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By Cindy Butler FockeCorrespondent

Warren Snead knows firsthand the bene-fits of a private school education. The Cape Henry Collegiate teacher attended an inde-pendent school in Richmond from kinder-garten through 12th grade.

He wanted to go into law or politics, but changed course in college and became a teacher instead.

“As I got older I realized what I loved was talking about these things in a class-room,” he said.

Snead is one of the more than 450,000 pri-vate school teachers working in the United States today, a relatively small number com-pared to the nearly 4 million public school teachers. It’s a tough job, no matter where you do it. The hours are long and the pay is low, particularly in private schools where the base salary is about $40,000, compared to $53,000 in public schools.

Snead said he chose private school be-cause it gave him the chance to work with kids on multiple levels (he teaches history and coaches middle school soccer, wres-tling and lacrosse) and allows him to tailor his lessons to their needs.

We are given the freedom to teach in ways we think students will learn best, which might not necessarily be the case in pub-lic schools, he said. “I can deviate from a plan if I think it’s going to enrich the kids’ experience.”

This appeals to a lot of educators, accord-ing to Scott Kennedy, headmaster at Nor-folk Collegiate School. Kennedy, who taught at the school for 20 years before taking the helm in 2008, said teachers have a voice in the development of the curriculum and how it is taught.

“The most important thing is giving teach-ers the autonomy to teach with passion and get kids excited about the subject matter,” he said.

According the National Center for Edu-cation Statistics, private school teachers have higher job satisfaction than their pub-lic school counterparts. On average, pub-lic school teachers face a much higher lev-el of apathy and lack of preparation from their students, as well as other behavioral problems.

“Our students are not perfect,” said Cin-dy Feit, of Atlantic Shores Christian School. Occasionally there are dress code viola-tions, or gum chewing, as opposed to the more serious infractions that may occur in public schools, such as fights in the hall-ways, she said.

Feit said part of the reason for good be-havior is most likely due to the high level of parental support. “We have a good relation-ship and are on the same page,” she said.

Another reason for the higher job satis-faction, according to the Council for Amer-ican Private Education, is private school teachers are not entangled in a web of reg-ulations. They are trusted as professionals.

Greenbrier Christian Academy Superin-tendent Ron White, who founded the Ches-apeake school in 1983, said teachers in the private school sector are devoted.

“It’s definitely not the dollars,” he said. “Most consider this a calling in their life. They are our biggest donors.”

Feit has taught in private school since the 1980s. She joined Atlantic Shores 21 years ago and currently teaches high school dual enrollment courses, including English com-position and literary analysis classes.

The school’s small class size enables her to build relationships. Her largest class has 24 students; her smallest this year has 13. Feit said she enjoys the opportunity to “im-pact young people in a direct way.” Her re-ward comes when former students return for a visit and share successes.

“That’s my payment,” she said.

Cindy Butler Focke, [email protected]

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Aixa Whitmore leads her class in a spelling bee.

Aixa Maria WhitmoreSt. Gregory the Great Catholic SchoolVirginia Beach

The Colombian native lives in Virginia Beach and has taught at the school since 1994, not counting the one year she taught preschool at Holy Spirit. She current-ly teaches religion, reading-language arts, math, science, and social studies to second-graders.

Post high school education:BS in psychology, Old Do-

minion University.Who or what inspired you to

become an educator?I have always loved chil-

dren and I wanted to teach them their faith.

Why did you choose pri-vate school?

I felt that this was the best place to give children a strong faith-filled education.

Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education:

My seven children all at-tended St. Gregory School. I feel that the education they received gave them the foun-dation to continue to have a love for learning with a solid faith background that helped them through their high school and college years. Be-cause of this wonderful ex-perience my children had, I

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feel that all children can benefit from a great foun-dation in their faith, and a great academic instruc-tion. I also feel that the stu-dents learn to develop so-cial skills that will benefit them as they grow.

How has your career been rewarding?

I have seen the chil-dren grow into wonder-ful young boys and girls. I am so proud of each and every one of my students. I pray for all of them ev-ery day.

