Carlisle School
private school in Martinsville, Virginia, United States
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-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school is non-profit and has a board of directors that oversees it.
History
Carlisle School began in 1968 and was founded by local educators and business leaders in the Martinsville area. The school was accredited in 1974. The school operated satellite campuses in both Chatham and Danville, Virginia until their closures in 2013 and 2018.
Admissions
All students applying to Carlisle must schedule a tour of the school by attending open houses, a scheduled appointment or virtual visit. Next, students must complete an application form and submit it along with an $75 application fee. The next steps will require a in-person student visit and assessment, completing student evaluations particularly submitting the two required general evaluations (Math and English), submit school records including standardized test results. After a student submits their application, the admissions committee will review and make a decision on the applicant.
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