Wentworth Military Academy And Junior College

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1880, Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College is the oldest military school west of the Mississippi. Wentworth is one of the nation’s most respected military schools, proud of its traditions and heritage and equally proud of its progressive vision for the future. The mission of Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College is to provide our students the academic skills, intellectual habits, leadership qualities and character traits needed to excel at the college and university level......

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School Overview:

County Lafayette County, MO
Program Name Wentworth Military Academy Summer School
Program Type Academic enrichment and leadership development
Student Body Type Coeducational
Grades 7 - 12
First Session Start Date June 14
First Session End Date July 23
Second Session Start Date July 3
Second Session End Date July 23
First Program Weeks 6 weeks
Second Program Weeks 3 weeks
Program Director Maj. Gen. John Little
Campus Area 137 acres
Founding Year 1880
First Fee Includes All cadets will take academic classes from 0800-1200. Course offerings are designed to afford the opportunity to advance ahead in courses, seek to raise a grade in a previously taken course, and enrichment. International students will have the opportunity to take an English intensive course (ESL) in a structured yet fun environment. Course offerings will give the six-week participants an opportunity to earn 1 full unit of credit. Cadets attending the three-week course will be able to earn 1/2 unit of credit.
Second Fee Includes Same as above. Activities include Laser tag, Worlds of Fun, Lake of the Ozarks, Rappelling, Survival swimming, paint ball, etc.
Third Fee Includes Courses include: English 1,2,3,4; ESL (English as a Second Language); Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1,2; Geometry, Spanish 1, Forensics, 7th Grade Review, 8th Grade Review, Marine Biology.
Application Date 3/31/2024

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1880, Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College is the oldest military school west of the Mississippi. Wentworth is one of the nation�s most respected military schools, proud of its traditions and heritage and equally proud of its progressive vision for the future. The mission of Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College is to provide our students the academic skills, intellectual habits, leadership qualities and character traits needed to excel at the college and university level.
  • WENTWORTH'S Summer Programs are designed to complement its academic year offerings by providing unique experiences that enhance a student's readiness for future success and expose them to the exciting challenges associated with both the military and boarding school life.
  • The Academic Summer School academic program is designed to establish the habits of excellence in students that will contribute to their success in life. Students are offered a variety of classes to improve their knowledge in the areas of prealgebra, algebra, plane geometry, biology, geography, English, and world history.
  • In addition to the college preparatory curriculum, Wentworth provides an array of sports, extra-curricular and developmental activities and programs designed to broaden our students� educational experience and provide them the foundations for college success.
  • Profile last updated: 10/16/2009

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