Words of advice to some-one considering an inde-pendent school teaching career:

I can only say that you develop a great relation-ship between the student, their families and your-self. This helps the child because the parents and I work together to make the child the best he can be. I like the structure, the discipline and the respect that my students give me.

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The Portsmouth native, who teaches sixth and eighth grade English, began her ca-reer in 1985 at the school.

Post high school education:BA in secondary educa-

tion, Tennessee Temple Uni-versity.

Who or what inspired you to become an educator?

My high school math teach-er mentored and encouraged me to excel in all areas. She saw potential in me to be-come a teacher.


As a very young adult, I felt God’s leading to be a part of a ministry full time, and the Christian school has provided a wonderful place of service.


The benefits are smaller classrooms, high academic standards, and a consistent method of discipline. Direct involvement of administra-tion with the students and families and a great support system of parents aid in the

stability of our organization.How has your career been

rewarding?The families and students

that I have worked with over my many years at Portsmouth Christian have been such a blessing to me. It has been amazing to see the improve-ment and change that occurs in the life of a student during a school year. I also am priv-ileged to see my former stu-dents in their twenties, thir-ties, and even early forties, and to share in the joy of their accomplishments as adults.

Words of advice to some-one considering an indepen-dent school teaching career:

A ministry such as Ports-mouth Christian School of-fers a supportive, close-knit, and loving atmosphere to work and grow as an educa-tor. If one is interested in a positive and enriching place to educate children, a school like Portsmouth Christian is the one for you.

Betsy BrownPortsmouth Christian SchoolPortsmouth


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Ashley W. JamesNorfolk Collegiate SchoolNorfolk


Ashley James is a fourth grade teacher at Norfolk Collegiate School.

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The fourth-grade teach-er has spent her entire ca-reer at Norfolk Collegiate, beginning in 2000. She lives in Portsmouth, and was born and raised in Chesapeake.

Post high school education:BA in English, Randolph-

Macon College; MS in early childhood education, Old Do-minion University


I had always enjoyed being with children and worked at a daycare during my college years. After college, I decid-ed that teaching was the way to go for me.


I chose private school be-cause, being a Norfolk Col-legiate graduate myself, that is the setting in which I was educated.


What Norfolk Collegiate offers beyond smaller class sizes would be a truly fa-milial experience. We get to know our families and try to

form relationships that last throughout their entire NCS experience. We also have a bit of freedom with our cur-riculum and schedule which enables us to provide extra opportunities for enrichment and engagement. I love that as a teacher, I am able to lead or join committees on topics that directly affect what I do in the classroom (curric-ulum, summer enrichment, etc). My voice is heard, and this leads to a professional satisfaction that I think is unique to a smaller, private school setting.


I get to focus much more on the content of my lessons rather than simply “getting through” material. I am for-tunate to have my three chil-dren here with me at Nor-folk Collegiate, so an added reward is that I’m able to see them during the day and keep in touch easily with their teachers. It is reward-ing to watch them be “stu-dents” during the day and

take advantage of all the ex-tras available at our school – afterschool clubs, sports, en-richment classes, etc.


Choosing an independent school is a conscious deci-sion, and one must weigh the pros and cons and decide what is most important for them in their career. There are many opportunities in an independent school setting for teachers to become in-volved in the life of the school (curriculum development, various committees essen-tial to the life of the school, etc). I believe that jumping in with both feet and immers-ing yourself in the life of the school is an important part of independent school life. Most importantly, love your school and believe in the mission of the school you decide upon. Your love will show through to families and students.

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The Chesapeake resident grew up in Oklahoma and Illinois. She teaches senior English; AP English lan-guage; and composition; AP English literature and com-position; advanced study of literature and worldview, and is the school’s English de-partment chair. She has been at the school for 21 years.

Post high school education:BA in speech communi-

cations, Wheaton College, Illinois; MS in reading ed-ucation, Old Dominion Uni-versity.


I am from a family of ed-ucators, and I know God placed me in the family. He did so that I would become an educator.


Christian education is very important to me not only as an educator but also as a par-ent. Teachers in a Christian school setting integrate a scriptural worldview into the curriculum. This allows ev-

ery subject to be discussed in terms of biblical teaching so that not only are the students mastering content, but they are also evaluating cultural views through the perspec-tive of biblical truth.

