Wentworth Military Academy
WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY & College-An exceptional U.S. education
Grades 9-14, Co-ed boarding academy.
Accelerate your future with an extraordinary Wentworth education! We offer
every student a rich curriculum and formal leadership training.
Participate, learn, and grow in a small class environment (student-teacher
ratio 10:1) where you have a name and our teachers and professors use it!
Wentworth offers an elite experience to learn from as 94% of our exceptional
faculty hold advanced degrees. Wentworth students have an average ACT score
of 24, which is higher than the national average, and are accepted to the
best universities and colleges in the U.S. Our students get involved and
grow through community service, athletics, club and activity participation,
and more.
Wentworth Scholars
Accelerated Scholars: An exclusive (1 of 4 in the U.S.) early entrance into
college program for students having completed their sophomore year in high
school. Graduates earn a high school diploma AND their Associate's Degree in
two years. Successful applicants meeting admission criteria will be accepted
in to the program (criteria includes a 3.5 GPA and a 23 ACT composite
score). Special consideration will be given to international students.
Distinguished Scholars: Designed for honors students, this program affords
eligible students an opportunity to take both college and high school
classes. Students will graduate with approximately one year (24 - 32 hours)
or more of fully transferable college credits.
Launching Scholars: For students with high academic potential, this program
provides eligible students an opportunity to take both college and high
school classes. Students will graduate with approximately one semester
(6-12) or more of transferable college credits.
English as a Second Language
Based on demonstrated English proficiency, students will be placed in an
appropriate ESL class (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced). A tutor will be
provided, as well as a computer language program for assistance on demand.
ATHLETICS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Organized athletics include: Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Golf,
Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Baseball, and Soccer.
Athletes have the opportunity to compete at district and state competitions.
Recreational Athletic Programs: Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Cheerleading,
Dance, Drill Team, Horseback Riding, Power Lifting, Racquetball, Rock
Climbing, Swimming, Paintball, Frisbee, Soccer, Football, Precision Drill,
Rifle Team, and more
Clubs and Organizations: Food Council, Honor Council, International Clubs,
National Honor Society, Newspaper, Riflery, Scouting, Student Government,
Yearbook, Quiz Bowl, and Phi Theta Kappa
Arts & Music Programs: Dance, Band, Drama Club, and Improvisation Group
Camp LEAD--SUMMER CAMP
Combining the best of academics and excitement, students can earn up to 6
college credits in classes such as Leadership & Ethics. Take flight with our
aviation program! Take a dive into our oceanography and marine science
course, worth 5 college credits - AND become lifetime SCUBA certified! Earn
up to 1.5 high school credits in classes from drama to forensics! Create
friendships, shoot paintball, swim in our indoor pool, explore the local
area on field trips, gain confidence, and more!
WENTWORTH THE MIDWEST'S ONLY TRADITIONAL & MILITARY COLLEGE
Wentworth College offers a top quality educational experience to over 2,000
students per year.
Wentworth College provides an elite military college education as well as an
extraordinary traditional college experience. Wentworth College is proud to
serve a diverse student body; currently Wentworth College serves students
from 11 countries. Through our college experience, students can earn an
Associate of Art Degree in general studies and/or business while gaining
confidence and leadership skills.
MISSION
Our mission is to rapidly develop, implement, and sustain a cutting edge
educational institution that enables Wentworth students to rapidly
accelerate their secondary and baccalaureate progression while
simultaneously developing the leadership skills necessary to compete at the
highest levels in the 21st Century.
School name: Wentworth Military Academy
Address: 1880 Washington Avenue
Zip & city: MO 64067 Lexington
Phone: 1-800-SJ-CADET
Web: http://www.wma.edu
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