STJ Academy Academics

STJ Academy offers a rich and rigorous, college preparatory academic curriculum provided by certified teachers in a virtual synchronous and live learning environment. Each student-athlete learns from certified teachers through customizable virtual platforms with 24/7 access to virtual tutors. With personalized academic plans and integrated support, our student-athletes are prepared for success in the classroom, in competition, and in life.

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Academics At-a-Glance

Rigorous Education Model

The St. James Performance Academy offers a rich and rigorous, college preparatory academic curriculum provided in partnership with K12 Education. K12’s Academic learning modal is proven and backed by results.

Utilized by 3M+ students since 2000
95% of families say instructors motivate students to do their best
95% of families say K12 curriculum helped prepare their students for the future
93% of families say K12 teachers taught their student to be ambitious in his/her career goals
75% of student-athletes are on Honor Roll
Average GPA of 3.75

Accreditation

The St. James Performance Academy is a fully accredited private school, accredited by the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), and Cognia. Student-athletes who complete the required coursework for graduation receive a VCPE-accredited diploma.

Course Offerings

Student-athletes excel through academically challenging coursework, AP and college prep courses with integrated supports for increased success and achievement.

Total Courses: 200+ individual courses, 14 honors courses and 17 AP courses
Language Arts: 17 courses including 2 AP courses
Mathematics: 12 courses including 2 AP courses
Science: 14 courses including 3 AP courses
History & Social Sciences: 16 courses including 6 AP courses
World Languages: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Chinese and AP Spanish Language and Culture

View VAVA Course Catalog | View Keystone Course Catalog

Flexible Schedule

Each student's schedule is customized to ensure the right balance of academics, athletics and personal development. Below is an illustrative daily schedule:

Meet Our Academic Team

Through our partnership with K12’s nationally recognized online platform and teachers, student-athletes gain access to a world-class virtual curriculum that offers both quality and flexibility. In the classroom, our highly credentialed educators provide personalized support and community, maintaining a 15:1 student-to-educator ratio. Together, this blended model ensures each student receives individualized attention to excel academically while pursuing their athletic goals.

The St. James Performance Academy prepares student-athletes with the academic excellence, flexibility, and support they need to thrive.

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FAQs

How is the Academic Infrastructure designed?

The St. James Performance Academy uses a hybrid-learning model blending online synchronized course work with in-person education support.

Each Student Athlete learns from certified teachers through our customizable virtual platforms, with 24/7 access to virtual tutors. Our on-site Director of Academics and Success Coach(es) are additional resources who cultivate an environment conducive to learning. These multiple layers of support ensure that your Student Athlete receives a personalized academic plan, preparing them for the game of life.

We have a 15:1 ratio of Students to Academic Success Coaches on-site.

Do you support IEP's and 504's?

We can provide support for IEP's and 504's, and our learning environment is designed to support all types of learners and set each student-athlete up for success. Students must complete a determination meeting with our education partner to ensure we can meet their needs.

What is the attendance policy?

This is one of the primary benefits of The St. James Performance Academy. Traditional systems are not conducive to the lifestyle of the aspiring, elite Student Athlete. We understand the travel that sports require and the toll that a season can take on a Student Athlete. The beauty of our platform is the flexibility we can provide by operating virtually. Need a recovery day? Stay home! You can do your course work from home, and our staff can send you a home workout. We believe our Student Athletes get the most out of their experience by attending on-site, but we understand that may not always be possible. That shouldn't mean school is interrupted, it is simply adapted to meet a Student Athlete's needs.

How do you balance the student-athlete's workload?

The St. James Performance Academy is constantly assessing our students' needs and customizing their workloads to best support their paths to success. We require our Student Athletes to fill out daily surveys tracking sleep, nutrition, injuries, and more, to provide a holistic view of their physical and mental health, and to assist our staff in accurately and effectively balancing their workload.