Empowering Children in Terra Alta, West Virginia
Located in the beautiful, rural mountains of Terra Alta, Laurel Academy is the only private school in Preston County, West Virginia. We currently serve students in Kindergarten through 12th grade for a full-time, continuous learning experience.
Our curriculum is focused on sparking children's natural curiosity, in order to generate excitement and enthusiasm for the learning process.
Our school is open to all students looking for something "different," especially those with learning disabilities or social challenges. We work hard to make our school a comfortable, pleasant and exciting learning environment for all children who attend.
Connection. Acceptance. Joy in Learning.
Welcome to Laurel Academy
of West Virginia
Laurel Academy is not just a private school. It's a place kids can feel safe to make mistakes, learn new things, and to grow into their best self. We strive to connect with our children and help them develop meaningful connections with their families, teachers, peers, and community.
By providing a private school with contiguous education from Kindergarten through 12th grade, our students have the opportunity to thrive in a stable learning environment until they graduate from high school.
Connection. Acceptance. Joy in Learning.
Laurel Academy of West Virginia
A private school serving K - 12 students in rural Preston County, West Virginia
Elementary School Program
Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade focus on building a strong foundation of learning on building blocks of reading, writing, mathematics, literature, and social studies. Most importantly, they learn how to learn.
Middle School Program
Middle school students are ready to apply all the facts and knowledge they've gained! This is where we focus on asking the right questions - mainly "how, what and why." Application of logic and sound reasoning develop quickly in these students, preparing them for the deeper applications of knowledge in high school.
High School Program
Our high school program is all about diving deeper - exploring the big questions like, "What does it mean?" We help our older students prepare for their future role in the community. They develop skills on what to do with their knowledge, how to ask the right questions, communicating effectively with others, and creative problem-solving.
What Parents Are Saying
"Very grateful to have found Laurel Academy. Kristine help my son so much. He was emotionally beat down in public schools and had no confidence in himself or his ability. With Kristina's help he graduated and works full-time and has become very self confident. thanks"
-Jocelyn R., Parent
"Loved going to school here! The staff was great and very helpful! Definitely recommend it!"
- Ashley L., Former Student
"Laurel Academy is a breath of fresh air compared to some of the schools in the area. Kristine is an amazing lady who truly cares for each and every student . She is sure that each child is progressing and doesn't just move them along. Overall, amazing school, amazing staff, and amazing kids!!! Preston County is blessed to have Laurel Academy as an option for a real education!"
Nyra M., Parent
"They are so nice and respectful they take time and work with the kids and explain the work to them not just give it yo them and expect them to know it and they also are so very helpful with everything and all the teachers have such a great personality and are just wonderful if the kids have problems they can recognize it right off the bat and work with them not just yell at them and tell them figure it out they don’t have time for them every teacher there has time for each and every one of the kids I love your school so very much"
- Jane M., Parent
Meet Laurel Academy's Founder
Kristine Ayers-Cline
Kristine Ayers-Cline began her career helping adults with disabilities to navigate their lives and regain independence. In this role, she noticed that many of her clients struggled as children to get the support and education they needed to be independent, thriving adults.
After many years of working with adult clients, Kristine realized the best way to help people with developmental or physical disabilities was to support them as children. So, she began a new career to work with children who need a little bit extra in order to gain the skills they need to be happy, productive and independent adults.
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