Fredericksburg Academy

10800 Academy Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408-0224
Tel: (540)898-0020
Grades: NS - 12 | n/a
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Fredericksburg Academy is an independent, nonsectarian school that offers a challenging college-preparatory program in a nurturing learning environment. One hundred percent of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Small class sizes (14 students maximum in PK-3, 16 students maximum in PK-4 and kindergarten, 18 students maximum in other grades) and individualized attention are FA hallmarks. Student-teacher ratio is 7:1. We enroll almost 400 students from Prekindergarten-3 through Grade 12 on a 45-acre campus, which includes two academic buildings, a Sports Center with a gymnasium and a pool, two libraries, a 413-seat theater, five playing fields, four tennis courts, a cross-country trail, and two playgrounds. Signature programs include Responsive Classroom (Lower School), Global Explorers (Middle School), and Senior Exhibit (Upper School).

School Overview:
Fredericksburg Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1992
Student Body
Total Students n/a
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (VA School Avg.: 22%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP English Literature and Composition AP European History AP Government and Politics: U.S. AP Latin: Vergil AP Physics B AP Psychology AP Statistics AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio AP U.S. History
Average SAT score 1779
Average ACT score 29
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Friday denim days)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 2012-2013 Tuition Prekindergarten-3: Varies Based on Part-Time or Full-Time; please see school website Half-Day Prekindergarten-4: $7,990/yr. Full-Day Prekindergarten-4: $11,500/yr. Full-Day Kindergarten: $13,500/yr. Grades 1-5: $15,885 Grades 6-12:
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,827
Admissions Director Ana De Leon Calef
Admissions Associate Brandon Perry
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Swimming
Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Discipline Committee Drama Productions/Musicals
Global Explorers Honor Council
International Club Literary Magazine
Middle School Council Newspaper
Peer Mediators Robotics
Running Club Service Organization of FA
Student Government Student Life Committee
Tour Guides Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Fredericksburg Academy is the only independent, college-preparatory, prekindergarten-12th grade school in a 50-mile radius. Our students come from the Fredericksburg area and from counties as far away as Westmoreland, Hanover, and Prince William to experience the opportunities provided by an FA education. Defining aspects of the Fredericksburg Academy experience are:
    • Lower School: differentiated math instruction, Responsive Classroom social curriculum, foreign language beginning in prekindergarten, musical performances in each grade, technology program including iPads and blogging
    • Middle School: peer mediation program, sixth-grade exploratory foreign language, overnight field trips, Global Explorers, no-cut athletics, advisory program, opportunities in the visual and performing arts, Chesapeake Bay ecology study
    • Upper School: 1:1 laptop program, Honor System, collegiate schedule, individualized college counseling, student leadership, Senior Exhibit (graduation requirement that includes internship/learning experience, application, and panel presentation), participation-oriented athletics, and opportunities in the visual and performing arts

    Profile last updated: 10/04/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended February 28,2012 - The quality of the educational environment and student - teacher interactions are exceptional. The teachers at all levels enjoy teaching and it shows in the students excitement about the school. Our daughter has been enrolled since Kintergarten and is now a sophmore. The positive environment and coaching show in the young lady she is becoming. We are proud of her and thank the faculty at Fredericksburg Academy.*-Posted by Parent *

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