Thoughts on the benefits of a private school education.

In Christian education we are presenting the curric-ulum as it relates to bibli-cal truth. From preschool through 12th grade, our stu-dents are nurtured daily to understand the difference between a worldview and a biblical-view. We are equip-

ping students with critical thinking skills so they will be able to sift through in-formation throughout their lives based on our beliefs as followers of Christ.

Other benefits at GCA are smaller class sizes and our family environment. Our faculty and staff are able to openly pray with our stu-dents and families. We have relationships across grade levels, with older students mentoring and building re-lationships with younger stu-dents. Students create bonds that last well past gradua-tion. They become life-long friends, they become spous-es, and they become GCA parents.


I tell new teachers the re-wards of teaching may not be immediate, but they are many. Teaching is like be-ing one part of a much larg-er picture, especially at the high school level. Each stu-dent is influenced by all of his teachers, family, pastors,

coaches, etc., and I am just one little piece. At a school like GCA, all of those influ-ences partner together to nurture each student, so I know my peers are picking up where I left off.


You might be surprised to learn the salary is much low-er than with a public school. Most teachers in a Christian school are here because they believe in the mission of the school and want to serve Christ in the capacity of a teacher.

In a Christian school, we are not only equipping stu-dents for whatever college and career path they follow, but we are also giving them a foundation of biblical truth that will guide them through-out their lives. Our goal for our students extends way past what colleges they get into; we want our students to be well prepared for what-ever purpose God has for their lives.


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WEIGH THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLINGWHY ENROLL A CHILD IN AN INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SCHOOL? The reasons cited repeatedly by the thousands of families that send their children to private schools include individual attention, smaller classes, teacher excellence and high academic standards.

The benefits of private schoolsA study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education confirmed that larger percentages of students in independent schools are enrolled in advanced courses than in public schools.The study also found that students at independent private schools: Do twice as much homework as their counterparts. Watch two-thirds as much television. Are more likely to participate in varsity or intramural

sports. Are more likely to agree that students and teachers get

along well, that discipline is fair and that teaching is good.

The kinds of schoolsAlthough schools that are members of the National Association of Independent Schools set high standards and emphasize values, they are distinct from one another.There are day and boarding schools, coeducational schools, girls’ schools and boys’ schools. Enrollment varies from a few dozen to a few thousand students. Some independent schools are centuries old; others have been around only a decade. Some are progressive; others are more traditional in structure.Many schools excel at rigorous intellectual preparation; others are dedicated to average learners. Some specialize in teaching bright students with learning disabilities.

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MAKE A LIST OF POTENTIAL SCHOOLSStep 2

Questions to considerThese questions can help you decide which school is right for your child: Would your child enjoy a small or large school? Would your child flourish at a traditional or

progressive school? Should the school be coeducational or single-

sex? Should it be a day school or a boarding school? What special programs – such as arts, sports or

computers – are important to your child?vIs a diverse school community important to you and your family? Does your child have special needs or interests?

School materials to requestAfter determining your priorities, order and review catalogs from a number of schools. Here are some questions to start with as you look through each school’s materials: Is the school accredited, and by whom? What is the school’s mission, and does its

philosophy appeal to you? Are academics rigorous? Is the environment competitive? Nurturing? Are

there high expectations? Does the school meet your child’s needs? How large is the school and its student body? Where is the school located, and what are your

transportation options?

Here’s Step 1.


THE LIST OF potential schools has been made, and now it’s time to

schedule school visits. Plan to go to several campuses. When you go, ask

lots of questions. During the interview, take time to honestly discuss your

child’s candidacy as well as to ask any unanswered questions, such as:

SCHEDULE VISITS, ASK QUESTIONSStep 3

IT’S A GOOD IDEA to apply to several schools so you and your child have

options about which one to attend. After you visit several schools, create

a short list of those you wish to pursue. Complete the application forms for

those schools, and that will trigger the rest of the admission process.

APPLY TO SCHOOLSStep 4

Parental & student involvement How, and how often, does

the school communicate

with families?

Can parents call or e-mail

teachers when they need to?

Do the students seem

productive, engaged and

happy?

