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About JFWA

Let's Go Knights!

JFWA joins in the LMU mission of providing educational opportunities to the people of our Appalachian community. We have created a special learning environment with a remarkable faculty and student body. We promote the virtues of hard work, resilience, grit, and a dedication to service to humanity. The reasons to become a Knight include the academic atmosphere, safety, excellent facilities, nurturing atmosphere, individual attention, parent involvement, and more. The common goal of all Academy families, faculty, and staff is to equip each student with the educational foundation, social-emotional framework, and personal virtues to succeed beyond the Academy.

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Pre-K Program

JFWA newest addition, our Pre-K Program, is designed to make sure our youngest Knights have a solid academic foundation and experience vital social-emotional growth, all while becoming acquainted with the college preparatory day school environment.

Pre-K Program
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Lower School

Our Lower School allows our Junior Knights to thrive with small class sizes, academically inspiring curricula, and best practices in elementary and early-childhood education.

Lower School
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Upper School

For JFWA students in 5th-10th grades, our Upper School provides academically challenging curricula, individualized faculty instruction, state-of-the-art lab experiences, and a wide variety of co-curricular activities.

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Senior High School (11-12)

As our Knights prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey, the JFWA Senior High School is poised to assist them every step of the way. Whether in college test preparation, navigating university admissions processes, or seamlessly transitioning to LMU as a Railsplitter, the Senior High School is sure to help our Knights rise to their full potential!

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Accreditation

JFWA is fully accredited by Cognia, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of educational institutions and systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. JFWA has successfully maintained accreditation since its establishment in 1989.

Questions about the accreditation of JFWA may be directed in writing to Cognia at 9115 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009, by calling (888) 413-3669, or by using information available on Cognia's website (www.cognia.org).

Location

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Pre-K Program

The newly opened JFWA Pre-K Program is housed in the lower level of Avery Hall, and is a self-contained unit for all Pre-K activities, with a private entrance in the rear of the building.

Pre-K Program
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Lower School Building- Kresge Hall

The Lower School houses grades K-3, and is located at the north entrance of the LMU campus in the newly renovated Kresge Hall. The Lower School inclues state-of-the-art technology, plus their own cafeteria, as well as a brand new playground.

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Upper School- Farr Hall

The JFWA Upper School houses grades 4-10 and is located at the center of LMU in the Campus Quadrangle in historic Farr-Chinnock Hall, renovated to include advanced learning technology for students.

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Senior High School

Newly opened in 2022, the JFWA Senior High School is comprised of 11th and 12th grades, and is located on the second floor of The Mars Performing Arts Center.

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LMU Main Campus

The beautiful LMU campus and impressive facilities offer an inspiring backdrop for students of all ages, while the small size of the school accentuates a feeling of family and community.

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Student Life at JFWA

Along with the excellent curricula, JFWA offers a full range of athletic programs (basketball, tennis, soccer, cheerleading, golf, cross country, and track), as well as co-curricular activities and clubs. Additionally, JFWA offers Knights opportunities for educational travel experiences dometically and globally.

College Preparation

The academic offerings of JFWA seek to foster a rigourous instructional enviornment led by supportive and knowledgable faculty. Senior High School students (11th-12th) may choose to enroll in LMU courses and learn alongside college students for an optimal experience to prepare them for continuing their education. The Pre-K, Lower School (K-4), and Upper School (5-10) curricula are designed to prepare students for future educational opportunities and strive to achieve balance between the rigorous demands of a college preparatory school and social and emotional growth.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition at JFWA includes lunches in either the University dining hall (Senior High School & Upper School) or catered lunches in the Lower School cafeteria or Pre-K classroom, personal tablet leasing, and up to 30 credit hours of college coursework for junior and senior level students who meet requirements. Tuition rates are tiered by grade level and monthly payment plans are available. Transportation to some locations is available for an additional fee. After-school programming is available for Pre-K through 8th grade for an additional fee.

Tuition & Financial Aid