The Harris School (Texas)

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.

The Harris School
Logo of The Harris School
Address
6210 Rookin Street


United States
Coordinates29.712554°N 95.497930°W / 29.712554; -95.497930
Information
TypePrivate, non-profit
Opened1987
DirectorSusan Spencer
Faculty12
GradesPre-K through 6
EnrollmentMaximum 45
Tuition$30,750 for 2016/17
Websitetheharrisschool.com

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.[2] It focuses on early-intervention programs.[4] In 2007, the school had 12 teachers.[3]

References

  1. Lassin, Arlene Nisson. (2007-06-12). "Harris School receives accreditation". Chron. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  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. "About". The Harris School. Retrieved 2021-11-14.


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