Hi folks! Quick question – I'm a junior in Northern Virginia and I've been looking into attending a military high school. Do anyone know of any in this area? Any advice would be really helpful.
Sure thing! There are indeed military high schools in Northern Virginia that you can consider. One notable option is Fishburne Military School, though it's technically located in Waynesboro, this male-only boarding school has a well-regarded JROTC program and is relatively close to the Northern Virginia area.
Another school to check out is the Randolph-Macon Academy located in Front Royal. This military school is co-ed and offers both boarding and day school options. They have a strong Air Force JROTC program, and offer a flight program for interested students, which makes it unique.
Keep in mind that military high schools quite often have stringent disciplinary standards and a structured day-to-day routine aimed at instilling leadership and character values. Make sure this is a good fit for you as it can be quite the transition from a traditional high school environment. Just as an example, at Randolph-Macon, students have daily inspections, structured study times, and scheduled physical training sessions in addition to their regular academic schedule.
Hope this helps in your search. All the best in your journey towards choosing a military high school.
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