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TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas

Name: TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas
Address: 20955 W. Tejas Trail, San Antonio TX 78257
Phone Number: (210) 698-7171
Fax: (210) 698-0715
Web site: www.tmi-sa.org
Email:
b.klaftenegger@tmi-sa.org
Head of School :
James A. Freeman, Ph.D., Headmaster
Type of School: College preparatory, coeducational
Ages/Grades: Grades 6-12
Setting:
Exurban; 80-acre Texas Hill Country campus
School Size: 367; 250 in Upper School , 117 in Middle School Classroom Size: 15 in Upper School ; 12 in Middle School
Student/Teacher ratio: 1:8 in Upper School; 1:7 in Middle School
Tuition: Varies; please visit
http://www.tmi-sa.org/profile-tuition.html
Financial Aid: Merit and need-based scholarships are available; please visit http://www.tmi-sa.org/admissions-financialaid.html for application details
Departments: Athletics, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, History, Mathematics, Religion and Science
Support Services: Chaplain's Office, Counselor, Food Service, Health Clinic, Residential Life, Student Center
Summer Programs: Some summer sports camps; academic summer-school courses
Afterschool Programs: Seasonal sports practices and play rehearsals are held after school; mandatory after-school study hall for middle-school students
Uniform Guidelines: All TMI students wear daily or dress uniforms, available from Dennis Uniforms, 431 Isom Road, Suite 101 , San Antonio , TX 78216 . To view requirements, please visit here
Philosophy/Belief Statement: TMI's core values are moral integrity, scholastic aptitude, spiritual maturity and well-roundedness

Computer Capabilities

Two computer labs; new computers (2007-2008) with printers in all student rooms in residence halls; NetClassroom system for recording and viewing grades and assignments; e-mail addresses for all students; several research databases available.

School Clubs

Choir, Film Club, Honor Council, Interact chapter (Rotary-sponsored community service), Instrumental Music Ensemble, Latin Club, The Muse literary magazine, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Council, Theater, TMI Times student newspaper, Yearbook.

Notable Graduates

Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Baseball Hall of Famer Ross Youngs, actor Dan Blocker ("Bonanza"), former Ambassador Henry E. Catto Jr., Apollo astronaut David R. Scott, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, Episcopal bishops Robert R. Brown and Frank A. Juhan, King Ranch manager John B. Armstrong, historian Lewis Sorley and Metropolitan Opera star Rafael Diaz.

 

Parking Spaces/Availability

508 spaces in six parking areas dedicated to visitors, teachers, staff, senior students and other day students and boarding students. Stickers are required for parents, students, faculty and staff. Students may drive to school with valid driver's license, proof of insurance and current license plates. They also are required to attend a traffic safety class given by the school at the beginning of the year.

Mission Statement

The mission of TMI is to provide an excellent educational community, with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, challenging motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.

School History

Founded in 1893 by the Rt. Rev. James Steptoe Johnston, first bishop of the independent Episcopal Diocese of West Texas; co-educational since 1972; award-winning JROTC program optional since 1974; moved to current campus in 1989.