Academics

High School (9-12)

At Massanutten Military Academy, we focus on improving and building young men and women to their highest potential. Our program helps teens increase morale and confidence while developing academically.

Honors, AP & Dual Enrollment

*Course availability is based on student interest each year. 

Honors courses are offered in all core classes. High school cadets may apply for honors course credit in any high school core discipline (Math, English, Science, or Social Studies) 

AP courses are available in:  
  • English
  • US Government
  • U.S. History
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus
  • Human Geography
Dual enrollment courses are available through two schools. These classes are taught on the MMA campus by approved faculty members.

Through Shenandoah University, we offer: 
  • Statistics 1
  • Statistics 2
  • Biology 1
  • Biology 2
  • Intro to Business 103
  • English 101
  • English 201
  • American Government 201
  • State and Local Gov't 202
Though Laurel Ridge Community College, we offer:
  • English 111*
  • English 112*
*These courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Virginia college

Electives

Massanutten has a long tradition of helping students reach their full potential through our holistic approach to education. We update our class course offerings each year with opportunities that line with cadet interests, allowing them to explore their talents and get set up for success with valuable skills.

Cadets can choose to enroll in:
  • Cooking
  • Home Economics/Life Skills
  • Chorus
  • Sports Medicine Internship
  • Sports Management Internship
  • Creative Journalism
  • Philosophy
  • Drama
  • Yearbook
  • Nutrition and Body Mechanics

Diploma Options

  • College Preparatory Diploma is our standard graduation certificate. 
  • Advanced Diploma recognizes outstanding achievement upon completion of additional requirements in math (pre-calculus and higher), foreign languages (three years or more), and other criteria of excellence. 
In addition to the two diplomas offered, MMA Cadets who complete four years of JROTC or four years of one STEM track will receive a seal on their diploma recognizing the achievement. 

Cadets can choose from a variety of STEM courses:
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Virtual Reality
  • Bio Medical I, II, III
  • Engineering I, II, III
  • Robotics
  • Computer Science/Coding I, II, III
  • Cyber Security I, II
  • Drone class

Graduation Requirements

Our cadets take classes in each of the four core subject areas each year: English, History, Math, and Science.  Cadets also take at least two years of foreign language. 

Below you will find the class lists for each certificate. Both diplomas are designed to meet college/university admissions criteria. 

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  • Advanced Studies Diploma

    • English: 4 Credits
    • Math: 4 Credits (through Pre-Calculus)
    • Science: 4 Credits (three lab sciences)
    • Social Studies: 4 Credits
    • Foreign Language: 3 Credits (same language) or two languages each with 2 credits
    • Health: 1 Credit
    • Physical Education: 1 Credit (earned through Fitness / Sports programs)
    • Fine Arts: 1 Credit
    • Electives: 4 Credits
    Total: 26 credits
  • College Preparatory Diploma

    • English: 4 Credits
    • Math: 3 Credits (through Algebra 2)
    • Science: 3 Credits (three lab sciences)
    • Social Studies: 4 Credits
    • Foreign Language: 2 Credits
    • Health: 1 Credit
    • Physical Education: 1 Credit (earned through Fitness / Sports programs)
    • Fine Arts: 1 Credit
    • Electives: 5 Credits
    Total: 24 Credits
You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Military Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).

Massanutten Military Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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