About Abercrombie Academy

Abercrombie Academy History

Cathy Abercrombie, Founder

Our Founder

A long-time teacher and administrator, Cathy Abercrombie worked to make a difference in the lives of students in the Northwest Harris County area for over 30 years. After working in public education for 8 years, Mrs.Abercrombie began her work in private schools following her move to Houston in 1969. The Preschool/Kindergarten at Theiss Mail Road followed in 1982, and in 1990, construction on the Elementary building was completed at the Theiss Mail Road campus. Abercrombie Academy has been accredited through the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS).

Through her work as a member of many educational advisory boards, both at the state and local level, Mrs. Abercrombie mentored children and other schools as well. Mrs. Abercrombie created a legacy for Abercrombie Academy which cultivates a close relationship between staff, students, and parents. She developed an enjoyable school environment which fosters a love of learning in each child.

Mrs. Abercrombie retired in April, 2011.

School Philosophy

Abercrombie Academy is a private preschool through elementary school that offers a comprehensive academic program to students living in Northwest Harris County. Our classes are self-contained and our teachers are highly qualified.

We believe that a broad range of experiences should be made available to our students. These should expand, develop, and test new concepts of learning within a regulated environment. Our students will be encouraged then, to develop knowledge, insight, and intellectual curiosity.

We believe it is important to instill in our students a love for the democratic way of life, a desire to be law-abiding citizens, and a will to attain knowledge and social skills as necessary tools of life. We believe in stressing the importance of thinking independently, accepting responsibility, and working with others. We believe that opportunities should be offered so that students can experience growth in self-awareness, creative expression, problem-solving, and experimentation.

We believe that traditional and proven methods of instruction, personalized guidance, and firm, consistent discipline are essential in meeting the needs of each student.

In order to accomplish our philosophical and curriculum goals, we believe that an environment of cooperation must exist among our students, parents, faculty, and community.

School Objectives

To provide the proper environment for learning through a varied and enriched curriculum.
To maintain a disciplined atmosphere so that each student may achieve to the best of his or her ability.
To provide experiences that develop in each student a sense of responsibility and accountability for his or her own actions.
To take into consideration the rapid physical, mental, social, and emotional changes in our students.
To promote the health and physical development of students.
To promote an atmosphere which encourages creativity and an appreciation of the arts.
To provide an environment that promotes leadership, democratic participation, good citizenship, and patriotism.
To provide extracurricular activities which offer outlets for creativity, leadership, good sportsmanship, and academic enrichment.
To promote good relationships between the school and community.
To cooperate with area schools to provide a smooth transition for students between levels/schools.
To continue developing our knowledge to carry out these objectives.