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IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL
WHY 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.
STEP 1: WEIGH THE BENEFITS
A study conducted by the U.S. Department of
Education conrmed that larger percentages of
students in independent schools are enrolled in
advanced courses than in public schools.
The study also found that students at indepen-
dent 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 schools
Although 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, coeduca-
tional 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
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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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STEP 2: MAKE A LIST OF POTENTIAL
SCHOOLS
YOUVE 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.
Questions to consider
These questions can help you decide which
school is right for your child:
Would your child enjoy a small or large school?
Would your child ourish 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
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or computers are important to your child?
Is a diverse school community important
to you and your family?
Does your child have special needs or
interests?
School materials to request
After determining your priorities, order and
review catalogs from a number of schools. Here
are some questions to start with as you look
through each schools materials:
Is the school accredited, and by whom?
What is the schools 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 childs needs?
How large is the school and its student body?
Where is the school located, and what are your
transportation options?
STEP 3: SCHEDULE VISITS
AND ASK QUESTIONS
THE LIST OF potential schools has been made,
and now its 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 childs candidacy as
well as to ask any unanswered questions, such
as: 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?
Faculty background
What are the backgrounds and experiences of
the faculty?
Whats the student-teacher ratio in your childs
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?
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Do students interact with teachers outside
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What counseling and support services are
offered for students?
What is the schools attrition rate?
STEP 4: APPLY TO SCHOOLS
ITS 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.
Application requirements
Most schools require a complete application on
le before they decide who to admit.
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process:
A completed application form.
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BRENA DANIELS
ing and Mandarin Chinese. The 7,500-foot space has movable wallboards, which means
areas can be divided and reconfigured as needed.
The school is an innovative place where nerds are cool, Daniels said. The students sit

WHERE THERE ARE on yoga balls, and unwind in an area called the hygge, pronounced hue-ga, which is
Danish for a total state of comfort. The idea hatchery area is a type of think tank spot

NO TRACKS, PICK where students brainstorm. Composition notebooks? Please, thats old school. At Star
Pointe its iPads for all. Electives include claymation, drone aviation, movie production and

UP AND FLY
fashion design. And when it comes to year-end tests there are none. Individual digital
portfolios serve as a yearbook of what theyve learned, Daniels said.

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By Cindy Butler Focke aniels joy comes from seeing the students curiosity peaked. Recently a group
wanted to see if motors removed from small fans could power their laptops. Turns

