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VALLEY FORGE MILITARY CHARTER SCHOOL 2022 the History of Valley Forge Military Academy VALLEY FORGE MILITARY CHARTER SCHOOL 2022 The History of Valley Forge Military Academy In 1928, Lieutenant General Milton G. Baker founded Valley Forge Military Academy. The school was originally housed in an old Victorian building in Devon, the former Devon Park Hotel and it was comprised of 14 staff and 125 cadets its first year. On January 18, 1929 a fire broke out and the school was destroyed. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident, but General Baker was faced with the problem of beginning again and finding a new home for his institution. General Baker found that home in Wayne, in what formerly had been St. Luke’s Preparatory School. VFMAC continues to educate its cadets at this location. The History of Valley Forge Military Academy Today, Valley Forge Military Academy is an independent, private, college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 founded with the purpose of developing boys into young men of character, integrity and discipline. The Academy offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success. In 1935, Valley Forge Military Junior College was founded as a two-year all boys military junior college and is currently dubbed “The Military College of Pennsylvania™”. The College was created as an extension of the Academy and together the cadets from both schools form one Corps of Cadets. Today, the College is a co-educational, accredited two-year private college. It is one of only four Army ROTC Early Commissioning Programs (ECP) in the U.S., and the only in the North East. It is also designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense 2 Year Education by the NSA/DHS. Valley Forge Military Academy Philosophy - To develop the whole person within an integrated academic and military environment. The campus environment is defined by the application of a military model that prepares students to lead and inspire others beyond graduation in a complex and competitive global environment. The Five Cornerstones - Since our founding in 1928, we have used the Five Cornerstones as an approach to developing the whole person. These cornerstones have stood the test of time and remain central to our institution today. Academic Excellence, Character Development, Personal Motivation, Physical Development, Leadership. Corps of Cadets The structure of cadet life is governed by the Corps of Cadets, a cadet-led system which administers the implementation of rules, traditions and many activities. The Corps follows a military structure, headed by a Commandant of Cadets, and with a Chain of Command through which the delegation of authority descends. This system provides cadets with countless opportunities to experience both leading and following well, in the context of their peers. Norman Schwartzkopf - Bob Hope Award Valley Forge Military Academy Unique Facts Dual Enrollment at Valley Forge Military College The Academy and College are working together on innovative cooperative programs to move past high school Advanced Placement (AP) courses to a Dual Enrollment program as a better path to college. Unlike AP courses, the dual enrollment program introduces high school cadets to the rigors of college coursework early and allows them to graduate with both a diploma and a college transcript. This program is offered to qualified cadets at no additional charge. Faculty Members Take an Active Interest in Every Student A challenging curriculum, dedicated faculty, small classes and individual attention provide cadets an intense individualized learning experience. Academy teachers are selected not just for their professional credentials but for their tireless dedication. They supervise and assist students in their mandatory evening study periods and work overtime as athletic coaches and advisers of extracurricular activities. Valley Forge Military Academy Cadet Life The Cadet Life Program assists cadets in developing the social and life skills that will help them throughout their lives. Within the structure of the Corps of Cadets, there are many programs to make cadet life rich and interesting. Valley Forge Military Charter School Why a Charter School? As a day-school, VFMCS will provide families in Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, who cannot otherwise afford a private school education, the chance to attend a school that that will help prepare their child to become a person of character, integrity and discipline. The VFMA model that we will emulate has successfully created a culture that encompasses an academic and co-curricular environment that students use as a springboard for two key career paths: 1. Acceptance into top tier universities, where alumni then go on to achieve successful careers, becoming leaders in business, government, and the military. 2. Admission into one of the federal military service academies or to establish qualifications to apply and win ROTC scholarships. Legal Requirements to Approve a Charter Application Application Criteria: The demonstrated, sustainable support for the charter school plan by teachers, parents, other community members and students, including comments received at the public hearing. The capability of the charter school applicant, in terms of support and planning, to provide comprehensive learning experiences to students pursuant to the adopted charter. The extent to which the application considers the information requested in section 1719-A and conforms to the legislative intent outlined in section 1702-A. The extent to which the charter school may serve as a model for other public schools. Charter Schools: Legislative Intent Charters must accomplish all of the following: Improve pupil learning. Increase learning opportunities for all pupils. Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods. Create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site. Provide parents and pupils with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system. Hold the schools established under this act accountable for meeting measurable academic standards and provide the school with a method to establish accountability systems. School Focus In brief terms, please describe the school mission, educational focus, and other essential characteristics of the proposed charter school. The focus of the Valley Forge Military Charter School (VFMCS) is to educate children within an academic and military environment to be fully prepared for their responsibilities as citizen leaders who are mentally alert, sound in body, considerate of others, and possessed of the highest sense of duty, honor, loyalty, and courage. VFMCS’ educational focus will be on providing quality instruction to middle school and high school-age students, (i.e., grades 6 through 12), providing them with well- rounded and advanced courses necessary to prepare them for college-level courses and for careers. VFMCS intends to replicate the current, successful school model presented by the Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA), known for its prestige as a premier educator of character education in America today. VFMA graduates are accepted into top tier universities, and alumni are known to achieve successful careers becoming leaders in business, government, and the military. VFMA students have shown strong academic growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. VFMCS will use the same model, code of ethics, facilities, and resources within a charter school setting to increase accessibility and provide opportunities for children to thrive and have access to premiere education through a public charter school. School Design Mission Statement VFMCS’ mission is to educate students within a challenging academic and structured environment, so they are fully prepared for their responsibilities as citizen leaders who are mentally alert; sound in body; considerate of others; and possessed of the highest sense of duty, honor, loyalty, and courage. To foster the love of country, high moral standards, and strong character traits that will make all a credit to themselves, their families, their alma mater, and their country. School Design Establishment of a Military Culture VFMCS will establish a military culture not as an end goal but as a tool to be used in achieving the above goals. Student behavior will be guided and documented in a “Guidon” which will include specific expectations for student behavior. Student customs and the code of conduct will be made clear and be part of the student’s early learning process. Some specific examples that will set VFMCS and its students apart from other public schools (including charter schools) include: • Students will be part of a Corps of Students and will earn military ranks. • Students are expected to wear appropriate uniforms on a daily basis. • All communication between students and staff will be modeled after appropriate military protocols reflecting current ranks. • Students will be expected to carry themselves with an appropriate military bearing and to stand at attention. • Co-curricular activities will focus on military history and themes so as to appropriately challenge students as they advance in the ranks. School Design Establishment of a Conducive Learning Environment VFMCS will use mixed learning environments to blend standards- driven content. VFMCS believes that learning is more meaningful when
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