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How your student can find success at Somerset Academy of Texas
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Somerset Academy incorporates different daily activities into its curriculum that promote students’ social and emotional well-being. | Photo by Alex Gonzalez
As a parent, deciding what school is right for your child can feel daunting — but it doesn’t have to be. Luckily for San Antonians, Somerset Academy offers different options for every student at any stage in life. With four locations situated throughout our community, the school caters to students from PK4-12th grade.

The curriculum

With a focus on STEM, College Prep, Fine Arts, and a Bilingual Program, Somerset maximizes student achievement and the development of its students as accountable, global learners in a safe + enriching environment that fosters high-quality education. The district also participates in AlamoPROMISE, which covers the full cost of tuition at one of the five Alamo colleges for eligible students.

Bonus: Students can also earn college credits through the Early College High School Program beginning in middle school.

Accomplishments + accolades

Here’s a peek at what sets Somerset apart from other schools in the area:
  • 95% graduation rate1
  • 79% college, career, and military readiness rate1
  • 81 out of 100. Somerset Academies of Texas earned an overall “B” Accountability rating from TEA in 2022
  • Somerset Academy Lone Star received a distinction designation from TEA for 25% Comparative Academic Growth
  • Somerset Academy Oaks received a distinction designation from TEA for Academic Achievement in English/Language Arts/Reading, Academic Achievement in Mathematics, and Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth
  • $18,000. The additional compensation per year for teachers Somerset secured through the Teacher Incentive Allotment2
  • Awarded an expansion amendment for an additional building at their high-performing Somerset Academy Oaks campus2
  • Somerset Academy Collegiate and Somerset Academy Brooks were both awarded Early College High School status from TEA providing students with up to 60 college credit hours and substantial support to guide students into an associate degree
  • Somerset Academy Lone Star offers Bilingual Education courses, and all campuses support Emergent Bilingual students with ESL-certified instructors
  • Somerset Academy Lone Star, Somerset Academy Collegiate, and Somerset Academy Brooks offer PK4 with free tuition for qualifying families
A map showing the different locations of Somerset Academies of Texas

Somerset Academy has four locations throughout San Antonio — see which one fits your student best.

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Admissions

Interested in enrolling your child? Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year are now available. Opportunities for immediate enrollment for the 2023-24 school year are available. Parents and prospective students can request to visit a Somerset Academy campus.
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2 2022-23 school year
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Which Somerset Academy campus interests you the most?
A. Somerset Academy Brooks (PK4-12)
B. Somerset Academy Collegiate (PK4-12)
C. Somerset Academy Lone Star (PK4-5)
D. Somerset Academy Oaks (K-6)
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Events
Monday, Nov. 13
  • Fall Pickleball League | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Farichild Tennis Center, 1214 E. Crockett St., San Antonio | Free | Register for this advanced pickleball league and play against skilled opponents.
  • “THE MIST” in Black & White | Monday, Nov. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 22806 U.S Hwy 281 N., San Antonio | $11.75 | Watch this movie in black and white about the aftermath of a storm in a small town in Maine.
  • Live Band Karaoke Night | Monday, Nov. 13, Monday, Nov. 20 | 9:30 p.m. | Blayne’s Bar, 1170 E. Commerce St. , San Antonio | Free | Sing your favorite songs hosted by Retro Nouveau.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Pups on the Patio | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Bar Rojo at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, 600 E Market St, San Antonio | Free | Bring your furry friend for food + drink specials, complimentary dog treats, and a special doggie menu.
  • Pop-A-Shot Contest | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | McIntyre’s Southtown, 1035 S. Presa St., San Antonio | Free | Test your basketball shooting skills during halftime of the Spurs vs. Thunder game for a chance to win Spurs tickets in the Bud Light Suite.
  • An Evening with Rita Moreno | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $29-$186 | Join the Las Casas Foundation as this celebrity discusses her lifelong career.
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News Notes
Edu
  • The San Antonio ISD board of trustees will vote today on an updated list of 15 school closures. Four schools were removed from the list including Collins Garden Elementary, Ogden Elementary, Pershing Elementary, and Riverside Park Elementary. Check out our breakdown of the school closure recommendation. (SA Report)
Travel
  • Spirit Airlines is launching nonstop flights from San Antonio to Tampa, FL beginning Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The flights will run four times a week — Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays — and tickets are now on sale. Check out other nonstop flights from San Antonio.
Regional
  • New Braunfels, our northern neighbor, was ranked No.6 on moveBuddha’s “The Top 20 Fastest-Growing Affordable U.S. Suburbs.” The city population has grown from 79,000 to 104,000 (32%) since 2017 and a new home will set you back $377,573. Nine other Texas cities also made the list.
Eat
  • LA-based Jinya Ramen Bar is opening a second location at 7010 N. Loop 1604 W., #205. The $500,000 project is slated to begin on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 and completed by Thursday, August 15, 2024. Try this: The Spicy Chicken Ramen and the Salmon Poke Mini Tacos.
Holiday
  • SeaWorld San Antonio is celebrating the holidays with the return of its Christmas Celebration running through Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. This theme park’s wonderland features Christmas shows, festive foods, Santa Claus, a Christmas light display, and more. Single day tickets start at $49.99.
Plan Ahead
  • The San Antonio Library announced the return of Pop Madness on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Library. The free event will include anime, a cosplay contest, authors, artists, kid-friendly activities, and more. Stay tuned for updates about specials guests.
Finance
  • Buying a home is stressful, which is why United Texas Credit Union offers home loans with a personal touch. Enjoy competitive rates, a streamlined process, and your own home loan liaison to help you throughout the process. Learn more.*
Trending
  • It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*
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🧯Fire safety planning 101

Fire safety for San Antonio residents
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The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) offers training and resources for San Antonio citizens. | Photo by San Antonio Fire Department
Setting off your smoke detector while cooking the holiday turkey can be quite annoying and loud. However, it’s actually doing you a favor and telling you it works — no matter what type of dwelling you live in. Smoke alarms are just one small (but important) part of your fire safety plan. In case of an emergency, what’s yours?

Plans, tips, and resources

The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) encourages residents to have a fire escape plan for your home. A plan can guide you on what to do in case of a fire emergency. Don’t have one? Here are a few things to include:
  • Draw a plan of your house
  • Find two ways out of every room if possible
  • Make sure every room has a smoke detector, and that they work
  • Choose an outside designated meeting place for those you live with
  • Teach the plan to everyone in the house, and practice
Services + Training info
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Do you feel that chill in the air? That’s right, we’re finally getting that fall weather we’ve been looking for and it’s time to bring out the soups. Whether you like caldo, ramen, menudo, pho, or pozole, we can finally enjoy these cold weather delicacies without sweating.

What’s your favorite kind of soup? Let us know.
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