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rena Daniels doesnt spend much time in her office. Thats because the Star Pointe
Academy principal and founder is usually hanging out with her students.
The school opened in the Harbour View section of Suffolk this year, offering
grades 4-9 a unique curriculum that includes entrepreneurship, computer science, engineer-
out they could. Students create their own mock business designed to address a
social cause, a task that requires them to write a business plan, make a budget and raise
capital. One student has decided on a company to help the elderly navigate the computer,
while another is working on one to increase self-esteem in teens.
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Daniels grew up in Chesapeake and graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1998. She Offering A Unique Learning Environment For The Student Who Is
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She pursued a Ph.D. in biomedical science
with a concentration in virology from East-
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ern Virginia Medical School. While there she places, such as Sams Club.
interned at the National Institutes of Health in
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specialist degree from Virginia Tech. But implementing
inventive ideas was not easy in public school, she said.
A tug on my heart from God told her to create a loving
learning haven for children.
For four years she pounded the pavement to find out
what kind of educational experience parents and children
wanted. With clipboard in hand, she visited high-traffic
places, such as Sams Club. She surveyed several thousand
folks and asked them to design the school of your dreams.
And there were lots of grassroots conversations that
helped formulate the schools blueprint. The path remind-
ed her of what she wrote about in a college entrance essay:
Im a locomotion train without tracks. Where there are no
tracks, Ill pick up and fly.
She formed a board of directors, created a website, and
applied for non-profit status.
The school opened in September.
Its name is God-inspired, she said. Stars imprinted on
a Navy blue blazer reminded her of a bible verse, Psalms
Chapter 147, verse 4. He telleth the number of the stars; he
calleth them all by their names. (King James)
Social media marketing expert Ashley Key met Daniels
through their church and serves on the schools board of
directors. Key said Daniels integrity, brilliant mind, strong
work ethic and unshakable faith helped make her dream a
reality. And she gets it done with excellence, she said.
Fifth-grader Jackson McDaniel said the school is a good
fit for him because Im very adventurous. The Carrolton
resident said he loves to read and work with drones. Were
super modern and high-tech, he said.
Twins John and Arthur Hill from Chesapeake said they
have more freedom in their school compared to public
schools. Plus we have custom courses, like 3-D printing
and web design, Arthur said. Not to mention robotics and
culinary arts, they added.
Daniels and her family live in the Churchland area of
Portsmouth. Their tree-filled backyard overlooks a creek
and is filled with squirrels, including a cashew-loving one
theyve named Gary. Her husband Shelton Daniels is a sales
manager for the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, has a real
Brena Daniels hopes to one day train other
educators in a manner akin to Ted-Talk
seminars for those who are ready to do
education differently.
estate license and recently earned a bachelors degree of the-
ology from Bible Faith Global College and Seminary. Their
children Shelton Jr. and Arielle, attend Star Pointe, in grades
6 and 9 respectively.
In her rare spare time Daniels enjoys acrylic painting and
traveling to places with beaches and coral-colored skies.
She is a self-published author and coordinates a womens
bible study book club titled B. Inspired, which meets three
times a year.
The future is bright, she said. She envisions more than
one Star Pointe Academy, with her transitioning one day
into the role of dean, and the current teachers eventually
becoming administrators at other locations.
One day she hopes to become a type of epicenter to
train others, she said. That means sharing and spreading her
knowledge, with the formulation of Ted-Talk-like semi-
nars for those who are ready to do education differently.
Thats in the master plan. For now, she is concentrating
on her first group of 46 star scholars. These kids are
going to do some extraordinary things, Daniels said.
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Atlantic 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;
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Cathedral of Faith Christian School, age 2 to second grade,
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Cedar Road Christian Academy, age 2 to fth 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
Childrens 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 fth 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. Battleeld
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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
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Promote Family Preschool & Childcare, preschool and kindergarten,
304 Newberry Drive, 410-1797, www.promotefamily.org
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Providence Christian School and Day Care, age 2 to sixth grade,
501 Providence Road, 523-6480, www.providence-baptist.com
StoneBridge School, accredited, age 4 to 12th grade, 1629 Jolliff Road,
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488-2214, www.stonebridgeschool.com
Tidewater Adventist Academy, accredited, kindergarten to
eighth grade, 1136 N. Centerville Turnpike, 479-0002,
www.adventisteducation.com
Veritas Collegiate Academy, kindergarten to 12th grade,
700 Oak Grove Road, 410-5095, www.veritasca.com
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Alpha 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,
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BINA High School, accredited, 9th grade to 12th grade, girls,
425 Washington Park, 627-2462, binahighschool.com
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Calvary Christian Elementary School, accredited, preschool to fth
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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 fth 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 Battleeld
Blvd. S., 421-7500, hrcc7.org/hickory-ridge-academy/
Indian Creek Welcome Independent Baptist Church School,
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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 2 to second grade, 884 Bells
Mill Road, 547-9550, www.themountacademy.org/
Childrens Harbor Ghent, accredited, age 6 weeks to 5 years, before-
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Ghent Montessori School, age 2 to eighth grade, 610 Mowbray Arch,
622-8174, www.ghentmontessorischool.com
Greenhill Farms Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to
fth grade, 969 Philpotts Road, 853-0111, www.facebook.com/pages/
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EDUCATING BEYOND
THE CLASSROOM
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tar Pointe Academy is not the only private
school connecting students to the real world
beyond the classroom helping them become
stewards of the Earth, utilize technologies and live
in a global world. Check out what some of our local
schools are getting into.
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GREENBRIER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Physics students are project managers at Greenbrier. Roger Smallmans collegiate
academy students (grades 7-12) are overseeing a school-wide weather balloon project this
year in which they will develop a high-altitude balloon equipped with various instruments,
including cameras and pressures gauges.
Students at all grade levels will be involved in various capacities, such as engineering,
design, data collection and analysis. They will also conduct math and science experiments,
such as determining the balloons weight limitations. Groups will compete at designing the
most successful gondola attachment.
The year-end plan is to launch the balloon to about 90,000 feet, where it will leave the
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atmosphere. At some point it will pop, returning to Earth via a parachute.

Students will also develop a plan of action for the recovery efforts.
One suggestion, according to community director Danielle Guillickson, is
to build a rescue drone.

VERITAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Veritas opened in Chesapeake 10 years ago. Today 25 of its 125 students
are Chinese. We are a global school, said Maria Elgut, who along with hus-
band Sean founded Veritas, named for the Latin word meaning truth.
The couple opened two extension schools in China, one in Beijing. A yearly
exchange program between the Chesapeake and the Beijing school provides
an international experience for both. Preparing the next generation to become
national and international leaders is crucial, Elgut said.
Chinese students study a rigorous curriculum, yet have a more democratic
and less regimented environment. Some believe this leaves them better pre-
pared for study at American colleges, Elgut said.
The schools local Center for Global Leadership Studies offers a leadership
training program. Students in grades 9-12 receive internships and are required
to perform 80 hours of community service a year. They are taught executive life
habits for success, etiquette as applied in various cultures, and are offered op-
portunities to travel and study abroad. Plus, students are required to research,
write, present and defend a thesis during their junior and senior years.

CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Cape Henry began a new partnership with The Global Public Service
Academies last year. Eleven seniors enrolled in honors biochemistry participat-
ed in a program with Duke University faculty members and graduate students
that focused on Guatemala. It was unforgettable, said Ana Xystros, now a
College of William & Mary freshman.
The group learned about
I realized how small actions the countrys culture, econom-
ic systems, government and
can make a big difference in common health issues, such as
peoples lives around the world, hypertension and malnutrition.
Ana Xystros, Cape Henry Skype sessions were held with
professors, and students traveled
Colligiate graduate said. to the university for face-to-face
meetings.
Then they traveled to the developing nation for a 10-day journey to volun-
teer at clinics by giving oral vaccines, taking temperatures, weighing babies and
more.
I realized how small actions can make a big difference in peoples lives
around the world, Xystros said.
This year the program is an official course: Honors Global Health, taught
by Elizabeth Moore. She said the non-traditional class is not lecture-based
but consists of self-study, case studies, group discussions, student research and
presentations, guest speakers, and field trips.

VIRGINIA BEACH FRIENDS SCHOOL

The Friends School has established a remote classroom on about a 1.5 acre
patch of grass in the Lynnhaven River. A $10,000 grant from the Chesapeake
Bay Restoration Fund helped the school with the program, said Jordan Storm,
community outreach coordinator.
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The experiential learning project began last year. Shells
were collected, and crab pots smashed to provide a buffer to
an area in the river that is slowly eroding. Students measured
oyster growth and water quality.
All grade levels participate in field trips to the site, thanks
to boat transportation from Pleasure House Oysters, an
oyster harvesting company.
Grant funds to date have covered gear and supplies,
including gas for the boat, life jackets and gloves. Experi-
ences like this allow the schools almost 200 students to be
stewards of the area, Storm said.
Silverman said, because the first egg was laid.
Currently, each of the five chickens produces about one
egg a day. Eggs and vegetables are donated to the Foodbank
of Southeastern Virginia, and some of the vegetables are used
in the school cafeteria.
Silverman said the project allows students to experience
nature, plus have the satisfaction of knowing they are
helping others. This falls crop includes spinach, radishes
and kale.

NORFOLK COLLEGIATE
Norfolk Collegiate lower school students get their hands
dirty on a regular basis. Last year fourth- and fifth-graders in
the schools science club developed an idea for the schools
underutilized center courtyard. They decided to build a
garden and chicken coop. Science lab instructor Melissa
Silverman called it a living classroom.
The first plantings took place in the spring and harvest-
ed in summer. This year the 180 students (grades K-5) are
responsible for one square foot within four raised vegetable
and plant gardens.
Five chicks were hatched in March in the chicken coop.
Now Martha and her four fellow friendly hens roam freely
in the area. Early September was cause for celebration,

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Director of Admissions Mary Peccie at (757) 480-1495 or
visit norfolkcollegiate.org.
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Kempsville Academy of Kempsville Center for Behavioral
Virginia Beach campus, 1265 Laskin Road, 428-1284; Upper School, 255
Thole St., 423-5770, www.norfolkchristian.org UNLOCK YOUR
Health, accredited, ages 7 to 17, residential treatment center,
860 Kempsville Road, 461-4565, kempsvillecbh.com Norfolk Collegiate School, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade,
CHILDS POTENTIAL!
7336 Granby St., Norfolk (upper school); 5429 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk
Leaping and Learning Child Development Center LLC, ages 2-5 (lower school), 480-1495, www.norfolkcollegiate.org
for daycare and pre-kindergarten, before- and after-school care for ages
5-12, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., 857-6659, www.bankstchurch.org Ocean View Christian Academy, Age 2 to eighth grade,
9504 Selby Place, 583-1808, www.ovcacademy.com
Lighthouse Christian Academy, age 2 to 12th grade,
5160 Beamon Road, 855-3563, lighthousechristiannorfolk.com Old Dominion University Child Center, accredited, preschool to PRESCHOOL
pre-kindergarten, ODU 139 Child Study Center, 683-3081, www.odu.edu/cdc KINDERGARTEN
McDonald Montessori, ages 2 to 9, 4200 Granby St., Now Enrolling www.rollingwoodacademy.com
423-1800, www.mcdonaldmontessori.com Park Place School, third grade to fth grade, for at-risk children Age 2 through Kindergarten. 430-8244
from low-income families, 509 W. 35th St., 624-3473. Open 7:30-5:30pm 1752 Prodan Lane,Virginia Beach, VA
McLea Day School Age 2 to sixth grade, 745 Bancker Road, 587- Visit us on Facebook
7841, www.facebook.com/pages/McLea-School/118845048155436 READY Academy Christian School, age 3 to fth grade,
450 E. Bute St., 622-5650, www.readyacademy.org A FAMILY INSPIRING
Norfolk Academy, accredited, rst grade to 12th grade,
1585 Wesleyan Drive, accredited, 461-6236, www.norfolkacademy.org Ryan Academy of Norfolk, rst grade to 12th grade, EXCELLENCE!
844 Jerome Ave., 583-6283, www.ryanacademy.org Pre-K thru 12th Grade Strong Academic Program
AP and Dual Credit Offerings
Norfolk Christian Schools, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade; Lower Free Bus Transportation
School Norfolk campus, 7000 Granby St., 423-5812; Lower School continued on page 12 Open House Competitive Tuition Rates
Numerous Extracurriculars
March 8, 2017 Full Athletic Program
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Strong Sense of Family

