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Message from Our PrincipalThank you for choosing Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy! We’re excited to help your child build essential skills in Emergent Reading, Emergent Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Physical Development, Technology, and Social/Emotional awareness. Our awesome teachers are trained in all these areas and are dedicated to providing a fun, high-quality learning experience in a safe and caring environment.
We also have a focus on STEM instruction, so your child can dive deeper into science, technology, engineering, and math. Together, we’ll make learning fun for your little ones!
MissionLeonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy will provide a high-quality academic, social, and emotional environment, to help our children develop the necessary skills to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
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RYSS is an award-winning first generation Texas public charter school system with campuses in Houston and Brownsville.
RYSS- Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy - Academic Calendar
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RYSS VALUES
"I Care"
The RYSS values, “I CARE,” are integral to our mission and vision for our schools.
Integrity
Doing the right thing by being trustworthy, fair, honest and ethical.
Citizenship
Committing to serve and fulfilling individual and organizational responsibilities through service to others.
Achievement
Recognizing and rewarding personal responsibility, outstanding performance and setting high expectations.
Respect
Considering the needs of one another, recognizing others’ differences, and always assuming positive intent.
Empowerment
Developing leadership in our faculty, staff, students, and parents and recognize their voices to effect change.
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