Lourdes Academy

Voted one of the best Catholic schools in the US, St Francis Xavier High School offers students a variety of STEM, engineering, biomedical and AP courses. Students are also able to participate in Dual Enrollment Courses in German, Sociology and Spanish and more. FACILITIES The academic wing includes computer labs, science labs, a large guidance suite, and a library media center. The school’s performing arts center includes a 749-seat theater plus new rooms for band, chorus, drama, and art. SPORTS AND ARTS With a rich tradition of success, St. Francis Xavier offers international students an opportunity to compete on many traditional and non-traditional athletic teams. The arts program at St. Francis is impressive and includes the Xavier Theater Academy, an intensive learning/performance class geared toward dedicated, serious performers and technicians. Students prepare for and present public performances of a Broadway musical at the end of each session. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Appleton

Founded in 1952, Norfolk Christian School is a coeducational private school in southern Virginia. With a solid college preparatory curriculum, including a selection of Advanced Placement courses and a dual credit program with a local university, the high school prepares students for success. FACILITIES Norfolk Christian School is located in historic Norfolk, on the Chesapeake Bay. The school’s 12-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities like one-to-one technology, three computer labs, plus sports fields, gymnasiums, and a tennis court. SPORTS AND ARTS Offering a variety of sports, international students are encouraged to participate in high school athletics. The school offers students various avenues for artistic exploration and expression through visual, musical and dramatic programs—both curricular and extracurricular. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located in the seafaring town of Norfolk, international students can enjoy the scenic Virginia beaches and coastline. The city is also with

Founded in 1993, Skutt Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school. The school emphasizes academic excellence. Over the past decade, 100 students were national recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program and five students have achieved perfect scores on the college entrance exams too. FACILITIES With modern facilities, the school offers six computer labs and smartboard classrooms. Skutt Catholic has also recently added a new artificial turf football and soccer field. SPORTS AND ARTS International students, looking to participate in high school athletics, can join 12 varsity sports teams. Skutt Catholic has also won 68 state championships in the past decade of competition. Students not interested in athletics can participate in an award-winning music, drama, and fine arts program. The school was awarded a silver medal in the National Scholastic Arts Awards Competition held at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located in the heart of the USA