Fredericksburg Academy

Our daughter has gone to FA since Kintergarten. She is now a sophmore and the education she has received from FA has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are actually interested in our childs growth, she is not just another student. The learning environment at FA encourages and challenges students from the beginning to be the best they can be. We are not wealthy, but we wanted the best we could give our daughter and felt FA was the best. We made the right choice.
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All of my children have been at FA since kindergarten, with my older ones now in middle school and soon in upper school. It only gets better, which is amazing because it started fantastically! The teachers at FA are such committed and enthusiastic professionals who work to bring EVERY student to a full realization of his or her potential, inside and outside the classroom. The classroom environments are challenging yet supportive, the community is diverse and inclusive and an amazing village of individuals, and the students themselves are so committed to the culture of learning that flourishes at FA. I am so very thankful that FA exists in our community, and cannot imagine our family's life without it.
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My child is nurtured and challenged every day in FA's wonderful environment. His classroom has 18 students with 2 full-time teachers. They truly know each student. School is a place where he feels safe, loved, and free to be who he is. As a parent, I appreciate the classroom projects and activities that comes home in his folder each night, showing creativity and higher-level thinking than I would expect for his age group. But most of all, I appreciate the people--the teachers--who are the reason my child is excited to go to school every day.
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I have children in the lower, middle and upper schools at Fredericksburg Academy. With this perspective I see how they are nutured and educated to grow into not just highly motivated students, but into model citizens of a community. From the arts through athletics each child is given the opportunity to explore their passion. The faculty know my children not just as a student with a number, but as an individual personality with individual needs. The experiences my children are having are invaluable. The friends they are making are for life. The saying at the school is not just a slogan but for real. We are FAmily
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My children have been at FA for many years in all divisions. Each division has been superb in educating and helping my children grow as people and become true critical thinkers. The writing skills they have learned will be invaluable throughout their lives.
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My child had flourished at FA over the last 10 plus years both in the classroom, on the athletic fields and in the community. There are four students in one of the classes. Nowhere else in the Fredericksburg area will give a child the challenges in the classroom that FA can offer.
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As one of the many parents who drive 20 miles from the "best" public schools in Stafford County, I can tell you FA is worth the time and money. In public school, my child was bored stiff memorizing SOL facts, watching disney movies, and listening to books on tape in class. FA's curriculum is SO much richer and more challenging - essay writing in History, analysis and discussion of classic literature in English, building cell models and examining slides under the microscope in Science. Just as important, the FA community we have experienced is warm, welcoming and down-to-earth. Our child is happy and challenged, and I can't imagine a better learning environment than FA!
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Our child attended this school for several years. Although it is better than most of the public schools in the area, we felt that the cost was too high. The lower school curriculum did not challenge our high achieving child and the administration is not receptive to parent feedback. In addition, there are poor teachers on staff, some of which are not certified in education. The other private schools in the area do an equal or better job at LESS THAN HALF the cost of FA. In addition, bullying by the wealthy "in crowd" is tolerated and nepotism is prevelant. If I had it to do over I would have either moved to Stafford County or began at another private school in our area.
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This is my children's 4th school in 6 years because of frequent moves. It is by far the most welcoming school they have ever attended. We were a little worried because it is a small student body who have been together for years. However, my kids (middle and upper school) were warmly accepted from the beginning by both students and staff. The quality of the education is outstanding - challenging but supportive. I feel the quality and style of instruction allows both my children every opportunity to be successful. The extra-cirricular programs are wonderful - particularly the Global Explorers Program. The athletic program has room for growth - which is typical of a small private school, Also it is expensive - but financial aid is available. We are very happy to have chosen FA.
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Fredericksburg Academy is the fourth school that our children have attended. It is by far the best! Our children were welcomed into the community from day one. They are challenged, engaged and happy. The staff is the most caring and supportive that we have experienced. In addition to the strong academic program the opportunites outside of the classroom are numerous. Our children have travelled abroad, studied at the Cheasapeake Bay, performed on stage, volunteered in the community and participated in sports, all under the guidance of FA faculty. It truly is a wonderful school.
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