WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL!  Located on thirty acres in the Town of Courtland, Virginia, Southampton Academy is a college-preparatory day school with over 425 boys and girls in pre-kindergarten through high school. Students enroll at the Academy for the challenges and support they need to begin a life of learning. They enjoy opportunities to perform in a variety of arenas, and to contribute in unique ways to a vibrant school community—in the arts, athletics, student government, service, and cooperative learning. Academic and co-curricular programs are designed and conducted to challenge bright minds and nurture caring hearts. Lessons and experiences reach beyond the classroom—through special events, trips, guest speakers and performances; independent projects and research opportunities; after-school activities and sports. Together, they prepare Academy graduates for success and fulfillment in higher education and career. Average classroom sizes: Upper School 10, Middle and Lower Schools 14 Advanced Placement courses: Calculus, English Literature, English Language, US History, US Government, and Chemistry Facilities and special programs: * Mary Addie Flowers Lower School, two-story classroom building * Ruth Camp Campbell Library and Administrative Building—offering over 14,000 volumes * Camp-Ballard Gymnasium—basketball court, weight room, stage, locker rooms, coaches’ offices * Pillow Field—lighted football stadium, baseball and softball fields, and soccer field * Computer labs and Campus wide wireless network * Science laboratories (for biology, chemistry, physics) * Guidance Counseling and study skills instruction and support * College Placement program and SAT prep * Art studio * Nurse’s office and infirmary * Cafeteria—hot lunches served daily * Landscaped courtyard for outdoor lunches and free-time gatherings |