How does the school

measure individual

achievement – through

grades, portfolio review or

something else?

Application requirementsMost schools require a complete

application on file before they decide

who to admit.

The following items are typically part of

the process:

A completed application form.

The most recent academic transcript

with grades.

Past standardized testing results.

Teacher recommendations.

Results of a standardized admission

test, a school-administered entrance

exam or both.

Other requirementsDepending on the applicant’s age, some

independent schools might ask for other

materials, such as:

Parent statements.

Student writing samples.

Artwork portfolios.

Specialized testing, such as results

of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for

Children.

Elementary schools often require

other forms of evaluation, such

as teacher observations, school-

administered group tests or diagnostic

tests for young children.

Faculty background What are the

backgrounds and

experiences of the

faculty?

What’s the student-

teacher ratio in your

child’s grade?

Is the faculty diverse

enough to provide a

variety of role models?

Does the school

provide its teachers

with professional

development?

General questions Is the campus clean,

well-lighted and

secure?

Does the school feel

like a community?

Do students interact

with teachers outside

and inside the

classroom?

What counseling and

support services are

offered for students?

What is the school’s

attrition rate?

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accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1217 N. Centerville Turnpike (secondary campus), 479-9598; 1861 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach (elementary campus), 479-1125; www.shoreschristian.org

Cathedral of Faith Christian School, age 2½ to second grade, 2020 Portlock Road, 545-8050, www.cathedraloffaithcs.org

Cedar Road Christian Academy, age 2 to fifth grade, 916 Cedar Road, 547-9553, www.cedarroad christianacademy.com

Centerville Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, age 2 to kindergarten, 908 Centerville Turnpike South, 482-4466, www.centerville baptistpreschool.com

Chesapeake Montessori School, infant to age 12, 2013 Scenic Pkwy., 547-7673; 516 Albemarle Drive, 410-9474; www.chesapeakemontessorischool.org

Children’s Harbor – Chesapeake, accredited, 18 months to 5 years (before- and after-school care for ages 5-12), 2400 Strawberry Lane, 543-4221, www.childrensharbor.cc

Churchland Baptist Preschool, ages 3 and 4, 3031 Churchland Blvd., 484-2351, www.churchlandbaptist.org

Churchland Christian Academy, ages 2 to 8, before and/or after care, ages 5 to 8, 4249 Taylor Road, 484-8783.

Cornerstone Christian School, age 3 through fifth grade, 1212 Willow Ave., 424-7230, www.cornerstonechristianschool.us

Faith Diamond Christian Academy, age 3 to seventh grade, 1023 Deep Creek Blvd., 487-1800, www.faithdiamond.org/newacademy.html

Great Bridge Christian Academy, age 3 to 10th grade, 700 Mount Pleasant Road, 482-4688, www.greatbridgechristianacademy.org

Great Hope Baptist School, preschool to 12th grade, 1401 S. Battlefield Blvd., 482-5121, www.greathopebaptist.org

Greenbrier Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to 12th grade, 311 Kempsville Road, 547-9595, www.gcagators.org

Greenbrier Enrichment Center and School, 825 Greenbrier Pkwy., preschool to fifth grade, 548-9280, www.gecschool.org

Greenbrier Montessori School, ages 2 to 12, 1100 Greenbrier Pkwy., 549-8584, www.greenbriermontessori.com

Hickory Ridge Academy, pre-k through 12th grade, 3320 Battlefield Blvd. S., 421-7500, hrcc7.org/hickory-ridge-academy/

Indian Creek Welcome Independent Baptist Church School, kindergarten to 12th grade, 1200 Kempsville Road, 547-3552, www.indiancreek-welcomebaptist.com/SCHOOL.html

Messiah Preschool, ages 2 to 5, 411 Dominion Blvd. S., 549-1824, www.facebook.com/MessiahPreschool

Montessori Laboratory School, ages 3 to 9, 1101 Madison Plaza, 548-8762, www.montessorilabschool.com

Mount Lebanon Christian Academy, age 2½ to second grade, 884 Bells Mill Road, 547-9550, www.themountacademy.org/

