Student Life
Villa Academy emphasizes academics and community service with small class sizes and an involved parent community. The goal of its “whole child” philosophy is to help young people realize their full academic, social and emotional potential.
The preschool has a separate playground and learning spaces but preschoolers often visit the Lower School, gym, theater, and library. Each preschool class is paired with a lower or middle school class for the school’s buddy program.
The emphasis of the Lower School, or grades Kindergarten through fifth grade, is on building a strong foundation in reading, writing and math skills, as well as discovering the arts, sciences, and international language. Core curricular subjects include mathematics, reading, writing, religion, social studies, and science. In addition, students attend classes taught by specialists in art, music, physical education, technology, library, and French.
The Middle School comprises grades six through eight. Core curricular classes in the humanities (literature, language arts, social studies, religion), mathematics, science, and international languages (Spanish or French) are complemented by art, music, drama, and physical education. To support the learning process, students work with their own laptop computers. Their family can either buy a laptop for Villa Academy or they can buy one from their local Apple store. Middle school students head the student council and transition into the high school model of different teachers for different subjects.
Before and after school care is available for students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Special interest clubs include chess, math, writing and others such as knitting. Performing arts include band, string ensemble, drama and choir.
The school also offers summer programs called Villa Ventures for children ages four to 12. There are more than 50 full- and half-day programs n visual and performing arts, sports, science and technology, academic enrichment and special interest topics such as chess and cooking.
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