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Radford is the oldest private school in El Paso, Texas. It is an independent,
non-
sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school that serves a diverse
student body,
pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Founded in 1910, as the El Paso
School for
Girls it was re-named Radford School for Girls in 1930 in honor of George
and Julia
Brown Radford who purchased the school and established its initial endowments.
The
school has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools since
1923. In 1976, when it became co-educational, the school was renamed
Radford School.
Radford School provides a quality education by maintaining high academic
standards. A
caring and experienced faculty, administration, and Board of Directors
offer a high degree
of individual attention and opportunities for character development.
Students are
encouraged to think critically and exercise their innate creativity.
The faculty and
administration strive to enrich students' basic education by providing
extracurricular
activities, travel, and opportunities for community service relevant
to academic pursuits. Students are given opportunities to develop socially
and are expected to behave
appropriately with decorum. The faculty and administration, with the
assistance of parents,
help students profit from intellectual challenges they will face in the
future so that they
develop as learners and productive citizens to the greatest extent possible.
Additionally,
the development of self-esteem is fostered, as is respect for others,
while developing
social awareness. Students are assisted in formulating short and long-range
goals for self
improvement leading to a fulfilling and rewarding life after graduation.
Parents are considered to be full partners in the education of their
children. They are encouraged to visit the school, consult with teachers
and administrators, and to visit
classes. Parental input is encouraged and valued. Radford School provides
a positive,
self-fulfilling education to meet the needs of individual students
in a family atmosphere
conducive to learning.
Radford has demonstrated the quality of its academic programs by passing
rigorous accreditation review by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS). SACS accredits more than 12,000 public and private educational
institutions, from pre-kindergarten through the university level, in 11 states
of the Southeastern United States and in Latin
America, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Radford also is a member of the following organizations:
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National Association of Secondary Schools
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Association for
Supervision and
Curriculum
Development
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Texas Association of
Non-Public Schools
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