The Chesapeake Bay Academy, also known as CBA, offers educational opportunities for students with learning and attention disorders in kindergarten through grade 12. Operational since 1989, it maintains a more than 50,000-square-foot facility. The academy is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay Academy offers classes in drawing, painting, digital design and video gaming. It provides several sports activities, such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and softball. The academy has computer labs that offer graphics and game design classes. It operates the Dominion Education Center, which provides professional development, adjunct career counseling and student assessment services. The Chesapeake Bay Academy has a parents association that conducts several fundraising activities.
Sweethaven Christian Academy, established in 1971 and located in Portsmouth, Va., offers classes from grades kindergarten through 12. The school s curriculum includes English, Spanish, language arts, Bible studies, mathematics, social studies, science, art, drama, music, computer technology and physical education. It also offers courses, such as algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, chemistry, biology and literature for students from grades six-to-12. It offers various sports activities, including volleyball, baseball, softball, cross-country, basketball, tennis, cheerleading and soccer. The school organizes various events, such as field trips, fund-raisers and book fairs. It also offers computer laboratories and library facilities. The academy also provides a preschool program for children up to 4 years.
Simonsdale Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade five and employs more than 30 teachers. Located in Portsmouth, Va., the elementary school provides a flexible academic program with emphasis on the development of basic learning and thinking skills. The school also discusses the mutual concerns of parents and teachers and promotes communication with the community. Simonsdale Elementary School operates a library that offers a collection of Internet resources, books, magazines and newspapers to stimulate the overall development of students. It provides education in computer skills, math, science, music and art. The school also organizes counseling sessions. Simonsdale Elementary School operates under Portsmouth Public Schools.
Western Branch Intermediate School is a part of Chesapeake Public Schools, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools. Western Branch Intermediate School is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. It serves students in grades three through five. The school s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as math, science, social studies and language arts. In addition, Western Branch Intermediate School supports a variety of extracurricular programs in art music, strings, technology integration and physical education. The school provides medical care, speech therapy and guidance counseling services to students. Located in Chesapeake, Va., Western Branch Intermediate School has a media center that supports an electronic check-out system and provides access to various online catalogs and databases.
