Welcome
Welcome to the Cortona Academy along with the ultimate private education on the East Coast, where parents, not administrators, choose the schedule, teachers, courses and class size best suited to their child’s needs. The choice is yours.
Founded in 1992, Cortona Academy remains the only program of its kind to provide those in grades 6 through 12 a choice of group and one-on-one classes (our MAGIC) so that they may work with our professors for remediation or acceleration and enrichment.
Thus, students may do two years in one, make-up for poor GPAs, and reach ultimate potential by being given the opportunity to work with some of the best teachers, scientists, engineers, writers, and computer scientists in the DC area, all within a structured, state-of-the-art learning environment.
Our no-fail, potential-based philosophy of education is geared to each student’s educational needs, interests and abilities. Our JOB is to insure your child’s success.
For the past 18 years we have been changing the face of education in America within the DC Metro area. We can do the same for your child! Come join us.
History
Cortona Academy was founded 20 years ago in order to serve students who can benefit from small classes, intensive academic interventions, and one-on-one sessions when they find difficulty with a new process, concept, or subject. Cortona has recently moved to an exciting 14,000 square foot location, and is in the process of positioning itself as a premiere institution of high-tech learning.
Why Come To Cortona Academy?
“ Start Any Time! Although our “normal” school year is from Sept – May, you can start anytime and STILL complete the school year! Who will do this for your child?”
Get Your Money’s Worth for Your Private Education Dollars: Outstanding Value.
Recover Lost Dreams: Students can improve poor transcripts, do two years of high school in one, graduate early, or do a 13th year, opening up college and scholarship choices.
Build Projects, Build Resumes, Build Futures: Cortona’s Invention / Innovation Space “is critical for motivating those students interested in studying science and technology.”
Be Taught by Amazing Teachers: Brilliant, kind professionals in their fields expand all students’ gifts while diminishing or eliminating any learning challenges.
Choice and Flexibility in Scheduling: Parents and students chart their own route toward graduation, choosing courses, class size, teachers, school and vacation schedules, and even the graduation date!
No-Surprise Communication: “No-Surprise” communication with parents: Monthly reports and/or on-site conferences.
Writing and Homework Challenges: A “thing of the past,” via HTS3.
Stress and Terror of Less-than-Perfect Grades are G-O-N-E!: No-Fail Philosophy. “YOU choose your grade, then work for it!”
Happy Environment: A Happy School Day, with Happy People