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Welcome Future Road Runners

The University-style education model at Matthew Road merges the private Christian academy experience with home-based, parent led education. Similar to a University or college experience, students attend on campus classes two to three times a week and complete additional learning assignments at home on the remaining days of the school week. At Matthew Road Academy, home learning is completed with parental support and direction.

High academic standards are set and while less time is spent in a classroom setting, students work toward achieving a strong individual work and study ethic in and out of class. A University style education provides a full multidisciplinary academic course load; however, it also uniquely allows flexibility for those wanting to enroll part-time.

At Matthew Road Academy, we are proud to partner with LeTourneau University to offer dual credit courses for our high school students! This program provides an incredible opportunity for students to earn college credit while completing their high school education, giving them a head start on their academic and career goals.

Through LeTourneau’s high-quality courses, students gain valuable experience in a rigorous yet supportive learning environment, preparing them for the transition to college. Whether they want to explore potential career paths, lighten their future college course load, or challenge themselves academically, our dual credit program helps them take the next step with confidence.

MRA offers courses for 3rd to 12th graders.

Many of our graduates have been accepted into a variety of colleges and universities, including the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas at Arlington, Tarleton State University, Dallas Baptist University, Central Christian College of Kansas, East Texas Baptist University, Ouachita Baptist University, Arlington Baptist College, Heidelberg University, Charlton University, Dean College, and Tarrant County College.

Beyond higher education, some students have chosen to enter trade programs, gaining hands-on skills and certifications that prepare them for successful careers. Others have pursued paths in military service, such as the United States Navy, demonstrating leadership and commitment beyond the classroom. No matter their journey, we are proud to equip our students with the foundation they need to thrive.

A student will attend a course(s) at MRA, where they will receive classroom instruction. The student’s teacher will also assign school work that is to be completed during the student’s off days. Their classroom instruction will have adequately prepared them for this school work, however as with any school work, parent assistance may sometimes be necessary. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that their child is completing the school work given during these off days.
This school work is then turned into the teacher the following class day. All school work is graded and posted in a secured online database for the parent’s oversight. Communication between the parents and teachers is highly encouraged, staff are required to reply to emails and return phone calls promptly.

MRA offers quite a few other activities, to name a few:
Family Field Trips, Holiday Parties, Picture Day, Field Day, Leadership Training at DBU, End of the Year Program, Graduation Ceremony for Seniors, After-school Clubs and more…

Many of our graduates have been accepted into a variety of colleges and universities, including the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Oklahoma, University of Texas at Arlington, Tarleton State University, Dallas Baptist University, Central Christian College of Kansas, East Texas Baptist University, Ouachita Baptist University, Arlington Baptist College, Heidelberg University, Charlton University, Dean College, and Tarrant County College.

Beyond higher education, some students have chosen to enter trade programs, gaining hands-on skills and certifications that prepare them for successful careers. Others have pursued paths in military service, such as the United States Navy, demonstrating leadership and commitment beyond the classroom. No matter their journey, we are proud to equip our students with the foundation they need to thrive.

MRA considers staff placement a top priority. All staff are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and live in a manner accordingly. We specifically hire teachers who have a love for students and a passion for teaching, not those just seeking an income. Our priority is a high standard of education, as well as to display the love of Jesus Christ to each and every student.

Many of our staff are degreed and/or certified in that specific subject area. All staff come highly recommended from their previous endeavors and are monitored closely during their first year of teaching at MRA. All MRA staff are background checked, and many are CPR certified. In addition, they are highly encouraged and supported with resources to continue seeking up to date knowledge in their course of study.

Admissions

Enrollment Schedule:
📅 January 1 – Applications Open for New Families
📅 February 1-15 – Priority Enrollment for Returning Families
📅 March 1-15 – Enrollment for New Families

Admissions

MRA considers staff placement a top priority. All staff are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and live in a manner accordingly. We specifically hire teachers who have a love for students and a passion for teaching, not those just seeking an income. Our priority is a high standard of education, as well as to display the love of Jesus Christ to each and every student.Many of our staff are degreed and/or certified in that specific subject area. All staff come highly recommended from their previous endeavors and are monitored closely during their first year of teaching at MRA. All MRA staff are background checked, and many are CPR certified. In addition, they are highly encouraged and supported with resources to continue seeking up to date knowledge in their course of study.

At MRA, education is a partnership, and parental involvement is essential for student success. While students gain valuable instruction in the classroom, completing at-home assignments requires active parent support. The level of assistance varies by grade, but the following estimates provide a guideline for the time commitment needed on home school days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):

Upper Elementary: 2 hours independently, 3 hours with a parent
Middle School: 3 hours independently, 2 hours with a parent
High School: 5 hours independently, 1 hour with a parent

At MRA, education is a partnership, and parental involvement is essential for student success. While students gain valuable instruction in the classroom, completing at-home assignments requires active parent support. The level of assistance varies by grade, but the following estimates provide a guideline for the time commitment needed on home school days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):

Upper Elementary: 2 hours independently, 3 hours with a parent
Middle School: 3 hours independently, 2 hours with a parent
High School: 5 hours independently, 1 hour with a parent

https://matthewroadacademy.org/high-school/

June 1st

MRA does not offer these classes. We feel that at this stage of development that a students needs more one on one time with a teacher, a block schedule does not best meet this need.
Matthew Road Baptist Church offers a wonderful program on Mon/Wed, which has a primary teacher for each grade and two electives. This allows the teacher to integrate reading lessons into many aspects of the learning through-out the day.
For more information on this program, please contact Cyndi King, the PAW program Director: 214-762-9437 cyndikking@msn.com
Unfortunately, due to developmental milestones beyond academic readiness, MRA does not enroll students younger than 8 years old.

Our Dean of Education, Pastor Daniel Sweet, founded Matthew Road Academy in 2012. Intrigued by the university education style and seeking out God’s will for the surrounding community, he felt called to open a school that the average family could afford.

Pastor Sweet holds academics as a high priority, completing an array of degrees himself in first in mathematics and then theological studies. He can be found teaching various subjects each year at MRA. His goal for our school continues to be very simple:

Affordability
Parental Partnership
High Academic Expectations
Low Classroom Ratios
Qualified Passionate Teachers
Christ Centered Curriculum, Staff, Students, & Families
32 students rounded out the first year at MRA. Under God’s continual grace and wisdom, and the prayerful guidance of Candice Goode, the school has grown. The following years found enrollment doubling until each grade level was filled at approximately 16 students per grade. Our goal is not to be the biggest school. As a ministry of Matthew Road Baptist Church and to keep the tuition cost affordable for families, we will stay within the walls of the church. Therefore, enrollment spaces are limited each year. We strive to know each student and their families, ministering to them, diligently teaching them, and continuing to keep God’s will above all else.

MRA only accepts mid-year enrollments on rare occasion. Our families contract for the full year and usually courses are full. In addition, core subjects are not easily dived into mid-year.
*Admissions has full discretion in accessing mid-year enrollments on a case by case scenario.

MRA is not a co-op and we do not require any parental volunteer hours. As with any school, they are a few opportunities each year to help during a special event, but this is always optional.
Once background checked, a parent is welcome to stay on campus during special events with office approval.

Absolutely!
MRA allows versatility with student schedules. Students may take classes one grade lower than their current grade, if needed, as well as above their current grade.*

*Students must be able to test into the classes they want to attend.

While full-time students receive priority enrollment, it is not necessary for students to enroll full-time. If space is available then a student may take only one course if they so desire.

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