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Founded: 1983 Bullis School 10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 www.bullis.org301-299-8500 Grades: K-12 Gender: Co-ed Lower School Enrollment: 146 Middle School Enrollment: 205 Upper School Enrollment: 549 Average class size: 15
Grades: 12 months - Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 350 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: Lower School, 13:1; Middle-Upper School, 10:1 Religious affiliation: N/A Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Grade foreign language first offered: 6 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Independent Study Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $19,980 Annual tuition for grade 12: $34,710 (includes books) Students receiving financial aid: 47% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 4 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 13 Varsity sports: Soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track & field Interscholastic sports (middle): Flag football, track & field, soccer, cross country, basketball Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: 2 Music ensembles: 5 Accreditations/Affiliations: American Montessori Society, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools
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BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 81 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE PRIVATE SCHOOL Guide Our area boasts a number of excellent private schools, but choosing the right one for your child may not always be easy. There are scores of good schools to choose from and a countless number of factors that you need to consider. Co-ed or single gender? A school with a religious affiliation or not? What’s the educational philosophy and approach? Bethesda Magazine’s PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE will help you to find the school that’s the best fit. In the following pages, we provide essential information on 30 schools. You’ll find the information you need to narrow your search and to start your exploration in a targeted and effective way.
Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K Languages offered: French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $12,700 Annual tuition for grade 12: N/A
Grades: K-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 65 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:2 Religious affiliation: None Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Please inquire Students receiving financial aid: 47% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 90% Theater productions per year: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: AdvancEd/ Mansef Founded: 2011 Barrie School 13500 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 www.barrie.org301-576-2800
Founded: 1932 The Bethesda Montessori School 7611 Clarendon Road Bethesda, MD 20814 www.bethesdamontessori.com301-986-1260
The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus 9115 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Grades: 3-6-year-olds, Pre-K & Accredited Kindergarten
www.theauburnschool.org301-588-8048
Gender: All Total number of students: 80 Average class size: Offering three, multiage Montessori classrooms
Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Number of art studios: 1 Theater productions per year: 1 Music ensembles: 3 Accreditations/Affiliations: Montessori Schools of Maryland, Accredited Kindergarten, Licensed by State of MD
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Languages offered: French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $39,470 Annual tuition for grade 12: $52,190 Students receiving financial aid: 33% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes, throughout the metro area Teacher retention rate: 92% AP courses offered: 22 US Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling MS Interscholastic sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, wrestling Number of art studios: 4, plus dance studio, 2 makerspaces Music ensembles: Chorus, chamber singers, concert band, concert choir, jazz ensemble, jazz workshop, string ensemble, winter, and spring musicals and ensembles
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US Arts: Students may pursue an Honors Capstone. Arts students participate in multiple shows and performances during the course of the year. US courses are offered in music, audio engineering, theatre, dance, and visual arts.
Accreditations/Affiliations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland Department of Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Independent Education, Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Secondary School Admission Test Board, The Black Student Fund
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MS Arts: Grade 6 & 7 students participate in visual arts classes and shows and one performing arts class (choices: band, strings, chorus, dance, theater). Grade 8 students choose a major and minor area of the arts in which to delve more deeply.
10601 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-299-8500 • www.bullis.org
LS Arts: Grade-based theatrical productions, 5th-grade musical, visual arts classes & shows, movement classes, general music class and band, string, and choral ensembles. All groups perform several times during the school year.
Varsity sports: Cross country, dance, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, indoor track, baseball, softball, and track and field Interscholastic sports (middle): cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field Number of art studios: 6 Theater productions per year: 9 Music ensembles: 12
Enrollment: Lower School: 146 Middle School: 205 Upper School: 549 Grades: K-12 Average Class Size: 15 Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Annual Tuition (Grade 12): $52,190 Year Founded: 1930 SCHOOL PROFILE
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Founded: 1930 Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School 1901 E. Jefferson St Rockville, MD 20852
Bullis is an independent, co-ed private school for kindergarten through grade 12. We are situated on a stunning 102acre campus in Potomac, Maryland just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis School provides a rich intellectual experience that inspires students to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and impactful global citizens. Our student-centered community embraces diversity, honors integrity, and fosters belonging. Meaningful opportunities in academics, arts, athletics, and service stimulate individual and collective growth and enhance joy.
Grades: Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 900 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Jewish Seniors with National Merit recognition: 6 Grade foreign language first offered: Junior Kindergarten Languages offered: Hebrew, Spanish, and Arabic Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $29,690 Annual tuition for grade 12: $20,810 (First Semester Only) Students receiving financial aid: 50% Uniform: None Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 0 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: N/A
Grades: 6-12 Gender: Girls Total number of students: 355 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: 6 Languages offered: Spanish, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Upper School $36,690 Middle School $32,960 Annual tuition for grade 12: $36,690 Students receiving financial aid: 30% Annual applications per opening: 3
Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, field hockey, basketball, swim & dive, lacrosse, softball, equestrian
Grades: 6-12 Gender: Co-ed www.bullis.org
Accreditations/Affiliations: Accredited by AIMS Annual applications per opening: 3 Founded: 1965 Concord Hill School 6050 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 www.concordhill.org301-654-2626
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Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 17, plus 23 Honors courses
Grades: Preprimary (age 3) through Grade 3 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 107 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: averages 5:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Preprimary (age 3) Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Preprimary- Half Day - $18,250 Full Day- $24,250 PrimaryThirdFirst-Kindergarten-$26,950$30,750SecondGrades$32,550Grade-$32,750
Students receiving financial aid: 13% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 88% Number of art studios: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS/IE, NAIS, NAEYC, Black Student Fund, Latino Student Fund Founded: 1965 Connelly School of the Holy Child 9029 Bradley Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854 www.holychild.org301-365-0955
Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 3 (with additional performing opportunities like Evening of the Arts) Music ensembles: 4-6 Accreditations/Affiliations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, The Maryland Department of Education, National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, the College Board, AIMS, Independent Education, Archdiocese of Washington, Black Student Fund, Latino Student Fund, Holy Child Network of Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, One Schoolhouse Founded: 1961 Edmund Burke School 4101 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20008 www.burkeschool.org202-362-8882
Caring | Challenging | Community 10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD
900 Students—Co-ed—K-12
Varsity sports: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, tennis, basketball, swim & dive, lacrosse, softball, track & field, equestrian, golf, ice hockey
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Grades: 2 years old-Kindergarten Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 165 Average class size: 18 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 – varies by age Religious affiliation: Non-denominational Grade foreign language first offered: 3 years old Languages offered: Spanish, Chinese, and Sign Language soon to return Lowest tuition for 5-day half-day students: $8,350 Students receiving financial aid: 20% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 98% Accreditations/Affiliations: Maryland State Department of Education Office of Childcare, National Childcare Association, Maryland State Department of Education Office of Nonpublic Schools, Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education Certified Green School, Maryland State Childcare Association, National Association of Education for Young Children
Georgetown Preparatory School 10900 Rockville Pike • North Bethesda, MD 20852 • 301-493-5000 www.gprep.org
Total number of students: 315 Average class size: 14 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 3 years old Languages offered: Spanish, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $43,363 Annual tuition for grade 12: $45,996 Students receiving financial aid: 35% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 9 Varsity sports: 12 Interscholastic sports: 12 Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: 4 Music ensembles: 13 Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, National Association of Independent Schools, Potomac Valley Athletic Conference
Educating young men since 1789 and from all over the world, Georgetown Preparatory School provides a strong, meaningful, and diverse educational experience for all of our boys, preparing them for not only college but also for life in the global community. As a Jesuit institution steeped in a sacred mission of forming men of competence, conscience, commitment, and compassion, Georgetown Prep has an outstanding faculty and staff that understands and educates to all facets of our boys’ development. The teaching and learning at Georgetown Prep immerses our students in challenging academics, with STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and global studies offerings. Additionally, Georgetown Prep provides opportunities for physical fitness and teamwork through a wide offering of 33 first-rate athletic teams. In living out our Jesuit mission and Catholic identity, we work to develop men for others who will make a difference–through building relationships and bonds with each other and their teachers; through forming their spiritual self; through developing a social awareness from retreats, service projects, and leadership and outreach opportunities in the Greater DC area. Georgetown Prep offers first-class campus facilities as a day and boarding school, allowing for outdoor exposure, social interactions, program enhancements for academics, athletics, and the arts, and for the continued professional development of our faculty and staff.
Located on 93 acres in North Bethesda, the campus is Metro accessible and offers bus transportation. Guests are welcome on campus at the Open House on Sunday, October 16, 12:00-3:00 PM. Visit www.gprep.org/admissions.
Grades: PS-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 100 Average class size: 12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $20,170 Students receiving financial aid: 50% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: N/A Interscholastic sports (middle): N/A Number of art studios: 1 Theater productions per year: 1 Music ensembles: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: NAGC; National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Annual applications per opening: 15 Founded: 2009 Geneva Day School 11931 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 www.genevadayschool.org301-340-7704
Founded: 1965
Enrollment: 498 Grades: 9-12 Average Class Size: 16 Annual Tuition (Grade 12): $40,565 Year Founded: 1789 SCHOOL PROFILE
Founded: 1968 Feynman School 11810 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 www.feynmanschool.org301-770-4370
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Georgetown Preparatory School 10900 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.gprep.org301-493-5000
See you at Open House Sunday, October 16, 12-3 p.m. Visit our 93-acre campus and learn more about a Jesuit education at Georgetown Prep, preparing young men to lead and serve with confidence, courage, and compassion.
Number of AP courses offered: 25 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 95% Varsity sports: Football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, hockey, swimming & diving, winter track, baseball, lacrosse, track, rugby, tennis, golf Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 3 Music ensembles: 3 Accreditations/Affiliations: Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland State Department of Education, Jesuit Province of Maryland Annual applications per opening: 3.5/1 Founded: 1789 Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 Thirty-fifth St NW Washington, D.C. 20007 www.visi.org202-337-3350 Grades: 9-12 Gender: Girls Total number of students: 505 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic, Salesian Programs: Bridge program with Georgetown University Languages offered: Spanish, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $33,750 Students receiving financial aid: 33% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Several public buses service Georgetown Visitation, including the G2, D6, D2, 30s series, and the Circulator Teacher retention rate: 89% Number of AP courses offered: 17, plus 13 honors classes
Grades: 9-12 Gender: Boys Total number of students: 498 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Jesuit (Catholic) Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: 5 Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $40,565 Students receiving financial aid: 28% Uniform: Sport coat and tie Bus transportation: Bus transportation from the Grosvenor–Strathmore (Red Line) Metro stop. Students commuting to Georgetown Prep from Virginia can take advantage of a new joint transportation option with Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.
Grades: Infants, toddlers, twos, threes, pre-K, transitional Kindergarten Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 120 Average class size: Infants: 6, toddlers: 9, twos: 12, threes: 20, fours: 20 student/teacher ratio: infants & toddlers: 1-3, twos: 1-6, threes & fours: 1-10 Religious affiliation: None Age or Grade foreign language first offered: 3+ Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Varies by age Uniform: No Bus transportation: N/A Accreditations/Affiliations: MSDE, EXCELS, NAEYC Annual applications per opening: Varies Founded: 1980 by Ellen Cromwell
Georgetown Hill Early School 9905 Counselman Road Potomac, MD 20854 www.georgetownhill.com301-527-1377
Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 88% Varsity sports: Basketball, crew, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball Interscholastic sports: 13 Number of art studios: 2 (including new
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Founded: 1961 Green Acres School 11701 Danville Drive North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.greenacres.org301-881-4100
Grades: Age 3-Grade 8 Gender: Gender Inclusive Total number of students: 160 Average class size: 11 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $20,000 (Half-day Pre-K) $28,000 (Pre-K) $33,500 (Kindergarten) $37,000 (1st grade) $39,890 (2nd–4th grade) School Layhill Road • Silver Spring, MD 20906 • 301-576-2800 www.barrie.org/admission
Accreditations/Affiliations: National Catholic
