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A comprehensive guide to private education opportunities in Hampton Roads.
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A SPECIAL
ADVERTISING
SUPPLEMENT
YOUR GUIDE TO PRIVATE EDUCATION
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOTJANUARY 6, 2016
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By Cindy Butler FockeCorrespondent
Warren Snead knows firsthand the bene-fits of a private school education. The Cape Henry Collegiate teacher attended an inde-pendent school in Richmond from kinder-garten through 12th grade.
He wanted to go into law or politics, but changed course in college and became a teacher instead.
“As I got older I realized what I loved was talking about these things in a class-room,” he said.
Snead is one of the more than 450,000 pri-vate school teachers working in the United States today, a relatively small number com-pared to the nearly 4 million public school teachers. It’s a tough job, no matter where you do it. The hours are long and the pay is low, particularly in private schools where the base salary is about $40,000, compared to $53,000 in public schools.
Snead said he chose private school be-cause it gave him the chance to work with kids on multiple levels (he teaches history and coaches middle school soccer, wres-tling and lacrosse) and allows him to tailor his lessons to their needs.
We are given the freedom to teach in ways we think students will learn best, which might not necessarily be the case in pub-lic schools, he said. “I can deviate from a plan if I think it’s going to enrich the kids’ experience.”
This appeals to a lot of educators, accord-ing to Scott Kennedy, headmaster at Nor-folk Collegiate School. Kennedy, who taught at the school for 20 years before taking the helm in 2008, said teachers have a voice in the development of the curriculum and how it is taught.
“The most important thing is giving teach-ers the autonomy to teach with passion and get kids excited about the subject matter,” he said.
According the National Center for Edu-cation Statistics, private school teachers have higher job satisfaction than their pub-lic school counterparts. On average, pub-lic school teachers face a much higher lev-el of apathy and lack of preparation from their students, as well as other behavioral problems.
“Our students are not perfect,” said Cin-dy Feit, of Atlantic Shores Christian School. Occasionally there are dress code viola-tions, or gum chewing, as opposed to the more serious infractions that may occur in public schools, such as fights in the hall-ways, she said.
Feit said part of the reason for good be-havior is most likely due to the high level of parental support. “We have a good relation-ship and are on the same page,” she said.
Another reason for the higher job satis-faction, according to the Council for Amer-ican Private Education, is private school teachers are not entangled in a web of reg-ulations. They are trusted as professionals.
Greenbrier Christian Academy Superin-tendent Ron White, who founded the Ches-apeake school in 1983, said teachers in the private school sector are devoted.
“It’s definitely not the dollars,” he said. “Most consider this a calling in their life. They are our biggest donors.”
Feit has taught in private school since the 1980s. She joined Atlantic Shores 21 years ago and currently teaches high school dual enrollment courses, including English com-position and literary analysis classes.
The school’s small class size enables her to build relationships. Her largest class has 24 students; her smallest this year has 13. Feit said she enjoys the opportunity to “im-pact young people in a direct way.” Her re-ward comes when former students return for a visit and share successes.
“That’s my payment,” she said.
Cindy Butler Focke, [email protected]
Lower pay but more freedom
WHAT’S INSIDE?Teacher profiles PAGE 3
Choosing the right private school PAGE 8
Local private schools, by city PAGE 10
Online resources PAGE 11
ABOUT THIS SECTIONeditor Clay Barbour, [email protected]
advertising managerShaun Fogarty,[email protected]
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By Cindy Butler Focke | Correspondent
TEACHER
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Aixa Whitmore leads her class in a spelling bee.
Aixa Maria WhitmoreSt. Gregory the Great Catholic SchoolVirginia Beach
The Colombian native lives in Virginia Beach and has taught at the school since 1994, not counting the one year she taught preschool at Holy Spirit. She current-ly teaches religion, reading-language arts, math, science, and social studies to second-graders.
Post high school education:BS in psychology, Old Do-
minion University.Who or what inspired you to
become an educator?I have always loved chil-
dren and I wanted to teach them their faith.
Why did you choose pri-vate school?
I felt that this was the best place to give children a strong faith-filled education.
Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education:
My seven children all at-tended St. Gregory School. I feel that the education they received gave them the foun-dation to continue to have a love for learning with a solid faith background that helped them through their high school and college years. Be-cause of this wonderful ex-perience my children had, I
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feel that all children can benefit from a great foun-dation in their faith, and a great academic instruc-tion. I also feel that the stu-dents learn to develop so-cial skills that will benefit them as they grow.
How has your career been rewarding?
I have seen the chil-dren grow into wonder-ful young boys and girls. I am so proud of each and every one of my students. I pray for all of them ev-ery day.
Words of advice to some-one considering an inde-pendent school teaching career:
I can only say that you develop a great relation-ship between the student, their families and your-self. This helps the child because the parents and I work together to make the child the best he can be. I like the structure, the discipline and the respect that my students give me.
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Aixa Whitmore discusses a class assignment with second graders Liam Donato, 7, left, and Daksh Master, 7.
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The Portsmouth native, who teaches sixth and eighth grade English, began her ca-reer in 1985 at the school.
Post high school education:BA in secondary educa-
tion, Tennessee Temple Uni-versity.
Who or what inspired you to become an educator?
My high school math teach-er mentored and encouraged me to excel in all areas. She saw potential in me to be-come a teacher.
Why did you choose pri-vate school?
As a very young adult, I felt God’s leading to be a part of a ministry full time, and the Christian school has provided a wonderful place of service.
Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education:
The benefits are smaller classrooms, high academic standards, and a consistent method of discipline. Direct involvement of administra-tion with the students and families and a great support system of parents aid in the
stability of our organization.How has your career been
rewarding?The families and students
that I have worked with over my many years at Portsmouth Christian have been such a blessing to me. It has been amazing to see the improve-ment and change that occurs in the life of a student during a school year. I also am priv-ileged to see my former stu-dents in their twenties, thir-ties, and even early forties, and to share in the joy of their accomplishments as adults.
Words of advice to some-one considering an indepen-dent school teaching career:
A ministry such as Ports-mouth Christian School of-fers a supportive, close-knit, and loving atmosphere to work and grow as an educa-tor. If one is interested in a positive and enriching place to educate children, a school like Portsmouth Christian is the one for you.
Betsy BrownPortsmouth Christian SchoolPortsmouth
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forming leaders of christian characterStoneBridge School
“The nurturing teachers hereknew how to take the seeds I had
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Ashley W. JamesNorfolk Collegiate SchoolNorfolk
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Ashley James is a fourth grade teacher at Norfolk Collegiate School.
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The fourth-grade teach-er has spent her entire ca-reer at Norfolk Collegiate, beginning in 2000. She lives in Portsmouth, and was born and raised in Chesapeake.
Post high school education:BA in English, Randolph-
Macon College; MS in early childhood education, Old Do-minion University
Who or what inspired you to become an educator?
I had always enjoyed being with children and worked at a daycare during my college years. After college, I decid-ed that teaching was the way to go for me.
Why did you choose pri-vate school?
I chose private school be-cause, being a Norfolk Col-legiate graduate myself, that is the setting in which I was educated.
Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education:
What Norfolk Collegiate offers beyond smaller class sizes would be a truly fa-milial experience. We get to know our families and try to
form relationships that last throughout their entire NCS experience. We also have a bit of freedom with our cur-riculum and schedule which enables us to provide extra opportunities for enrichment and engagement. I love that as a teacher, I am able to lead or join committees on topics that directly affect what I do in the classroom (curric-ulum, summer enrichment, etc). My voice is heard, and this leads to a professional satisfaction that I think is unique to a smaller, private school setting.
How has your career been rewarding?
I get to focus much more on the content of my lessons rather than simply “getting through” material. I am for-tunate to have my three chil-dren here with me at Nor-folk Collegiate, so an added reward is that I’m able to see them during the day and keep in touch easily with their teachers. It is reward-ing to watch them be “stu-dents” during the day and
take advantage of all the ex-tras available at our school – afterschool clubs, sports, en-richment classes, etc.
Words of advice to some-one considering an indepen-dent school teaching career:
Choosing an independent school is a conscious deci-sion, and one must weigh the pros and cons and decide what is most important for them in their career. There are many opportunities in an independent school setting for teachers to become in-volved in the life of the school (curriculum development, various committees essen-tial to the life of the school, etc). I believe that jumping in with both feet and immers-ing yourself in the life of the school is an important part of independent school life. Most importantly, love your school and believe in the mission of the school you decide upon. Your love will show through to families and students.
