Student Life
Outdoor Education
Our Program
John Muir, considered the Father of our National Park system,
inspired an appreciation for and a desire to protect the natural beauty in our country; his legacy is part of the inspiration for our program.
inspired an appreciation for and a desire to protect the natural beauty in our country; his legacy is part of the inspiration for our program.
Outdoor Education Tenants at St. Clement's
Some of the tenants of Outdoor Education at St. Clement’s include:
- Different locations for each trip kindle an appreciation for the beauty in God’s creation of the natural world.
- Each trip is integrated into the grade’s curriculum and cross-curricular connections exist in language arts, science, social studies, math and Spanish.
- A spiritual component through devotionals for every trip begins with a blessing in chapel before students travel and begin with a blessing upon arrival at their destination.
- A real-world environment becomes a practical classroom for leadership and life skills.
- We are excited to take advantage of the wealth of resources in our own geographical region. We visit world-renowned National Parks and Historic Sites that others may need to travel from all over the world to experience.
- Much more than a series of field trips, the program complements our mission to educate the whole child.
John Muir
Everybody needs beauty . . . places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.
St. Clement's Parish School
St. Clement's School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Texas Education Agency through the Texas Private School Accrediting Commission (TEPSAC).