The Saint Anthony School

The Saint Anthony School - Carrollton, Texas is an independent therapeutic school located in Carrollton Texas.[1] The school is one of several private schools in the area. The Saint Anthony School specializes in Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bi-polar disorder, school phobia, Anxiety, Depression, and Spectrum disorder. The Saint Anthony School is accredited with the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools. The Saint Anthony School is listed in D Magazine (owned by American Express)which was “named the ‘Best City Magazine’ in the nation three times by the City and Regional Magazine Association”,[2] as one of the top schools in the Dallas Fort Worth area for children with special needs and specializing in alternative learning.

Grades K-12

Programming at the Saint Anthony School is designed for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade experiencing academic, social and/or emotional difficulties.

Lower School

The lower school at St. Anthony's serves grades K-5. Each student's curriculum is individualized and is based upon academic and cognitive testing with learning styles identified and then an individual plan created. There is a multi-sensory approach to learning that helps to identify any academic weaknesses. Lower school students enjoy instruction in such areas as oral expression, research techniques, expressive writing, drama, science and social studies, critical thinking, Literature/reading, Improvement, Art, Mathematics, Annual Achievement test.

Upper School

Saint Anthony's upper school consists of grades six through twelve. Each student is placed in an individualized curriculum after testing their abilities and academic needs. Highlights of the College Preparatory Program include; competence in reading, oral and communication skills, competence in basic analytical and reasoning skills, critical thinking to distinguish fact from opinion, knowledge and practices to help conserve the environment, world history and modern affairs.

History

St. Anthony's was founded in 1998 by Tony Cinquepalmi and David Green. The school is run by Tony Cinquepalmi following the departure of David Green (https://offender.tdcj.texas.gov/OffenderSearch/offenderDetail.action?sid=08990069), who was arrested and now faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a number of minor students, along with a variety of staff including licensed therapists, experienced special education teachers, and behavioral specialists. Tony Cinquepalmi received his master's degree and therapist's credentials in the 1980s while David received his Special Education certification in the 1970s. In the early 1990s, while Tony and David were working at the Vanguard Preparatory School in Dallas, they decided to start The St. Anthony School by recruiting existing clients of Vanguard. After appropriating eight students from Vanguard they opened St. Anthony, using the curriculum, behavior model and other resources they had acquired from the Vanguard School during their employment. Vanguard Preparatory School, founded in 1993, continues to serve the social, emotional and academic needs of special needs students on the North Texas area and beyond.

Extracurricular activities

Saint Anthony's incorporates martial arts as a motivational tool to teach life skills, instill confidence, foster self-discipline, and develop improved listening skills. Band/music instruction is available. After school clubs are offered in varying topics of interest.

References

  1. ↑ Carrollton Texas Carrollton Texas
  2. ↑ "D Magazine". Corp.dmagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.

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