Clariden’s Core Philosophy:
We’re All About Student Voice
THE CLARIDEN SCHOOL HELPS STUDENTS FIND IT, DEVELOP IT, AND CHALLENGE IT.
We are a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas. We work to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities.
Check out our award-winning curriculum built on project-based learning.
SMALL STUDENT : TEACHER RATIOS
BIG HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
LOTS OF “AH-HA!” MOMENTS
– Sallie Wells, M.S. CFLE, Head of School
Enrichment Programs
Arts
Students experience a variety of art forms from theater, music, graphic design, to fine arts in our state of the art facilities.
Read MoreHealthy Bodies
Students learn how to fuel their bodies in order to fuel their minds. Exercise, healthy habits, and safety training are all part of it.
Read MoreCharacter Education
Our goal is to help our students find their voice and respect the voice of others. Our Cougar Pride is ingrained in all our curriculum.
Read MoreBefore & After School
Our extra-curricular activities expand upon the skills built in class and push our students outside their comfort zone.
Read MoreField Study
We believe travel is an integral part of building independence, expanding our world view and deepening our knowledge through hands-on study.
Read MoreCollege Prep
We offer personalized college prep counseling. This includes testing prep, scholarship research, application help & overall mentoring.
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Our Talented Educators
Sallie Wells
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Elaine Gibson
COUGAR ELEMENTARY LEAD EDUCATOR
Casey Smith
COUGAR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEAD EDUCATORWhat Parents & Students Say About Us
What a wonderful and nurturing environment for learning and growth. We moved here a few months ago and sent our five year old here and truly could not be happier.
Shannon Amin
We have just moved to Dallas form UK, which relocating is hard work alone. I cannot praise this school and all of the staff enough for the love, professionalism and devotion to each child as an individual. My 4 year old boy was assessed comfortably in a relaxed style and was in school 2 days later. If you are…
Gail Disley
Never heard of project based learning til I learned about The Clariden School. In a few words, it’s just the best way to make the lessons permanent in a child’s brain. It’s hands on and up to date technology approach (they work with robotics and 3d printing!) keeps kids engrossed in the diverse activities that the school offers. My…
Monica Sepulveda
Love this school! Kudos to Ms. Wells, the teachers and the administrative staff for creating the best atmosphere for kids to thrive in.
Nisha Biju
Latest News
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October
Cultural Competence
October 20, 2019
Today I attended the 2nd Annual Families of Color Conference hosted by DFW Private Education. Clariden was a proud sponsor of the conference alongside…
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October
Let’s Talk About Homework
October 3, 2019
There are numerous philosophies on homework. Some schools give countless hours of homework and others no homework. At Clariden, we follow the research that…
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June
Clariden Wins US STEM Clean Energy Competition 2019
June 7, 2019
Clariden’s middle school team was awarded 1st place at the United States Super STEM Competition (USSSC) for 2019. The team participated in the Clean…
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