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Grades: Pre-K-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 520 Average class size: 16 (Elementary and Upper Schools) Student/teacher ratio: 18:1 Religious affiliation: None Programs: Strong focus on World Languages and STEM Grade foreign language first offered: German starting in Pre-K Languages offered: German, English, French, Spanish, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: 2-year-old (half day): $18,530 (full day also available); 3 & 4-year-old (half day): $15,215 (full-day also available); Kindergarten (5-year-old program): $22,500; Grade 1-6: $ 23,620; Grades 7-12: $ 24,405 Uniform: No Bus transportation: DC, MD, NOVA Teacher retention rate: 90% Number of AP courses offered: 8 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 95% Varsity sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, track & field, tennis Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, track & field, tennis Number of art studios: 1 Theater/Music productions per year: 4 Music ensembles: Choir and orchestra Accreditations/Affiliations: Accredited by the Federal Republic of Germany’s Central Office for Schools Abroad and approved by Maryland State Department of Education, Member of AISGW, Part of Network of 140 German Schools around the globe
Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (12 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves. Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies— one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s. 350 Grades: 1212 Class Size: 16 Annual Tuition (Grade 12): $34,710 Year 1932
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 admission@barrie.org301.576.2800 barrie.org Join us to learn more about our Montessori and Project-Based Learning programs. Admission Open House Saturday, October 22 Age 1 to Grade 5 | 9:00 – 10:15am Grades 6-12 | 10:30 – 11:45am Learn more and barrie.org/admissionRSVP: 12 months to Grade 12 Ask Ask about our ScholarshipMillenium&FallExpeditions! 11931 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301 340 7704 genevadayschool.org Readers' Pick Best Preschool 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014 & 2012 Enriching curriculum Geneva Method Maryland Green School Hands on experiences Join us as a two. . . We will grow with you Geneva Day School 11931 Seven Locks Road • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-340-7704 www.genevadayschool.org Encouraging a lifelong love of learning! As Potomac’s hidden gem, Geneva Day School provides exceptional classes and extraordinary programs for children aged two through kindergarten. Join as a two. . .This nurturing and innovative school grows with you. Many students maintain lifelong friendships and a number of graduates enroll their children so as to grant the gift of a Geneva education. What creates such a following? The Geneva Method, which promotes studentled discovery of traditional pre-academics, stellar instruction from passionate, highly trained staff, and inspiring settings in which to learn and play. . . An irresistible formula. Geneva’s enriching, academic curriculum is powered by STEAM (science-technologyengineering-arts-math) and includes specialized Art, Environmental Education, Mindfulness and Physical Education. An “outdoor classroom” presides over gorgeous, Maryland Green School grounds, often visited by the very butterflies that serve as the school’s mascot. Whether skipping stones at the nearby creek, conducting a science experiment, or painting according to artistic inspiration, Geneva students hold a lifelong love of learning in their hands. . .And hearts. Enrollment: 165 Grades: 2 years KindergartenoldAverage Class Size: 18 Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1 (varies by age) Year Founded: 1965 SCHOOL PROFILE
Founded: 1934 Lowell School 1640 Kalmia Road NW Washington, D.C. 20012 www.lowellschool.org202-577-2000
Grade foreign language first offered: Kindergarten Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $21,650 (Half day, Pre-Primary)
The Auburn School is an independent day-school with a specialized program that offers a stimulating educational program for intellectually engaged students with challenges in the areas of communication, socialization, language and organization. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment. Our program is appropriate for students who can learn successfully and appropriately in a small classroom setting.
The Auburn School integrates social skills and pragmatic language development throughout the curriculum and school day using research-based programs and educational best-practices, and provides a challenging academic curriculum featuring multi-sensory instruction, research-based curriculum and appropriate student accommodations.
$39,990 (5th–6th grade) $40,990 (7th–8th grade) Annual tuition for grade 8: $40,990
The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges.
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Grades: PK-2 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 42 Average class size: 8-10 in PK; 10-12 in K-2nd Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 Religious affiliation: None Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $32,500 Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Specials: Art, library and technology, music, physical education, yoga, plus integrated speech/OT Accreditations/Affiliations: State approved curriculum Annual Applications per opening: Please inquire Founded: 2004 McLean School 8224 Lochinver Lane Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-8277
STEAM: Each division has dedicated science, library, art, and maker spaces and classes. Music and Theater: Students begin music education in Pre-Primary, carrying through to Middle School when they can participate in ensembles such as Pop Band. Every year, each Middle School grade and some Primary grades perform in the campus’ black box theater and dance studio, learning various elements ranging from set design and sound to acting.
Grades: PK-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 335 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: None 88 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM
Students receiving financial aid: 50% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Teacher retention rate: 82% Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, cross country, basketball, softball Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: Multiple Music ensembles: Middle school vocal & instrumental ensemble; 4th grade chorus
Athletics: Lowell’s indoor pool is used in the PE program. The school also supports after-school teams for different age groups, including cross country, track and field (as young as kindergarten in the spring), basketball, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse.
Enrollment: 65 Grades: K-8 Average Class Size: 10 Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:2 Year Founded: 2011 SCHOOL PROFILE
Founded: 1965 The Maddux School 11614 Seven Locks Road Rockville, MD 20854 www.madduxschool.org301-469-0223
The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus 9115 Georgia Ave. • Silver Spring, MD 20910 • 301-588-8048 www.theauburnschool.org
Students receiving financial aid: 1/3 Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Interscholastic sports: Co-ed cross country, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, co-ed swimming, co-ed jr. track & field, co-ed sr. track, girls lacrosse, baseball Number of art studios: 3
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For more information about De Chantal and our admissions process please contact Catherine Tomsheck at ctomsheck@dechantal.org or visit our website dechantal.org.
Enrollment: 310 Grades: PK-8 Average Class Size: Average class size (Pre-K): 16 Average class size (K-8): 18-20 Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Year Founded: 1953 SCHOOL PROFILE DECHANTAL.ORG Please register via email: CTOMSHECK@DECHANTAL.ORG FALL OPEN HOUSE October November12th11th
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St. Jane de Chantal is a Catholic, Coeducational Elementary School educating children for over 70 years. We have two classrooms per grade and average 18-20 students in each classroom. In recognition of academic excellence, The US Department of Education has twice named De Chantal a Blue Ribbon School. Although, academics are a priority and teachers are dedicated to the educational success of each child, we also value the whole child. De Chantal recognizes that our students will spend their childhood with us, and we strive to cultivate a sense of curiosity and discovery in the children. Through proud traditions and a close, caring community, De Chantal educates students through strong values and academic excellence. De Chantal is the school where your child will grow in spirit and mind, the school where your child will be known and loved, and the school where you can be involved.
