St. Margaret’s School (VA)

Tappahannock

Virginia

United States

Overview

St. Margaret's is a girls' Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 8-PG on the Rappahannock River in Virginia. An innovative S.T.R.E.A.M college prep program integrates Science, Technology, River, Engineering, Arts, and Math in a remarkable educational experience. Five reasons girls belong at St. Margaret's School: College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's. River Program: St. Margaret's offers a waterfront campus along the Rappahannock River. The river weaves through all aspects of school life, from the classroom to activities. So jump into a sailboat, take care of an oyster garden, conduct science labs from our beach, and explore our riverfront community. Episcopal Community: Grounded in Episcopal tenets, St. Margaret's School is for girls who want to be part of a welcoming and inclusive community where they can be their authentic self. Our girls live by the "Gospel of Doing" and these words from our school prayer: As we grow in age, may we grow in grace. Athletics: We encourage our students to challenge themselves and join the team. With many athletic opportunities to choose from - including crew, volleyball, and tennis - you'll be sure to find the team that's right for you. Visual and Performing Arts: Perform with the choir, direct a school play, set up an easel to paint on our River Lawn, or be inspired in our ceramics studio. St. Margaret's robust arts program offers you a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities that will encourage you to explore your creativity and express yourself.

Academics

Summary: St. Margaret's prepares girls for success in college and beyond by fostering lifelong intellectual curiosity and promoting strong learning skills. Because we all learn differently, students are encouraged to develop their strengths and build study skills through small classes and individual attention. At St. Margaret's, we tailor our curriculum to how a girl learns best, which makes her self-confident and results in superior academic performance. The academic structure is flexible across several disciplines and, for our international students, a robust three-tiered English to Speakers of Other Languages program strengthens fluency and confidence. All students are given the support and encouragement they need to work to their greatest potential in an appropriately challenging program of studies. We put a great emphasis on STEAM, which creates heightened career aspirations for many girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our River Program helps girls learn about science in everyday life, emphasizing our natural environment, and offers many exploration and service-learning opportunities. And, our Visual and Performing Arts programs engage girls in creative learning and expression. St. Margaret's girls learn to become creative, independent thinkers. They find their passions here and reach their potential.

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
Writing Center
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry
Composition
AP English Literature
American Literature

History

European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History
Art History

Foreign Languages

Latin
Spanish
English as a Second Language

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Religious Studies
The Bible
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Psychology

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Health
Marine Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Engineering
Life Science
Computer Science
Robotics
Psychology

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Statistics
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Algebra

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Computer Science
Robotics
Digital Media

Music

Choral Music
Individual Instructions
Music History
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Art History
Ceramics
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Publications
Studio Art
Textiles
3-D Art
Theater History
Digital Imaging
Multimedia

Special Programs

Study Abroad
Community Service
Exchange Programs
Independent Study
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Sailing
Robotics
Public Speaking
Digital Design

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 3

Average Students Per Dorm: 30

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchen

Student Life

Believe great things lie ahead for you at St. Margaret's. While academics and studying are a priority, life outside the classroom is active and fun. You become part of a sisterhood of friends from around the world who learn, live, and play together, building strong bonds and creating cherished memories. We share values, based on our Honor Code, respect and trust one another to maintain a high level of personal integrity reflected in our Be Statements. Our student leaders ensure St. Margaret's is a place where the voices of our community are heard and valued. Life on the river is good year-round. Our arts programs give girls opportunities to express their creativity. And, student-athletes thrive here. We have fun together in residential life and co-curricular activities. We go on outdoor adventures, boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing, swimming, camping, and just relaxing with friends on the dock and beach. We have many clubs for girls with diverse interests, and afternoon activities that help us stay healthy and fit. Our social calendars are filled with shopping, eating out, attending socials with other schools, cultural events, plus rooting for our Scotties at home and away games. There is time for you to pay attention to your personal well-being, and time for you to try new things.

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Pool
Volleyball Court
Softball Diamond
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Waterfront
Equestrian Facilities
Cross Country Trails
Rowing Facility

Other Facilities

River Program with Crew, Sailing, Kayaks, Paddle Board, Canoes, Boating, and other opportunities.

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Gardening Club
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
Literary Magazine
Model UN
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Sailing Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Robotics
Radio Station
GSA
Outdoor Activities

Arts & Athletics

Summary: Athletics at St. Margaret's St. Margaret's believes that a solid athletic experience is essential to its overarching program in keeping with the traditional independent, college-preparatory school philosophy. The interscholastic athletic program at St. Margaret's strives to develop each student physically, emotionally, socially, morally, and creatively. We believe that participation in interscholastic athletics is an integral part of our student's development and provides a wholesome physical outlet to complement a rigorous academic program. Participation in a team promotes teamwork, personal resolve, character, maturation, and preparation for a life of personal commitment. It is expected that every St. Margaret's student has an opportunity to become involved in the athletic program as a player, manager, statistician, or student athletic assistant. It is all part of self-reliance, commitment, and leadership. Arts at St. Margaret's Our Arts programs nurture and develop highly creative artistic personalities who are educated and skilled in the visual and performing arts. Music, voice, drama, dance, drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics, and more are all artistic forms of expression you may pursue at St. Margaret's through our curriculum and student clubs. In-class instruction and mentoring, individual instruction, and after-school activities offer many ways for students to creatively express themselves, try new things, and discover their interests. In addition, our student artists enrich the surrounding community by participating in art-themed service projects, performances, and local contests.

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Acting
Art History
Ceramics
Debate
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Publications
Studio Art
Textiles
3-D Art
Theater History
Digital Imaging
Multimedia

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Golf
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Outdoor Education
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Indoor Track
Rowing

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Outdoor Education
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga
Running
Outdoor Activities
Robotics

Graduates

Summary: St. Margaret's School has offered a college preparatory education for over 100 years on the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River. Our Office of College Counseling helps navigate students and their families through the process of choosing a college that will be the best fit and align with a student's interests and career aspirations. At St. Margaret's, this highly individualized process officially begins during a student's sophomore year then becomes more focused during their junior year with opportunities to visit colleges and meet with admission representatives. We connect students with the SAT, ACT, and PSAT, as well as preparation courses. We also offer a variety of Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses through our partnership with Rappahannock Community College, so our students have the opportunity to start earning college credits while attending St. Margaret's. Individual meetings with the Dean of College Counseling continue to take place into a student's senior year as we guide them through the college application process, navigate scholarship opportunities, and support them through their enrollment.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

St John's: 5

Virginia Tech: 3

Penn State (main): 2

John Jay College: 3

The Citadel: 1

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship:

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: All Girls

Total Boarding: 48

Total Day: 30

Total Enrollment: 78

Boys: 0

Girls: 78

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: 8-12

School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $55,800

5-Day Boarding: $44,800

Day Tuition Fee: $21,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: %

Average Awarded: $

School Finances