OVERVIEW
Miller School of Albemarle offers a rigorous yet supportive college preparatory curriculum that includes ample hands-on learning experiences. Both Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are available, along with specialty tracks in Applied Engineering and Humanities. The faculty is comprised of a remarkable group of educators that includes published authors, award-winning artists, and professional athletes. Students benefit from teachers who meet them where they are, while challenging them to reach their full potential.
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The curriculum at the Miller School of Albemarle combines rigorous coursework with individualized attention and support. Students are challenged to reach their full potential as learners, building not only content knowledge but also creativity, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills. Our wireless campus enables us to stay on the cutting edge of use of technology in our classrooms. A full spectrum of courses, including many honors sections and Advanced Placement options, provides the flexibility to meet each student’s individual needs while preparing all students for college success. For more information on individual courses, see departments below.
Help sessions are offered daily which serves as a time for students to seek extra help and one-on-one assistance from their teachers. Additionally, help session can provide time for the extension of a lesson or lab.
In keeping with our motto, “Mind, Hands, and Heart,” the Miller School of Albemarle curriculum includes many opportunities for hands-on learning, both through students’ traditional classes and through innovative courses such as Design/Build, Engineering, Land Management, and Sustainable Agriculture. For example, a student may use surveying equipment to determine the height of Caton Hall in geometry class, gather a water sample from Miller’s 12-acre lake in earth science, and build a scale model of his or her dream home in the woodworking portion of Design/Build.
The Miller School of Albemarle classroom often extends beyond the walls of our academic buildings as students make use of our 1,100-acre campus and take frequent field trips. Each year, students travel off the Hill to attend a Shakespeare play at Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, visit a variety of museums, and enjoy cultural activities throughout the central Virginia area. Our proximity to the University of Virginia gives students access to many of its resources through research workshops, visits to facilities, and interlibrary loans.
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“We understand and appreciate that every student has different ideas, interests, and learning styles. Miller is a place where you can be yourself and learn the way you learn. At Miller, we will focus on your strengths, while we challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.”
CURRICULUM
Engaging Minds, Hands, and Hearts Since 1878
programs
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture is an in-depth and interdisciplinary class that provides students an opportunity to study a wide range of farming principles and practices.
Applied Engineering Program
The Applied Engineering Program is designed to inspire and promote curiosity in this diverse field while exposing students to various disciplines.
