Is classical education really possible in this day and age?

How do I apply ?

Are there opportunities to visit and tour or sit in on classes?
What types of enrichment opportunities are available at Rockbridge?
Is Rockbridge accredited?
Is financial assistance available?
How do Rockbridge students perform on standardized tests?

Is classical education really possible in this day and age? Absolutely! Classical and Christian education is a tried and true method of teaching children according to their abilities and strengths. Children love to be challenged and stretched, and our well-trained teachers balance this with love and kindness. Check out the Student Life tab and click on the Academics button to see how carefully our curriculum is integrated horizontally (through the year) and vertically (from grade K to 12).
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How do I apply? To apply, fill out the application and send it, along with all required supporting materials to the school with your application fee of $150.00 per applicant. Upon receipt, we will call you to arrange an appointment for your family interview and academic testing. After this appointment, our Administration will assess readiness to enter our school.
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Are there opportunities to visit and tour or sit in on classes?  You are encouraged to visit our school at your convenience. We offer tours and open houses throughout the year. Additionally, parents may sit in on classes and potential students may shadow. To find out information on open houses or to arrange an appointment for a tour or to shadow, please call our main office at 410-923-1171.

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What types of enrichment opportunities are available at Rockbridge? We are pleased to offer many opportunities for your child to grow: field trips, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls basketball, chess club, drama, orchestra, choir, drawing, painting, debate, Science Olympiad, and Black Tie Club. There are also informal opportunities to enjoy other families in after school play, book clubs, and fellowship. Whether the children are competing, planning, or just playing, we want to encourage them to delight in all that God has given them and to use these opportunities for His glory.
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Is Rockbridge accredited? Rockbridge Academy is accredited through the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, www.accsedu.org and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, www.acsi.org.
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Is financial assistance available? Yes. Applications are available in the school office. Applications may be submitted by any enrolled family.
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How do Rockbridge students perform on standardized tests? Students in kindergarten through 8th grade had taken the CTP-4 test. Our students perform very well on these standardized tests, with average scores ranging above the local, state, and national norm. In high school, our current students ’ PSAT scores average 183, and SAT scores average 1928.
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