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HIGH SCHOOL: 9411 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 www.onenessfamilymontessorischool.org301-652-7751
Music ensembles: 4 (choral, strings, band, hand bells) Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS, AISGW
Founded: 1952 Oneness-Family Montessori School 6701 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Grades: Ages 2-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 140
Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, cross country, track & field Number of art studios: 4 Theater productions per year: 2 (fall play and spring musical)
Uniform: Dress code Bus transportation: Morning and afternoon routes available
PRIVATE SCHOOL Guide SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION www.mcleanschool.org Grades: K-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 495 Average class size: 10+ Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 5 Languages offered: Spanish, Latin, American Sign Language Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $40,990 Annual tuition for grade 12: $52,990 Students receiving financial aid: 40% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Teacher retention rate: 90% Number of AP courses offered: 10+ Varsity sports: Volleyball, softball, lacrosse, track & field, cross country, soccer, wrestling, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball Interscholastic sports (middle): Volleyball, softball, volleyball lacrosse, track & field, tennis, golf, cross country, soccer, wrestling, basketball Number of art studios: 4 Theater productions per year: 1 drama/ 90 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM Age3toGrade3 Project-based learning Anti-Bias Education 6 0 5 0 W i s c o n s i n A v e C h e v y C h a s e , M D 2 0 8 1 5 w w w . c o n c o r d h i l l . o r g The MontessoriBethesdaSchool Celebrating Our 40th Year 3 - 6 year olds, Pre-K & Kindergarten 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 301.986.1260 WWW. BETHESDAMONTESSORI.COM LANGUAGE • MATH • ART MUSIC • SCIENCE SPORTS • DAY CARE • CAMP NOW ENROLLING Fully Licensed & Accredited WINNER comedy per year, 1 musical per year, 2 musical concerts per division, talent shows Music ensembles: Strings Ensemble, Jazz Band, Rock & Blues Band, Pop, Chorus Accreditations/Affiliations: Maryland Department of Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Association of Independent Schools in Greater Washington, The Black Student Fund, Latino Student Fund, International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association, Secondary School Admission Test Board, Association of Independent School Admission Professionals, National Business Officers Association Founded: 1954 Norwood School 8821 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 www.norwoodschool.org301-365-2595 Grades: PK-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 450 Average class size: 10-12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: pre-kindergarten Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $26,850 Students receiving financial aid: 23%
Oneness-Family Montessori School, which serves students in preschool through high school, and is home to students from more than 60 countries, is a family-focused school that encourages a strong partnership between school and home. Its learning program combines a research-based Montessori curriculum with an emphasis on well-being, community, character and lifelong learning.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 91 Oneness-Family School 6701 Wisconsin Ave. • Chevy Chase, MD 20815 HIGH SCHOOL: 9411 Connecticut Ave. • Kensington, MD 20895 301-652-7751 • www.onenessfamily.org
In 1988, Oneness-Family School (OFS) Founder and Head of Upper School Andrew Kutt set out to create a school built upon Maria Montessori’s philosophy — where the center of the educational process is the student. Three decades later, what began with 10 students in a public school library is now a global family with thousands of alumni students following their dreams across the planet.
Enrollment: 140 Grades: Ages Grade2-12 Average Class Size: 20 Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Year Founded: 1988 SCHOOL PROFILE Admissions: admission@onenessfamily.org301.652.7751 | onenessfamily.org Lower School (Age 2–Grade 8) : 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD Upper School (Grades 9–12) : 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD DISCOVER YOURSELF • FIND COMMUNITY • TRANSCEND YOUR LIMITS Enrollment: 140 Student/Faculty: 12:1 Special Programs: French, Spanish, Italian, Model United Nations, Yoga, Outdoor Education, Theater, Leadership Program Montessori Programs For Students Age 2 — Grade 12 in Chevy Chase-Bethesda
Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Green Acres School 11701 Danville Drive • North Bethesda, MD 20852 • 301-881-4100 info@greenacres.org • www.greenacres.org
Enrollment: 168 Grades: Age 3-Grade 8 Average Class Size: 11 Student/Teacher Ratio 7:1 Annual Tuition (Grade 8): $40,990 Year Founded: 1934 SCHOOL PROFILE
Grades: PK-2 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 150 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K
Green Acres graduates find success in high school, college and beyond, using their solid intellectual foundation, creativity, and strong ethical framework to emerge as leaders in a wide variety of disciplines. Located on 15 wooded acres in North Bethesda, learning at Green Acres extends into an oasis of pristine forest, outdoor pathways, gardens, and streams—particularly advantageous for STEAM learning across all divisions—as well as playgrounds and athletic fields. Green Acres was named a MAEOE Maryland Green School in 2015 and 2019; the campus also features a greenhouse. To learn more, go to www.greenacres.org.
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Grades: Age 2-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,160 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Bilingual French/English program in all grades. Additional language in 4rd grade. Languages offered: Spanish, German, Arabic, French immersion for French beginners, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma Program, High School Diploma Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $23,640 Annual tuition for grade 12: $28,580
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Grades: 9-12 Gender: Co-ed
The Primary Day School 7300 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 www.theprimarydayschool.org301-365-4355
Entering its 88th year, Green Acres School is among the nation’s foremost—and one of the area’s original—progressive schools. Founder Alice Mendham Powell believed that education was the engine of social change, and so she set out to build a school that would give children a voice, empower them to think critically and inventively about real-world problems, and equip them with the skills they need to participate fully in democracy. This legacy of engaged citizenship and academic excellence continues today at Green Acres and is bolstered by the School’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, social justice, service learning, and environmental stewardship.
2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian Grade foreign language first offered: PS Languages offered: Spanish, French, Italian Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $23,600 Annual tuition for grade 12: $36,200 Students receiving financial aid: 29% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 1 Music ensembles: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: International Montessori Council / American Montessori Society / NAIS Founded: 1988 Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 17301 Old Vic Boulevard Olney, MD www.olgchs.org240-283-323520832
Total number of students: 1,200+ Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $27,900 Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM, Ryken and Global Programs offered Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Sports: 40+ State of the Art STEM Lab: Opened 2018 Award-winning visual, instrumental and choral Founded:programs
Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Number of art studios: 1 Music ensembles: Twice a month
Accreditations/Affiliations: AISGW/AIMS Founded: 1944 Rochambeau, the French International School 9600 Forest Road Bethesda, MD 20814 www.rochambeau.org301-530-8260
Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $27,900 Students receiving financial aid: 11%
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION The Maddux School 11614 Seven Locks Road • Rockville, MD, 20854 • 301-469-0223 www.madduxschool.org “It wasn’t just about reading, math and science. It was about the whole person.” – Maddux Parent The Maddux School teaches young children to recognize and build on their unique strengths and individual learning styles. The Maddux School is a small, private, general education school that provides strong academics, a distinctive social learning curriculum, and differentiated instruction to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Our structured classes with low student/teacher ratios are led by highlyeducated and experienced teachers. A speech language and occupational therapist are also key members of each teaching team to support students with language, social and executive function challenges.
