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The John Cooper School was founded through the generosity of corporate and private benefactors, dedicated parents, and other supporters in The Woodlands and the Houston metropolitan area. The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. The School's mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens, leaders, and lifetime learners. Respect for diversity, which includes the differences among peoples' identities, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs, is essential for quality education. Diversity enriches the world through the customs, traditions, and perspectives of various religions, ethnicities, socio-economic groups, and individual characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, race, appearance, sexual orientation, physical ability, and learning profile. The John Cooper School seeks to empower students as individuals who foster understanding and cooperation and discourage prejudice and stereotypes. While striving to create a place of learning where all members—students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni—experience safety, respect, and acceptance, the School actively pursues an inclusive climate that affirms individual self-worth and promotes cooperation, in an environment where all individuals are valued for their contributions. Diversity is an integral part of the educational program at The John Cooper School, as seen through our formal curricula, meaningful dialogue, and educational events. This commitment stems from the School's mission to create "…responsible citizens and leaders." To fulfill this aspect of our mission, we must continually educate our community about diversity so that we may all better contribute honestly and respectfully to today's global society. Toward that end, the School exercises equitable and inclusive admissions and employment policies and commits to ongoing attention to and enriching diversity issues. As the community and world change over time, our dedication to diversity will require continued reflection and evaluation. With open minds, we will continue to develop programs and policies that enhance diversity as a vital and essential element of our shared humanity. The deliberate actions of trustees, faculty, administration, and staff will help sustain Cooper as a school that values every individual for their unique perspective and contribution. The School believes that the needs of the whole student – intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and ethical – are best addressed in an educational community where: Students are enthusiastic about learning and enjoy School High expectations are held for students, faculty, and staff Innovative and dedicated teachers respond to differences in students' learning styles and abilities Students' natural curiosity is fostered through their active participation in the educational process Students are given many opportunities to succeed in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment Each child is known and valued as an individual. Small classes ensure individualized attention and allow teachers to provide help and enrichment as needed. With an enrollment of approximately 500 students, the Lower School is a community where parents, teachers, and administrators develop close working relationships in each student's best interest. View full school