Student Life

Academics

Academic Excellence

Ware Academy focuses on educating the “whole child” through a rigorous program that develops life-long learners in a safe and nurturing environment. The comprehensive curriculum concentrates on 21st Century skills integrating the arts, technology, and physical well being.

Character Education

The Character Education Program uses positive reinforcement to teach students lifelong character lessons regarding values and morals which are integrated into the school’s curriculum. Each month, students focus on a particular character trait. Stories, role-playing, and writing activities expand the students’ understanding of that month’s trait. Students are recognized for these traits throughout the year.

Community Engagement

When you come to Ware Academy, you join the Ware Family. Students build meaningful relationships across all grade levels, as well as with the faculty and staff.

Academics at Ware Academy

Ware Academy provides classes for Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Eighth grade. Providing a strong foundation of academics, Character Development, Arts, Physical Education, and much more.

Ware Academy provides a healthy learning environment where students become independent learners with a strong sense of self. Take a few moments to learn what Ware has to offer your child.

Co-Curricular Activities

Ware Academy offers a range of co-curricular activities. Programs such as Art, Music, Dance, P.E., Library, Technology, and Foreign Language all complement Ware’s academic curriculum. Beginning in Upper School, students add electives to their core classes.
Ware Academy is fully accredited, enjoying the benefits of membership with the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Other memberships: Virginia Council of Private Education, National Association of Independent Schools, National Junior Honor Society, Independent School Management, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce, and the Gloucester Main Street Association.