Athletics and Physical Education

Our flexibility is our strength when working with athletes’ schedules. We’ve been proud to ensure our Junior Olympic and nationally-ranked athletes, in equestrian sports, swimming, fencing, golf, squash and others, as well as pre-professional dancers, have the time they need for training (sometimes 20 or more hours a week) and competition travel. We have guided athletes to Division I colleges and universities in their sports, and supported the early college application requirements, including communication with coaches. And without sacrificing academic rigor!

Our students get regular physical activity through PE, community club sports, our Ultimate Frisbee team (go Ravens!) and student-led triathlon, skiing & snowboarding, running, rock climbing, and other clubs. Students regularly have the chance to walk to UVA Grounds, area galleries, or through the neighborhood with their faculty advisory group. And, we offer the opportunity for earning credit for outside sports! 

Renaissance School offers a comprehensive, integrated health curriculum. This has included visits from UVA Hospital nutritionists, ACAC physical therapists, Region 10 mental health professionals, SARA specialists on healthy relationships, and other professionals in the fields of not just healthy eating, sleeping, and activity levels, but also how to cultivate good mental health, healthy interactions with technology, social media, healthy relationships and how to get help from local resources. It’s a great course and faculty learn a lot, too!