Commonwealth Academy

1321 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301
Tel: (703)548-6912
Grades: 3 - 12 | 146 students
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Commonwealth Academy is a coeducational,college preparatory day school for average to superior students who benefit from small classes and instruction designed to address various learning styles, including those students who have organizational, attention, or learning differences. We empower students in Grades 3–12 to reach their highest achievement levels, reflective of their true potential, by teaching personal responsibility for learning and behavior in a comfortable community, conducive to academicrisk-taking and social success. We offer a broadbased curriculum, compensatory strategies, and a focus on technology to prepare our studentsfor the challenges of college, career, and life pursuits

School Overview:
Commonwealth Academy
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 3 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported ADD, ADHD, mild to moderate learning differences
Year Founded 1997
Student Body
Total Students 146 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (VA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 8 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Based on student demand
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Regular jeans & Khaki pants, etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $30,000
Tuition Notes Financial Aid available
% on Financial Aid 14%
Admissions Director Josh Gwilliam
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Yearbook Wednesday Clubs of various kinds
Student Government Senior internships and trip
January Term

School Notes:

  • Accomodations: All accommodations are based on documention from a qualified professional. Mandatory implementation of individual student accommodations by every teacher, made possible by class sizes of 10 or less, implementing 35 different accommodations. As students move through Lower, Middle, and Upper School, they become aware of their differences, learn to accept them, and are taught how to advocate for what they need.   Executive Functioning/Social Support: Emphasis on school-wide organizational strategies and time management skills. Study skills are directly taught. and there are scheduled daily advisory period(s), Integrated team building and character education. 

    • Profile last updated: 09/25/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Commonwealth Academy
Gr. 3-12 | 0 mi. away
St. Anthony's Day School
Gr. PK | 0.7 mi. away
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Alexandria Country Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0.9 mi. away
St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt
Gr. Nursery/Preschool | 1 mi. away
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Gr. K | 1 mi. away

View all schools in: Alexandria, Alexandria City County, Zip 22301

School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 16,2012 - Great school for preparing students to succeed in college. Worth every bit of the investment for the best trained and dedicated teachers, comprehensive instruction and careful attention and support for each and every student's success. Best kept secret among all the private school choices in the northern Virginia and DC metro area.*-Posted by Parent *

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