Mount Pleasant Christian School, kindergarten to eighth grade, 1613 Mount Pleasant Road, 482-9557, www.mtpleasantchristian.org

Primrose School at Cahoon Commons, accredited, preschool, 660 Grassfield Pkwy., 842-6589, www.primroseschools.com/OurSchools/Virginia/SouthHamptonRoads/Chesapeake/CahoonCommons

Promote Family Preschool & Childcare, preschool and kindergarten, 304 Newberry Drive, 410-1797, www.promotefamily.org

Providence Christian School and Day Care, age 2½ to sixth grade, 501 Providence Road, 523-6480, www.providence-baptist.com

StoneBridge School, accredited, age 4 to 12th grade, 1629 Jolliff Road, 488-2214, www.stonebridgeschool.com

Tidewater Adventist Academy, accredited, kindergarten to eighth grade, 1136 N. Centerville Turnpike, 479-0002, www.adventisteducation.com

Veritas Christian Academy, kindergarten to 12th grade, 700 Oak Grove Road, 410-5095, www.

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Academy, age 2 to fourth grade, 7425 Chesapeake Blvd., 857-5215

The Barry Robinson Center, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, residential treatment center for children with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse problems, 443 Kempsville Road, 455-6100, www.barryrobinson.org

BINA High School, accredited, 9th grade to 12th grade, girls, 425 Washington Park, 627-2462, binahighschool.com

Building Blocks Preschool, ages 16 months to 6 years, preschool and kindergarten. 844 Jerome Ave., 583-6389, www.buildingblocksnorfolkva.com

Calvary Christian Elementary School, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 2331 E. Little Creek Road, 480-4400, www.ccesnorfolk.org

Children’s Harbor – Ghent, accredited, age 6 weeks to 5 years, before- and after-school care for ages 5 to 12, 1900 Llewellyn Ave., 622-0900, www.childrensharbor.cc

Christ the King School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 3401 Tidewater Drive, 625-4951, www.ctkparish.org

East Beach Montessori School, ages 2 to 9, includes pre-K through third grade, 4491 Pleasant Ave., 739-5626, www.ebmschool.com

Faith Academy School of Excellence, accredited, preschool to 10th grade, 1010 East 26th St., 624-1724, www.faseeagles.org

First Presbyterian Preschool, ages six weeks to kindergarten, 820 Colonial Ave., 625-0667, www.fpcnorfolk.org/

Ghent Montessori School, age 2 to eighth grade, 610 Mowbray Arch, 622-8174, www.ghentmontessorischool.com

Greenhill Farms Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 969 Philpotts Road, 853-0111, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Greenhill-Farms-Christian-Academy/110658805672523

Kempsville Academy of Kempsville

Center for Behavioral Health, accredited, ages 7 to 17, residential treatment center, 860 Kempsville Road, 461-4565, kempsvillecbh.com

Leaping and Learning Child Development Center LLC, ages 2-5 for daycare and pre-kindergarten, before- and after-school care for ages 5-12, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., 857-6659, www.bankstchurch.org

Lighthouse Christian Academy, age 2½ to 12th grade, 5160 Beamon Road, 855-3563, lighthousechristiannorfolk.com

McDonald Montessori, ages 2½ to 9, 4200 Granby St., 423-1800, www.mcdonaldmontessori.com

McLea Day School, Age 2½ to sixth grade, 745 Bancker Road, 587-7841, www.facebook.com/pages/McLea-School/118845048155436

Norfolk Academy, accredited, first grade to 12th grade, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, accredited, 461-6236, www.norfolkacademy.org

Norfolk Christian Schools, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade; Lower School Norfolk campus, 7000 Granby St., 423-5812; Lower School Virginia Beach campus, 1265 Laskin Road, 428-1284; Upper School, 255 Thole St., 423-5770, www.norfolkchristian.org

Norfolk Collegiate School, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 7336 Granby St., Norfolk (upper school); 5429 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk (lower school), 480-1495, www.norfolkcollegiate.org

Ocean View Christian Academy, Age 2 to eighth grade, 9504 Selby Place, 583-1808, www.ovcacademy.com

Old Dominion University Child Center, accredited, preschool to pre-kindergarten, ODU 139 Child Study Center, 683-3081, www.odu.edu/cdc

Park Place School, third grade to fifth grade, for at-risk children from low-income families, 509 W. 35th St., 624-3473.

