MIRUS ACADEMY 

NURTURING, FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT

The adjective most often used to describe micro-schools like Mirus Academy is "Family-Like".  With our small student population of around 25 students, our teachers and administrators communicate easily with parents and develop personal relationships with students.  Mirus is a friendly and welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated and individuality is embraced.

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WHAT IS A MICRO-SCHOOL?

Small private schools with fewer than 100 students are often called "micro-schools".  Mirus was established in 2006 after seeing a need in the community for an educational setting that is between "homeschooling" and "traditional schooling".   At the time, we had never heard the term "micro-school", but in the past few years this educational approach has received widespread attention and publicity.  Parents and students are seeking alternatives to large, stressful, and impersonal schools, and micro-schools can be a great fit for many families.  Every micro-school is different, but most have these characteristics in common:

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• Student population of less than 100

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• Small student-to-teacher ratio

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• Qualified, passionate teachers

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• Multiple ages in the same classroom

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• Nurturing, family-like atmosphere

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Micro-schools appear to be a growing phenomenon across the nation.  But, as far as we know, Mirus Academy is the only micro-school in Katy that operates at the high school level.  We've been here for over 15 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve the Katy-area community for many more years to come.