Under the patronage of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Padre Pio Academy offers a unique hybrid model of Catholic education - blending the structure and community of a part-time private school with the personal attention of homeschooling. Our program is rooted in a strong partnership between parents and teachers. We use the Seton Home Study Curriculum as the academic foundation for all grades, ensuring a rigorous and faithfully Catholic education. Teachers lead classroom instruction in core subjects for grades K-8 and offer a full high school curriculum for grades 9-12. All subjects are presented from a distinctly Catholic worldview.
Under the patronage of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Padre Pio Academy offers a unique hybrid model of Catholic education - blending the structure and community of a part-time private school with the personal attention of homeschooling. Our program is rooted in a strong partnership between parents and teachers. We use the Seton Home Study Curriculum as the academic foundation for all grades, ensuring a rigorous and faithfully Catholic education. Teachers lead classroom instruction in core subjects for grades K-8 and offer a full high school curriculum for grades 9-12. All subjects are presented from a distinctly Catholic worldview.
​A Collaborative Approach
Students attend in-person classes three days per week (as noted on the school calendar) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, Virginia. On the remaining two days, parents take the lead at home, reinforcing lessons and overseeing assignments. This balance of classroom structure and home-based involvement allows families to remain actively engaged in their child's formation - spiritually, academically, and personally.
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Elementary & Middle School (Grades K-8)
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School hours: 9:20 AM – 2:15 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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Daily instruction in Language Arts and Math
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Weekly rotation of History, Science, and Religion
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Assignments for the Home Days
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Grade reports provided for student records
High School (Grades 9-12)
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Classes run from 9:20 AM – 3:10 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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Students may enroll in individual courses as needed
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Full curriculum designed to meet Catholic college-preparatory standards
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Assignments for the Home Days
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Grade reports provided for student records
Faculty & Teaching Philosophy
While we do not require state certification, many of our instructors hold advanced degrees and bring deep knowledge and dedication to their subjects. All teachers are selected for their Catholic faith, love for students, and gift for teaching. We are also proud to partner with student teachers from Christendom College, under the guidance of Dr. Eleanor Kelly, to enrich our classrooms with fresh talent and perspective.
With grateful appreciation for the support from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, classes are held in Padre Pio Hall at 131 West Main Street and in Father Ruehl Hall, the basement of the church. Please refer to the handbook for the specific locations for each grade.