READY Academy Christian School, age 3 to fifth grade, 450 E. Bute St., 622-5650, www.readyacademy.org

Ryan Academy of Norfolk, first grade to 12th grade, 844 Jerome Ave., 583-6283, www.

ryanacademy.org

Saint Patrick Catholic School, accredited, pre-K to eighth grade, 1000 Bolling Ave., 440-5500, www.stpcs.org

St. Pius X Catholic School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 7800 Halprin Drive, 588-6171, www.stpiusxschoolva.org

Tabernacle of Prayer Christian School, pre-K to 12th grade, 3611 Colley Ave., 625-4977

Talmudical Academy of Norfolk, accredited, ninth grade to 12th grade, boys, 612 Colonial Ave., 623-6070, www.yeshivasaishkodesh.com

Town and Country Day School, Age 2 to sixth grade, 1421 Kempsville Road, 461-5456, www.townandcountrydayschool.com

Trinity Lutheran School, accredited, age 2½ to fifth grade, 6001 Granby St., 489-2732, www.trinitylutheranschoolnorfolk.org

The Williams School, accredited, kindergarten to eighth grade, 419 Colonial Ave., 627-1383, www.thewilliamsschool.org

PORTSMOUTHAbby’s Ark Early Learning

Center, pre-K to K, 601 Washington Street, 393-5818, abbysarkearlylearningcenter.com

Alliance Christian Academy, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., 488-5552, www.alliancechristianacademy.net

Central Christian Academy, accredited, preschool to sixth grade, 1200 Hodges Ferry Road, 488-4477, www.centralchristianacademy.com

Children’s Harbor – Olde Towne, accredited, 6 weeks to 5 years, (before- and after-school care for ages 5-12 years), 620 London Street, 397-2980, www.childrensharbor.cc

Christopher Academy, accredited, age 3 to fifth grade, 3300 Cedar Lane, 484-6776, www.christopher-academy.org

Court Street Academy, age 3 to eighth grade, 447 Court St., 393-2312, www.courtstreetacademy.com


Green Acres Preschool, ages 3 and 4, 3135 Hanley Ave., 484-5125, www.greenacrespc.org/beyond-sunday/green-acres-preschool/

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, accredited, ages 8 to 21, residential treatment center, 301 Fort Lane, 393-0061, harborpointbhc.com

Joyous Sound Education and Enrichment Center, age 2 to third grade, 205 Gust Lane, 558-2880

Montessori Preparatory School, ages 2 to 5, 4811 High St. W, 484-7229, www.montessoriprep.com

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 2301 Oregon Ave., 488-6744, www.portsmouthcatholic.net

Portsmouth Christian Schools, accredited, kindergarten age 4 to 12th grade, 3214 Elliott Ave., 393-0725, www.portsmouthchristian.org

St. Mark Christian Academy, age 3 to third grade, 2714 Frederick Blvd., 399-7176, http://teacherweb.com/VA/StMarkChristianAcademy/SMCA/apt1.aspx

Sweethaven Christian Academy, age 3 to 12th grade, 5000 W. Norfolk Road, 484-4082, www.sweethavenchristian.org

Toras Chaim, accredited, preschool to eighth grade, 3110 Sterling Point Drive, 686-2480, toraschaim.net

Young Achievers Christian Academy, ages 3-5, 100 Noble St., 235-4119, www.cocoutreach.org

SUFFOLKChildren’s Harbor – Suffolk, accredited, age 6

weeks to 5 years, before- and after-school care for ages 5 to 12, 1020 Champions Way, 483-2693, www.childrensharbor.cc

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 3373 Pruden Blvd., 539-8789, www.nsacademy.org

Suffolk Christian Academy, accredited, middle and high school, 917 Carolina Rd, Suffolk, 809-6606; elementary school, 3488 Godwin Blvd., 925-4461; suffolkchristianacademy.com

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www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic The Office of Non-Public Education – part of the U.S. Department of Education – offers information on private elementary and secondary schools.