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The Chesapeake resident grew up in Oklahoma and Illinois. She teaches senior English; AP English lan-guage; and composition; AP English literature and com-position; advanced study of literature and worldview, and is the school’s English de-partment chair. She has been at the school for 21 years.
Post high school education:BA in speech communi-
cations, Wheaton College, Illinois; MS in reading ed-ucation, Old Dominion Uni-versity.
Who or what inspired you to become an educator?
I am from a family of ed-ucators, and I know God placed me in the family. He did so that I would become an educator.
Why did you choose pri-vate school?
Christian education is very important to me not only as an educator but also as a par-ent. Teachers in a Christian school setting integrate a scriptural worldview into the curriculum. This allows ev-
ery subject to be discussed in terms of biblical teaching so that not only are the students mastering content, but they are also evaluating cultural views through the perspec-tive of biblical truth.
Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education.
In Christian education we are presenting the curric-ulum as it relates to bibli-cal truth. From preschool through 12th grade, our stu-dents are nurtured daily to understand the difference between a worldview and a biblical-view. We are equip-
ping students with critical thinking skills so they will be able to sift through in-formation throughout their lives based on our beliefs as followers of Christ.
Other benefits at GCA are smaller class sizes and our family environment. Our faculty and staff are able to openly pray with our stu-dents and families. We have relationships across grade levels, with older students mentoring and building re-lationships with younger stu-dents. Students create bonds that last well past gradua-tion. They become life-long friends, they become spous-es, and they become GCA parents.
How has your career been rewarding?
I tell new teachers the re-wards of teaching may not be immediate, but they are many. Teaching is like be-ing one part of a much larg-er picture, especially at the high school level. Each stu-dent is influenced by all of his teachers, family, pastors,
coaches, etc., and I am just one little piece. At a school like GCA, all of those influ-ences partner together to nurture each student, so I know my peers are picking up where I left off.
Words of advice to some-one considering an indepen-dent school teaching career:
You might be surprised to learn the salary is much low-er than with a public school. Most teachers in a Christian school are here because they believe in the mission of the school and want to serve Christ in the capacity of a teacher.
In a Christian school, we are not only equipping stu-dents for whatever college and career path they follow, but we are also giving them a foundation of biblical truth that will guide them through-out their lives. Our goal for our students extends way past what colleges they get into; we want our students to be well prepared for what-ever purpose God has for their lives.
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WEIGH THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLINGWHY ENROLL A CHILD IN AN INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOL? The reasons cited repeatedly by the thousands of families that send their children to private schools include individual attention, smaller classes, teacher excellence and high academic standards.
The benefits of private schoolsA study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education confirmed that larger percentages of students in independent schools are enrolled in advanced courses than in public schools.The study also found that students at independent private schools: Do twice as much homework as their counterparts. Watch two-thirds as much television. Are more likely to participate in varsity or intramural
sports. Are more likely to agree that students and teachers get
along well, that discipline is fair and that teaching is good.
The kinds of schoolsAlthough schools that are members of the National Association of Independent Schools set high standards and emphasize values, they are distinct from one another.There are day and boarding schools, coeducational schools, girls’ schools and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some independent schools are centuries old; others have been around only a decade. Some are progressive; others are more traditional in structure.Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual preparation; others are dedicated to average learners. Some specialize in teaching bright students with learning disabilities.
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Looking into private school?
YOU’VE DECIDED THAT PRIVATE EDUCATION is right for your child. Now you have to pick a school, and the options are many. Here are some questions to consider as you make your decision and a list of materials to request from each school on your list.
MAKE A LIST OF POTENTIAL SCHOOLSStep 2
Questions to considerThese questions can help you decide which school is right for your child: Would your child enjoy a small or large school? Would your child flourish at a traditional or
progressive school? Should the school be coeducational or single-
sex? Should it be a day school or a boarding school? What special programs – such as arts, sports or
computers – are important to your child?vIs a diverse school community important to you and your family? Does your child have special needs or interests?
School materials to requestAfter determining your priorities, order and review catalogs from a number of schools. Here are some questions to start with as you look through each school’s materials: Is the school accredited, and by whom? What is the school’s mission, and does its
philosophy appeal to you? Are academics rigorous? Is the environment competitive? Nurturing? Are
there high expectations? Does the school meet your child’s needs? How large is the school and its student body? Where is the school located, and what are your
transportation options?
