WVA Builders to
Ambassadors Program
Fostering Character and Excellence
WVA Builder's Program
The Builders Program at West Virginia Academy is a comprehensive initiative designed to instill strong character traits and academic excellence in students. This program is integrated into the school's culture, encouraging students to become responsible, respectful, and resilient individuals.
Building Foundations
The program emphasizes the importance of:​
Effort
Enthusiasm
These foundational principles guide students' academic and personal growth.
Encouragement
Excellence
Builder's Poem
A powerful poem that inspires students to strive for excellence and positive behavior. Students memorize and recite this poem to reinforce its message.
Monthly Builder
Mottos
​Each month, a specific character trait is highlighted, such as integrity, gratitude, or perseverance. Students are encouraged to embody these traits in their daily lives.
Builder Awards
Students who exemplify the monthly character trait are recognized with awards. This positive reinforcement motivates students to continue striving for excellence
By incorporating the Builders Program into the school's curriculum and daily routines, West Virginia Academy aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to succeed in both academic and personal endeavors.
WVA Ambassadors
An ambassador is a team player, an advocate, and a leader - an individual who naturally puts into action the social and professional protocols necessary for success in educational pursuits, the business world, and family relationships.
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The purpose of our WVA Ambassador program is to teach our scholars interpersonal skills, physical fitness, social problem-solving, and self-management skills in the context of peer and adult interactions.
Meet our Teams
Students rotate through the teams from year to year in order to master each of the four virtues and sibling groups are generally assigned to the same team.
Each term the individual teams will complete activities and projects based on one of the four pillars of education with their team's virtue in mind.
The team advisors and the Team Student Boards are empowered to plan, coordinate, and guide their team to carry out each project and succeed in competition.
Intramural sports and competitions will be held within this same team structure.
WVA Field Day: Building Teamwork and Character
West Virginia Academy's Field Day is designed to be more than just physical competition. It's a chance for students to work together, develop important life skills, and showcase their learning throughout the year. Each grade level participates in challenges that test their:
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Communication: Teams need to plan, strategize, and clearly communicate ideas to succeed.
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Collaboration: Working together effectively is key to completing challenges and earning points.
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Leadership: Students have opportunities to step up and guide their teams towards victory.
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Innovation: Thinking creatively can help teams solve problems and overcome obstacles.