Why West Nottingham?
With so many choices, boarding - day - private - public - big - little....why is West Nottingham right for you? Frankly, maybe it isn't...
If you're looking for a school in the city, we're not the right choice. If you want to be part of a large school with classrooms 20 or 30 students, please look elsewhere. But if you think a small college setting with small classes, committed teachers and a tight-knit community sounds right, we hope you'll keep reading.
In a Nutshell...
An hour's drive from
Baltimore & Philadelphia, West
Nottingham Academy
is a small school for boarding and day students in grades 9-12. Our core mission is to help young men and
women prepare for the academic, emotional and social challenges of college life. Our
approach, encouraging results through hard work and dedication in a supportive
and caring environment, remains true to our motto: Nihil
Sine Labore – Nothing Without Work.
Strong Academics
WNA’s provides a challenging college-preparatory
curriculum with emphasis on providing greater individual attention. Our teacher/student ratio of 1/7
and small class sizes offer more opportunities to ask questions,
get help and develop a deeper understanding of a subject. Click here to learn more.
Faculty Guidance
Our faculty members are
passionate and talented teachers committed to helping each student achieve his
or her full potential. They are also the advisors and coaches who assure that learning
continues well beyond the classroom. To help make sure that no student ever
gets forgotten or lost in the shuffle, every student begins his or her day by meeting
with their faculty advisor to hear announcements, review homework or just say
hello and see how things are going - a small difference that goes a long way. Meet some of our faculty members and students by clicking here .
College Counseling -The next step
Princeton Review courses, campus
visits, submitting applications, or just discussing which school is right for
your son or daughter – we will help you every step of the way. Click here for more information, including a list of recent college acceptances.
College-Prep Plus - Life at WNA
Preparing for college is about
hitting the books, but it’s also about knowing what life will be like once you
get there. With students from all around the world, structured study halls to help
develop good study habits and a campus that looks more like a small college,
life at WNA will teach your son or daughter the skills they’ll need to successfully
manage life in college and beyond.
Boarding School for Day Students? Absolutely!
WNA offers many programs and
activities during the week and on weekends for all students. Trips to museums, lacrosse matches, movie
theatres and more - we don’t close once the school day ends. Click for more about our
Athletic , Culture-Credit and Service-Learning
programs.
History & Tradition
The history of West
Nottingham is the history of our region and nation. Founded in 1744 by the Rev. Samuel Finley (later
4th president of Princeton University), the little school that
started in a log cabin educated some of our founding fathers, including
Benjamin Rush and Richard Stockton - both signers of The Declaration of Independence. Click for more on our history.
More recent alums include Brookings Institution founder, Robert S.
Brookings; world-renowned painter, Eric Fischl; decorated WWII hero, Richard R.
Hallock; and NBA basketball player, Josh Boone.
Announcing: THE HERITAGE FUND
A innovative program designed as a long-term bridge for families who are interested in independent education for their sons and daughters but thought it out of reach. A program in addition to the school's traditional need-based financial aid program, THE FUND can cover up to 40% of a student's tuition for four years at the Academy. An exciting new program at exactly the right time. Learn more here.
Military Families - Welcome!
Not only do we have students who are from
military backgrounds, but we have several faculty members who are recently
removed from active duty, retired, or from military families. The sacrifice it
takes to raise a family with some semblance of consistency is difficult for
civilian families, let alone those with ties to military service. The ability
to provide a static, stable environment for students not only makes for a better
educational experience, it provides your family piece of mind during the
evolving military deployment.
Choosing Your School - Finding the right fit.
Of course a brochure or web site
can only tell you so much. The true nature of any school can be seen and heard
in the faces and words of its students and teachers. We invite you to join us
for an Open House to meet members of our community and tour the campus.
Additionally, a shadow day is a great
way for your son or daughter to “test
drive” West Nottingham for a day with a
current student and see what it’s really like here. We look forward to your visit.
To learn more,
call 410/658-9279 or click here .
