Learn More About Hampton Roads Academy<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
We are so pleased you are considering joining our Navigator family! At Hampton Roads Academy, we aim to make the\u00a0 admissions process as straightforward and easy as possible. Below you will find some frequently asked questions about our school and what to expect in the daily life of an HRA student. You will also find helpful facts about our streamlined application and admissions process<\/a>, including scholarship and financial aid information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> At Hampton Roads Academy, we prioritize intimate class sizes to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and support. With a focus on student-centered learning, our small class sizes of about 14 students allow for meaningful interactions between students and teachers. Through individualized instruction, tailored feedback, and opportunities for active participation, students at HRA benefit from a dynamic learning experience that is catered to their unique needs and promotes their academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Hampton Roads Academy is the only co-ed college preparatory day school on the Peninsula that has no religious affiliation of any kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Need-based financial aid<\/a> is available for Grades 5 \u2013 12 and determined by each family’s demonstrated need for financial support. Once we\u2019ve received your enrollment agreement and deposit, you are eligible to begin the financial aid application on Blackbaud<\/a>. Assistance is granted on an annual basis, and you must submit an aid application each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Tuition can be paid monthly or can be pre-paid in full. There is no interest charged for payment plans<\/a>, though the tuition refund plan is mandatory for all families electing not to pre-pay in full.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Hampton Roads Academy admits students entering any grade, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 11. <\/span>While rare, there are exceptional circumstances in which a new student may be admitted into Grade 12. An application may be submitted at any point throughout the year, and admission assessments begin in November for Grades 3 \u2013 11 and in January for Grades Pre-K \u2013 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> At the core of Hampton Roads Academy\u2019s mission to educate our students lies an emphasis on high scholarship and intellectual endeavor. Our faculty and staff<\/a> encourage and prepare students physically, morally, and socially\u2014inside and outside the classroom. Homework, writing, collaborative projects, and critical thinking are emphasized and utilized as part of HRA\u2019s college-preparatory program. Though challenging, HRA provides plenty of teacher support<\/a> for student success!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A prospective student can choose to spend a morning or afternoon on campus and \u201cshadow\u201d one of our Student Ambassadors. They will typically attend 3-4 classes, have lunch with our students, and meet with HRA faculty. A student must have already applied for admission to participate in a Shadow Day. This experience can be separate from, or in conjunction with, the Admission Assessment. Learn more about Shadow Days and other admissions events.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Students in Grades 5 \u2013 12 are on a block schedule, meaning they will attend five blocks daily out of a seven-block rotating schedule. Meanwhile, our students in grades Pre-K \u2013 4 have a primary teacher and classrooms where they attend what we call \u201cresource classes.\u201d Depending on the rotation, students will attend two resources per day from the following array of offerings: Spanish, technology, science enrichment, art, music, physical education, and library.<\/span><\/p>\n Our student body reflects a mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, creating a dynamic environment where every individual is celebrated and valued. Through this rich diversity, students learn to appreciate and respect different viewpoints, fostering a culture of inclusion, empathy, and understanding. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> In Pre-K \u2013 Grade 8, there is a uniform. Once students enter Grade 9, they are asked to wear \u201cbusiness casual\u201d attire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There is bus transportation\u2014including a late bus for after-school activities\u2014available for a nominal fee to students living in Smithfield, Suffolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg. Students in all other areas participate in the \u201ccar line\u201d and rely on carpools, parents, and older students to travel to and from school and school activities.<\/span><\/p>\n Ensuring a secure and enjoyable transportation experience for every student is our top priority on the bus. Seating is organized by grade level, with our youngest students in the front of the bus and our oldest in the back. This arrangement allows all students to board and exit the bus smoothly and ride safely to and from HRA.<\/p>\n Contact the Office of Admissions<\/a> for more information on bus service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> HRA has varsity, junior-varsity, and middle school athletic teams<\/a>. Once students enter Grade 6, they are allowed to participate on middle school athletic teams. Interscholastic competition is available from Grades 6 through 12, with 70 percent of our students competing on one or more of our many sports teams. HRA also has several athletic teams for students in Grade 5, as well as athletic skill-building programs for younger students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Varsity athletic teams often hold conditioning during the summer and begin pre-season practices during the second week of August. JV and middle school teams generally start on the first Monday of the school year. For more information, check out the athletics calendar<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the average class size at HRA?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is HRA religiously affiliated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is financial aid available?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the options for tuition payment plans? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>To what grades are new students admitted? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>I've heard a lot about HRA's academic rigor. How will that benefit my child?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is a Shadow Day?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the daily schedule at HRA? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the demographic mix among students?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a dress code and\/or uniform?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there bus transportation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When are students eligible to participate on athletic teams?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When do fall sports begin?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>