ONLINE RESOURCES
Now Accepting Applications
Contact Joseph Whitley, Admissions Director, for More
re Information!
www2.ed.gov/about/ofces/list/oii/nonpublic The Ofce of Non-Public Education part of the U.S. Department of
Education offers information on private elementary and secondary schools. Isle of Wight Academyy
www.privateschools.com This site provides detailed information on paying for private K-12 schools. 17111 Courthouse Hwy., Isle of Wight, VA 757-357-3866
57-357-3866
www.iwacademy.com
IWA admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin
nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch From the U.S. Department of Educations 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 PENINSULA CATHOLIC
in the United States. Find tips for parents, searches, career services, conference information and more on this site. HIGH SCHOOL
www.vais.org The Virginia Association of Independent Schools is an afliate of the National Association of Independent
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this site. since 1903

www.vcpe.org The Virginia Council for Private Education oversees accreditation of nonpublic preschool, elementary and Join us for OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, Feb. 15
secondary schools in the state. Check whether a school is accredited and get other links and resources here.
or call (757) 596-7247 for an individual tour
www.capenet.org The Council for American Private Education is a coalition of national organizations and state afliates serv-
ing private schools. Search schools, nd information on legislation, or check out a job bank on this site.
www.peninsulacatholic.com
www.advanc-ed.org AdvancED is an international accrediting body that includes the Southern Association of Colleges and 600 Harpersville Road, Newport News VA 23601
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 nd one at this website for The American Montessori Society. For just a little
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 Teach-
ers and Schools; icaa.us, International Christian Accrediting Association; www.nacsaa.org, North American Christian School
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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 2 to fth 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
PORTSMOUTH
Abbys 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
Childrens 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 fth 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
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, residen-
tial 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 3rd 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
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Young Achievers Christian Academy, ages 3-5, 100 Noble St.,
235-4119, www.cocoutreach.org
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Childrens 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
First Baptist Christian Schools, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade,
237 N. Main St., 539-3163, www.fbchristian.org
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade,
3373 Pruden Blvd., 539-8789, www.nsacademy.org
Suffolk Christian Academy, accredited, 237 N. Main Street; lower school
(K through 5th) 539-3163; upper school (6th through 12th), 3488 Godwin
Blvd., 925-4461; suffolkchristianacademy.com
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All Saints Day School, age 2 to kindergarten, 1969 Woodside Lane,
481-0577, www.allsaintsdayschoolvb.com
Anchor Christian School, age 2 to fth 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, 467-1234, 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 2 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 fth grade, 1305 Wind-
mill Point Crescent, 468-0099, www.courthouse montessorischool.com
Francis Asbury Preschool, ages 2 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 Pacic Ave., 428-
1034, www.galileemontessorischool.net
Gateway Christian School, age 3 to 12th grade, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd.,
499-6551, www.gatewaycrusaders.com
Guide To Private Education
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 fth 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 fth grade, 520 Constitution Drive, 499-
6064, www.ivyleagueacademy.net
Kids Town Learning Center, infant through kindergarten,
4847 Dolton Drive, 490-4702, www.KidsTownLearningCenter.net
Kings Grant Academy & Day School, accredited, preschool to fth
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 2 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/virgin-
ia-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 2 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. Matthews 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 21/2 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