Carlisle School is a private, co-educational, college preparatory school located in the Axton community of Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Established in 1968, Carlisle serves day school students in grades Pre-K–12.[5][6] The school is non-profit and has a board of directors that oversee it.[7]
| Carlisle School | |
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| Location | |
300 Carlisle Road 24115 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, day, college preparatory |
| Motto | Lead, Excel, Succeed |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 1968[1] |
| NCES School ID | 01433703[2] |
| President | Jennifer Thomas |
| Head of school | Neal Meyer |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 340 (2022-23) |
| Average class size | 13 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Hours in school day | 7:45AM-5:15PM |
| Campus type | Fringe Rural |
| Color(s) | Navy, Gold, and White |
| Slogan | Character, Intellect, Leadership |
| Athletics | basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, cross country, bass fishing |
| Athletics conference | Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Virginia Independent Conference (Boys) Blue Ridge Conference (Girls) |
| Mascot | Chief |
| Nickname | Chiefs |
| Team name | Carlisle Chiefs |
| Rivals | North Cross School Roanoke Catholic School |
| Accreditation | VAIS SACS SAIS |
| Publication | Blue & Gold |
| School fees | $85 (application) $200 (enrollment) $175 (technology) $100 (athletic) |
| Tuition | International students: $15,000–$18,000 Local students: $9,870–$12,960 (2024-25)[3] |
| Revenue | $4.29 million[4] |
| Admissions Officer | Sandy Bailey |
| Website | www |
History
editCarlisle School began in 1968 and was founded by local educators and business leaders in the Martinsville area. The school was accredited in 1974.[8] The school operated satellite campuses in both Chatham and Danville, Virginia until their closures in 2013 and 2018.[9][10]
Academics
editCarlisle School offers a college-preparatory curriculum included Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses. Upper School students (Grades 9-12), in addition to their core curriculum, can choose to take various electives, such as Choir, Drama, Journalism, Engineering, Finance, and Business. They are also required to participate in one special-interest club.[11]
Middle School (Grades 6-8) offers a curriculum in the areas of science, mathematics, languages and the humanities, and routinely requires students with interdisciplinary assignments that involve research, technological components, and writing. Students in the Middle School are also offered various electives.[12]
The Lower School (Preschool 3 - Grade 5) curriculum is supplemented with instruction in the foreign language, technology, art, drama, creative movement, music, library, research, guidance, and physical education. A science laboratory and computer laboratory are available to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.[13]
Since Carlisle's inception, 100% of graduates have been accepted into four-year colleges and universities.[14]
Athletics
editAthletic options are open to all Middle and Upper School students. Athletic teams include baseball, boys and girls basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, boys and girls soccer, swimming, boys and girls tennis, and volleyball. Boys teams compete in the Virginia Independent Conference and girls teams in the Blue Ridge Conference.[15][16] The boys's basketball team received national attention with the acquisition of former five-star recruit and future NBA player Thon Maker.[17] In the summer of 2022 Carlisle made a renovation to their gym floor.[18] The boys' basketball team has won an overall 12 championships with 7 VISAA state championships and 5 Virginia Independent Conference championships, while the girls team has won 9 VISAA state championships including back to back titles from (2015–2018). On March 4, 2023, the girls basketball team won the VISAA division IV state championship.[19]
The Carlisle golf team has won 14 Virginia Independent Conference championships and 1 VISAA state championship. In soccer, the boys team has won 5 VIC championships and 1 VISAA state championship, while the girls have won two Blue Ridge Conference championships.[20][21]
Arts
editChoir, Dance, and Drama are made available to all students, and they routinely take part in on-stage musical and theatrical performances.[22]
International Program
editCarlisle's Upper School (grades 9-12) students are approximately 80% local and 20% international from across the globe. In recent years, students have enrolled from Australia, India, Nigeria, China, Japan, Colombia, South Korea, Libya, Sudan, Finland, Mexico, Germany, Italy and Sweden. International students can choose a homestay option where they are hosted by a family in the community, or they can choose to live in the single-gender student houses located next to campus. Student houses hold 8 students apiece along with the dorm parents who offer guidance and create a sense of family. Other international students participate in a homestay program and live with Carlisle families. International students are supported by the Director of Residential Life, the International Program Coordinator and faculty mentors.[23]
Recognition
editCarlisle School has been named the "Best Private School" in Southwest Virginia in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by the readers of "Virginia Living" magazine.[5]
Accreditation
editCarlisle School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools,[6] the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,[24] and is recognized by the Virginia Board of Education as an accredited school through the Virginia Council for Private Education.[25]
Notable alumni
edit- Rasir Bolton (born 1999), professional basketball player[26]
- Matur Maker (born 1998), professional basketball player[27]
- Thon Maker (born 1997), professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons.[28]
- Jeremy O. Harris (born 1989), playwright, best known for Daddy and Slave Play.[29]
- Edward Kizza (born 1998), professional soccer player for the New England Revolution[30]
References
edit- ^ "History of Carlisle School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Carlisle School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tuition Rates". carlisleschool.org. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Nonprofit Explorer – ProPublica". projects.proprublica.org. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Carlisle School official website".
- ^ a b "Carlisle School". Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Retrieved 3 March 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Our Mission & Leadership". carlisleschool.org. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "History of Carlisle School". carlisleschool.org. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Itinease (February 2, 2018). "Carlisle School closes doors to Danville Campus". WSET.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Delbridge, Whitney (August 1, 2013). "Chatham Carlisle School Set to Close Next Year". WSET.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Academics". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Middle & Upper School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Lower School". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "College Acceptances". carlisleschool.org. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Athletics". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Schools". visaa.org. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Strom, Mike (November 28, 2012). "Thon Maker, former Country Day basketball player, enrolls at the Carlisle School in Virginia". Nola.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Cara (October 9, 2022). "Carlisle School putting finishing touches on Coaches Court". Martinsville Bulletin. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Cooper, Cara (March 4, 2023). "State Champs Once Again: Carlisle girls basketball team plays it cool, beats adversity on the way to state championship". Martinsville Bulletin. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spring Athletics Overview". Carlisleschool.org. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Fall Athletics Overview". Carlisleschool.org. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Carlisle School – Arts". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Carlisle School – International". www.carlisleschool.org. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "AdvancED institution summary". International Registry for Accreditation. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "State Recognized Accredited Schools" (PDF). Virginia Council for Private Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ Forsman, Cole (June 9, 2021). "Newly-acquired Zag set to make a home for himself". BVM Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Bozich, Alex (May 21, 2014). "Best basketball ahead for 2017's Matur Maker". Inside The Hall. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ O'Neill, Dana (June 17, 2016). "Thon Maker's unconventional path to the draft might pay off". www.espn.com. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "Carlisle drama students learn from alum". Martinsville Bulletin. June 9, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Former Carlisle soccer standout selected in first round of MLS draft". Martinsville Bulletin. January 21, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2023.