"At Weil, tennis and academics are no longer at odds with one another!" -- Academy Director, Mark Weil

OUR SCHOOL

The Weil Tennis Academy has partnered with both the Ojai Unified School District and Laurel Springs Independent Study School to provide our players the best academic options of any academy in the country. The Ojai Unified School District offers both U.S. and International Students a high quality, more diverse High School and Junior High School education. Both schools are currently ranked in the top 10% of all California public schools and work closely with the Academy to make this partnership a great experience for our players. Attendance at either of these schools provide our students with many great features, such as a wide selection of course offerings, AP (Advance Placement), Honors courses, ELL programs are available for all international students, and exclusive to Weil Students, a customized academic program to fit each player's needs.

PROGRAM 1 -- OJAI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This program is designed for students who we feel will benefit from the traditional classroom setting and students desiring to take a greater selection of Honors and AP Courses.

• Students attend Nordhoff High School or Matilija Jr. High School for 4 periods each morning M-F from 7:40 AM to 12:10 PM.
• The one remaining high school course unit may be earned through independent study programs. Each semester a course must be taken in order to earn enough credits for graduation in a four year period.
• All AP and Honors courses offered at Nordhoff periods 1-4 would be available to our players including AP English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Fine Arts.
• School counselors monitor WTA students closely to ensure that they are successful in the academic program. Counselors are available for individual interview and are responsible for transcript analysis and schedule preparation.
• Short Term Independent Study Contracts are available for Weil players who must travel to National and International Tournaments that fall on school days. These must be approved by the Residential Director and Weil’s Head Coach.
• Boarding students are required to attend monitored study halls Sunday through Thursday evenings on the Weil Campus. Additional tutoring support may be purchased. WTA will assist families in finding available tutors.
  
  

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PROGRAM 2 -- LAUREL SPRINGS INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHOOL

The Weil Academy and Laurel Springs have united to provide Weil students with the best alternative education possible. LSS is a prestigious, world-renowned independent study program offering excellent web and text-based curriculum. LSS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), as well as, the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC). LSS courses are articulated for the UC system and their students have been accepted at many prestigious colleges and universities around the world. Their program is ideal for those seeking individualized, nontraditional educations. LSS independent study program provides many “special” features, such as a wide selection of course offerings, credit for life learning, flexible schedules, honors courses, exceptional teacher services, and the opportunity to be included in their yearbook, prom and graduation ceremonies. Exclusive to Weil Tennis Academy students, we provide a customized academic program to fit each player’s needs and tournament schedule.

NORDHOFF HIGH SCHOOL FACTS

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, our academic program boasts a 100% graduation rate with all of our students going to higher education with a strong foundation for future success in college and in life. Below is a brief overview of the school: 

• California Distinguished High School
• Rated among the top 10% of all high schools in the State of California (as reflected in the California API score of 9)
• 1646 average SAT 1 score for all students
• Lowest counselor to student ratio of all Ventura County high schools
• Advanced placement courses/tests offered in 16 different subjects
• Advanced placement pass rates approximately 75% with 366 tests given
• A safe and secure campus environment with a small town, family based atmosphere
• Many specialized courses offered in performing and fine arts
• Technologically advanced programs with computers and internet access available in classrooms

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND HONORS COURSES

The following Advance Placement (AP) and Honors (H) courses present more challenging work; therefore, their grade points reflect the higher difficulty level (A=5, B=4, and C=3).

GRADUATION / NCAA REQUIREMENTS

EXIT EXAMS

The Class of 2004 and beyond must pass the High School Exit Exam mandated by the California State Legislature.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

"This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non immigrant alien students."

I-20 Student Visa’s are available for qualified international students. Full payment must be received for any international student before an I-20 will be issued. International students are enrolled in Weil College Preparatory School and must complete a full curriculum of tennis-training courses. 

Grigor Dimitrov (Haskovo, Bulgaria, Top 100 ITF, #1 Bulgaria Boys 16s)	Kei Ezaka (Kariya, Japan, Top 5 in Section and Boys 12s So Cal)	Mousti Ismail (Cairo, Egypt, Top 5 Egypt Boys 16s, So Cal Boys 16s Top 50)

The Student Visa is a grant of permission to enter the country. The U.S. entrance requirements are as follows: 

• You must be in good health.
• You must be able to support yourself financially through family funds.
• You intend to leave the U.S. after your studies are complete.
• You must be law-abiding.

Please consult the U.S. State Department for more specific information about Foreign Student Visas at: www.immigration.gov.