Academics

The Academic Pillar supports Episcopal High School’s mission by providing an education that prepares students for college and for a significant life beyond school.  Our students receive an intellectually and spiritually challenging liberal arts education characterized by rigor and excellence.  Throughout their four years of high school, our superior academic program responds to students' needs and capabilities, providing them with significant opportunities for growth, success, and self-definition in the supportive environment of a Christian community within the beliefs and traditions of the Episcopal Church.    

Academic Dean
Mary Newton
(713) 512-3412
mnewton@ehshouston.org

Department Chairs

English Department Chair
Sarah Flournoy
(713) 512-3659
sflournoy@ehshouston.org

History Department Chair
Toshla Guthrie
(713) 512-3433
tguthrie@ehshouston.org

Mathematics Department Chair
Michael Hunt
(713) 512-3466
mhunt@ehshouston.org

World Languages Department Chair
Karen Ivy
(713) 512-3488
kivy@ehshouston.org

Science Department Chair
John Flanagan
(713) 512-3422
jflanagan@ehshouston.org

Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Credits

Length of Study
English 4 Credits

8 Semesters
History 3 Credits

6 Semesters
Language 2 Credits

4 Semesters
Mathematics 3 Credits

6 Semesters
Religion 2 Credits

4 Semesters
Science 3 Credits

6 Semesters
Fine Arts 2 Credits

4 Semesters
Health and Phys. Ed. 1 Credit

2 Semesters
Other Electives 3 Credits

6 Semesters
TOTAL
23 Credits
46 Semesters

Episcopal High School uses the semester grading system, whereby each student receives a grade at nine weeks and another at eighteen weeks, the end of the semester.  For yearlong courses, the end-of-the-year grade, a reflection of the two semesters, is the only grade recorded on the transcript.  Effort grades of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) will be given for each nine-week grading period.