Preparing your child for successful adulthood is a journey where West Sound Academy shines as an educational partner. The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum begins at sixth grade and continues through twelfth. Small class sizes of up to 15 youth and low student-to-teacher ratios (8:1) allow students to dive deeply intellectually and discover the joys of lifelong learning and living lives with meaning and purpose.
West Sound Academy provides curated educational experiences to encourage its diverse and international mix of students. The school’s college acceptance rate is 100% and includes significant financial awards. “Students graduate with excellent college preparation and some with a full year of college credit,” says Catherine
Freeman, Head of School.
Powerful Intellectual Stimulation for Youth
Students are welcomed as the individuals they are. School life is designed to inspire inquiry, accountability, creativity, and the ability to use knowledge in real-world situations. The emotional/social component of learning is essential, too. “The school is a place where we celebrate student differences,” notes Freeman.
All academy learners have extended projects to gain skills in research, writing, editing, analysis, critical thinking, and presentation. That path for students is lined with individualized attention and many adult eyes watching and caring.
Inclusive Program with Music, Theater and Art
The rigorous academic program includes a core of arts. “They really do lean into the arts at least as a creative release and expression, if not a passion they decide to pursue after high school,” says Crystal Thornell, Director of Enrollment. All students have opportunities for growth in their leadership capacities, participate in numerous clubs and teams, and complete community service activities. June Term is a 10-day end-of-year experience when students may opt for international or domestic trips and other specialty courses where they can utilize academic skills in a practical application.
All this happens on the 20-acre campus, which offers a tranquil setting with plenty of room for outdoor exploration.
West Sound Academy values an educational process that nurtures an individual’s personal light to shine with a positive impact on the world. The faculty and staff would love to meet your family. You are invited to arrange an in-person visit and experience this exceptional environment.
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BY MARY ELLEN PSALTIS