Student Life

Lower School Student Life at the Academy

At the Academy, your child joins a close school community that embraces more than just coursework. In addition to outstanding academics, we want to help build his/her character, social skills, teamwork, charity, community service and curiosity about nature. 

Character is encouraged in a spiritually-rich community that values personal responsibility, self-advocacy, justice, kindness, and compassion.

Social skills are developed to learn how to speak up for him/herself, while also learning self-control, patience, respect, empathy and charity toward others.

Teamwork is learned through play and exercise, strong self-esteem, cooperation, healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and leadership – all while having fun and staying fit.

Charity and community service is developed as children discover their own gifts and talents, with after school opportunities that help him/her shine and grow.

Community service is encouraged through your child's caring nature and natural instinct to serve the needs of others in this world.

Curiosity about nature comes as we teach children to observe, experiment and explore nature on our lush 194-acre campus, complete with woods, ponds, fields, abundant plants and wildlife.

Extended Day Program

Our Extended Day Program (EDP) ensures that students are well-cared for from school dismissal until 6:00 PM during the school year. Participation is open to Academy students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Learn more about EDP.

Student Leadership Programs

Building leadership is a key objective here at the Academy as it relates to our mission of teaching students what they need to know for life. Through our Campus Ministry Office there are opportunities at all grade levels for community service, volunteerism, mentoring and other skill building activities.