Digital Books: Don’t Knock ‘Em Until You Try ‘Em! While you all know SMA as a laptop campus, did you know that our library offers fiction and non-fiction books students can read on their laptops, phones, and even Kindles? Well, they do! For several years, SMA Learning Resource Center (formerly and affectionately called the library)…
Has the world gone nuts? If you look on television or any electronic device, there appears to be unrest. Acts of protest, violence, and media war are everywhere. Well-founded Opinions, researched public debate, and respectful discussion have flown out the window. People have arrived at conclusions and are speaking and acting before researching and trying…
When students and staff come into Carroll Hall to eat lunch, drop by the Sabre Bookstore or visit one of the administrative offices, they see the colorful Hallway of Flags hanging on either side of the hall near the infirmary entrance. The 26 flags represent countries from which past and present Academy students have come….
Making a Habit out of Learning During this summer, I’ve taken on the crazy task of working full time and continuing my education. For the past several years, I’ve grown a passion for learning . . . not necessarily school, but learning. I’ve placed myself in a habit of of what I call the “continuous…
When Frank Hamer led the ambush that resulted in the death of the notorious gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934, he probably did not foresee how closely his name would become linked to theirs. The 1967 movie “Bonnie and Clyde” solidified the connection, even though the film portrayed the Texas Ranger Hall of…
College Board Sets New August Test Date for SAT Rising juniors and seniors, and even underclassmen, will want to know about some important changes to the SAT testing schedule for 2017-18 and how San Marcos Academy is working to provide SAT test prep options that can improve your chances of getting accepted into the college…
Summer Camps at SMA Summer provides the opportunity for students to relax and take a break from the stress of school, but it is also a good time to plan ahead and prepare for the year to come. This is especially true for student athletes or those who want to try out a new sport…
Two new elementary school grades will be offered at San Marcos Academy next year as the 109-year-old institution expands its program to include both fourth and fifth grade instruction. The two elementary grades will make up a Lower School to complement the Academy’s well established Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) programs….
Artificial Turf Field Coming Soon When future San Marcos Academy Bears take the field for football and soccer games, they will line up on the artificial turf of a new athletic field complex, thanks to a $900,000 gift from the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Foundation. Mrs. Miriam McCoy presented the gift March 8 to SMA…
Classical School: Yes or No? One of the frequent questions posed by parents is whether or not SMA is a classical school. Some want the answer to be “no,” as they don’t want some strange form of education for their children. They want us to be similar to the school down the street, just better….