Here’s Step 1.
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THE LIST OF potential schools has been made, and now it’s time to
schedule school visits. Plan to go to several campuses. When you go, ask
lots of questions. During the interview, take time to honestly discuss your
child’s candidacy as well as to ask any unanswered questions, such as:
SCHEDULE VISITS, ASK QUESTIONSStep 3
IT’S A GOOD IDEA to apply to several schools so you and your child have
options about which one to attend. After you visit several schools, create
a short list of those you wish to pursue. Complete the application forms for
those schools, and that will trigger the rest of the admission process.
APPLY TO SCHOOLSStep 4
Parental & student involvement How, and how often, does
the school communicate
with families?
Can parents call or e-mail
teachers when they need to?
Do the students seem
productive, engaged and
happy?
How does the school
measure individual
achievement – through
grades, portfolio review or
something else?
Application requirementsMost schools require a complete
application on file before they decide
who to admit.
The following items are typically part of
the process:
A completed application form.
The most recent academic transcript
with grades.
Past standardized testing results.
Teacher recommendations.
Results of a standardized admission
test, a school-administered entrance
exam or both.
Other requirementsDepending on the applicant’s age, some
independent schools might ask for other
materials, such as:
Parent statements.
Student writing samples.
Artwork portfolios.
Specialized testing, such as results
of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for
Children.
Elementary schools often require
other forms of evaluation, such
as teacher observations, school-
administered group tests or diagnostic
tests for young children.
Faculty background What are the
backgrounds and
experiences of the
faculty?
What’s the student-
teacher ratio in your
child’s grade?
Is the faculty diverse
enough to provide a
variety of role models?
Does the school
provide its teachers
with professional
development?
General questions Is the campus clean,
well-lighted and
secure?
Does the school feel
like a community?
Do students interact
with teachers outside
and inside the
classroom?
What counseling and
support services are
offered for students?
What is the school’s
attrition rate?
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CHESAPEAKEAtlantic Shores Christian School,
accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1217 N. Centerville Turnpike (secondary campus), 479-9598; 1861 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach (elementary campus), 479-1125; www.shoreschristian.org
Cathedral of Faith Christian School, age 2½ to second grade, 2020 Portlock Road, 545-8050, www.cathedraloffaithcs.org
Cedar Road Christian Academy, age 2 to fifth grade, 916 Cedar Road, 547-9553, www.cedarroad christianacademy.com
Centerville Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, age 2 to kindergarten, 908 Centerville Turnpike South, 482-4466, www.centerville baptistpreschool.com
Chesapeake Montessori School, infant to age 12, 2013 Scenic Pkwy., 547-7673; 516 Albemarle Drive, 410-9474; www.chesapeakemontessorischool.org
Children’s Harbor – Chesapeake, accredited, 18 months to 5 years (before- and after-school care for ages 5-12), 2400 Strawberry Lane, 543-4221, www.childrensharbor.cc
Churchland Baptist Preschool, ages 3 and 4, 3031 Churchland Blvd., 484-2351, www.churchlandbaptist.org
Churchland Christian Academy, ages 2 to 8, before and/or after care, ages 5 to 8, 4249 Taylor Road, 484-8783.
