THE MONTGOMERY ACADEMY 3240 Vaughn Road , Montgomery , AL • ( 334 ) 272-8210 • www . montgomeryacademy . org
ABOUT : The Montgomery Academy offers an education second to none . Students who enroll are exposed to a variety of challenging academic courses , competitive athletic teams , and a phenomenal visual and performing arts program . Integrity is important at the Academy and students adhere to an honor code governed by a student-led Honor Council .
ACADEMICS : With a challenging college preparatory curriculum , Academy students are recognized annually as National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists . Twenty-three Advanced Placement sections are offered in all core areas . Students have earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards and have been recognized as AP Scholars , AP Scholars with Honor , AP Scholars with Distinction and as National Scholars . A majority of our seventh grade students qualify to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program .
ARTS : Our Speech & Debate program is ranked in the top 1 % in the nation and has won 18 state championships , more than any other public or private school in Alabama . Both Lower and Middle School Choruses have earned statewide accolades and have been invited to participate in festivals across the southeast . Our Upper School Chorus has earned superior ratings at district and state competitions , including winning first place in a national choral competition . The black-box theater on the Vaughn Road campus is where students in grades 5-12 may participate in full-length productions during the year . Every single child in grades K-4 participates in a performance each year . Student actors compete and are honored annually in the State Theater Festival . Our K-12 Visual Arts program submits pieces to exhibits across the River Region , the state and the nation , winning at every level .
ATHLETICS : Athletic teams at The Montgomery Academy have earned 76 state championships , more than any other public or private school in the River Region ! Both our boys and girls athletic teams have achieved success . Seventytwo percent of Middle and Upper School students participate on an athletic team . With thirty-five team offerings , there is something for every athlete . Our students have also been honored over the years by receiving the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award , the Jimmy Hitchcock Freshman Award , and Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award . Several Academy studentathletes have gone on to participate at the collegiate level . Students in grades K-9 participate in physical education every day .
ACTIVITIES : Students learn leadership skills both in and outside the classroom . Many participate in organizations like Student Council , Youth in Government , Mock Trial , Model UN , and various community service organizations . With over 23 clubs offered in the Upper School , from cooking to coding , student government to STEM , there is something for every student ' s interest .
COLLEGE ADVISING : Our college counselors provide year-round guidance and support for students and their families as they go through the college selection and application process . Our students attend colleges and universities across the country , and finding the right fit for students and families is our primary goal . Through workshops , meetings , and a wealth of knowledge and experience , our counselors work hard to ensure our graduates move on to an educational program that is the best fit for them . 100 % of the Class of 2022 received at least one merit scholarship offer , and the class as a whole earned over $ 10 million in merit-based scholarships .
COMMUNITY SERVICE :
Community service is a major focus at the Academy . Beginning in the Lower School , students work on various service and sharing projects throughout the year . The entire school selects a community service partner and all community service efforts go toward that one partner all year long . Past partner service organizations have included Adullam House , Dream Court , the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama , Service Dogs of Alabama , Children ' s of Alabama , and the Montgomery Area Food Bank . Philanthropy 101 , a specially designed summer class for seniors to learn the value of philanthropy at every level , was named the HandsOn River Region Volunteer of the Year organization .
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