Villa Duchesne offers young women in 7th & 8th grades a warm & healthy environment for this pivotal stage of their development. In their special area of the main building, acceptance and belonging are the hallmarks.

Villa Duchesne

• provides opportunities for growth in faith
• emphasizes the development of higher order thinking skills
• integrates knowledge and skills
• acknowledges and fosters each student's uniqueness
• provides a firm foundation in all academic areas

The academic program includes ...

• English, mathematics, physical and earth sciences, geograpy 7, civics 8, French or Spanish, religious studies, art, music, computer skills, and health/physical education
• Intellectually challenging curriculum that provides the information, skills, and motivation for young adolescents to learn about themselves and their widening world
• Small class size, allowing for individual attention and close student-teacher interaction
• 1:1 use of Tablet PCs offer students seamless access to research information and a variety of tools to supplement their academic experience. 

Athletics and activities include ...

• Soccer, track, basketball, and volleyball
• Student Council
• Award-winning Show Choir and speech teams
• Various clubs such as art, computer and dance