the dynamic Westchase business district of Houston, TX at the corner of Beltway 8 and Westpark Dr. Wesley is an unapologetically Christian, coeducational, independent school for children as young as 6 months old through eighth grade. The school is associated with the First United Methodist Church of Houston and is located on it's Westchase campus. 



Wesley Academy is dedicated to growing students in character, faith, and knowledge by having high academic and social standards, encouraging students to seek Christ and mature in their faith by leading by example, and creating and maintaining a family-like atmosphere on campus.

The school has three divisions, Preschool (6 months- Prekindergarten , Elementary (Kindergarten- Fourth Grade), and Middle School (Fifth Grade-Eighth Grade). Wesley Academy is accredited through SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

Wesley Academy Mission

The mission of Wesley Academy is to provide an educational environment which embodies the Christian faith and encourages students to reach their academic potential and achieve their personal best. By fostering mutual respect and cooperation, the school will enable each child to develop a sense of self-worth, independence, responsibility,  and self-direction. Wesley Academy will be as inclusive and diverse as the population of our great city and accessible to the average citizen. 

Wesley Academy Philosophy 

Wesley Academy believes in the warmed heart and trained mind. To carry out its mission, it shall be the philosophy of Wesley Academy to provide a learning environment where:

  • Children are enthusiastic about learning.
  • High expectations and standards of excellence are held for students, faculty, and staff.
  • A loving and nurturing Christian community exists where individual personalities can develop.
  • The school seeks to involve students in the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord.
  • Exemplary academic standards are maintained in programs and teaching for each level of instruction.
  • The teaching and learning process is designed for children whose abilities are average of above and who are able to adapt emotionally and socially to classroom routines.  
  • Appropriate attention is given to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, religious, and moral development of children in a balanced program.
  • Children of all creeds, races, and ethnic groups work together and learn from each other. 
  • Educators, parents, church staff and business leaders form a cooperative educational community.

Wesley Academy Educational Objectives

Wesley Academy strives to:

  • Encourage students to value themselves as children of God, each with unique gifts to cherish, develop and share.
  • Help children develop an understanding of their Judeo-Christian heritage and the teachings of Jesus Christ as a basis for the development of the Christian faith.
  • Help children develop a positive sense of self-confidence, self-esteem, and security so that they will be able to stand up for what they believe and take risks throughout their lives. 
  • Encourage students to become responsible human beings in relation to themselves, others, their environment and world.
  • Develop students' academic and intellectual abilities with exemplary instruction in the traditional areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, foreign language, science, and social studies.
  • Teach athletic skills to all student to develop their bodies, maintain their health, and provide a foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Facilitate the formation of enduring friendships among students and adults in the school community.
  • Provide students with leadership opportunities to participate productively in the school community and accept personal responsibility for their role in the world at large.
  • Educate and support parents as the first and most influential educators in their children's lives.
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