Preparing Students for a Lifetime of Success

Our Mission
Tidewater Academy offers students an engaging curriculum, encourages good citizenship and service to others, and empowers students to be leaders in their communities.
Tidewater Academy admits qualified students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, or gender.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to graduate students to be highly competitive for post-graduation career or college pursuits, substantiating a workforce to positively influence their communities.

Our Accreditation
Tidewater Academy is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). As authorized by the Virginia Board of Education, the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) recognizes VAIS accreditation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. VAIS promotes educational, ethical, and professional excellence in Virginia’s best independent schools. VAIS accreditation is recognized at the national level through the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Tidewater Academy has earned a multi-year VAIS accreditation.

Our Principles
Prepare students with an academic foundation in the humanities and sciences; offer students distinctive opportunities to exercise critical thinking, leadership, and civic engagement; develop students’ oral and written communication proficiency; substantiate students’ post-graduate career readiness.