In a recent 5-year alumni survey, parents attributed their child’s increased self-esteem, flexibility, self-advocacy, and ability to make friends to their years at The Maddux School. Our curriculum includes robust academics, plus STEAM activities, an active social learning program, music, physical education, and yoga. At The Maddux School, we give our students wings to soar!
Enrollment: 42 Grades: PK-2 Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Lowest Tuition for 5-day students: $32,500 Year Founded: 2004 SCHOOL PROFILE greenacres.org/admission Join us for our fall admission events! Long live childhood At the intersection of joy, community, and academic preparation is Green Acres a progressive school for students age 3 through grade 8 We Give Them Wings to Soar! Building Strong Foundations for The Maddux School Pre-K through Second Grade • Small Classes in Nurturing Environment • Flexible, Differentiated Instruction • Innovative Curriculum and Teaching Methods - Targets academic success, social skills, and self-esteem • Integrated Support for Different Learning Styles 11614 Seven Locks Road Rockville, 301-469-0223MD www.madduxschool.org
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Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic; Benedictine Seniors with National Merit recognition: Class of 2022 – 10 Average SAT score: 1400 Grade foreign language first offered: 7th grade Languages offered: French, Spanish, Arabic, Latin, Greek Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $31,900 Annual tuition for grade 12: $32,900 Students receiving financial aid: 40% of student body Uniform: Dress code of jacket, tie, dress shirt, dress pants, dress shoes
www.saintanselms.org202-269-2350
Bus transportation: Shuttle services from Northern Virginia and Bethesda. Shuttle to and from the Fort Totten Metro Number of AP courses offered: 25 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: Class of 2022: 97.9% Varsity sports: Soccer, cross country,
F O L L O W O U R S O C I A L M E D I A I B D I P L O M A , F R E N C H B A C , H I G H S C H O O L D I P L O M A N E W P R E S C H O O L A N D E L E M E N T A R Y C A M P U S B I L I N G U A L | M U L T I C U L T U R A L | E X C E P T I O N A L Rochambeau French International School A world class education just steps from the heart of Bethesda F R E N C H I M M E R S I O N F O R B E G I N N E R S Creative, Curious & Independent Thinkersburkeschool.org/learn-more-about-burkeSCANTOLEARNMORETODAY! EDMUND BURKE SCHOOL GRADES 6-12 | FOUNDED IN 1968
Varsity sports: Soccer (girls & boys), volleyball (girls), cross-country (girls & boys), basketball (girls & boys), track and field (girls & boys), lacrosse (girls & boys), baseball (boys), softball (girls), golf (co-ed), swimming/diving (girls & boys)
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Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer (girls & boys), volleyball (girls), crosscountry (girls & boys), basketball (girls & boys), track and field (girls & boys), lacrosse (girls & boys), baseball (boys), softball (girls) Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 4 Music ensembles: 4 Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, AIMS, Friends Council on Education (FCE), TABS, CASE, SSATB, ERB, The College Board, National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Black Student Fund, Potomac and Chesapeake Association of Co Founded: 1961 St. Anselm’s Abbey School 4501 South Dakota Ave., NE Washington, D.C. 20017
Grades: 6-12
Gender: All boys Total number of students: 2021-2022 school year: 249 Average class size: 14 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Teacher retention rate: 90%
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Students receiving financial aid: 42% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 6
Grades: Preschool (Age 3)-12th Grade Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 675 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Quaker Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool (Age 4) Languages offered: 2 Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $20,200 Annual tuition for grade 12: $38,300
Interscholastic sports: Soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, swimming Music ensembles: 1 vocal, 1 band Theater productions per year: 2 Accreditations/Affiliations: French Ministry of Education, State of Maryland Dept. of Education, International Baccalaureate Founded: 1955 Sandy Spring Friends School 16293 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 www.ssfs.org301-774-7455
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 95 Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 17301 Old Vic Blvd • Olney, MD 20832 • 240-283-3230 • olgchs.org Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Good Counsel is a Catholic, co-ed school that inspires students to excel, serve, and love. Rooted in our Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal — GC will welcomes students in and supports you to thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. Academics: Advanced Placement courses • Global Programs: exchange trips, classes, clubs • International Baccalaureate Program • Ryken Program for students with mild learning differences • STEM Program: top 3% of Project Lead the Way schools nationally Community: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program • Service curriculum, local and international • Spiritual retreats and Mass offerings Excellence: 84% of faculty hold advanced degrees • Class of 2022 earned $38.9 million in college scholarships • 13 consecutive DC/MD/VA Speech and Debate Team titles • 10 WCAC titles won by our recent graduating class • Award-winning visual, instrumental and choral programs Facilities: 51-acre campus • 650+ seat Performing Arts Center • State-of-the-art STEM lab • New turf field, baseball stadium and track • 150-seat chapel Enrollment: 1,200+ Grades: 9-12 Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $27,900 Avg. scholarshipcollegeawardfor the Class of 2022: $195K Miles north of the ICC: 3 SCHOOL PROFILE At Good Counsel’s Open House you’ll find a Catholic, co-ed high school focused on continually meeting students’ needs to help you grow academically, personally, and spiritually. And you’ll meet caring teachers (84% of which hold advanced degrees), who helped our most recent graduating class earn a record $38.9 million in college scholarships, as well as current students who are on their way to a long list of top 100 universities. A Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Robotics Experiments, And Coaches From More Than 40 Teams But This Day Isn’t About All Of Them. It’s All About You. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL - OPEN HOUSE Register for your Open House today at www.olgchs.org/openhouse Sunday, October 23rd, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 7301 Old Vic Blvd. Olney, MD 20832
Founded: 2021 St. Jane de Chantal 9525 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 www.dechantal.org301-530-1221
Love Where They Learn! With over 40 years of experience and 40,000 little footsteps walking through their doors, Georgetown Hill Early School is leading the childcare industry with its play-based, joyful approach to learning. Using its research-based P.L.A.N.™ (Play, Learning, Arts, and Nurturing) curriculum, Georgetown Hill Early School provides a child- and familyfirst environment in which happy teachers create happy children, and in return happy parents. Their whole-child approach to learning is rooted in early childhood best practice and is adapted to meet the changing needs of families and to support the growth and development of each child. Georgetown Hill Early School is a nonprofit organization and believes in giving back to the families and communities it serves. Georgetown Hill opened in Bethesda-Chevy Chase in 2021 and is now enrolling Infants – Transitional Kindergarten with enhanced health and safety protocols and a growing school family that can’t wait to meet you!
