Cistercian Preparatory School

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Our Mission
Cistercian Preparatory School is rooted in the life and spirit of Catholic monasticism. It offers talented and motivated young men challenging programs within a supportive community allowing them to develop their strengths and face their weaknesses in preparation for college and life beyond, all for the good of the whole person in service to God and neighbor. Our Philosophy
The Cisterc

ians came to Texas with a vision: to build a secondary school that would combine academic excellence with Christian faith, morality, and spirituality. The Cistercians’ outlook on life serves as the basis for their educational philosophy. Foremost in their minds was the conviction that the search for God was the purpose of every human life. They also sought to promote true human values and integrate every variety of learning into the journey toward God. The Cistercians’ philosophy accounts for a number of innovative practices. They committed themselves to a rigorous, integrated 8-year curriculum for grades 5-12 in theology, language arts, math, science, history, and the fine arts. Such a curriculum implied that serious academic work should begin at age 10. It also created continuity in a student’s education from childhood through adolescence. To organize and administer the school, the Cistercians introduced the Form Master system. A Cistercian priest was assigned to each of the entering classes to oversee their personal, academic and spiritual growth for the full span of eight years. The Form Master sought to create a community among the students and their parents, a sense of identity and family for each Form. He personalized the counseling of students and offered parents a partner with a long-term view of a child’s development. At the same time, unity and consistency in instruction and discipline were assured. Finally, the Form Master built strong, permanent ties between the Abbey and the School. The very nature of monastic life made this system possible, for the monks have bound themselves to the Abbey by a vow of stability.

Coach Spotlight - Coach Dennis Harris We are lucky to have this man leading Hawk Track and XC…one of the best!
09/10/2026

Coach Spotlight - Coach Dennis Harris

We are lucky to have this man leading Hawk Track and XC…one of the best!

Please join us in welcoming Coach DeMarcus Mathes!Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Track
09/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Coach DeMarcus Mathes!

Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Track

In September 1962, Cistercian Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time. This year, we celebrate 65 years o...
09/04/2026

In September 1962, Cistercian Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time. This year, we celebrate 65 years of Cistercian.

Ardere et Lucere.

Hawk Athletics Coach Spotlight! Glad to have Coach Mathes on staff!
09/01/2026

Hawk Athletics Coach Spotlight! Glad to have Coach Mathes on staff!

Hawk Athletics this week!!
08/31/2026

Hawk Athletics this week!!

New faces on campus! Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty and staff members to Cistercian:EnglishBr. Gideon Co...
08/31/2026

New faces on campus! Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty and staff members to Cistercian:

English
Br. Gideon Connor – English Lab, Form III
Br. Elijah Potter – English Lab, Form II

Math
Aasha Marietta-Coleman – Forms II & IV

Music
Kristen Williams – All Forms

Religion
Br. Pascal Graves – Form I
Br. Anselm Hallers – Form III

Counseling
Dayna Kline – Middle School Counselor

Nursing
Nancy Maurer – School Nurse
Angela So – School Nurse

Reception
Jessica Hendricks – Receptionist
Eva Klassen – Receptionist

Athletics
(not pictured) DeMarcus Mathes – Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Track

Hawks are 1-0!!!!!! Let’s gooo!
08/29/2026

Hawks are 1-0!!!!!! Let’s gooo!

08/28/2026

What could it be? 🤖

After their first week of classes, our Form V boys jumped right into high school life with the first of many socials the...
08/27/2026

After their first week of classes, our Form V boys jumped right into high school life with the first of many socials they’ll attend over the next four years. But before they attend, they first learn to be hosts.

Outnumbered four to one, Form V welcomed students from Ursuline and Hockaday to Cistercian for the annual Freshman Mixer.

Address

3660 Cistercian Road
Irving, TX
75039

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14694995400

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