2026 STATE OF THE SCHOOL RECAP

Growth & Stability

• Nexus will remain in our current location in Pearland, continuing to build on its current foundation
• Significant growth from 30 last year to 56 students this year, and we learned a lot.
• Continued progress toward Cognia accreditation and global positioning
• Student body is capped at 12 students/class (4th-8th)
  • Admissions reflects our executed vision with more students being denied/waitlisted than accepted this year
  • Focusing on deeply developing fewer students than adding more for the sake of revenue.
  • Streamlining admissions to find the right fit student
• Addition of new owners of Nexus Futbol Academy in Houston Wendy Canales and Rodrigo Petillo

Academic Program

• Introduction of the Independent Scholar Model (starting in high school for the 2026-27 school year)
  • Nexus-built online courses + dual credit options
  • Focus on independence, time management, and ownership
  • Maintains in-person support and community
• We added Spanish classes across the school this year, and we will continue to refine it next year
• Implementation of CTP-5 standardized testing (national benchmarking) this year in April
• Weekly college admissions classes led by Ibrahim Firat
• Classroom curriculum visibility through online course pages.

Student Development

• Continued participation in iWrite program (published writing opportunities)
• Expansion of Wellness curriculum (physical, mental, nutrition)
• Addition of Game IQ + film analysis for older players
• Introduction of bi-annual parent-teacher-coach conferences starting in 2026-27

Fútbol Program

• Expanded futsal training and structured development pathways
• Alignment of afternoon training with report cards for targeted development
• Multiple students this year participated in Global X programs, more programs to be added, including a summer pre-season
• Addition of a Spanish Head Coach (in progress)
• Facility upgrades, including updated turf

Global & Professional Pathways

• Launch of Nexus Football Agency
  • Led by Ibrahim (FIFA-licensed agent) and Coach Henry Costas (International Scout)
  • Player pathway:
    • Formation
    • Pre-professional
    • Professional

Community & Experience

• Continued traditions and community engagement
• Plans for World Cup events and watch parties
• Improvements to lunch program and student fuel options

What This Means
We are not expanding for the sake of growth.  We are deepening the experience.

• Stronger academic structure
• Clearer development pathways
• More meaningful global opportunities
• Higher expectations for independence and performance