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Thank you for choosing Carrabassett Valley Academy and being part of our incredible community. This webpage is your first stop for the most current information to help you navigate the academic year with ease.

School Calendar

2024/25 School Calendar 

Key dates:
Fall Registration Day: Sunday, September 1
Winter Registration Day: Sunday, November 3
Thanksgiving Break: November 23 – December 1
December Break: December 21 – January 1
Presidents Day Long Weekend: February 15 –18
Last day of the Winter Term: Friday, April 4
April Break: April 12- 27
Last day of school: June 6
Graduation: June 7
Optional on-campus Summer School: June 9 - 13

FALL ORIENTATION TRIPS

The first full weekend back on campus is highlighted by class orientation trips, a favorite experience for many students. These trips will take place over the weekend of September 7th-9th. Please log into Magnus Health to sign your student’s trip waiver.
 
Important Notes:
  • Device-Free: These trips are device-free, and students will not be able to communicate directly during the weekend.
  • Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions: All destinations have been informed of food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Pre-Trip Meetings: Students will meet with their leaders to review gear lists and itineraries.
  • Monday, September 9th is a regular class and athletic day for underclassmen.
  • All trips will be charged to Student Accounts; advanced payment is not required.
 
For trip details and packing lists, please click here.
Please contact Garrett Morrow with any questions.

MAGNUS HEALTH

Magnus Health is the online platform used to manage our students' health records. This is where we collect your students' health and medical information.
  • Returning families will receive an email regarding action items on July 1.
  • New families will receive a welcome email when they are added to the system.
  • All Magnus Health Requirements are due before Registration Day.
Magnus Customer Support can be contacted at 1-877-461-6831 or service@magnushealth.com

Medical paperwork is handled by the School Nurse, Amy Martin and Director of Sports Medicine & High Performance, Tristy Wolfe.

Employee Directory

Do you have questions? The following people are available to help you:

Residential Life - Dave Koenig dkoenig@gocva.com
Academic - Karen Lanoue-Egan klanoue-egan@gocva.com
Financial - Steve Abeles sabeles@gocva.com
Snowboard - Freddy McCarthy fmccarthy@gocva.com
Ski Cross - Mike Phelan mphelan@gocva.com
Freestyle Moguls - Nate McKenzie nmckenzie@gocva.com
Freestyle Freeski - Mark Spinney mspinney@gocva.com
Alpine - Kirk Dwyer kdwyer@gocva.com
Backcountry - Garrett Morrow gmorrow@gocva.com
Medical - Amy Martin amartin@gocva.com
Sports Medicine - Tristy Wolfe twolfe@gocva.com
Registration Days - Lydia Barbie lbarbie@gocva.com

SUGARLOAF SKI CLUB

One of CVA's most important partners is the Sugarloaf Ski Club. We encourage all CVA families to become members of the Ski Club. The Club offers multiple scholarship opportunities to CVA Students.

Click here to learn more.

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2024/2025 TUITION

Here is a summarized guide to tuition payment plans with payment deadlines. Tuition payment plans were selected with the enrollment contract signature. Tuition payments can be made by check, eCheck, or credit card. Please note that there is a 3% credit card processing fee and a $50 charge for returned ACH payments or wires.
 
Tuition Payment Plans:
  1. Plan A: 100% of Tuition
    • Deadline: Pay the full amount of the tuition, less the enrollment deposit, by July 19 for Fall families and September 19 for Winter families.
  2. Plan B: 50% of Tuition Deposit
    • Deadline: Pay 50% of the tuition, less the enrollment deposit, by July 19 for Fall families and September 19 for Winter families.
    • Remaining Balance: Due by December 1, along with accrued monthly interest.
    • There is no penalty for pre-payment.
  3. Plan C: 25% of Tuition Deposit
    • Deadline: Pay 25% of the tuition, less enrollment deposit, by July 19 for Fall families and September 19 for Winter families.
    • Remaining Balance: Due in monthly payments starting September 1 for Fall families and November 1 for Winter families, along with accrued interest.
    • There is no penalty for pre-payment.
Ensuring timely payment according to your selected plan is crucial. If you need further assistance or have specific inquiries, please contact Steve Abeles, Director of Finance at sabeles@gocva.com or 207-237-4460.
 
If you are unsure about your payment plan or need to view your signed contract, click here to learn how to access your enrollment contract.

SafeSport

CVA, as a member club of US Ski and Snowboard and under the umbrella of the USOC, recognizes the importance of the SafeSport initiative. As it states: We all have a role to play in creating a healthy setting for sport. SafeSport helps raise awareness about misconduct in sport, promotes open dialogue, and provides training and resources. When we work as a team, we can build a game plan to make sport safe―for everyone.  CVA is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of each of our athletes.
Updated training is available through the SafeSport website. Courses range from 15 - 30 minutes. We encourage all families to utilize the free educational training.

CVA COMMUNITY DRIVERS NEEDED

We currently have a need for a couple of folks who would be willing to drive boarding students to and from appointments in Kingfield or Farmington. If you are local, have some free time, and are looking for ways to connect with some wonderful Big Dogs, please contact Tristy at twolfe@gocva.com. Thank you!

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

Carrabassett Valley Academy is proud to partner with SHIP Student Health Insurance Protection to offer domestic and international insurance for our students. For more information, please visit Carrabassett Valley Academy's SHIP Student Health Insurance webpage.
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Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
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