Grades: 3-10 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 50 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $46,120 Annual tuition for grade 12: $47,612 Students receiving financial aid: 43% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 97% Varsity sports: NA Interscholastic sports (middle): NA Number of art studios: 1 Theater productions per year: 2 Music ensembles: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, ISM, MSACS, IDA Annual applications per opening: 3
Enrollment: 120 Ages: Infants, toddlers, twos, threes, Kindergartentransitionalpre-K, Average Class Size: Infants: 6, Toddlers: 9, Twos: 12, Threes: 20, Fours: 20 Student/Teacher Ratio: Infants & Toddlers: 1-3, ThreesTwos:1-6,&Fours: 1-10 Year Founded: 1980 SCHOOL PROFILE
www.thesienaschool.org301-244-3600 Grades: 4-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 150 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $46,120 Annual tuition for grade 12: $47,612 Students receiving financial aid: 43% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 93% Varsity sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, cross country Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, basketball, cross county, softball Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 2 Music ensembles: 2 Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, ISM, MSACS, IDA, LDA-MC Annual applications per opening: 8
PRIVATE SCHOOL Guide SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONPRIVATE SCHOOL Guide 96 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, tennis, track and field, fencing, golf, and lacrosse Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, tennis, track and field, fencing, golf, and lacrosse Theater productions per year: 3 Music ensembles: Band, orchestra, choir, jazz ensemble Accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools / Affiliations: National Catholic Education Association, The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, the Association of Independent Maryland Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools Annual applications per opening: 3 Founded: 1942 Campus size: 40 acres The Siena School 1300 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 Georgetown Hill Early School 7235 Wisconsin Ave. • Bethesda, MD 20814 • 301-284-8144 www.georgetownhill.com
Phone www.thesienaschool.org703-745-5900
Founded: 2006 The Siena School, Northern Virginia 2705 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 22124
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 97 German International School Washington D.C. 8617 Chateau Drive • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-365-3807 www.giswashington.org As one of over 140 school in the network of German Schools around the globe, the GISW has a strong focus on STEM and World Languages. Since over 60 years, we teach children from preschool through 12th grade. The diplomas granted at the end of twelfth grade are the German International Abitur (DIA) and the U.S. High School Diploma. They provide our students access to the best universities all around the world. SCHOOL PROFILE Enrollment: 520 Grades: Pre-K–Grade 12 Average Class Size: 18:1 Tuition: 2-year-old (half day): $18,530 (full day also available) 3 & 4-year-old (half day): $15,215 (full-day also oldKindergartenavailable)(5-year-program):$22,500Grade1-6:$23,620Grades7-12:$24,405 Year Founded: 1961 age 2 - grade 12 OPEN ENROLLMENT admissions@giswashington.org301.767.3807AtGISWourstudentbody is truly international, united by a shared interest in German language and culture. Knowledge of German is not required for admission to the Pre-K and K Pleaseprograms.contact us to set up your private tour. www.giswashington.org
Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 77%
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Grades: 9-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,250 Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1
Interscholastic Sports: Interscholastic CYO sports begin in Grade 3 and continue to grade 8, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, cross country and track & field Number of art studios: 1 Theater productions per year: 4 Music ensembles: 5 (beginning band, advanced band, beginning choir, advanced choir, chimes) Accreditations/Affiliations: Archdiocese of Washington Founded: 1953 St. John’s College High School 2607 Military Road NW Chevy Chase, D.C. 20015 www.stjohnschs.org202-363-2316
Religious affiliation: Catholic/Lasallian Tradition Seniors with National Merit recognition: 12 Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $22,950 Annual tuition for grade 12: $22,950 Students receiving financial aid: 39% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 24
www.stoneridgeschool.org301-657-4322 Grades: Preschool-Grade 12 OPEN HOUSES UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) • Sunday, October 16, 2022 MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8) • Friday, November 11, 2022 LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL (Pre-K-Grade 8) • Friday, January 6, 2023 Marking a century of educating women of faith and purpose. We are an all-girls grades 1-12, Catholic, independent school, with co-educational Pre-K and Kindergarten, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Bus transportation is available throughout the metropolitanWashingtonarea. WWW.STONERIDGESCHOOL.ORG For bright students with Webasedlanguage-learningdifferenceslikedyslexianowhave a second campus in Northen Virginia! Silver Spring 1300 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 301.244.3600 Learn more at www.thesienaschool.orgNorthernVirginia 2705 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 703.745.590022124
Grades: PK-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 310 Average class size (Pre-K): 16 Average class size (K-8): 18 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Teacher retention rate: 90% for three consecutive years
Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball (boys and girls), crew, cross country/track, equestrian team, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey (boys and girls), lacrosse (boys and girls), rugby, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swim and dive, tennis (boys and girls), volleyball, wrestling
Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 2-3 Music ensembles: 20 Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, DENA Brothers of the Christian Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, National Catholic Education Association Annual applications per opening: 4:1 Founded: 1851 Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 9101 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 6 Languages offered: Spanish STEM Lab offers weekly interactive science and engineering lessons for all students Pre-K to Grade 8 Annual tuition (Pre-K): $10,800 Annual tuition (K-8): $9,425 Students receiving financial aid: 12% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: No, On-site after school care available until 6 P.M. daily
Enrollment: 1,250 Grades: 9-12 Average Class Size: 21 Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Annual Tuition: $22,950 Year Founded: 1851 SCHOOL PROFILE
School 2607 Military Road NW • Chevy Chase, D.C. 20015 • 202-363-2316 www.stjohnschs.org
St. John’s College High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition. Committed to academic excellence, St. John’s prepares students for lives of leadership, achievement, and service to the community. Our graduates have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, and the class of 2022 collectively earned $35,000,000 in scholarships. Recent capital improvements to our 30-acre campus include the Center for Performance and Leadership (2020), the Cap Mona Family Student Center (2017), and the Donatelli Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (2016). Unique to the St. John’s experience are the Cadet Corps Leadership Program, the Entrepreneurial Center for Innovation and Social Impact, and state-of-the-art athletic training facilities.Throughout the years, St. John’s has become synonymous with excellence, diversity, leadership, and service. Our mission and vision emphasize holistic personal growth and innovative thinking, which strengthens and continually transforms our school and alumni community.
