Norfolk Academic Guild is a homeschool collective in Norfolk, Virginia. We are fifteen families working together to foster a community of enthusiastic learners in academics and the arts. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for classes, and outside the classroom for field trips and travel.
​
We are proud to be the reigning National Beta Club Champions in quiz bowl, undefeated at both the Virginia State Convention and the National Convention in Oklahoma City in June 2019.
​
​
TOURNAMENT
TIME
2019-2020
Thomas Jefferson Novice
Alexandria, VA
Cavalier Classic
Charlottesville, VA
Charter Middle School
Dover, DE
​
CLASSES
Norfolk Academic Guild is a homeschool collective providing a classical model framework to educate our students through group classes and at home. We facilitate education for four age groups: primary, elementary, middle school, and high school. We gather twice weekly for long-form classes in humanities and sciences, and short-form classes or seminar-style topics like economics, philosophy, and current events.
​
Our students learn across the curriculum, both in their own homeschools and as part of Norfolk Academic Guild. Coaches and some parent members teach traditional classes in a cooperative environment. Rigorous academic classes challenge our students, Beta Club and Girl Scouts inspire them to grow and serve, and fine arts experiences expand their horizons. Rotational, peer-led, passion-focused sessions give students experience in researching and presenting topics, practice in public speaking, and synthesizing personal learning with a collective knowledge base.
​
Norfolk Academic Guild students enjoy fellowship and camaraderie participating in quiz bowl tournaments at elementary through high school levels, regional and national events. Quiz bowl tournaments teach great skills beyond the acquisition of academic knowledge: listening, logic, dedication, stress management, teamwork, stamina, and recall.
OUR STUDENTS
LIVELY OAKS
Lev
Finbar
Eliza
Rhys
Maia
Caela
Lukas
ELEMENTARY
Milo
Vander
Liadan
Sydney
Izabella
​
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Stella
Grace
Dakota
Jack
Mia
Maggie
Eli
Briar
Brianna
Liam
​
​
​
​
HIGH SCHOOL
Evan
Martina
Rachael
Madeline
Jared
Evangelina
Zoe
Ean
Katie
Evelyn
Keely
Noel
Kate
Sadie
Em
Will
Snowden
​
​
​
CONTACT
NORFOLK ACADEMIC GUILD
Message us via our Facebook page, tweet us, or use this form.
