Ki Charter at San Marcos

At San Marcos Treatment Center, therapy and education work together so your child keeps learning while they heal.

Ki Charter at San Marcos Treatment Center

Ki Charter gives students in grades 1 through 12 the consistency of a regular school day within our supportive, therapeutic environment.

When mental health issues disrupt daily life, it may feel like your child’s education is on the back burner. Ki Charter was developed with children like yours in mind. Many students who find traditional schools challenging can catch up to grade level and even make the honor roll during their stay.

Key features that help your child succeed include:

Academic reengagement: Teachers help your child reengage with school and build daily learning habits. These efforts lead to steady progress toward your child’s next step after treatment. For some, it’s returning to their previous school. Young adults can earn their high school diploma.
Specially trained teachers: Instructors hold special education certification and complete the same behavioral health training as our providers. They understand how behavioral challenges affect learning and adjust their approach with care and patience.
Partnership with providers: Teachers and mental health care providers work closely to balance your child’s needs. They regularly review progress and coordinate care, so learning can continue even when check-ins are necessary during school hours. A mental health care provider is always present in the classroom to support the teacher and your child’s well-being.
Positive reinforcement: Staff work together to prevent and manage frustration before it escalates. They use calming strategies, like dimming the lights and giving everyone a short break. Our supportive approach helps your child stay focused on their coursework, giving them better chances of achieving their goals.

Education That Meets State Requirements

Ki Charter is accredited and we maintain the same rigorous academic standards as other state public schools.

These include:

STAAR readiness: Teachers align daily lessons with the skills and knowledge covered on The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®). We also track STAAR readiness milestones throughout the year to keep your child moving forward at their own pace.
Credit recovery: We help your child make up missed or incomplete coursework, so they stay on track for graduation. Credit recovery helps your child strengthen study habits and close learning gaps created by time away from school.
Credit transfer: Because Ki Charter is accredited, completed credits may transfer to your child’s home district after treatment. We work with your child’s district so credit transfer is as smooth as possible.

What Learning Looks Like Here

School days at Ki Charter follow the rhythm of a traditional classroom while offering the additional structure and support your child needs. With consistent teachers and built-in behavioral support, your child can focus on steady academic, social and emotional progress.

Highlights include:

Personal welcome on day one: The principal meets with your child at the start of school to talk about goals and create a plan for achieving them.
Flexible pacing: When a lesson feels hard, teachers slow things down and help your child build skills in smaller, more manageable steps.
Adaptive classrooms that support focus: Standing desks and seated desks with bicycle pedals give your child ways to move while learning.
Career and technology classes: Teachers lead courses that help teens explore interests and build skills for their future. Explore Career and Technology Education (CTE).