www.privateschools.com This site provides detailed information on paying for private K-12 schools.

nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch From the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, this link will take you to a search form for private schools across the United States.

www.nais.org The National Association of Independent Schools represents about 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States. Find tips for parents, searches, career services, conference information and more on this site.

www.vais.org The Virginia Association of Independent Schools is an affiliate of the National Association of Independent Schools. Find lists of the group’s member schools,

conference information, accreditation descriptions, resources and more on this site.

www.vcpe.org The Virginia Council for Private Education oversees accreditation of nonpublic preschool, elementary and secondary schools in the state. Check whether a school is accredited and get other links and resources here.

www.capenet.org The Council for American Private Education is a coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private schools. Search schools, find information on legislation, or check out a job bank on this site.

www.advanc-ed.org AdvancED is an international accrediting body that includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS-CASI). Learn more about what they do, how they accredit and their member schools.

www.amshq.org Learn more

about Montessori schools and find one at this website for The American Montessori Society.

There are several Christian school accrediting bodies and school associations. Check out these websites for more information: www.acsiglobal.org, The Association of Christian Schools; www.actsschools.org, Association of Christian Teachers and Schools; icaa.us, International Christian Accrediting Association; www.nacsaa.org, North American Christian School Accrediting Agency; www.ilcsonline.com, The International League of Christian Schools; www.thediocese.net/ChurchSchools, The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia; www.accsedu.org, Association of Classical and Christian Schools.

www.iwacademy.com/visa.html, Virginia Independent School Association

www.visaa.org The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association helps develop athletics guidelines for accredited independent schools.

Online resources

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VAIS schools admit students of any race, sex,

color, and national or ethnic origin.

CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY821Baker Road

Virginia Beach, VA23462

(757) 497-6200

cba-va.org

Grades: K - 12

CHRISTOPHER ACADEMY3300Cedar Lane

Portsmouth, VA23703

(757) 484-6776

christopher-academy.org

Preschool - 5thGrade

FRIENDS SCHOOL1537LaskinRoad


(757) 428-7534

friends-school.org

Grades: PK - 12

HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY739Academy Lane

Newport News, VA23602

(757) 884-9148

hra.org

Grades: PK - 12

HEBREW ACADEMY OFTIDEWATER5000CorporateWoodsDrive, Suite 180


(757) 424-4327

hebrewacademy.net

Preschool - 5thGrade

NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY3373PrudenBoulevard

Suffolk, VA23434

(757) 539-8789

nsacademy.org

PK2–12thGrade

NORFOLK ACADEMY1585WesleyanDrive

Norfolk, VA23502

(757) 455-5582

norfolkacademy.org

Grades: 1 - 12

NORFOLK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS255Thole Street

Norfolk, VA23505

(757) 423-5770

norfolkchristian.org

Grades: PK - 12

NORFOLK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL7336GranbyStreet

Norfolk, VA23505

(757) 480-1495

norfolkcollegiate.org

Grades: K - 12

THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL419Colonial Avenue

Norfolk, VA23507

(757) 627-1383

thewilliamsschool.org

Grades: K - 8


VIRGINIA BEACHAll Saints Day School, age 2 to

kindergarten, 1969 Woodside Lane, 481-0577, www.allsaintsdayschoolvb.com

Anchor Christian School, age 2½ to fifth grade, 3624 Dupont Circle, 460-0024

Atlantic Shores Christian School, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1861 Kempsville Road, 479-1125 (elementary campus), 1217 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake (secondary campus), 479-9598, www.shoreschristian.org

Back Bay Christian Academy, pre-K to 12th grade, 1212 Princess Anne Road, 426-7943

Barefoot Kids Christian School, infants to kindergarten, 1458 Kempsville Road, 467-5285, www.barefootkids.com

Beach Montessori Christian Academy, ages 2 to 13, 1101 Eaglewood Drive, 428-5437, www.beachmontessoritech.com

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, accredited, ninth grade to 12th grade, 4552 Princess Anne Road, 467-2881, www.chsvb.org

Cape Henry Collegiate School, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade, 1320 Mill Dam Road, 481-2446, www.capehenrycollegiate.org

