Educational Programs
Teachers and staff work with students to reach their individual educational potential.
To that end, we teach our own, high-tech study and organizational techniques ( HTS-3) in all courses in order to ensure high school and future college success.
These unique, proven processing and retrieval learning techniques reduce student stress in studying, reduce homework time, and improve test taking and writing skills
“The idea is simple. Just help them when they make mistakes, allow them time to develop their own interests and guide them toward reaching their dreams. There is no failure here. This class of 2021 proves that potential-based education actually works.” Sharon Peruzzi Strauchs Director and Founder, Cortona Academy
Up To
Thousand in Merit Scholarships, Per Student, Since 2009
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About Cortona Academy's Academics
Our Educational Programs
About Cortona Academy's Academics
- Average 4:1 Student to teacher ratio or one-on-one courses (Oxford-like)
- Accelerate, graduate early, do two years in one, or re-do poor grades
- Complete college-prep curriculum
- Earn transferable college credit while in high school – student’s final year can be a combination of high school and college-credit courses, without the student having to take any AP exams
- No SOL’s for Virginia students
Our Educational Programs
- Complete college-prep curriculum
- 100 hours SAT prep classes for all juniors and seniors – free
- Year-round private tutoring for non-Cortona students, including PSAT/ SAT prep courses
- “Reading the Classics” courses for 7th – 10th graders, plus main curriculum
- GT, LD & ADHD support and programs on-site
- Courses for gifted students
- Computer geniuses welcome
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Prospective Family Events
Weekly Information Sessions
Weekly from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM These are wonderful chances for prospective parents to get to know our program, meet current staff members, students and parents. We’ll introduce you and your family to stress-free learning that is challenging, inspirational and motivational, and unsurpassed in the DC Metro area.
Weekly Director Breakfast
Analyze the positives of private education. All programs look good on the internet, learn to distinguish the hype from reality to get the best, reliable, STRESS-FREE education for your child.
Prospective Family Educational Events
College Preparation & Planning
Junior and Senior High School Preparation and Planning for parents of 6th to 11th graders who want College Education PAID FOR!
College Essay Boot Camp
Complete Your College Essay in One Week! Learn helpful skills that will make your essay stand out from the rest.
High-Tech Study Skills Workshop
Harness the power of your technology! Gain Study Skills, Stay on Task, and Get Organized. Workshop for grades 4th – 12th.