College Prep Day & Boarding School in Orlando FL area

Montverde Academy, Orlando:
Established in 1912, Montverde Academy is located in Montverde in Lake County (just outside of Orlando). The Academy is an independent, boarding and day school for boys & girls. We offer a challenging day program for Pre-Kindergarten through to 6th grade and an enriching day and boarding program for 7th grade through to 12th grade and a multi-tiered ESL program. Montverde Academy develops students who have a desire to learn within a challenging academic environment. Through involvement in the fine arts, athletics, clubs, and service organizations, students are able to develop their abilities and become positive contributors to the school community.

Day & Boarding School programs (Pre-K through High School) 

Lower School Program:
At Montverde Academy lower school, it is our desire to stimulate minds and instill a joy for learning in children that will last a lifetime. The pre-school and elementary school years are a time for students to develop a strong academic foundation in a positive, nurturing environment. The lower school (Pre-K3 through Grade 5) curriculum is designed to exceed the expectations of the Florida Department of Education's Sunshine State Standards, therefore students are continually learning at an accelerated level.

Our language arts program, Imagine It!, is providing our students with a comprehensive language arts experience. The thorough nature of the program provides instruction in reading, grammar-syntax, vocabulary-spelling and writing within the overall language arts objectives at each grade level. There is also a consistency in the format of the curriculum from grade level to grade level that will make for a positive transition as our students progress each year.

Our math curriculum is Saxon Math. This program offers a very thorough approach to basic mathematic concepts. It also offers a continuing review of previously learned concepts throughout the entire year. Again, the comprehensive nature of this program allows our students an easy transition from grade level to grade level, even into the middle school with Saxon Math being used in the 6th and 7th grades.

The lower school science curriculum is Science and Technology for Children published by Carolina Biological Supply Company. The Science and Technology for Children curriculum provides hands-on experiences to engage elementary students in the process of science education. This curriculum introduces students to life, earth, physical science and technology at the Kindergarten through the fifth grade level. Developed by leaders in the field of both science and education from the National Science Resource Center, which is operated by the Smithsonian Institution, this curriculum was created to raise the level of science teaching by motivating children with interesting age appropriate experimentation.

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies is the basis of our social studies program. Beginning in Kindergarten and progressing through fifth grade, our students will learn about neighborhoods, communities, states and regions, United States history, United States government, world history, world cultures, geography and current events. This curriculum provides broad-based, age-appropriate instruction, with hands-on activities to reinforce concepts and skills.

Middle School Program:
The Montverde Academy Middle School division consists of Grades 6, 7 and 8. At the middle school of Montverde Academy, the faculty and staff are committed to continue to develop the academic foundation and maintain the excitement for education that was instilled at the lower school division. The middle school curriculum is designed to foster maximum growth in the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, physical, and cultural areas. Every effort is made to understand each student´s particular learning style.

The teachers use visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile teaching methods in the classrooms in order to engage, motivate, and stimulate each student. Middle school students will be expected to be more independent and accept more responsibilities as they grow. The middle school experiences are planned with knowledge of where the students have been at the lower school and where they will be going as members of the upper school division.

During the sixth grade year, much emphasis is placed on the child's need to develop a good academic background in the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. Foreign language, computer technology, art, music, after-school activities, drama, character education, study skills, life skills and library are also part of the curriculum. The core curriculum at the sixth grade level is presented in a self-contained classroom with materials being presented by one of the sixth grade teachers with a wide range of learning opportunities being offered.

Upper School Program:
During upper school years, each student is offered a wide range of learning opportunities. Much emphasis is placed on the child's need to develop a good academic background in the areas of English, mathematics, social studies and science. Foreign language, computer technology, art, music, after-school activities, upper school sports, drama, character education, study skills, life skills and library are also part of the curriculum. Students at these grade levels are involved in changing classes during a seven period a day schedule with different instructors teaching each of the core and the enrichment classes.

Throughout the upper school experience a variety of activities and curriculum related field trips are instituted to enhance the learning experience, foster independence, develop responsibility and increase self-control. Much emphasis is placed on the child's need to develop good organizational skills and study habits that will guarantee success in high school.

Arts Program:
Our Arts Program includes Theatre, Music, Video Arts and Dance. Theatre at Montverde is alive and thriving. With two main-stage productions, an all-school musical and active drama and improv clubs, Montverde Thespians have a home on "the boards".

After school, we offer private lessons in voice, piano, classical guitar and band instruments. We are proud of the number of students who graduate from Montverde and go on to study music at the college level. Montverde offers an extensive and comprehensive music program for the novice musician as well as the seasoned student. Everyone is welcome in the music room at MVA.

Students in the lower and middle schools participate in an art program rich in history and technique. Children are exposed to many artistic mediums and styles. Upper School students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes that range from 3D art to photography.Advanced Placement Program:
Montverde Academy offers 15 Advanced Placement courses which prepares students for taking the AP exams in May of every year. These college-level courses follow a recommended regimen by the College Board and students are thoroughly prepared by understanding the AP test format and taking simulated AP exams. These tests are administered on the Montverde Academy campus.

Summer School Program:
Montverde offers a six week Summer Session in which most core subjects are offered and boarding is also available. Students can earn up to 1 ½ academic credits and weekend activities are available as in the regular school year.

Athletics Program:
In addition to developing students academically, Montverde Academy also places an emphasis on developing students physically through positive interscholastic competition. The Academy offers a strong athletic program and belongs to the Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA). Montverde Academy maintains teams for boys in baseball, golf, cross-country, track, basketball, tennis, and soccer. The Academy also maintains teams for girls in cross-country, volleyball, basketball, track and tennis.