Known
Teachers and advisors learn students’ goals, strengths, and where additional support may be needed.
THE DME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Academics are not secondary here.
An education built for the whole student. Challenging academics, meaningful support and athletic development share one purpose: preparing students for what comes next.
DISCOVER · DEVELOP · MAXIMIZE · BECOME
In person
Classroom instruction
College focused
Academics & advising
Whole student
Support & character
One community
Day & boarding pathways
WHY DME
Known. Balanced. Challenged. Developed.
A full range of curriculum, from College Prep and Honors to AP, Dual Enrollment and ESL learning, creates opportunities for maximum growth.
Balanced
Our schedule helps student-athletes balance academics and athletics, so we develop young minds holistically.
Challenged
Core courses, Honors opportunities, and college-credit pathways create room for growth.
Developed
Life skills, leadership, service, and community help prepare students for college and beyond.
EXPLORE YOUR PATH
More than one way to experience DME.
Covering every key stage of a student-athlete’s development.
High School
Grades 9–12. An academic and college-preparatory pathway with instruction, mentoring, character development, and athletics. Boarding and day options.
ExploreMiddle School
Grades 6–8. A strong foundation in learning habits, confidence, mentorship, and athletic development. Day program.
ExplorePost-Graduate Program
A one-year option for high school graduates to further develop and improve their student-athlete profile.
ExploreHOW THE SCHOOL DAY WORKS
One school day. Built for student-athletes.
Three features of the DME schedule let students carry a full academic load while they train every day.
SPLIT SCHEDULE
Half day in school, half day in sport
Student-athletes spend half of each day in the classroom and half in their sport program.
BLOCK SCHEDULE
Fewer subjects, more focus
Two core subjects and one elective each semester earn 3 full credits, or 6 credits a year, on track for a high school diploma and NCAA eligibility.
FRIDAYS
Check-in, support and community
Training continues. The academic block covers Academic Check-in, Volt Hour, intervention, remediation and make-up work, plus field trips and campus events.
INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Future-ready starts now.
From middle school through high school and the post-graduate year, the program includes counseling, experiential learning, and a community that encourages students to discover what is possible.
Counseling
Learn how our team supports next-step decisions.
ExploreCurriculum and courses
Cognia accredited, NCAA approved (high school), and a comprehensive list of courses for every stage of a student’s academic journey.
ExploreFaculty and staff
Meet the educators and advisors supporting DME students.
ExploreThe school schedule
How the split schedule, block schedule and Friday learning fit together.
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