Cornerstone Christian School, age 3 through fifth grade, 1212 Willow Ave., 424-7230, www.cornerstonechristianschool.us
Faith Diamond Christian Academy, age 3 to seventh grade, 1023 Deep Creek Blvd., 487-1800, www.faithdiamond.org/newacademy.html
Great Bridge Christian Academy, age 3 to 10th grade, 700 Mount Pleasant Road, 482-4688, www.greatbridgechristianacademy.org
Great Hope Baptist School, preschool to 12th grade, 1401 S. Battlefield Blvd., 482-5121, www.greathopebaptist.org
Greenbrier Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to 12th grade, 311 Kempsville Road, 547-9595, www.gcagators.org
Greenbrier Enrichment Center and School, 825 Greenbrier Pkwy., preschool to fifth grade, 548-9280, www.gecschool.org
Greenbrier Montessori School, ages 2 to 12, 1100 Greenbrier Pkwy., 549-8584, www.greenbriermontessori.com
Hickory Ridge Academy, pre-k through 12th grade, 3320 Battlefield Blvd. S., 421-7500, hrcc7.org/hickory-ridge-academy/
Indian Creek Welcome Independent Baptist Church School, kindergarten to 12th grade, 1200 Kempsville Road, 547-3552, www.indiancreek-welcomebaptist.com/SCHOOL.html
Messiah Preschool, ages 2 to 5, 411 Dominion Blvd. S., 549-1824, www.facebook.com/MessiahPreschool
Montessori Laboratory School, ages 3 to 9, 1101 Madison Plaza, 548-8762, www.montessorilabschool.com
Mount Lebanon Christian Academy, age 2½ to second grade, 884 Bells Mill Road, 547-9550, www.themountacademy.org/
Mount Pleasant Christian School, kindergarten to eighth grade, 1613 Mount Pleasant Road, 482-9557, www.mtpleasantchristian.org
Primrose School at Cahoon Commons, accredited, preschool, 660 Grassfield Pkwy., 842-6589, www.primroseschools.com/OurSchools/Virginia/SouthHamptonRoads/Chesapeake/CahoonCommons
Promote Family Preschool & Childcare, preschool and kindergarten, 304 Newberry Drive, 410-1797, www.promotefamily.org
Providence Christian School and Day Care, age 2½ to sixth grade, 501 Providence Road, 523-6480, www.providence-baptist.com
StoneBridge School, accredited, age 4 to 12th grade, 1629 Jolliff Road, 488-2214, www.stonebridgeschool.com
Tidewater Adventist Academy, accredited, kindergarten to eighth grade, 1136 N. Centerville Turnpike, 479-0002, www.adventisteducation.com
Veritas Christian Academy, kindergarten to 12th grade, 700 Oak Grove Road, 410-5095, www.
veritasca.com
NORFOLKAlpha Beta Cappa Christian
Academy, age 2 to fourth grade, 7425 Chesapeake Blvd., 857-5215
The Barry Robinson Center, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, residential treatment center for children with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse problems, 443 Kempsville Road, 455-6100, www.barryrobinson.org
BINA High School, accredited, 9th grade to 12th grade, girls, 425 Washington Park, 627-2462, binahighschool.com
Building Blocks Preschool, ages 16 months to 6 years, preschool and kindergarten. 844 Jerome Ave., 583-6389, www.buildingblocksnorfolkva.com
Calvary Christian Elementary School, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 2331 E. Little Creek Road, 480-4400, www.ccesnorfolk.org
Children’s Harbor – Ghent, accredited, age 6 weeks to 5 years, before- and after-school care for ages 5 to 12, 1900 Llewellyn Ave., 622-0900, www.childrensharbor.cc
Christ the King School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 3401 Tidewater Drive, 625-4951, www.ctkparish.org
East Beach Montessori School, ages 2 to 9, includes pre-K through third grade, 4491 Pleasant Ave., 739-5626, www.ebmschool.com
Faith Academy School of Excellence, accredited, preschool to 10th grade, 1010 East 26th St., 624-1724, www.faseeagles.org
First Presbyterian Preschool, ages six weeks to kindergarten, 820 Colonial Ave., 625-0667, www.fpcnorfolk.org/
Ghent Montessori School, age 2 to eighth grade, 610 Mowbray Arch, 622-8174, www.ghentmontessorischool.com
Greenhill Farms Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 969 Philpotts Road, 853-0111, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Greenhill-Farms-Christian-Academy/110658805672523
Kempsville Academy of Kempsville
Center for Behavioral Health, accredited, ages 7 to 17, residential treatment center, 860 Kempsville Road, 461-4565, kempsvillecbh.com
Leaping and Learning Child Development Center LLC, ages 2-5 for daycare and pre-kindergarten, before- and after-school care for ages 5-12, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., 857-6659, www.bankstchurch.org
Lighthouse Christian Academy, age 2½ to 12th grade, 5160 Beamon Road, 855-3563, lighthousechristiannorfolk.com
McDonald Montessori, ages 2½ to 9, 4200 Granby St., 423-1800, www.mcdonaldmontessori.com
McLea Day School, Age 2½ to sixth grade, 745 Bancker Road, 587-7841, www.facebook.com/pages/McLea-School/118845048155436
Norfolk Academy, accredited, first grade to 12th grade, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, accredited, 461-6236, www.norfolkacademy.org
Norfolk Christian Schools, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade; Lower School Norfolk campus, 7000 Granby St., 423-5812; Lower School Virginia Beach campus, 1265 Laskin Road, 428-1284; Upper School, 255 Thole St., 423-5770, www.norfolkchristian.org
Norfolk Collegiate School, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 7336 Granby St., Norfolk (upper school); 5429 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk (lower school), 480-1495, www.norfolkcollegiate.org
Ocean View Christian Academy, Age 2 to eighth grade, 9504 Selby Place, 583-1808, www.ovcacademy.com
Old Dominion University Child Center, accredited, preschool to pre-kindergarten, ODU 139 Child Study Center, 683-3081, www.odu.edu/cdc
Park Place School, third grade to fifth grade, for at-risk children from low-income families, 509 W. 35th St., 624-3473.
