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EXCEL ACADEMYEXCEL ACADEMY is an alternative to military schools in Texas. EXCEL ACADEMY boasts a compelling history of success with students who have had previous school or therapeutic failures. EXCEL ACADEMY offers an intensely effective milieu without the look and feel of traditional programs and places a heavy emphasis on ensuring that all students feel safe and part of "the family" regardless of past environment, behavior, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or history of abuse or trauma.

Military Boarding Schools

What are they?

Military schools are generally private boarding schools, either middle or high school, that are modeled after military colleges such as the United States Military Academy at West Point. Military schools are designed to provide not only a solid academic foundation but also to teach values such as honesty, self-discipline, leadership and responsibility. Teamwork is an important aspect of military school; cadets are expected to appreciate and support others toward a collective best.

Many military schools have an excellent physical education program where cadets can learn various individual and team sports. There is also daily physical conditioning through drills and exercises.

While military schools tend to have the reputation of being a good place to send a defiant child to "shape up," in reality, most will not accept a student with serious behavioral problems. These boarding schools are highly selective and are geared toward young people who want to experience learning in the context of a military structure and values. Military boarding schools are an excellent choice for a teen needing to build self-esteem and a sense of responsibility.

A good military boarding school can prepare your child for traditional college or for a military job in the future. It can be a good place for him or her to meet others with similar values and make lifelong friendships.

EXCEL ACADEMY offers a therapeutic alternative to military schools in Texas.

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