Chesapeake Bay Academy, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 821 Baker Road, 497-6200, www.cba-va.org

Emmanuel Episcopal Day School, ages 2½ to 4, 5181 Princess Anne Road, 499-7393, www.dayschool.emmanuelvb.com

Coastal Christian Academy, kindergarten to 12th grade, 640 Kempsville Road, 217-2151

Courthouse Montessori School, age 16 months to fifth grade, 1305 Windmill Point Crescent, 468-0099, www.courthouse montessorischool.com

Francis Asbury Preschool, ages 2½ to 4, 1871 N. Great Neck Road, 481-5016, www.francisasburyumc.org

Friends School of Virginia Beach, accredited, age 3 to 12th grade, 1537 Laskin Road, 428-7534, www.friends-school.org

Galilee Montessori School, age 3 to third grade, 3928 Pacific Ave., 428-1034, www.galileemontessorischool.net

Gateway Christian School, age 3 to 12th grade, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., 499-6551, www.gatewaycrusaders.com

The Goddard School, accredited, preschool and kindergarten, 2189 McComas Way, 563-2500, www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Virginia-Beach-VA/Schools.gspx

Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, accredited, kindergarten to fifth grade, (plus ages 2-4 at Strelitz Early Childhood Center) 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, 424-4327, www.hebrewacademy.net

Ivy League Academy, age 3 to fifth grade, 520 Constitution Drive, 499-6064, www.ivyleagueacademy.net

Kids Town Learning Center, infant through kindergarten, 4847 Dolton Drive, 490-4702, www.KidsTownLearningCenter.net

King’s Grant Academy & Day School, accredited, preschool to fifth grade, 873 Little Neck Road, 431-9744, www.kingsgrantdayschool.com

KPC Day School, age 3 to kindergarten, 805 Kempsville Road, 495-4611, www.kpcdayschool.com

New Light Baptist School of Excellence, preschool to fourth

grade, 5549 Indian River Road, 420-0945, www.newlightfgbc.org/SchoolOfExcellence/tabid/86/Default.aspx

Norfolk Christian Schools, accredited, pre-K to 12th grade; Lower School Virginia Beach campus, 1265 Laskin Road, 428-1284; Lower School Norfolk campus, 7000 Granby St., 423-5812; Upper School, 255 Thole St., 423-5770, www.norfolkchristian.org

Oaktree Academy, accredited, kindergarten to 12th grade, 817 Kempsville Road, 248-9560, www.oaktreeacademy.org

Parish Day School of Eastern Shore Chapel, ages 2½ to 4, 2020 Laskin Road, 491-6130, www.parishdayschool.com

Primrose School of Virginia Beach South, accredited, infant-K, 1989 Fisher Arch, 721-2200, www.primroseschools.com/schools/virginia-beach-south

Rivermont School – Tidewater, accredited, ages 5 to 22, for children with behavioral, learning and developmental disabilities and autism, 5163 Cleveland St., 497-4703, mentalhealth.centrahealth.com/services/rivermont-schools

Rollingwood Academy, age 2½ to kindergarten, 1752 Prodan Lane, 430-8244, www.rollingwoodacademy.com

St. Gregory the Great School, accredited, pre-K to eighth grade, 5343 Virginia Beach Blvd., 497-1811, www.stgregory.pvt.k12.va.us

St. John the Apostle Catholic School, accredited, age 4 to eighth grade, 1968 Sandbridge Road, 821-1100, www.sjavb.org

St. Matthew’s School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 3316 Sandra Lane, 420-2455, www.smsvb.net

Star of the Sea Catholic School, accredited, age 3 to eighth grade, 309 15th St., 428-8400, www.edline.net/pages/StaroftheSeaES

Sunnybrook Day School, accredited, ages 2½ through kindergarten, 3380 Edinburgh Drive, 340-2266, sunnybrookdayschool.org

Tabernacle Baptist Academy, age 3 to 12th grade, 717 Whitehurst Landing Road, 424-4673, http://tbapatriots.com

Tidewater Classical Academy, Age 4 to eighth grade, 1201 Rosemont Road, 427-5683, www.tidewaterclassical.com

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