Cortona Academy

Cortona Academy seeks to spark imagination through a STEM-heavy summer program of academics and fun. In the morning, students focus on academics, selecting focus areas such as math, algebra, and geometry; reading and writing; PSAT and SAT test preparation; biology, and more. In the afternoons, they can choose from fun educational experiences including culinary 3-D printing, furniture painting and design, wearable electronics and fashion design, knitting and sewing, LEGO robotics, or drama, music, and dance production.

Upcoming Field Trips Planned for 2019 -20:

More information is to be announced as the semester progresses!

Trip to Italy, Space Academy, Trip to Philadelphia, University Tours, National Portrait Gallery & Madame Tussand ‘s, Library of Congress, National Botanical Garden, U.S. Capitol Tour, Heart Operation Dome Experience, “Cats” Musical at the Kennedy Center, National Gallery of Art Tour – Sculpture, National African American Museum, USA Science & Engineering Festival 2020, National Museum of American History & Monuments Tour, Opera: “The Magic Flute” by Mozart, European Festival “Passport to Europe”

Thrilling field trips Cortona Academy students have embarked on throughout the past year:
Imax viewing, Beautiful Planet, Udvar-Hazy Air Space Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, Washington National Zoo, George Mason University’s Sense & Sensibility, U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Botanic Garden, American History Museum, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Ford’s Theatre, National Gallery of Art, Library of Congress, National Air & Space Museum, National Archives, Museum of Natural History, International Spy Museum, USA Science & Engineering Festival, Goddard Space Center, Heart Operation Observation, Opera House Experience, Tour of Catholic University, Tour of the Basilica, Tomb of Christ Interactive Exhibition, Titanic’s Untold Story.

Message From The Staff
“As a professional working in our public schools, I frequently find myself musing that I wish all of my students could attend Cortona.” – A Cortona Parent

To us, Cortona Academy is the ultimate in private education on the East Coast.

At our school the parents, not the administrators, choose the schedule, teachers, courses and class size best suited to their child’s needs. Founded in 1992, Cortona Academy remains the only program of its kind to serve students in grades 6-12 with group and one-on-one classes to focus on enrichment, remediation, acceleration, or superior, yet stress-free STEM plus arts education.

Our no-fail, potential-based philosophy of education is geared to each student’s educational needs, interests and abilities. Our job is to ensure your child’s success. Students have the option to complete two school years in one, make up for poor GPAs, and reach ultimate potential by receiving an opportunity to work with some of the best teachers, scientists, engineers, writers, and computer scientists in the DC Metro area, all within a structured, state-of-the-art learning environment.

For the past two decades, our staff has changed the face of education for every student that walks through our doors. We will do the same for your child. Come join us!

– The Staff of Cortona Academy

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