The middle and high school years are formative for youth and can make a significant difference in the course of their lives. Finding strength in community, responsibility through accountability, and hard work through challenging curriculum can help set students up for success as they go on to pursue their academic and professional careers.
At Randolph-Macon Academy, students are encouraged consistently throughout their courses and extracurricular activities to find themselves in order to develop essential skills. Through the thoughtful curation of campus programs and resources, students at R-MA are able to build up their character and develop their sense of self, which translates into professional success down the road. Continue reading to learn how we do this at our private academy.
1. Intellectually Curious
With continued support and the option to step outside of their comfort zones, R-MA students learn to be adventurous inside and outside of the classroom. Taking the leap to lead, follow, and support their peers lets students explore their strengths as academics, teammates, friends, and colleagues.
The variety of program options available at R-MA further promote this intellectual curiosity. Students can choose the programs that intrigue them most, and can take advantage of options such as the J-term, which allows them to participate in a condensed program that suits their passions and furthers their knowledge. With innovative programs at every grade level, students learn to adapt to their new environments, collaborate with peers, and continue to grow professionally.
2. Resilient Beyond Prep School
Students at R-MA also learn to become resilient through a number of challenging situations. With a focus on cultivating character, confidence, and grit, students learn to embrace life’s obstacles and persevere when times get tough. Working on time management, strong study habits, and dedicated commitments throughout the year, students can rely on their resiliency to last them years beyond their prep school education.
Whether they achieve their goals on the sports field or on their report cards, students learn how rewarding it is to work hard and reap the rewards during their time at R-MA. We commit to engaging school activities outside of academics, offering field trips, arcade days, hikes, movie nights, zip lining, and more. This continues to drive the importance of both hard work and recreational time, helping students appreciate both in a professional context.
3. Inquiry-Driven
With small class sizes found at R-MA, students can feel the support they require at every turn. Whether they need some extra encouragement to participate in classroom sessions, or are looking for guidance on their academic futures, R-MA faculty and staff meet students where they are to help them grow. Creating an environment where students are strongly encouraged to pose meaningful questions, collaborate with their peers, and explore their interests is and always will be a priority for our boarding high school.
This inquiry-driven quality found in R-MA graduates helps them succeed professionally throughout their college and career journeys. The mindset of continuous growth, development, and contribution to a better experience for themselves and others helps R-MA students grow into the strong leaders they were always meant to be.
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