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A Dozen Reasons to Choose Catholic Schools You want the best for your child. That includes the best education. Give your child an opportunity to reach their intellectual, physical, social and moral potential by enrolling them in a Catholic elementary, middle or high school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Almost 25,000 students attend a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, which include 45 elementary and middle schools and 19 high schools located in Baltimore City, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Washington Counties. Archdiocese of Baltimore schools have a lot to offer. Here’s what sets them apart from other schools. Academic Excellence
Excellence in college, and in life, starts with excellence in the classroom. Archdiocese of Baltimore students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT. Students receive a balanced curriculum that includes the basics as well as music and arts, foreign language, science, math, technology, and Catholic faith. Twenty-five Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have received the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award by the U.S. Department of Education—the highest academic honor awarded by the U.S. government.
Technology in the Classroom
Students use “real world” technology in the classroom: iPads, Google Chromebooks and other tools to assist learning.
Athletic Programs
STEM Focus
Service
St. Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen and Resurrection-St. Paul School in Ellicott City both received STEM certifications from AdvancedEd, and international accrediting organization.
Starting in elementary school, students have the opportunity to participate in soccer, basketball, cross-country and other activities. In middle and high school, the options extend to sports such as lacrosse, rowing, baseball, football, wrestling and more. Many students receive scholarships to play at the college level. Community service is a big part of Catholic school student life. Students learn how to put others first and see how their actions can contribute to the common good of the wider community. Catholic school students from preschool to 12th grade participate in service projects throughout the year. Projects range from collecting items for food pantries and volunteering at senior centers to helping to build homes for people in developing countries.
Students collaborate, communicate, problem-solve, ask questions, research and create projects, all with new technology. Technology isn’t viewed as just an add-on, but instead as integral to student learning.
Catholic Faith and Values
Safe, Nurturing Learning
Catholic schools emphasize moral development. They prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders, emphasizing the importance of community service. Catholic schools teach respect of self and others.
Catholic schools have a long history of educating children of all religious backgrounds. About 30 percent of the student body is comprised of children from non-Catholic families. Surveys have shown that families from all faiths appreciate the emphasis on prayer, morals and values.
Dedicated Faculty and Staff
Signature Programs
Teachers in area Catholic schools do more than teach. They take time to get to know their students and figure out how they learn best. Their attention allows students’ best selves to come forth. Teachers instill a positive learning environment that helps kids get excited about school.
Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities
In addition to regular studies, students have a chance to participate in dozens of outside activities, including marching band, performing arts, environmental studies and robotics, to name a few of the many activities students can explore. If you pay attention to social media, you may have seen and heard the Cardinal Shehan Catholic School choir’s rendition of “Rise Up,” the hit song by Andra Day. Their performance went viral, with over 60 million views, earning the choir an appearance on “Good Morning America!”
Although Catholic identity is a part of the school experience, Archdiocese of Baltimore schools welcome children from all faiths.
Archdiocese of Baltimore schools offer educational programs to meet the needs of its diverse community. Signature programs vary from school to school. For example, Archbishop Borders School in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore offers a dual language Spanish immersion program that starts as early as preschool. St. Pius X School in Rodgers Forge just north of Baltimore and close to Towson, is currently the only Catholic Montessori school in Maryland. St. Francis of Assisi School, a prek-8th grade school in northeast Baltimore, became the first nonpublic school in Baltimore to become an International Baccalaureate World School. The program develops middle school students into internationally minded leaders.
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Sponsored by Archdiocese of Baltimore
All Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have a STEM-focused curriculum. Many schools have Makerspace, STEM Labs or Innovation Labs to enhance the STEM curriculum.
Green Schools
Eighteen schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have received recognition by the State of Maryland as Green Schools from the Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education. Green schools encourage students to think about environmental impact and to make sustainable choices in terms of water conservation, energy conservation, solid waste reduction and habitat restoration
Learning Difference Programs
Many Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore offer programs for students with learning differences. The PRIDE (Pupils Receiving Inclusive Diversified Education) program is the signature learning difference program of the Archdiocese, and is offered at St. Michel-St. Clement School in Overlea, St. Mark in Catonsville and St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick. PRIDE is an innovative program designed to meet the unique learning needs of k-8th students. Experienced special education teachers use customized programs, smaller class sizes and a modified Language Arts and/or Math curriculum to help students achieve their greatest learning potential.
