Why VA

List of 3 items.

• Academics

  Number of courses – 120
  Science courses – Advanced physics, environmental science, advanced biology, biochemistry, and more...
  World languages – French, Spanish, Latin
  The Center for Learning – A center for learning support on campus.
  Advisory – Led by a faculty member, 6-8 advisees per advisor, meets 2 times per week.

• Athletics and Outdoor Activities

  Athletic Opportunities – 20+ sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and 3rds/recreational levels
  Athletic Amenities –
  

  • Five playing fields and two practice fields
  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Ice hockey rink
  • Skiing/snowboarding at Mount Snow Resort and their Carinthia Park
  • Fall and Spring Crew
  • Six tennis courts
  • On-campus ski hill; three ski jumps with snowmaking
  • Indoor and outdoor ropes courses; indoor climbing wall
  • 30 km of trails (for cross-country running and skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and hiking)
  • Technical, single-track mountain biking course
  • Equestrian program
  • Outdoor Programs (hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, camping)

• Studio and Performing Arts

  • Theater (3 productions per year, full theater curriculum, technical theater)
  • 350-seat performing arts center
  • Music (music theory, electronic music, recording, private lesson program, and vocal, jazz, and chamber ensembles)
  • Dance (ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, African, modern)
  • Dance studio with Harlequin hard-wood sprung floor
  • Studio art (painting, drawing, pottery, 3-D art, portfolio development, filmmaking, digital photography, black and white photography)