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Private School for Girls in Prince William County, VA
St. Anne's Academy for Girls, Gainesville:
St Anne's Academy for Girls is an all-girls Christian school in Gainesville, Prince William County (part of the Washington DC metro area) in Virginia. We offer K-12 education with preschool, elementary, middle and high school programs. We provide a rich and scholarly curriculum based on the Classical Christian tradition of the Trivium, an educational model first developed in Ancient Greece and widely used in Europe and America, producing some of the greatest scholars in the West.
K-12 Educational Programs:
- One-Day a Week Program for Girls Age 2:
St. Anne's program for PK2 is held one day a week. Only girls are admitted to this program. The focus is on emergent literacy, foreign language and classical music. Parents may choose Tuesdays in which Mandarin Chinese immersion is offered or Wednesday in which Spanish immersion is offered.
- PreK3:
St. Anne's PreK3 specialized instructional offerings are available two days a week, three hours a day. Subjects include: Chinese Language Immersion; A BEKA Reading Curriculum; Handwriting Without Tears; The Weather, Parts of the Body, Animals, Counting and Community
- Kindergarten Juniors Age 4:
We offer a "Kindergarten Junior" program for girls who are academically ready for Kindergarten lessons, but miss the birthday cutoff for Kindergarten. St. Anne's Kindergarten curricula integrates the A Beka reading curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, and the Classical Christian curriclum which includes introduction to Latin, characters in the great books of Western Civilization, biblical characters and characters in ancient history. They will also learn Math, Science and Fine Arts.
- Primary School (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade):
In this stage, a priority is given to reading, writing, grammar and math. Classical education teaches a child how to learn, and reading is paramount because classical education places great weight on the written word. Reading opens the doors to other disciplines.
- Grammar School - 3rd - 6th Grade:
Bible; History; Reading & Literature; Handwriting; Spelling & Phonological Awareness; Grammar; Math; Science; Foreign Language; Fine Art & Music; STEM Science / Technology / Engineering / Math
- Logic School (Middle School) - 7th - 8th Grade:
Bible; History; Reading & Literature; Math; Science; Foreign Language; Fine Art & Music; Curriculum Support; STEM Science/Technology/Engineering/Math; STEM Workshops
- Rhetoric School (High School) 9th - 12th Grade:
Bible; History / Literature; Reading & Literature; Science & Logic; Math; Latin; Foreign Language;STEM Science/Technology/Engineering/Math; Curriculum Support; Fine Art & Music; Engineering Seminars & Hands-on Activity / Guest Lectures
- College Preparatory Program:
In an effort to produce top-performing graduates, we have developed a College Preparatory Plan for our middle (Logic School) and high school (Rhetoric School) students. St. Anne’s Academy for Girls is including college entrance exam preparation and college-level research methodology in the regular curricula.
For further information on our all-girl school in the Washington DC area, please email us via our Contact Page.
Address:
14540 John Marshall Highway, Gainesville, 20155, Prince William County, Virginia , USA
Sabot at Stony Point, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Sabot at Stony Point is an independent school for children in preschool through 8th grade, located in the Bon Air neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. We are accredited by SACS-CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) and VISA (Virginia Independent School Association).We believe that learning is a life-long journey, not an activity that begins and ends with school. Children are naturally inquisitive and motivated to learn. But school plays a pivotal role in sustaining their thirst for knowledge and in cultivating the discipline and critical habits of mind that last a lifetime. We prepare students to thrive in competitive academic settings, but we never lose sight of the journey itself.
Educational Programs from Preschool through Grade 8:
- Preschool (ages 2 - 5)
- Lower School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
- Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
- Before-school & after-school care
- Preschool (ages 2 - 5)
- Lower School (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
- Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)
- Before-school & after-school care
ID Tech Camps, Virginia
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps provide computer science and tech-related summer courses on campus at the College of William and Mary (in Williamsburg), and the University of Virginia (in Charlottesville, Albemarle County). Virginia course options include week-long day and overnight camps for kids and teens ages 7-17. Programs are designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). iD Tech Camps offers a variety of cutting-edge summer camp courses for students who are interested in technology and computer science. Kids and teens learn one course topic per week, specializing in video game design, iPhone app development, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more.
At iD Tech Camps, you have the freedom to put your talents and passions to use. Explore the campuses, make new friends, and get a taste of the college lifestyle. With personalized instruction and never more than 8 students per instructor, this is anything but a typical classroom setting.
“We felt like our son learned a lot in this class and had a great overnight camp experience. Thank you for providing this opportunity to allow kids to pursue their passion in computer programming!”
- Roger M., Parent, UVA
1-week Day & Overnight Camps (ages 7-12)
- Adventures in Programming
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft 3D
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker...
1-week Day & Overnight Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
- FPS Game Design - Unreal Engine...
- Adventures in Programming
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft 3D
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG Maker...
1-week Day & Overnight Camps (ages 13-17)
- Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
- FPS Game Design - Unreal Engine...
