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Keystone School has been a haven for San Antonio's bright and motivated children since 1948. Our diverse community of engaged learners in grades PK3-12 enjoys small classes, master teachers, and interdisciplinary instruction at our warm and historic campuses. Keystone's scholars prepare for adulthood in a safe and inclusive environment and consistently lead the nation in academic excellence measures. Although San Antonio offers a wide array of educational opportunities, few schools provide a program that combines an emphasis on the intellectual, ethical, and social lives of children and adolescents. This holistic educational experience teaches students how to excel in all areas of their lives and prepares them for the next step in their educational journey. For seventy years now, Keystone's academic program has been recognized as one of the best in Texas and the United States. Starting in the Little School and continuing through the Lower, Middle, and Upper divisions, students learn the skills and the content that will enable them to be successful in general while kindling their intellectual passions to pursue those specific fields of study have the greatest passion. Perhaps this is one reason that in 2006, the College Board named Keystone, the "best school in the world." While we do not necessarily know if that is true, we do know that the success of Keystone alumni at the finest colleges and universities in the world testifies to the challenge and support that our students receive from devoted and passionate faculty and staff members who are deeply committed to their success and personal well-being. At Keystone, we know that a world-class academic education is necessary but not sufficient in today's interconnected global economy and society. We teach students to combine the head's knowledge with the proper growth of the heart to be peerless academicians and outstanding people of good character. Keystone students involve themselves in their communities by taking what they learn in the classroom and applying it to the more fantastic world; consequently, they learn how to be responsible leaders who understand today's problems and devise possible solutions. Keystone's mission is to offer an accelerated PK3 – 12 curriculum that provides motivated students with a nationally recognized, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement, and responsible leadership. At Keystone, the concept of an accelerated curriculum goes beyond the idea of utilizing higher-level textbooks. Beginning in kindergarten, we seek students who demonstrate a natural inquisitiveness in our Upper School; we encourage students to maintain that child-like curiosity, teaching them how to frame questions, find answers, and think broadly. Teachers at all grade levels utilize a teaching style that seeks to satisfy the natural curiosity and love of learning that our students possess. As a result, the quality of work that our students produce is exceptional. Students are prepared for challenging courses in our Upper School, which are all honors or AP-level, and many students advance to college with more than a semester's work behind them. Keystone School has been a haven for bright, motivated students since 1948. A Keystone student is taught to ask questions, to pursue knowledge, and to love learning. We believe that when given the opportunity, encouragement, and means to think more deeply and comprehensively, young people will respond with the enthusiasm and energy to go beyond the demands of a standard curriculum. Within the context of a balanced and supportive environment, our challenging and thoughtful college-preparatory program, enriched with many opportunities for physical, social, creative, and ethical growth, challenges students to develop diligence, inquisitiveness, independence, self-discipline, and responsibility. Keystone is a nationally recognized, multi-cultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation's best colleges and universities. Keystone School does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies. From kindergarten through Upper School, Keystone students travel to nearby and distant locations to explore their world. Lower school field trips are designed to support, enhance, and enrich daily classroom instruction. Students attend plays, visit working farms, and sample the history of San Antonio and Austin. Middle School students travel farther in pursuit of science, history, and personal challenges. Students camp and hike as they study the ecology and wildlife at Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Olympic National Park, and west Texas parks. The purpose of these excursions is to introduce students to incredible natural beauty and the outdoors' joys and allow students to know each other better outside of the classroom. The student/teacher relationships which develop from such experiences are unique to Keystone. Sharing a colorful sunset on a much-needed break along a long trail or jokes around the campfire has formed some of our most cherished memories as teachers and comprise many of the students' fondest school experiences. View full school

Building on our long and distinguished history, Keystone College has set forth a mission, vision, and strategic plan for the future that reflect the enduring principles that guide us as we teach the future today. Our graduates are life-long learners who are actively engaged, contribute to their communities, and thrive in the world. As part of the Northeastern Pennsylvania community, Keystone College is part of a vibrant and diverse area. Nearly 1400 students come to our beautiful campus from nearby states such as New York, New Jersey, and Maryland and nationally and internationally. In a relatively short period, Keystone College has advanced from being an excellent junior college that granted associate degrees to a fully accredited and highly respected institution, offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. We know our students not only by their names but by their dreams. At Keystone, we create a caring and supportive environment dedicated to our students' needs. Students prepare for leadership roles and broaden their educational experiences through athletics, global learning opportunities, student activities, and numerous clubs and organizations. Full-time faculty members provide personalized attention and top-notch instruction in over forty academic programs. We believe that a Keystone College education is worth the investment. Keystone College transforms lives and prepares students to make a difference in the world. We believe in the potential of our students and put our graduates on the path to success. We know your skills and abilities are not measured by one test—so Keystone College has to test-optional admissions. And we will look at your high school grades, college grades, recommendations, projects, or portfolios to get to know YOU when you apply. We want you to belong HERE—a small, private, rural campus with personal attention, where opportunities extend beyond the classroom. Do you know that participating in music can improve your academic performance? We do! That is why Keystone's performance music groups—chorales, band, jazz ensemble, lessons— are offered at no cost. Our clubs and organizations, varsity sports, ropes challenge course, miles of hiking trails, and an all-weather field and track complex are all here just for you. We encourage you to become your best self. Our Stairs to Success program is your roadmap through four years that combine in the classroom and out of classroom experiences that lead to success. Our successful graduates include a Hollywood actor, a car designer, a magazine editor, a park ranger, CPA's, chiefs of police, legislators, working artists, teachers, web programmers, biologists, and more. Where your story leads you depends on the classes you take, the major you select, and the college you attend. Keystone College has a mix of challenging academics and opportunities for our undergraduate students. Keystone College evaluates an applicant's potential for success based on several criteria rather than just standardized test scores alone. Therefore, we have recently adopted a standardized test-optional policy for undergraduate admissions. We review applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. We recommend you apply as early as possible before the semester in which you want to begin. This will afford undergraduate students an early decision and priority in merit scholarship selection, financial aid awarding, and housing. Keystone College offers innovative, market-specific graduate programs to help students advance in their careers. Our degree programs are designed to meet emerging and working professionals' needs through convenient course delivery formats. Applicants who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution will be considered for admission with a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 or higher. We are committed to working with each student and their family to ensure that the cost of a college education is not an obstacle to future goals. We provide a full spectrum of financial aid and tuition services to assist with funding your college education. 96% of Keystone College students receive financial aid. Study abroad and can explore your academic goals in an international setting and global environment. The experience of living in a new country will build your self-confidence, add valuable skills to your toolbox, and will alter how you view yourself, the world, and your own country. Spending a summer, semester, or year abroad can be a wonderful, life-changing experience. Experience foreign cultures, taste new foods, and grow in your understanding of the world while traveling and seeing new lands. The Library, Learning, and Career Center provide a wide array of academic support services and resources for success, including advising and career services. Whether you are looking for information or need support, in or out of the classroom, we have someone on staff willing and able to help you every step of the way. The Center, located on the Miller Library's main floor, serves as your one-stop solution when you are not sure where to turn to. We are open year-round with extended hours to meet the needs of our students. The undergraduate research program at Keystone College provides you the opportunity to explore and work one-on-one with a faculty mentor. Gain a competitive edge when seeking employment by learning to use the tools of your chosen profession – whether a spectrometer, an advanced survey technique, or a pottery wheel, you will gain hands-on experience conducting faculty-mentored or student-developed research projects. View full university