Ready to learn more about Archdiocese of Baltimore’s standout schools? Visit Archbalt.org/schools to find a school near you.
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• A recipient of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or within CCS income guidelines. • Willing to have your child immunized to Maryland state standards or provide documentation supporting Exemption from Immunization. • Pursuing child support, if both parents do not live within the same household composition. • Willing to provide proof that each child needing child care is a citizen of the United States or otherwise qualified. Note: Parents are not required to be citizens of the United States. • Willing to provide proof of identity for all members within the household. (Proof of identity for the parent can be any form of a government issued document. The birth certificate or immigration status documentation can serve as proof of identity for each child.) • Willing to provide a Photo ID. (Only required of the head of households.) “High-quality care and education programs at a young age translate to a better start in kindergarten,” says Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. “We want families to take advantage of this important expansion in eligibility.” For those who wish to apply, the Child Care Subsidy application can be found at earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org. Additional documentation and subsidy forms are required once the application is approved. Complete guidelines can be found
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orking families in Maryland with a child care provider who participates in the Maryland EXCELS program may qualify for financial assistance through the Child Care Scholarship
(CCS), formerly known as the Child Care Subsidy Program. The CCS program is funded through a combination of state and federal sources, which provide financial assistance to help eligible families working or attending educational/training programs to afford child care costs by issuing vouchers, which are then given to the child care providers. In 2018 Governor Larry Hogan signed a law that increases provider reimbursement rates over the next three years to “not less than the 60th percentile of the cost of child care market rate by 2022.” This legislation, combined with improved federal funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant, allows CCS to reach more eligible families. Eligibility for CCS is based on annual income and the number of household members. The sliding scale starts at an annual income of $48,637 for a family of two, increasing with each additional family member all the way up to $102,996 for a family of ten. In addition, the following requirements must be met by the applicant(s): • A Maryland resident who is working/employed, in an approved training program or attending school. For families where both parents live within the same household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements.
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Take a deep breath, parents of preschoolers. While kindergarten is on the horizon and worries about what your January 25, 2020 child isn’t able to do yet loom large, you BY MS. BARBARA MILLER 10 a.m.–2 p.m. don’t need to panic. We’ve surveyed a group of local experts—trained and moreisinfo on our at the whole campus of important A school newsletter a great waywebsite to inform experienced teachers and school ChesapeakeFamily.com/PreschoolFair issues and updates concerning the student body, faculty, and any person administrators—to learn more about the skills and abilities that reflect your relevant to the school. This reading material is distributed regularly. Hence, young student’s potential readiness the editorial board must always provide up-to-date content that readers for content, kindergarten. newsletters must should find useful and informative. Apart from the
What are the most important social skills kids should have going into kindergarten? According to these teachers and preschool pros, compassion, empathy, communication, and the ability to share are among the most important social skills that kids need to have prior to kindergarten. Being able to follow multiLet Your Children step directions, separate smoothly from parents, and take Play - 2 turns also stood out. Patience and self-control, perhaps two of the most difficult skills for young children to master, were also at the top of the list. And let’s not forget being Experimentation - 3 potty-trained; kids are expected to be
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• “Socially it is helpful if children have What reading readiness skills should experience sharing—materials, kids have going into kindergarten? BY MS. BARBARA MILLER toys, the attention of the adults, the Preschoolers definitely don’t need to decisions about what to play, etc. If know how to read to enter kindergarten. A they school newsletter a great waytelling to inform the whole campus important cannot read issocial cues According toof the experts, awareness issues updates concerning the student and any person themand when to yield to someone else, body,isfaculty, the name of the pre-reading game. there is often conflict and they don’t Knowing the alphabet, recognizing relevant to the school. This reading material is distributed regularly. Hence, even realize theymust are the cause.” one’s name, familiarity the editorial board always provide up-to-date content that readers with letters and —Claire Dant, Bethel Christian their sounds, and rhyming were popular should find useful and informative. Apart from the content, newsletters must Academy survey responses. Being able to spell be able to attract readers with its great layout and its choice of fonts. Build an simple words and match upper and overall look that the school community can easily distinguish and set apart • “Understanding the importance of lowercase letters is generally expected, from otherwell printwithin publications. working a group; having too. Our pros on kindergartners’ early a strong sense of self.” —Barbara reading skills: Oglesbee, Indian Creek School You'd want to put an eye-catching nameplate on the cover, along with the • “Phonological awareness is one to most important articles in the issue. Choose strong or engaging photos • “Using words to solve problems, important component of reading accompany the text and don't forget to credit photographers as you go along. knowing some different methods to readiness. In the early years, help solve these problems, verbally children should be encouraged to