Ivy League Academy
Courses / Programs
Ivy League Academy is a private Christian preschool and elementary school of high academic standards and strong Christian character building located on Constitution Drive in the center of Virginia Beach in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, VA. Our mission is to build children's character through academic excellence, biblical principles and Christian morals. Based within the historic Pembroke Manor House (1764), Ivy League was organized in 1986 as a non-denominational Christian school providing high academic, as well as spiritual standards to the student body as a whole. We provide small classes to ensure individualized attention for each student.
The teachers are of a high caliber and are educationally prepared to give each student a thorough scholastic background, as well as strong Christian character. There is a distinct emphasis on patriotism and Christian character training, reflecting a back to basics approach to education, and the original philosophies of the Ivy League Schools.
A summer program is also provided, Camp Ivy League, that incorporates a reading program designed to improve reading skills by one grade level.
Preschool & Elementary school Programs for ages 3 years through 5th Grade:
- Each student has a warm personal contact with the teacher in a small classroom setting.
- The purpose of the school is to give a solid academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning along with Christian training.
- As well as an excellent traditional school program, we offer an exciting summer camp, as well as extra programs & activities for the benefit of your child including the extended day program.
- Each student has a warm personal contact with the teacher in a small classroom setting.
- The purpose of the school is to give a solid academic foundation in the basic fundamentals of learning along with Christian training.
- As well as an excellent traditional school program, we offer an exciting summer camp, as well as extra programs & activities for the benefit of your child including the extended day program.
Norfolk Christian Schools
Courses / Programs
Established in 1952 in Norfolk, an independent city in southeast Virginia, Norfolk Christian Schools is a nondenominational, fully accredited Christian day school offering innovative Pre-K through grade 12 programs. Throughout the decades, Norfolk Christian Schools has maintained a standard as one of the premier, fully accredited Christian schools in the country. We strive to provide our students with a solid college preparatory curriculum with advanced placement courses, college prep courses PSAT, SAT and ACT taught by dedicated faculty who are second to none. We also provide an extended day care program, an art club and a children´s chorus. Norfolk Christian Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. Our students enjoy acceptances to a variety of notable Christian, public and private colleges and universities such as Wheaton, Clemson, University of Virginia, Notre Dame, U. S. Naval Academy, the College of William & Mary, and others. Norfolk Christian Schools is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
- Programs from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
- Lower School
- Middle School
- High School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, general science, US history, foreign languages and geography. Electives include computer, art, drama, music
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Extended Day Program
- Art Club
- Children´s Chorus
- Lower School
- Middle School
- High School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, general science, US history, foreign languages and geography. Electives include computer, art, drama, music
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses PSAT, SAT and ACT
- Extended Day Program
- Art Club
- Children´s Chorus
Benedictine High School, Richmond
Courses / Programs
Located in Richmond in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Benedictine High School is an independent Catholic military boys' high school for grades 9-12. We are Virginia’s only Catholic, military, boys’ school. As an Honor JROTC Unit of Distinction, qualified cadets may be nominated to national service academies as well as for ROTC scholarships. After completing their course of studies at Benedictine, our students move on to attend many high-caliber academic institutions of higher learning. We also are the nation's largest feeder school to Virginia Military Institute. Benedictine is proud to offer a traditional college preparatory secondary education with a variety of subjects, the arts and athetics. We also offer AP and college prep courses. Benedictine High School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin or religion.
As a military school, we are committed to developing skills in leadership, discipline, teamwork, and responsibility. We want our young men to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To that end, we expect our students to participate in a broad range of co-curricular activities.
Military High School Programs for Boys in Grades 9-12:
- Cadet program with possibilty of nomination for national service academies or of receiving ROTC scholarship.
- College Preparatory curriculum with English, math, foreign languages, science, social studies, theology, technolgy and robotics, fine arts and athletics.
- College Preparation courses for PSAT, SAT and ACT.
- Advanced Placement courses.
- We also offer a Military Summer camp.
- Cadet program with possibilty of nomination for national service academies or of receiving ROTC scholarship.
- College Preparatory curriculum with English, math, foreign languages, science, social studies, theology, technolgy and robotics, fine arts and athletics.
- College Preparation courses for PSAT, SAT and ACT.
- Advanced Placement courses.
- We also offer a Military Summer camp.
Montessori Children’s House
Courses / Programs
Montessori Children’s House, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a traditional Montessori pre-school and Kindergarten educating children ages 2 1/2 to 8 years of age. We aim to provide our young students with a solid learning foundation by tailoring lessons to each child’s needs and interests using a complete Montessori curriculum. Our ratio is 1:8 students per teacher. This is essential in a Montessori class since it allows for individual attention of each student and assures that each student is provided with a full Montessori experience.
Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Programs for Children Ages 2.5-8:
Academic / Learning Areas include:
- Practical Life
- Language
- Sensorial
- Math
- Science
- Culture (Geography, Cooking, etc)
- Art/Music
Academic / Learning Areas include:
- Practical Life
- Language
- Sensorial
- Math
- Science
- Culture (Geography, Cooking, etc)
- Art/Music