College Preparatory School in Orlando FL area

Montverde Academy, Orlando:
Established in 1912, Montverde Academy is located in Montverde in Lake County (just outside of Orlando). The Academy is an independent, boarding and day school for boys & girls. We offer a challenging day program for Pre-Kindergarten through to 6th grade and an enriching day and boarding program for 7th grade through to 12th grade and a multi-tiered ESL program. Montverde Academy develops students who have a desire to learn within a challenging academic environment. Through involvement in the fine arts, athletics, clubs, and service organizations, students are able to develop their abilities and become positive contributors to the school community.

Montverde Academy has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1927. In addition, Montverde Academy is one of very few schools in the state of Florida to have also earned accreditation from The Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent School and the Florida Kindergarten Council. A Quality Assurance Review is conducted jointly between SACS, FCIS, SAIS and FKC.

Our Mission:
Montverde Academy is a college preparatory school. Our mission is to increase student knowledge, develop cognitive skills, and build character in a nurturing, disciplined, and diverse community.

Our Values:
Knowledge, Character and Community are the fundamental values upon which Montverde Academy was built and continue to be the guiding force in our pursuit of educational excellence. These 3 principles have guided five generations of Montverde Academy students since the beginning.

Day & Boarding School programs:
- Pre-Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program

* Much emphasis is placed on the child's need to develop a good academic background in the areas of English, mathematics, social studies and science.

* Foreign language, computer technology, art, music, after-school activities, sports, drama, character education, study skills, life skills and library are also part of the curriculum.

Montverde Academy is a community with a continuing commitment to the following shared values:

* Teaching all students is the chief priority for the school.
* Students learn best when they are actively engaged, can apply and appreciate their learning experiences.
* Cultural diversity increases student's understanding of different peoples and cultures.
* Staff members, parents, and students, who make up the community, share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
* Positive relationships enhance self-esteem, enables students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.
* Each student is a valued, unique individual within the community.

The Montverde Academy (MVA) residential program strives to create raving fans. Our House Parents work diligently to create a structured and caring environment for our students. Each House Parent hosts two programs each semester for his/her floor. Fun and successful programs include: Pizza and pool party, movie and popcorn night, talent show, multi-cultural food night, and game night. We also welcome ideas and input from the students as to what they would like to do for an event.

In each dorm, the students are responsible for daily dorm chores, which assist with keeping the dormitory clean and neat. As part of their daily routine, each student is responsible for the cleaning of his/her own room, making their bed, vacuuming the floors, etc. We believe this instills a sense of responsibility in the student, a sense of ownership, and gives the students the ability to take pride in their surroundings.

Opportunities outside the classroom are equally as important in the educational process, and Montverde Academy is pleased to offer a full complement of athletic and fine arts opportunities. In the past several years we have been privileged to have a nationally ranked basketball program, a highly competitive soccer program that has achieved district and regional success, an undefeated golf team, an equestrian program that has received state and national recognition and several athletes to qualify for regional and state competition in cross country, track and field and tennis.

Our fine arts programs provide opportunities for visual and performing arts in a state of the art 450 seat auditorium complete with an art room, photography lab, ceramics studio, dance studio, music room, and performance area. The fine arts experience provides opportunities in performance as well as technical support.