identify words in a sentence and syllables within words, and learn to recognize their name in print.” —Dr. Erin Stauder, The Hearing and Speech Agency
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What are the top math skills for kids to have going into kindergarten? Our experts suggest that counting to at least 20, being able to put things Expriments to inFun sequential order, and number recognition are some- of4 the top math Try at Home skills preschoolers should carry with them to kindergarten. Identifying/ recognition of numerals and one-to-one correspondence E i are key. Y • Beginning to develop ‘number sense’ is more important than recognizing numerals. Understanding what the numerals represent is an abstract concept that is critical to growing math skills.” —Dant • “Being able to count forwards and backwards; and understanding more and less.” —Susan Jeglinski, St. Andrew by the Bay What’s something parents should NOT worry about as their kids head into kindergarten? • “Don’t rush your child to be a scholar. They are not scholars, they are children!”—Donna Stewart, Calvary Baptist Church Academy There you have it. You can rest easy knowing that every kid matures at his or her own pace and need not have mastered everything to head into kindergarten.
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Bay Country Learning Center
Calvary Center School
Annapolis, 410-974-6700
Annapolis, 410-268-3812
cares in the area. Licensed by
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MSDE, Creative Garden has a
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Infants-PreK-4
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degrees chosen for their unique
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Bay Country is a loving, car-
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Our classes are taught by teach-
early childhood education.
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use the Frog Street Curriculum,
specials are music, physical
Annapolis, 410-757-6556
approved by the state of
education, and chapel. We offer
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Maryland and known for devel-
extended care options. Please
Crofton Children’s Centre
2 years–Pre-K
oping the social/emotional
call for a tour.
Gambrills, 301-261-0599
aspect of children and preparing
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Annapolis Language School
them for Kindergarten. We wel-
2 years–PreK-4
come you to tour and experience
Cape Kids’ Corner
Annapolis, 410-533-4209
Bay Country.
Annapolis, 410-757-2271
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CrossRoads Child Development Center
3 years–Kindergarten
Davidsonville, 410-798-5790
2 years–5 years Annapolis Language School
Beth Shalom Preschool
is the area’s only Spanish
Arnold, 410-757-0552
Chesapeake Montessori School
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Edinboro Early School
18 months–8th grade
Severna Park, 410-544-2476
Tuition: $200-$600
2 years-PreK-4
books.
Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center
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Crownsville, 410-923-3192
Annapolis, 410-266-8064
Tuition: Varies
Glen Burnie, 410-768-4526
colonialnurseryschool.org
Four-year degreed teachers
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2 years–PreK-5
implement MSDE approved cur-
way through total immersion, authentic situations, songs, and
Anne Arundel Community College Child Development Center
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Colonial Nursery School
2 years–Kindergarten Before & after care
riculum. Structured programs
2 years–PreK-4 Bright Beginning provides qual-
Community United Methodist Child Care
Arnold, 410-777-2450
ity early education that exceeds
Crofton, 410-451-1010
studies. Child Care Aware (mili-
aacc.edu/cdc
MSDE standards and guidelines,
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tary) approved. Playground time,
2 years–PreK-4
offering full- and part-time care
3 years–PreK-4
homework help, snack, crafts
Arundel Christian School
Tuition: $254-$276/wk
fine and gross motor skills, cog-
Creative Beginnings Preschool
Hanover, 410-859-8573
nitive development and social-
Arnold, 410-647-9224
arundelchristianschool.org
emotional well-being for every
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2 years–PreK-4
Asbury Community Christian Preschool and Clubhouse Preschool
music, science, art and social
and games in a safe, nurturing
for children ages 2-5. We provide a curriculum that promotes
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include language arts, math,
environment. See our ad on page 9
Grace Pointe Child Development Center Severn, 410-987-6777
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Creative Garden Nursery School and Kindergarten
Glen Burnie, 410-768-5324
Crofton, 410-721-7711
Arnold, 410-757-7113
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Granite Baptist School
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3 years–12th grade
2 years–Kindergarten
Glen Burnie, 410-761-1118
Tuition: Varies
granitebaptistschool.org
Since 1968, Creative garden-
3 years–12th grade
2 years–6th grade
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Crofton has enjoyed the reputa-
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exposed to Spanish in a natural
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Grannie Annie’s Child Care & Learning Center
Joy Kids Learning Center Edgewater, Mayo
development in our students. We
Pasadena, 410-255-0478
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do this by teaching about and
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modeling the precepts of the
3 years–PreK-4
Infants–5th grade
2 years–PreK-5
Catholic faith, as well as chal-
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Catholic faith and intellectual
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Key School
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Pasadena Early Learning Center Pasadena, 410-647-0006
Play and Learn Annapolis, 410-263-4029
Cozy Care, Quality Education.