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Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: Average tenure of 15 years
Theater productions per year: 2 in upper school, 2 in middle school Music ensembles: Upper school Heartfelt (a cappella), chorus, handbells, instrumental ensemble, band, orchestra, and strings Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS, Middle States Associations Of Colleges And Schools, Network Of Sacred Heart Schools, National Catholic Education Association, National Association Of Independent Schools, National Coalition Of Girls Schools, National Association Of Principals Of Schools For Girls, Association For Supervision And Curriculum Development, Independent Education, National Association For The Education Of Young Children
Gender: Co-ed Preschool, Pre-K, K; All-girls Grades 1-12 Total student population: 760 Avg. class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool (3 year-olds) Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $22,600 Annual tuition for Grade 12: $41,500 Uniform: Yes Bus: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 21 Upper School Interscholastic Sports: Basketball, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, swimming & diving, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, track & field, volleyball, winter indoor track Middle School Interscholastic Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & field, Volleyball Number of art studios: 9
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At Norwood School, education expands beyond academics to tap a full range of intellectual, artistic, athletic, social and emotional potential, allowing our students to develop a deep sense of who they are and who they want to be. We are a warm and welcoming community where the voice of every student is heard, and where caring adults model a love for learning and a responsibility for making positive contributions to our world. The result? A vibrant community of students who love coming to school each day. Life-long learners who are confident, curious and creative. Ethical and compassionate leaders who have the skills and values necessary to actively engage in high school and in the wider world. PROFILE
Grades: Age 3-Grade 8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 330 Average class size: 14
Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $15,000 Annual tuition for Grade 8: $40,000 Students receiving financial aid: 28%
Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grade foreign language first offered: Age 4
At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: your child will be known. When students are known, teachers can design learning experiences that stretch without stress. When students are known, they are best able to learn. This is because they feel comfortable asking big questions, taking on advanced challenges, and, most importantly, becoming their true selves.
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Student/teacher ratio: 6:1
Enrollment: 450 Grades: PK-8 Average Class Size: 10-12 Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Annual Tuition (Grade 8): $41,250 Year Founded: 1952 SCHOOL
Interscholastic Sports: Soccer, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, track and field Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: Every grade performs at least once/year for entire school
Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Maryland Schools; Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington; Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association; National Association of Episcopal Schools; National Association of Independent Schools; Independent Education; Black and Latino Student Fund. Founded: 1986
Founded: 1923 Washington Episcopal School 5600 Little Falls Parkway Bethesda, MD 20816 www.w-e-s.org301-652-7878
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 101 The Primary Day School 7300 River Road • Bethesda, MD 20817 • 301-365-4355 www.theprimarydayschool.org
The Primary Day School is a nondenominational, diverse, coeducational, independent school for children in pre-kindergarten through grade 2. These are the four most crucial learning years of their lives, a time when they are ready for quantum leaps of development.
At Primary Day, everything we do focuses on helping young children flourish both academically and emotionally during this vitally important time of life. The Primary Day curriculum is designed specifically to engage young learners. Children gain essential building blocks in reading, writing, phonovisual, mathematics, science, STEM, Spanish, social studies, music, physical education and art, creating a firm foundation for ongoing school success and continued personal growth. Primary Day provides enrichment after-care options for families. Individual tours and parent interviews with our head of school are offered during the school day and open houses are hosted in the fall and winter. We also invite you to join our popular Ultimate STEM event. For updated information please see our website. For additional information about Primary Day, please call 301-365-4355, email us at admission@theprimarydayschool.org or visit our website at www.theprimarydayschool.org. learning about
Enrollment: 150 Grades: PK-2 Average Class Size: 16 Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Year Founded: 1944 SCHOOL PROFILE BE CURIOUS Coed I Grades PK-8 We believe that an open mind and an appreciation of one another's contributions are the strengths of the Norwood community. Our focus on inclusion and respect creates a culture where students and teachers are genuinely curious in
one another and the world beyond our school. 8821 River Road Bethesda, MD www.norwoodschool.org301-841-213020817
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 102 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM Feynman School 11810 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-770-4370 FeynmanSchool.org Feynman School is an internationally recognized school for gifted learners. Our experienced teachers recognize that gifted learners are bored by repetition but joyful and motivated when learning something new. We offer favorable student-to-teacher ratios; place no ceiling on academic achievement; and provide authentic learning experiences within a supportive environment in which learning is interdisciplinary, handson, and fun. Upon graduation, Feynman students are prepared to excel at the area’s most elite private high schools and public magnet programs. We emphasize higherorder critical and creative thinking, socialemotional development, collaboration, and effective communication. Feynman’s closeknit community promotes student success. Here, students build lasting relationships with intellectual peers as they embark on a journey of talent development and creative production. As one graduate puts it: “Feynman is about more than just a better future; it’s also about a better today.” Enrollment: 100 Grades: PS-8 Average Class Size: 12 Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Year Founded: 2009 SCHOOL PROFILE McLean Sees Gifts. Help Your Child Discover Their Strengths. McLean School transforms lives. Our small classes and Abilities Model® prepare bright students K-12 including those with dyslexia, anxiety, attention, and organizational issues for college success. Potomac, admission@mcleanschool.org240.395.0698MarylandSaturday,January12 Open House 9:00 am Friday, November 11 7:00 pm Thursday, December 8 Come hear about McLean’s Abilities Model® where we recognize students for what they can do, rather than for what they cannot. Register mcleanschool.org/visitat
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 103 Connelly School of the Holy Child 9029 Bradley Blvd. • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-365-0955 • www.holychild.org
At Holy Child believe an individualized, challenging and joyful approach to education creates the next generation of female leaders. Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic college preparatory school committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical and social development of young women in grades 6–12. We welcome students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. Holy Child offers a rigorous, innovative and engaging academic program of studies. Our 6:1 student/teacher ratio fosters an enhanced, supportive environment built for optimal learning, allowing students to develop as leaders and global citizens.
In keeping with the philosophy of our founder, Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others by following our motto of “actions not words.”
