Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) is a non-profit, voluntary membership association of schools within the state of Virginia. The VAIS is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Prior to its establishment in Charlottesville, Virginia on April 30, 1973, a small number of independent schools’ headmasters known as “The Baker’s Dozen” met informally, teachers at their independent schools held conferences, and development coordinators hosted their own meetings to discuss commonly held educational issues. While the Virginia State Department of Education accredits independent and other nonpublic pre-school, elementary and secondary schools via the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE), the VAIS is a service organization that promotes educational, ethical and professional excellence.
According to their website, "the stated purposes of the Association have been to promote the well-being of and public regard for independent schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia; to safeguard the interests of these schools in matters of legislation and regulation; to act as an evaluating and accrediting organization for independent schools in Virginia; to foster mutually beneficial relations with the Virginia State Department of Education and other educational agencies; to assist member schools in maintaining standards of excellence; to encourage activities and to exchange information about new methodologies and practices; and to provide community service and leadership."[1]
Members of VAIS
VAIS members are not only located all across the state, but also the list comprises all grade levels, and both secular and religious schools.[2]
Hampton Roads
- Broadwater Academy
- Cape Henry Collegiate School
- Chesapeake Bay Academy
- Christopher Academy
- Hampton Roads Academy
- Hebrew Academy of Tidewater
- Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
- Norfolk Academy
- Norfolk Christian Schools
- Norfolk Collegiate School
- Southampton Academy
- St. Andrew's Episcopal School
- Tidewater Academy
- Virginia Beach Friends School
- The Williams School
Northern Virginia
- Alexandria Country Day
- Browne Academy
- Burgundy Farm Country Day School
- Commonwealth Academy
- Congressional School
- Episcopal High School
- Flint Hill School
- Gesher Jewish Day School
- Grace Episcopal School
- Green Hedges School
- The Langley School
- Linton Hall School
- The Madeira School
- The Potomac School
- St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
- Virginia Episcopal School
- Trinity School at Meadow View
- Westminster School
Northwest Virginia
- Foxcroft School
- Fredericksburg Academy
- Highland School
- The Hill School
- Loudoun Country Day School
- Massanutten Military Academy
- Powhatan School
- Randolph-Macon Academy
- Saint James' Episcopal School
- Wakefield School
Richmond
- Anna Julia Cooper School
- Aylett Country Day School
- Benedictine College Preparatory
- Chesapeake Academy
- Christchurch School
- Collegiate School
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School
- Millwood School
- The New Community School
- Orchard House School
- Richmond Montessori School
- Rudlin Torah Academy
- Sabot at Stony Point
- Saint Gertrude High School
- St. Andrew's School
- St. Catherine's School
- St. Christopher's School
- St. Margaret's School
- St. Michael's Episcopal School
- The Steward School
- Trinity Episcopal High School
- Ware Academy
Southwest Virginia
- Carlisle School
- Chatham Hall
- Hargrave Military Academy
- James River Day School
- New Vistas School
- North Cross School
- Oak Hill Academy
- Sullins Academy
- Virginia Episcopal School
Valley
- Blue Ridge School
- The Covenant School
- Eastern Mennonite School
- Fishburne Military School
- Fork Union Military Academy
- Fuqua School
- Grymes Memorial School
- The Miller School of Albemarle
- Mountaintop Montessori School
- St. Anne's-Belfield School
- Stuart Hall School
- Tandem Friends School
- Woodberry Forest School
References
- ^ "Virginia Association of Independent Schools: Celebrating 40 Years". vais.org. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
- ^ "Virginia Association of Independent Schools: VAIS Schools By Region". vais.org. Retrieved March 30, 2013.