The Alcott Academy
The Alcott Academy
Serving Young Women Leaders since 2008
“The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed.”
-Louisa May Alcott
Mission
The Alcott Academy exists to serve young women in becoming
life-long learners and leaders rooted in the ideals of
education,
social justice,
racial justice,
equity among all, and
compassion for their neighbors.
Following the example of Louisa May Alcott, the young women who attend The Alcott Academy are supported in their learning to create a more sustainable and just future for all their neighbors through the practice of love in action in all they do.
Academics
Students at The Alcott Academy are encouraged to partake in a wide variety of learning across a diverse spectrum of subjects, philosophies, and approaches..
Among the opportunities offered each year are:
English:
Social Studies:
- Composition
- World Literature
- Black Literature
- Plays & Stories
- Poetry
- Alcott Adventures
- Comparison of Contemporary and Classic Literature
- World History 1
- World History 2
- Civics
- Government
- US History
Science:
- Microbiology
- Marine Zoology
- Physics
- Meteorology
- Geology
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Coding
Math
- Pre-algebra
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
Arts
Philosophy
- Drawing 1
- Classical Music 1
- Hip Hop & Poetry
- Animation
- Anime
- Logical Fallacies
- Modern Philosophers
- Mindsight 1
- Mindsight 2
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Extracurriculars
Students at The Alcott Academy are encouraged to create and participate in a wide variety of activities designed to grow their minds, their spirits, and their bodies.
Among the opportunities offered each year are:
Mind:
- Chess
- Fan Fiction Club
- Literary Magazine
Spirit
- Climate & Environment Justice
- Poli-Sci Club
Body
- Cross Country
- Equestrian Classes
- Trampoline Team
Admissions
Academic enrollment opens in the spring of each year for new admissions.
Students must complete an in- person interview, write an admission essay, and complete our online application.
Parents/caregivers must complete an in- person interview prior to student application begins.
Tuition is covered in full for all courses, field trips, and extracurricular activities from the generosity of our benefactors.
To be notified of admissions opening dates for the coming school year
please email us at TheAlcottAcademy@gmail.com
15th Anniversary
The Alcott Academy will celebrate our 15th year of excellence on November 29, 2023
on the birthday of our namesake Louise May Alcott
who was born on this day in
“the most disagreeable month of the whole year”
in 1832 in Germantown Pennsylvania.
We will create a day of wonder, celebration, and cheer in honor of
our students, our school, our educators, our benefactors, and our dear Louisa.
Event Schedule to be Released November 1, 2023.
To participate in and or donate to this day of celebration please contact us at
TheAlcottAcademy@gmail.com