Welcome from the Superintendent!

Welcome from Superintendent Whetstone

It is my honor to welcome you to the University of Texas–University Charter School (UT-UCS), one of the oldest and most enduring university charter school districts in the state of Texas. For over 25 years, we have proudly served students across the state through a unique model that blends academic excellence with compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Since our founding, UT-UCS has partnered with exceptional facilities that share our commitment to supporting the whole child. We are especially proud to celebrate 20 years of continuous collaboration with some of our longest-standing partners: The Settlement Home for Children (Austin), Pathways 3H (Dripping Springs), Texas NeuroRehab Center (Austin), Methodist Children’s Home (Waco) and Laurel Ridge (San Antonio). These partnerships have been instrumental in shaping the success and stability of our district.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their circumstances. To that end, our educators are trained in trauma-informed practices and the Neurosequential Model in Education—an innovative, brain-based approach that helps us meet the academic, emotional and developmental needs of each student.

As a proud part of The University of Texas at Austin, UT-UCS benefits from close collaboration with the College of Education and thought leaders from our community. These connections allow us to integrate the latest research and best practices into our classrooms, ensuring that our students receive the best possible support and instruction.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to continuing this important work together.

Warm regards,
Dr. Nicole Whetstone
Superintendent
University of Texas–University Charter School

The Superintendent of the University of Texas-University Charter School (UT-UCS) serves as the central administrative officer for the district and is responsible for providing leadership in all aspects of operations. Nicole A. Whetstone, Ph.D. assumed the role of Superintendent of UT-UCS on April 1, 2022. She is the fourth superintendent in the history of UT-UCS. Her salary is $167,076.

Basepoint Academy (Arlington, Forney and Frisco)
A PHP and day-treatment program that provides youth with teen-centered, evidence-based mental-health treatment therapies for youth struggling with mental health disorders.

Boysville (Converse)
A residential program serving adolescents (grades 6-12) that provides a safe, structured family environment helping prevent and resolve social and emotional problems long term.

Cedar Crest Hospital (Belton)
An inpatient treatment program to help teens ages 12 through 17 who are struggling with emotional problems and substance abuse.

Clearfork Academy North (Fort Worth)
A residential treatment program for adolescent males, between the ages of 13 and 18, who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and the accompanying mental health and behavior issues.

Clearfork Academy South (Cleburne)
A residential treatment program purpose-built for adolescent females, between the ages of 13 and 18, who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and the accompanying mental health and behavior issues.

Dell Children’s Medical Center (Austin)
A partial hospitalization program for 13-17 year olds with behavioral and mental health disorders who are cared for by a multidisciplinary team designed to meet the adolescent’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

Georgetown Behavioral Health Center (Georgetown)
A psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental healthcare programs and services for adolescents (ages 13-17) whose acute symptoms require a safe and therapeutic environment.

Helping Hand Home for Children (Austin)
A home that provides nurturing and therapeutic care for children (grades K-6) who have suffered severe abuse and neglect.

High Point (San Antonio)
A day treatment program serving students (grades 1-12) with psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, sexual behavior and developmentally delayed issues.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center (San Antonio)
A residential treatment and hospital facility serving students (grades K-12) with psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, sexual behavior and developmentally delayed issues.

Methodist Children’s Home (Waco)
A non-profit childcare ministry that serves adolescents (grades 7-12) who are unable to live at home for various reasons.

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas (Dallas) A hospital that serves patients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, other medically complex injuries, serious illness, developmental delays, and co-occurring physical, behavioral and mental health needs.

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Houston (Houston) A hospital that serves patients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, other medically complex injuries, serious illness, developmental delays, and co-occurring physical, behavioral and mental health needs.

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah (Shenandoah) A hospital for adolescents with complex medical and behaviorial conditions including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe chronic illnesses.

Nexus Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands (The Woodlands)
A specialty hospital supporting children with Prader-Willi Syndrome and childhood obesity.

Pathfinders Camp (Driftwood)
A therapeutic camp that serves emotionally disturbed and learning-disabled boys (grades 5-12) providing the skills necessary for successful community living.

Pathways 3H (Mountain Home)
A residential wilderness program for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys (grades 6-12) with behavioral difficulties who may otherwise be headed to incarceration or therapeutic lockup.

Safe Haven Youth Ranch (Hempstead)
A residential program that combines evidence-based trauma treatment interventions, 4-H youth development and individualized behavior skills training for youth who have experienced traumatic life events.

Settlement Home (Austin)
A residential treatment center for girls (grades 6-12) who are in need of 24-hour therapeutic care.

SJRC Texas (Bulverde)
A campus caring for children who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect.

Sun Behaviorial Health (Houston) An inpatient program that serves students, grades 6-12, who are experiencing psychiatric crises or ongoing mental health challenges.

Texas NeuroRehab Center (Austin)
A medical facility that serves students (grades K-12) with brain injury, neuro-behavioral issues, and/or who are considered medically fragile.

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