California Junior Boarding Schools
Army and Navy Academy
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.Carlsbad, California, USA Show Phone Number
Small classrooms, personal attention and discipline to one's studies motivate each cadet to reach his potential. The rigorous core curriculum, based on the University of California's entrance requirements, is taught through a carefully developed learning system. Recognizing that each cadet learns differently, on average the student ratio of 1:15 allows for customized strategies and tutoring. Classes and exposure to fine art, drama, and music allows each cadet to explore and express his creative side. The Academy promotes discipline and leadership through character development lessons. This is provided through our Leadership Education Training (LET) classes which includes the US Army's Junior...
Monterey Bay Academy
783 San Andreas RoadLa Selva Beach, California, USA Show Phone Number
Welcome to Monterey Bay Academy’s website! MBA is truly a special school and I hope you can take some time to really look through our website and get a glimpse of our gifted teaching staff, exciting athletic and social programs and meaningful worships. At MBA, we believe that we have no greater gifts than our children and as a parent of two girls who attend MBA and an educator for the past 20 years (the last eight here at MBA) I can tell you that it’s not just about academics. At MBA it is our mission to educate the whole...
Montverde Academy
17235 Seventh StreetMontverde, Florida, USA Show Phone Number
In 1912, Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Carpenter founded the Montverde Industrial School as a means of providing deserving students the opportunity for a superior education with an emphasis on experiences that would allow each young man and woman the opportunity to develop their character within a positive and healthy school community. As a result of their efforts the school has forged through 90 years of successful education. As only the ninth Headmaster in the school's history, I have been privileged to lead the school into the 21st century during a period of significant growth. As you navigate through the myriad...
Nawa Academy
17351 Trinity Mt. Rd.French Gulch, California, USA Show Phone Number
Experiential education utilizing a hands-on learning approach. Nawa Academy practices the proverb, "I heard and I forgot. I saw and I remembered. I did and I understood." In support of this, John Dewey, a progressive educator of the late 19th century, once said that the term, experiential education is redundant. In order to learn, we need to experience what we are studying. Quoting Mr. Dewey, "Experiential education is education, pure and simple."...
Oakwood Friends School
22 Spackenkill RoadPoughkeepsie, New York, USA Show Phone Number
Oakwood rings out with voices. Throughout campus, student voices fill the air. We foster an environment where students are encouraged to try without fear and learn without apprehension. In classrooms, the voices of primary texts from many cultures and eras mix with the voices of students interpreting those texts and forging new ideas. At athletic contests, many voices become one to support and lead one another. Oakwood was founded on Quaker principles that emphasize the importance of individuality, not uniformity. Our vibrant community life nurtures the academic, athletic, artistic, and spiritual voice in each student. The collective power of Oakwood...
Ojai Valley School
723 El Paseo RoadOjai, California, USA Show Phone Number
A Place of Awakenings The founders of Ojai Valley School, which was established in 1911, believed that children learned best through experience and sought to establish a school that would emphasize experiential learning and a love for the outdoors. That history and philosophy continue today. Ojai Valley School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school serving 325 students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade in beautiful Ojai, California. Our school is located on two campuses in the Ojai Valley. The Lower School, near downtown Ojai, enrolls 200 students in grades pre-kindergarten to eight. The Upper School, located seven miles to...
Santa Cruz Montessori School
6230 Soquel DriveAptos, California, USA Show Phone Number
Santa Cruz Montessori Philosophy & History Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides 284 children from 18 months to 15 years with a philosophy of quality education and exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our programs focus on building independence, a love of learning, and respect for self, others, and our world. At Santa Cruz Montessori, we see education as a "preparation for life." • We have beautiful, safe, prepared environments. • We nurture self-discipline, responsibility, and collaborative learning. • We develop strong critical thinking skills and the full breadth of academics. • Our teachers are experienced, engaged, patient,...
Solebury School
P.O. Box 429New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA Show Phone Number
Solebury School is a coeducational, college preparatory, day and boarding school, for 220 students in grades 7-12, located in southeastern Pennsylvania. We think Solebury's been a too well kept secret. We want people to wake up and say, I didn't know this great school was out there and then come for a visit. Our small size, the individual attention we give our students and the deep mutual respect between faculty and students are the cornerstones of our success. Honors and AP courses, an ESL program for International students, a Learning Skills program, and a full range of arts, athletics and...
Southwestern Academy (CA)
San Marino CampusSan Marino, California, USA Show Phone Number
YOU BELONG AT SOUTHWESTERN ACADEMY Here, you can reach your highest potential, participate in sports and activities, and make lifelong friendships. Our students study on two picturesque and complementary campuses in San Marino, California, and Rimrock, Arizona. At Southwestern Academy: * A rigorous curriculum prepares students for college * A supportive, caring community makes every student feel included * Small class sizes offer personal attention * An intensive ESL Program teaches English quickly * Our dedicated faculty inspire students * Two distinctive campuses provide beautiful settings * Extracurricular activities build well-rounded students * The international student body promotes multi-cultural understanding...
Squaw Valley Academy
Olympic Valley, California, USA Show Phone Number
SQUAW VALLEY ACADEMY is a college-preparatory school at Lake Tahoe for grades 6-12. We enroll students who need the structure of small classes, two-hour evening study halls, and weekend activities. As the oldest private school at Lake Tahoe, founded in 1978, the individual needs of each student remain an integral part of Squaw Valley Academy campus life....