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In addition to dynamic classroom learning, students are encouraged to explore interests like athletics, art, clubs, theater, service and travel. We believe in providing our students with opportunities to try new things, develop their strengths and reach their fullest potential.
For more information about Holy Child, please call 301-365-0955, email us at admissions@holychild.org or visit our website www.holychild.org.
Enrollment: 355 Grades: 6-12 Average Class Size: 15 Year Founded: 1961 SCHOOL PROFILE Where Gifted Minds Grow PS - 8th Grade 11810 Falls Road/ Potomac, MD (301)770www.feynmanschool.org4370 Transportation Available
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 104 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM Washington Episcopal School 5600 Little Falls Parkway • Bethesda, MD 20816 • 301-652-7878 admissions@w-e-s.org • www.w-e-s.org
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Washington Episcopal School (WES) helps become kind, confident, and prepared global citizens who are ready to make contributions to their communities. students develop a moral and ethical compass through our virtues curriculum, engaging with values such as courage, humility, and compassion. hands-on projects and multiple public-speaking opportunities, our students learn how to take risks and self-advocate, building resilience and leadership. believe learning can and should be joyous, and cultivate a sense of wonder, curiosity, and critical thinking through our experiential study trips. Every child studies geology in Southwest Utah in Grade 6, explores the history and culture of Italy in Grade 7, and puts their language skills to the test in France or Spain in Grade 8. best way to learn more about this life-changing education is to join us at an admission event.
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Call today to learn more! Enrollment: 330 Grades: PK3-8 Gender Co-ed Average Class Size: 14 Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Annual Tution (Grade 8): $40,000 SCHOOL PROFILE PK3–Grade 8/Co-Ed | www.w-e-s.org | 301-652-7878 | 5600 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda, MD WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL WES students have the mindset to ask, “How can I make a positive impact?” and the capacity to find and enact an answer. OpenAdmissionHouse Sat., Dec. 10 Sat., Jan 21 w-e-s.org/rsvp KIND. CONFIDENT. PREPARED.
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 105 Lowell School 1640 Kalmia Road NW • Washington, D.C. 20012 • 202-577-2000 www.lowellschool.org Founded in 1965, Lowell School is a progressive co-ed PK-8th school in Washington, D.C. Our eight-acre campus is next to Rock Creek Park and includes PrePrimary, Primary, and Middle School facilities, as well as several playgrounds, sports areas, and outdoor learning spaces.
Lowell teaches children to fully embrace the humanity, dignity, and individuality of all people so they may serve now and in the future as leaders and change-makers. We promote active, collaborative learning, with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing strong creative, critical, and analytical thinking. Carefully designed learning experiences are integrated across subjects and draw on relevant content and student interests. Thinking is emphasized over rote learning, and students are expected to use their knowledge and skills creatively and practically. Our faculty and staff honor each child’s individuality and give them time and space to grow. A fundamental understanding of the developmental stages of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth informs all that we do. This approach provides the foundation for children to become highly motivated learners with a strong sense of self-worth and efficacy. Size:
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106 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION St. Anselm’s Abbey School 4501 South Dakota Ave., NE • Washington, D.C. 20017 • 202-269-2350 www.saintanselms.org
Located on a beautiful forty-acre campus in Washington, DC, St. Anselm’s is an independent Catholic school for motivated and academically gifted young men. Founded in 1942 by monks of the Order of Saint Benedict, St. Anselm’s maintains a rigorous classical curriculum that prepares students for lives of excellence. Each boy, known in his uniqueness, is trained in science, history, foreign languages, literature, and the arts. The fields and the trees, and the 1500year tradition of Benedictine spirituality, provide a physical and intellectual place of contemplation and learning that helps our students make sense of, and use appropriately, the technology and the information so widely available to them. Also, our unique environment and education assists our graduates in being more aware of the world around them and in being attentive to the needs of others. Our mission is to “create an atmosphere of peace, a sense of service to community, and a willingness within our students to work toward a balance in mind, body, and spirit.”
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School 1524 Thirty-fifth Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20007 • 202-337-3350 • www.visi.org
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Visi girls are friends and fans, classmates and teammates, companions and confidants. While striving for their personal best, they collaborate and support one another, creating an inclusive and caring community where all are embraced and each can shine. Here, optimism and compassion are contagious.
Every day, we live the Salesian Little Virtues of kindness, gentle strength, humility, and thoughtful concern for others, honoring and respecting the uniqueness of each individual while fostering an inclusive and caring community. invite you to discover Visitation and see how we help each girl to be who she is and be that well. St. Francis de Sales Salesian where girls with dreams become women with vision.
Visitation provides the spiritual grounding, challenging academics, plentiful co-curricular opportunities, and supportive and joyous community that enable our students to cultivate their God-given gifts. And they do—with confidence and enthusiasm.
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"Be who you are and be that well." The wise words of Visitation Order co-founder St. Francis de Sales form the heart of a Georgetown Visitation education. The high school years are a time of discovery, not just of knowledge and skills, but also of yourself and your potential.
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Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), founded in 1961, is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School. Situated on 144 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, MD, SSFS provides a safe, supportive environment—in a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community—for young people to discover their passions and become actively engaged in their education. A low teacher-to-student ratio and small class sizes allow students to experience a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum with faculty who challenge and encourage them, creating an environment where all voices may be heard and where teachers lead and learn alongside students. Our school’s culture—rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement—can be traced to our Quaker heritage and values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict. SSFS’s program fosters independence while cultivating self-confidence, cultural identity, and a sense of belonging, resulting in students who become responsible, successful citizens of the world.
Enrollment: 675 Grades: AgeGrade3-12th Average Class Size: 16 Annual Tution (Grade 12): $38,300 Year Founded: 1961 SCHOOL PROFILE EDUCATING THE CONSCIENCE TO ACT Fostering compassionate, critical thinkers who lead exemplary lives www.ssfs.org/discover Preschool (Age 3) 12th Grade • Coed Quaker School • Optional Boarding 16923 Norwood Road • Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • admission@ssfs org STUDENTS LEARN, CREATE, AND THRIVE AT CESJDS! Admission Open House Sunday, October 30, 2022 Lower School: Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5 1901 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20852 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM High School: Grades 9-12 Middle School: Grades 6-8 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 11710 Hunters Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 /cesjdsconnectcesjds.org 02
Spring Friends School 16923 Norwood Road • Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • 301-774-7455 www.ssfs.org
