Valley Forge Military Academy seeks to educate and develop students for college entrance, career success and responsible citizenship. Valley Forge fosters an intense and individualized learning experience. With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1 and classes averaging just 13 students, personal attention is assured. The school year extends from late August to early June and is divided into two semesters, each having two marking periods.  /  Daily Schedule

Outstanding Teachers There are 51 full-time and 11 part-time teachers at the Academy. Thirty-one members hold master's degrees; currently four have doctorates. Experienced teachers are selected primarily for their

professional ability and concern for young people. Faculty members perform additional duties as athletic coaches and advisors of extracurricular activities.    Academy teachers do much more than teach. They take an active interest in your life. In every class, they challenge you to do your best work but provide the support you need to reach your full potential. Not only are teachers caring and concerned, they are also highly qualified and remain professionally active in their fields of study.

Comprehensive Curriculum
You'll benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that includes courses in history, literature, mathematics,  social studies, science, foreign languages, health and physical education, art, computer science, social etiquette, character education, and more. Middle school cadets complete an adapted academic program that includes most of these courses plus music. Class periods (eight per day) normally cover 40 minutes each with double periods for laboratory courses. 

Because we realize all students learn differently, we offer a three-tiered approach to academic work that allows us to work with cadets at a level that's right for them. All cadets attend JROTC instruction. We also offer Advanced Placement and honors coursework, a Reading Program, an SAT prep course, and an intensive English Language Institute. Opportunities for independent study, off-campus field trips, and enrollment in courses at Valley Forge Military College are available to cadets.

Academic Support
A challenging curriculum, dedicated faculty, small classes, and individual attention provide cadets an environment conducive to attaining academic success. Because we encourage and expect you to do your best work, the faculty will supervise and assist you in your mandatory two-hour study period. To ensure further academic support, our Cadet Achievement Center features the resources you need to excel within and beyond the classroom.

Academic Facilities Shannon Hall is the principal academic building. In addition to classrooms, it includes biology, chemistry and physics laboratories; a computer complex; and the military science department. The Friedman Auditorium serves as a large study hall, a conference and instructional center, and a center for SAT and other testing procedures. Lhotak Hall houses the Middle School and its computer center. The May H. Baker Memorial Library contains more than 100,000 volumes, and houses a computer center, Writing Center, and Study Center.

	Technology A fiber-optic, Internet-capable computer network connects all classrooms, laboratories, library and dormitory rooms on the campus. Rooms are computer accessible and provide access to Cadet Net, the institutional local area network. This network provides access to the library and the Internet, and includes helpful campus information and technical support.

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VFMA&C Valley Forge Military Academy Dean of Admissions LTC Kelly M. DeShane, USAR (610) 989-1300

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