On stage at the Blackfriars Shakespeare Playhouse
Support for Success
Stuart Hall knows that every student is capable of thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. Since all children have unique strengths and face different challenges, we strive to give each child the individualized support they need. Socially, students find STU an inclusive, caring community. Academically, the engaged teacher feedback central to our mastery learning approach gives students a sense of agency as they watch their skills progress toward mastery. Students graduate proficient in essential academic, cognitive, social, and organizational skills that transfer to success in all stages of life.
Academic / Social / Emotional
Well-Being at STU Health: How do I positively impact my physical and mental health to optimize my full potential? Happiness: How do I develop meaning and purpose to cultivate satisfaction in life and healthy relationships while serving the greater good? Prosperity: How do I utilize practical skills to develop independence and be a meaningful contributor to the world?
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Wellness
WELL-BEING FOR STUDENTS PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS
Caring for the
Whole Person
The advisory program at Stuart Hall is the most outward manifestation of the School’s commitment to ensuring every student is happy, safe, known, and loved Well-Being Grad Goal: Care for the whole person is prioritized in every class and activity.
Bite-Size Independence Small Town Intimacy and Security
Stuart Hall students enjoy a spacious campus uniquely situated a block from downtown Staunton, VA. This charming Smithsonian Magazine "Top 20 Small Town" offers a safe place to explore increasing freedom before heading off to college. Favorite spots include cozy coffee shops, local restaurants, and eclectic boutiques.
Student Support Network: Teachers, administrators, advisors and counselors meet regularly to discuss any concerns about individual students' academic, social or emotional health. Advisory: Advisors look at the big-picture on each advisee’s life, challenge them to explore beyond their comfort zone, and keep them on track to meet their goals. Education: An trained psychiatrist leads educational workshops on emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. Therapist: Today's teenagers deal with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression. Our therapist is available to help students handle occasional crises.
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Leadership and Community Stuart Hall's focus on well-being-social/emotional, physical and functional--equips students to handle life's joys and challenges with equanimity. Since mastering leadership skills is a vital aspect of this, we provide opportunities at many skill levels to meet students where they are. Our location in the Shenandoah Valley provides endless resources to enhance these wellness and leadership activities. Teachers, advisors and friends support each student's journey of self-discovery to gain competence, self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-motivation.