Flint Hill School
Encyclopedia
Flint Hill School, founded in 1956, is a private, co-educational, college preparatory school
, in Oakton, Virginia
, in the United States
. Its campus is located in the heart of Fairfax County close to the Vienna Metro and just off major routes into Washington, DC and the Dulles Technology corridor.
The school has two campuses: one for the Lower/Middle School, and one for the Upper School. It enrolls about 1,100 students from Junior Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade who exhibit high standards of character, conduct and potential for achieving success in a demanding academic program. Small class size help foster Flint Hill's individual teacher-student relationships which are the foundation of its program. Lower and Middle School classes are no larger than 18. The Upper School's average class size is 12. Different learning styles are recognized and personalized attention given; special academic help is sometimes offered as long as the student is motivated and responds positively and diligently. Learning how to learn, through mastery of critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills, is given as much attention as mastery of subject matter.
Flint Hill's curriculum requires a traditional core of courses for graduation, carefully balanced with a stimulating mix of electives in order to prepare the student for the most exacting college programs. The school fosters each student's intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character. Aesthetic awareness and creativity are cultivated through richly varied studies in the arts, music and drama; the athletic program encourages people and demands the best from all participants, not only in skill development but also sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline and leadership; and the experiential education program, which utilizes the resources of the surrounding region, fosters personal growth, hands-on learning, and respect for the natural world. The Flint Hill School student is encouraged to seek an understanding of diverse cultures and beliefs; to think globally, analytically and responsibly about complex world issues; and to respond locally through service to others.
) for girls sports and the MAC (Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference
) for boys sports.
Nick Rivellini (racing)
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
, in Oakton, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Oakton is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. The population was 29,348 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code is 22124.-Geography:Oakton is located at...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its campus is located in the heart of Fairfax County close to the Vienna Metro and just off major routes into Washington, DC and the Dulles Technology corridor.
The school has two campuses: one for the Lower/Middle School, and one for the Upper School. It enrolls about 1,100 students from Junior Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade who exhibit high standards of character, conduct and potential for achieving success in a demanding academic program. Small class size help foster Flint Hill's individual teacher-student relationships which are the foundation of its program. Lower and Middle School classes are no larger than 18. The Upper School's average class size is 12. Different learning styles are recognized and personalized attention given; special academic help is sometimes offered as long as the student is motivated and responds positively and diligently. Learning how to learn, through mastery of critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills, is given as much attention as mastery of subject matter.
Flint Hill's curriculum requires a traditional core of courses for graduation, carefully balanced with a stimulating mix of electives in order to prepare the student for the most exacting college programs. The school fosters each student's intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character. Aesthetic awareness and creativity are cultivated through richly varied studies in the arts, music and drama; the athletic program encourages people and demands the best from all participants, not only in skill development but also sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline and leadership; and the experiential education program, which utilizes the resources of the surrounding region, fosters personal growth, hands-on learning, and respect for the natural world. The Flint Hill School student is encouraged to seek an understanding of diverse cultures and beliefs; to think globally, analytically and responsibly about complex world issues; and to respond locally through service to others.
Athletics
The school participates in the ISL (Independent School LeagueIndependent School League (Washington, D.C. area)
The Independent School League or ISL is a group of seventeen United States, , preparatory schools that compete with each other athletically. Schools are noted for their academic rigor and traditional rivalries...
) for girls sports and the MAC (Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference
The Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference is an American high school athletic league composed of private schools in the Washington, D.C. area. Solely male teams participate in the conference. As every member school is co-ed, the girls compete in the Independent School League, or ISL...
) for boys sports.
Championships
Flint Hill has earned the following VISAA state championships.- Boys Tennis (2006, 2007, 2008)
- Boys Basketball (1956, 1995)
- Girls Tennis (2007, 2008)
- Girls Volleyball (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Girls Soccer (2008)
Notable alumni
- Jared LetoJared LetoJared Joseph Leto is an American actor, director, producer, occasional model and musician. Leto has appeared in both big budget Hollywood films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses. He rose to prominence for playing Jordan Catalano in the teenage drama My So-Called Life...
, actor and musician. - John R. AllenJohn R. AllenJohn R. Allen is a United States Marine Corps four-star general. On 18 July 2011, General Allen assumed command of International Security Assistance Force as Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan , succeeding Army General David Petraeus.-Education:John R. Allen attended The Flint Hill School in...
, Deputy Commander, United States Central CommandUnited States Central CommandThe United States Central Command is a theater-level Unified Combatant Command unit of the U.S. armed forces, established in 1983 under the operational control of the U.S. Secretary of Defense...
(CENTCOM). - Randolph ChildressRandolph ChildressRandolph Childress is an American former professional basketball player who last played in Italy for Cestistica San Severo...
, former NBA player. - George LynchGeorge Lynch (basketball)George DeWitt Lynch III is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He holds the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball record for most career steals....
, former NBA player. - Dennis ScottDennis Scott (basketball)Dennis Eugene Scott is an American former professional basketball player. A 6' 8" small forward from Georgia Tech, and the 1989–1990 ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year, Scott was selected by the Orlando Magic with the fourth pick of the 1990 NBA Draft after being the leading scorer on a...
, Atlanta Hawks radio analyst, former NBA basketball player, Orlando MagicOrlando MagicThe Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
.
Nick Rivellini (racing)