READY Academy Christian School, age 3 to fifth grade, 450 E. Bute St., 622-5650, www.readyacademy.org
Ryan Academy of Norfolk, first grade to 12th grade, 844 Jerome Ave., 583-6283, www.
ryanacademy.org
Saint Patrick Catholic School, accredited, pre-K to eighth grade, 1000 Bolling Ave., 440-5500, www.stpcs.org
St. Pius X Catholic School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 7800 Halprin Drive, 588-6171, www.stpiusxschoolva.org
Tabernacle of Prayer Christian School, pre-K to 12th grade, 3611 Colley Ave., 625-4977
Talmudical Academy of Norfolk, accredited, ninth grade to 12th grade, boys, 612 Colonial Ave., 623-6070, www.yeshivasaishkodesh.com
Town and Country Day School, Age 2 to sixth grade, 1421 Kempsville Road, 461-5456, www.townandcountrydayschool.com
Trinity Lutheran School, accredited, age 2½ to fifth grade, 6001 Granby St., 489-2732, www.trinitylutheranschoolnorfolk.org
The Williams School, accredited, kindergarten to eighth grade, 419 Colonial Ave., 627-1383, www.thewilliamsschool.org
PORTSMOUTHAbby’s Ark Early Learning
Center, pre-K to K, 601 Washington Street, 393-5818, abbysarkearlylearningcenter.com
Alliance Christian Academy, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., 488-5552, www.alliancechristianacademy.net
Central Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to sixth grade, 1200 Hodges Ferry Road, 488-4477, www.centralchristianacademy.com
Children’s Harbor – Olde Towne, accredited, 6 weeks to 5 years, (before- and after-school care for ages 5-12 years), 620 London Street, 397-2980, www.childrensharbor.cc
Christopher Academy, accredited, age 3 to fifth grade, 3300 Cedar Lane, 484-6776, www.christopher-academy.org
Court Street Academy, age 3 to eighth grade, 447 Court St., 393-2312, www.courtstreetacademy.com
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Green Acres Preschool, ages 3 and 4, 3135 Hanley Ave., 484-5125, www.greenacrespc.org/beyond-sunday/green-acres-preschool/
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, accredited, ages 8 to 21, residential treatment center, 301 Fort Lane, 393-0061, harborpointbhc.com
Joyous Sound Education and Enrichment Center, age 2 to third grade, 205 Gust Lane, 558-2880
Montessori Preparatory School, ages 2 to 5, 4811 High St. W, 484-7229, www.montessoriprep.com
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 2301 Oregon Ave., 488-6744, www.portsmouthcatholic.net
Portsmouth Christian Schools, accredited, kindergarten age 4 to 12th grade, 3214 Elliott Ave., 393-0725, www.portsmouthchristian.org
St. Mark Christian Academy, age 3 to third grade, 2714 Frederick Blvd., 399-7176, http://teacherweb.com/VA/StMarkChristianAcademy/SMCA/apt1.aspx
Sweethaven Christian Academy, age 3 to 12th grade, 5000 W. Norfolk Road, 484-4082, www.sweethavenchristian.org
Toras Chaim, accredited, preschool to eighth grade, 3110 Sterling Point Drive, 686-2480, toraschaim.net
Young Achievers Christian Academy, ages 3-5, 100 Noble St., 235-4119, www.cocoutreach.org
SUFFOLKChildren’s Harbor – Suffolk, accredited, age 6
weeks to 5 years, before- and after-school care for ages 5 to 12, 1020 Champions Way, 483-2693, www.childrensharbor.cc
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 3373 Pruden Blvd., 539-8789, www.nsacademy.org
Suffolk Christian Academy, accredited, middle and high school, 917 Carolina Rd, Suffolk, 809-6606; elementary school, 3488 Godwin Blvd., 925-4461; suffolkchristianacademy.com
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www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic The Office of Non-Public Education – part of the U.S. Department of Education – offers information on private elementary and secondary schools.
