Academics
The 8th Grade Academy Experience
Massanutten's curriculum for 8th-grade students is constructed to help young cadets establish leadership and confidence. 8th-grade students have an exciting program with a full academic schedule to meet the needs of all.
All 8th grade cadets will take mathematics (based on level), English, science, history, STEM, art, JROTC, physical education, and an option for band. STEM is incorporated into the science curriculum to give cadets a wide view of STEM education.
Our curriculum is designed to help your child achieve maximum success by providing a strong educational foundation and individualized attention. A varied and rigorous academic schedule will be provided for each cadet which includes:
- A core curriculum focuses on reading, writing, history, science, JROTC, foreign lanuguage, and mathematics.
- Electives in Art, Music, and STEM
- Small class size of 10 students
- Leadership structure
8th grade cadets participate in the same daily routine as high school cadets, such as squad jobs, drill, and inspections. As a parent, you also have 24-hour access to your cadet's grades online.
Every Student Deserves to be Known
At Massanutten Academy, every student matters. We develop honorable young people of character through an intentionally personal educational experience in which students are known, challenged, encouraged, and supported.
Here, education is purposeful. Through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, mentorship, service, and community, students discover their strengths, develop confidence, and learn to accomplish hard things.
We develop young people of character and competence prepared for college, leadership, and life. Honor in Character. Excellence in Purpose. Leadership in Service.
This is The Massanutten Way.
At Massanutten Academy, every student matters. We develop honorable young people of character through an intentionally personal educational experience in which students are known, challenged, encouraged, and supported.
Here, education is purposeful. Through academics, athletics, leadership opportunities, mentorship, service, and community, students discover their strengths, develop confidence, and learn to accomplish hard things.
We develop young people of character and competence prepared for college, leadership, and life. Honor in Character. Excellence in Purpose. Leadership in Service.
This is The Massanutten Way.
Massanutten Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).
Massanutten Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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