Annapolis, 410-263-9231
We have been providing child
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2.5 years–12th grade
over 15 years. MSDE approved
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curriculum for 3s and Pre-K.
Tuition: $8,545-$29,200/yr
Montessori International Children’s House
Before and After care, Pre-K
Key School engages children in
Annapolis, 410-757-7789
through 5th, servicing Riviera
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Beach, Sunset and Solley. Also
college-preparatory, day pro-
18 months–6th grade
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gram on its picturesque 15-acre
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2 years–5 years
campus. Key emphasizes expe-
Tuition: $10,100-$11,950/yr
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riential learning, interdisciplinary
Montessori International (MICH)
Tuition: $275/wk
studies and global perspectives.
is a coeducational independent
Right Start Academy is a
Annapolis, 410-263-5153
Key graduates are independent
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thinkers, creative innovators,
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effective collaborators, tenacious
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problem-solvers, and articulate
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activities that are designed to
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respect for self and others, and
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Catholic School is to promote
encourage each child’s growth.
the development of inquiry skills
creative activities, kids reach
Kneseth Israel Preschool
their social, emotional and
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physical milestones naturally
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Indian Creek School Crownsville, 410-923-3660 indiancreekschool.org
that enhance life-long learning. See our ad on page 25
Naval Academy Primary School
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Right Start Academy Gambrills, 410-923-7575
Saint Andrew’s Day School Edgewater, 410-266-0952 school.standrewsum.org 3 years–8th grade Before & after care Tuition: $8,940-$13,015/yr
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Saint Andrew’s intentionally
3 years–5th grade
small classes allow our expe-
Edgewater, 410-798-5128
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rienced faculty to provide an
londontowneacademy.org
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engaging classroom environment
3 years–Kindergarten
NAPS is a warm nurturing envi-
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ued academic success. See our ad on page 29
London Towne Academy
Before & after care Tuition: $8,910-$26,990
Edgewater, 410-798-6255
sizes and an inviting school
Indian Creek School is a private,
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house that stimulates children’s
co-educational, nonsectarian
3 years–PreK-4
abilities to grow and mature
day school. ICS is distinguished
Odenton, 410-296-4880
Annapolis, 410-757-3090
Mayo Nursery Preschool
2.9 years–12th grade
Crownsville, 410-987-3312
intellectually, physically, emotion-
Severn School Severna Park, 410-647-7700
neuroscience-based approach
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
to education, opportunities for
Glen Burnie, 410-766-7130
extra-curricular involvement,
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Odenton Day Care
innovative faculty, student-cen-
2 years - 8th grade
Odenton, 410-674-4031
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tered culture and commitment to
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key components of a young
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2 years–Kindergarten
learner’s first school experience.