www.privateschools.com This site provides detailed information on paying for private K-12 schools.
nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch From the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, this link will take you to a search form for private schools across the United States.
www.nais.org The National Association of Independent Schools represents about 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States. Find tips for parents, searches, career services, conference information and more on this site.
www.vais.org The Virginia Association of Independent Schools is an affiliate of the National Association of Independent Schools. Find lists of the group’s member schools,
conference information, accreditation descriptions, resources and more on this site.
www.vcpe.org The Virginia Council for Private Education oversees accreditation of nonpublic preschool, elementary and secondary schools in the state. Check whether a school is accredited and get other links and resources here.
www.capenet.org The Council for American Private Education is a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private schools. Search schools, find information on legislation, or check out a job bank on this site.
www.advanc-ed.org AdvancED is an international accrediting body that includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI). Learn more about what they do, how they accredit and their member schools.
www.amshq.org Learn more
about Montessori schools and find one at this website for The American Montessori Society.
There are several Christian school accrediting bodies and school associations. Check out these websites for more information: www.acsiglobal.org, The Association of Christian Schools; www.actsschools.org, Association of Christian Teachers and Schools; icaa.us, International Christian Accrediting Association; www.nacsaa.org, North American Christian School Accrediting Agency; www.ilcsonline.com, The International League of Christian Schools; www.thediocese.net/ChurchSchools, The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia; www.accsedu.org, Association of Classical and Christian Schools.
www.iwacademy.com/visa.html, Virginia Independent School Association
www.visaa.org The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association helps develop athletics guidelines for accredited independent schools.
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CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY821Baker Road
Virginia Beach, VA23462
(757) 497-6200
cba-va.org
Grades: K - 12
CHRISTOPHER ACADEMY3300Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA23703
(757) 484-6776
christopher-academy.org
Preschool - 5thGrade
FRIENDS SCHOOL1537LaskinRoad
Virginia Beach, VA23451
(757) 428-7534
friends-school.org
Grades: PK - 12
HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY739Academy Lane
Newport News, VA23602
(757) 884-9148
hra.org
Grades: PK - 12
HEBREW ACADEMY OFTIDEWATER5000CorporateWoodsDrive, Suite 180
Virginia Beach, VA23462
(757) 424-4327
hebrewacademy.net
Preschool - 5thGrade
NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY3373PrudenBoulevard
Suffolk, VA23434
(757) 539-8789
nsacademy.org
PK2–12thGrade
NORFOLK ACADEMY1585WesleyanDrive
Norfolk, VA23502
(757) 455-5582
norfolkacademy.org
Grades: 1 - 12
NORFOLK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS255Thole Street
Norfolk, VA23505
(757) 423-5770
norfolkchristian.org
Grades: PK - 12
NORFOLK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL7336GranbyStreet
Norfolk, VA23505
(757) 480-1495
norfolkcollegiate.org
Grades: K - 12
THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL419Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA23507
(757) 627-1383
thewilliamsschool.org
Grades: K - 8
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VIRGINIA BEACHAll Saints Day School, age 2 to
kindergarten, 1969 Woodside Lane, 481-0577, www.allsaintsdayschoolvb.com
Anchor Christian School, age 2½ to fifth grade, 3624 Dupont Circle, 460-0024
Atlantic Shores Christian School, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1861 Kempsville Road, 479-1125 (elementary campus), 1217 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake (secondary campus), 479-9598, www.shoreschristian.org
Back Bay Christian Academy, pre-K to 12th grade, 1212 Princess Anne Road, 426-7943
