Carlisle School

Carlisle School is a private, college preparatory, Independent School located in Martinsville, Virginia, United States, that teaches Preschool 3 through Grade 12. It serves nearly 400 students.[3] It was established in 1968. The Head of School is Gracie Agnew.[4]

For the Native American boarding school, see Carlisle Indian Industrial School. For the former Carlisle Grammar School, see Trinity School (Carlisle).
Carlisle School
Location
300 Carlisle Road

Martinsville, Virginia
24115

United States
Information
TypePrivate
MottoLead, Excel, Succeed
Established1968[1]
Head of schoolGracie Agnew
GradesK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment375
Student to teacher ratio9:1
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Navy and Gold
   
Athletics9 varsity teams
Athletics conferenceVirginia Independent Conference (Boys)
Blue Ridge Conference (Girls)
NicknameChiefs
AccreditationVirginia Association of Independent Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Tuition$8,800–$14,580[2]
Websitewww.carlisleschool.org

Academics

Carlisle School offers a college-preparatory curriculum included Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses. Upper School students (Grades 9-12), in addition to their core curriculum, can choose to take various electives, such as Choir, Drama, Journalism, Engineering, Finance, and Business. They are also required to participate in one special-interest club.[5]

Carlisle School, located in Martinsville, Virginia, is an independent school that offers an extensive college preparatory curriculum for Preschool through Grade 12.

Middle School (Grades 6-8) offers a curriculum in the areas of science, mathematics, languages and the humanities, and routinely requires students with interdisciplinary assignments that involve research, technological components, public speaking and writing. Students in the Middle School are also offered various clubs and electives.[6]

The Lower School (Preschool 3 - Grade 5) curriculum is supplemented with instruction in the foreign language, technology, art, drama, creative movement, music, library, research, guidance, and physical education. A science laboratory and computer laboratory are available to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.[7]

Since Carlisle's inception, 100% of graduates have been accepted into four-year colleges and universities.

Athletics

Athletic options are open to all Middle and Upper School students. Athletic teams include baseball, boys and girls basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, boys and girls soccer, swimming, boys and girls tennis, and volleyball. Boys teams compete in the Virginia Independent Conference and girls teams in the Blue Ridge Conference.[8]

Arts

Choir, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts are made available to all students, and they routinely take part in on-stage musical and theatrical performances.[9]

International Program

Carlisle's Upper School (grades 9-12) students are approximately 80% local and 20% international from across the globe. In recent years, students have enrolled from Australia, India, Nigeria, China, Japan, Columbia, South Korea, Libya, Sudan, Finland, Mexico, Germany, Italy and Sweden. International students can choose a homestay option where they are hosted by a family in the community, or they can choose to live in the single-gender student houses located next to campus. Student houses hold 8 students apiece along with the dorm parents who offer guidance and create a sense of family. Other international students participate in a homestay program and live with Carlisle families. International students are supported by the Director of Residential Life, the International Program Coordinator and faculty mentors.[10]

Recognition

Carlisle School has been named the "Best Private School" in Southwest Virginia in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by the readers of "Virginia Living" magazine.[3]

Accreditation

Carlisle School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools,[4] the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,[11] and is recognized by the Virginia Board of Education as an accredited school through the Virginia Council for Private Education.[12]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "History of Carlisle School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. "Tuition". carlisleschool.org. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  3. "Carlisle School official website".
  4. "Carlisle School". Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  5. "Carlisle School – Academics". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  6. "Carlisle School – Middle & Upper School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  7. "Carlisle School – Lower School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  8. "Carlisle School – Athletics". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  9. "Carlisle School – Arts". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  10. "Carlisle School – International". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  11. "AdvancED institution summary". International Registry for Accreditation. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  12. "State Recognized Accredited Schools" (PDF). Virginia Council for Private Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  13. O'Neill, Dana (June 17, 2016). "Thon Maker's unconventional path to the draft might pay off". www.espn.com. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
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