Private, In-Home Tutoring in Laredo, Texas

Heights Elementary School is located on 1208 Market St, Laredo, TX 78040, Heights Elementary School covers grades PreK-5 and can be contacted at 956-273-3600.  Heights Elementary School is a newly renovated school in Laredo, Texas. The newly renovated school includes a cafeteria, gym, library, computer labs and 25 classrooms. The value statement of the school is “Dream it, Dare it and Do it!”. Like other students enrolled in Texas public schools, students at Heights Elementary Schools are taught a curriculum that conforms to the standards set out by the state of Texas’ Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) list. These standards describe the knowledge that students should have by the end of each grade level. For example, students in grade 3 mathematics are required to take a STAAR standardized test. This test is divided into 4 categories – numerical representation and relationships, algebraic relationships, geometry and measurement and data analysis and personal financial literacy. In geometry, students should be able to determine the area of rectangles and the perimeter of polygons. In data analysis, students should be able to create plots, tables and graphs. For more information on the mathematics tutoring we offer, please contact us.

Memorial Middle School is located on 2002 Marcella Ave, Laredo, TX 78040, Memorial Middle School covers grades 6-8 and can be contacted at 956-273-6600.  The original building of Memorial Middle School was built in 1937. In 1973, the Laredo Independent School district bought the building, as previously it was a private institution called St. Joseph’s academy. Since then, the building has undergone several renovations update the interior. The mission of the school is to provide students with differentiated instruction and encourage them to engage in higher order thinking. Students at Memorial Middle High School are taught a curriculum that includes the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). In grade 8, students must take STAAR tests in science and social studies in addition to tests in reading and writing. The STAAR test for science is based around matter and energy, force and motion, earth and space, and organisms and environments. For more information on science tutoring, please contact SchoolTutoring Academy.

Héctor J. García Early College High School is located on 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041, Early College High School covers grades 9-12 and can be contacted at 956-273-7700.  Héctor J. García Early College High School is partnered with Texas A&M International University. The mission of García Early College High School is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in college and university. The school offers AP classes in calculus, and Spanish Literature and Culture. In 2018, US News and World Report ranked the school #164 in its national rankings, and #33 in Texas High Schools. The school offers various extracurricular clubs for students to participate in such as chess club and robotics club. For students wishing to go to college or university, taking SATs and ACTs are often part of the application process. To find out more about SAT and ACT tutoring, please contact SchoolTutoring Academy.

Educating Our Parents: Understanding the Laredo District Curriculum

The reading curriculum at Laredo schools begin by using books that may be familiar to children, such as the Berenstain Bears or Curious George. In this way, students learn that different authors may present information in different ways. As the students become older, they look at literature as a source of information and adventure. They also learn the elements that make up a story and how the author places their view in books.

Laredo Schools teach their students about social studies by beginning with introducing students to the people of their community that they see everyday, like the principal, or a police officer. The students continue to learn about the government and the documents that are behind the laws of the state and country. By the time they graduate, students will have become familiar with the people of their own state and country, but also those of other countries. They learn that each person impacts their country, or even the world.

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Laredo is located in the South of Texas in Webb County. It is situated very close to the U.S. Mexico border and so much its economy is based on trade with Mexico. The city covers an area of about 102.6 square miles, and nicknames for it include “The Gateway City” and “The City Under Seven Flags”, where the flag after the six flags of Texas is the Flag of the Republic of the Rio Grande. Laredo was first settled in 1755 by Tomas Sanchez and it one of the oldest crossing points along the Mexico-United States border. Today, the city contains the largest inland part in the United States. More than 47% of U.S. International Trade headed to Mexico and more than 36% of Mexican international trade crosses through the Laredo port of entry. The biggest festival in the city is George Washington’s Birthday Celebration, which is held during the later part of January and the majority of February. The festival attracts about 400,000 attendees annually and includes events like the Jalapeno Festival, Border Beer Fest, Stockmen’s ball, and an air show.

There’s much to see in Laredo. San Bernardo Avenue is Laredo’s original main street and offers a multitude of shopping options for tourists who wants something that says “Mexico” or those looking for some hand-made novelties. With the majority of the population in Laredo being Hispanic and Latino, visitors will be sure to find some authentic food full of flavor. The warm weather in Laredo is also perfect for those wishing to do outdoor activities such as golfing.

As of 2017, the population of Plano was 260,654 making it the tenth most populated city in Texas. 33.9% of the population was under 18, 24.8% of the population was between 18-34, 24.5% was 35-54, 8.1% was 55-64 and 8.6% was over the age of 65. The median household income in the city was $39,548 in 2017.

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Visitors to Lake Casa Blanca International State Park can partake in water-skiing, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and camping along the shore of Lake Casa Blanka. The lake is an artificial reservoir on the Chacon Creek which formed in 1951 by the construction of a dam. Located in the state park are a series of trails that go through the beautiful scenery, perfect for mountain biking and hiking. The landscape is a combination of desert and swamps.

Mall del Norte

The Mall del Norte is a large shopping mall located in Laredo containing over 160 stores. The mall first opened in 1977 and has since been renovated several times to include more stores and update the retail space. Taking up a footprint of 1,212,515 square feet, the mall is the second largest small in South Texas and one of the largest malls in Texas overall. Besides retail, the mall also includes a Cinemark Theatre. Anchor stores at the mall include Macy’s and JCPenney.

San Agustin de Laredo Historic District

The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District contains multiple buildings which were built during the time that the city was founded by Don Tomás Sánchez. The district contains San Agustin Cathedral and the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, which was built in the old building of the Capital of the Republic of the Rio Grande. The district serves as an example of Spanish Colonization of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The San Agustin Cathedral was built in 1866-1872 and still serves as a place church for people in Laredo today. The Capital of the Republic of the Rio Grande was built in 1830 and is an example of a typical home in the late 1700s. Today. It is a museum that showcases pictures, books and furniture from the history of Laredo. The museum also offers guided tours for children and adults wishing to learn more about the history of the area.

Interesting Facts

• For a short period of time in 1840, Laredo and three Mexican states were their own independent country known as the Republic of the Rio Grande.
• The Border Olympics Men’s Collegiate Golf Tournament hosted in Laredo is the longest running golf tournament in the country.
• Laredo was the first city in the United States to have sightings of three different types of Kingfishers.
• Laredo’s sister city Nuevo Laredo is located on the other ride of the Rio Grande in Mexico. This second city developed  when the US took control of Laredo and it became part of the United States. Instead of staying in Laredo, some residents chose to move across their river to maintain their Mexican citizenship.