Barefoot Kids Christian School, infants to kindergarten, 1458 Kempsville Road, 467-5285, www.barefootkids.com
Beach Montessori Christian Academy, ages 2 to 13, 1101 Eaglewood Drive, 428-5437, www.beachmontessoritech.com
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, accredited, ninth grade to 12th grade, 4552 Princess Anne Road, 467-2881, www.chsvb.org
Cape Henry Collegiate School, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade, 1320 Mill Dam Road, 481-2446, www.capehenrycollegiate.org
Chesapeake Bay Academy, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 821 Baker Road, 497-6200, www.cba-va.org
Emmanuel Episcopal Day School, ages 2½ to 4, 5181 Princess Anne Road, 499-7393, www.dayschool.emmanuelvb.com
Coastal Christian Academy, kindergarten to 12th grade, 640 Kempsville Road, 217-2151
Courthouse Montessori School, age 16 months to fifth grade, 1305 Windmill Point Crescent, 468-0099, www.courthouse montessorischool.com
Francis Asbury Preschool, ages 2½ to 4, 1871 N. Great Neck Road, 481-5016, www.francisasburyumc.org
Friends School of Virginia Beach, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1537 Laskin Road, 428-7534, www.friends-school.org
Galilee Montessori School, age 3 to third grade, 3928 Pacific Ave., 428-1034, www.galileemontessorischool.net
Gateway Christian School, age 3 to 12th grade, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., 499-6551, www.gatewaycrusaders.com
The Goddard School, accredited, preschool and kindergarten, 2189 McComas Way, 563-2500, www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Virginia-Beach-VA/Schools.gspx
Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, accredited, kindergarten to fifth grade, (plus ages 2-4 at Strelitz Early Childhood Center) 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, 424-4327, www.hebrewacademy.net
Ivy League Academy, age 3 to fifth grade, 520 Constitution Drive, 499-6064, www.ivyleagueacademy.net
Kids Town Learning Center, infant through kindergarten, 4847 Dolton Drive, 490-4702, www.KidsTownLearningCenter.net
King’s Grant Academy & Day School, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 873 Little Neck Road, 431-9744, www.kingsgrantdayschool.com
KPC Day School, age 3 to kindergarten, 805 Kempsville Road, 495-4611, www.kpcdayschool.com
New Light Baptist School of Excellence, preschool to fourth
grade, 5549 Indian River Road, 420-0945, www.newlightfgbc.org/SchoolOfExcellence/tabid/86/Default.aspx
Norfolk Christian Schools, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade; Lower School Virginia Beach campus, 1265 Laskin Road, 428-1284; Lower School Norfolk campus, 7000 Granby St., 423-5812; Upper School, 255 Thole St., 423-5770, www.norfolkchristian.org
Oaktree Academy, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 817 Kempsville Road, 248-9560, www.oaktreeacademy.org
Parish Day School of Eastern Shore Chapel, ages 2½ to 4, 2020 Laskin Road, 491-6130, www.parishdayschool.com
Primrose School of Virginia Beach South, accredited, infant-K, 1989 Fisher Arch, 721-2200, www.primroseschools.com/schools/virginia-beach-south
Rivermont School – Tidewater, accredited, ages 5 to 22, for children with behavioral, learning and developmental disabilities and autism, 5163 Cleveland St., 497-4703, mentalhealth.centrahealth.com/services/rivermont-schools
Rollingwood Academy, age 2½ to kindergarten, 1752 Prodan Lane, 430-8244, www.rollingwoodacademy.com
St. Gregory the Great School, accredited, pre-K to eighth grade, 5343 Virginia Beach Blvd., 497-1811, www.stgregory.pvt.k12.va.us
St. John the Apostle Catholic School, accredited, age 4 to eighth grade, 1968 Sandbridge Road, 821-1100, www.sjavb.org
St. Matthew’s School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 3316 Sandra Lane, 420-2455, www.smsvb.net
Star of the Sea Catholic School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 309 15th St., 428-8400, www.edline.net/pages/StaroftheSeaES
Sunnybrook Day School, accredited, ages 2½ through kindergarten, 3380 Edinburgh Drive, 340-2266, sunnybrookdayschool.org
Tabernacle Baptist Academy, age 3 to 12th grade, 717 Whitehurst Landing Road, 424-4673, http://tbapatriots.com
Tidewater Classical Academy, Age 4 to eighth grade, 1201 Rosemont Road, 427-5683, www.tidewaterclassical.com
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