See our ad on page 2
The mission of Monsignor Slade
by its welcoming community,
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ally and socially.
severnschool.com
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3 years–12th grade Tuition: Please call At Severn we feel socialization
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The right start is
First & Lower School STEAM Initiatives
BUILD IT LAB RIGAMAJIG STATION THINKERING STUDIO MAKER SPACES
NATURE EXPLORE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TREETOP SCIENCE ROOM iEXPLORE:
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our child’s mindset toward school is formed during the early childhood and elementary years. With an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and purposeful play, Key’s First and Lower School programs (2.5 year-olds—Grade 4) actively engage children to question, explore, investigate, and make decisions as they construct foundational content knowledge. In doing so, Key’s program produces happy and inquisitive students, well-prepared for future academic endeavors.
FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (KEY-WEE — PRE-K) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FREE BEFORE CARE (K–GRADE 4)
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KEY’S PROGRAM PROVIDES: • A curriculum rich in language, conceptual math, science, and engineering • Engagement with faculty who are early childhood specialists • An inquiry-based learning environment that promotes curiosity, builds analytical thinking skills, and fosters a love for learning • A multi-sensory phonics approach to early literacy and language skills • Enhanced learning experiences through meaningful technology integration • Formal science program taught by science specialists • Classes in music, library, art, life skills, and physical education taught by discipline specialists • Experience in Key’s Nature Explore Classroom, Build It Lab, Treetop Science Room, Thinkering Studio, and Maker Spaces
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FIRST SCHOOL
(2.5 years – Kindergarten)
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 1-4)
KEYSCHOOL.ORG/OPENHOUSE
The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis. 534 HILLSMERE DR. • ANNAPOLIS, MD • 21403 • 410.263.9231 • KEYSCHOOL.ORG
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2019 Best of Annapolis Award
Ages 6 weeks – 5 years old Loving & Nurturing Environment Approved MSDE Curriculum Spanish & Sign Language Call to schedule a tour
and the world around them. The school exposes children to learn-
davidsonvilleprek.com
ing experiences and gives them
3 years–PreK-4
ample opportunity to explore,
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cessful. See our ad on page 9
sschschool.org
Weems Creek Nursery School
3 years–PreK-4
Annapolis, 410-266-5522
Annapolis, 410-573-2078
Two Convenient Locations!
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tunity to learn about themselves
experiment, create and feel suc-
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weemscreeknurseryschool.com
St. Andrew by the Bay Preschool
2 years–PreK Tuition: $3,900-$5,650/yr
Annapolis, 410-974-1994
Weem’s Creek provides a safe
standrewbythebay.org
and play-based setting that
2 years–PreK-5
recognizes each child’s uniqueness and inherent curiosity to
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
develop a love of learning. Our programs provide a balance
Annapolis, 410-263-8650
between individual freedom and
License# 160256
st.annesschool.org
daily routines and guidance.
410-768-4526
2 years–8th grade
Our teachers encourage creative
Bright-Beginning.com
self-expression, development of
St. John the Evangelist School Severna Park, 410-647-2283 stjohnspschool.org
I L o ve RSA! Developing potential into reality... one child at a time! ★ Live Feed Cameras in all Classrooms ★ Owned and Operated by Educators ★ Year-Round enrollment!
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self-confidence, and constructive self-discipline. See our ad on page 16
Before & after care
Woods Child Development Center
Tuition: $8,075/yr
Severna Park, 410-647-9168
Our school offers a stimulating,
woodscdc.org
dynamic and challenging aca-
2 years–PreK-4
demic program in a nurturing
Tuition: $303–$1,117/month
environment. Our faculty have
Woods CDC offers two separate
the knowledge, experience and
programs: full day child care or
love for teaching that guides and
part day preschool for ages 2-4.
inspires every student. Contact
Our wide range of care and edu-
us today to see how we merge
cation options all include small
faith, technology and academics
classes, highly trained staff, low
to create good citizens and future
student to teacher ratios, music
leaders.
and chapel classes, drama for
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4-year olds, and outdoor time.
4 years–8th grade
★ Preschool for 2-5 Year Olds ★ All-Inclusive Tuition Includes: Meals and Snacks ★ Yoga, Music and Movement Classes Monthly
provides children with an oppor-
Davidsonville, 410-798-5650
Ss. Constantine & Helen School
190 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Suite 190 · Annapolis, MD
Ages 2 - PreK Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Small, Caring Environment Foreign Language Programs
South County Pre-Kindergarten Cooperative
See our ad on page 9
St. Margaret’s Day School Annapolis, 410-757-2333
BALTIMORE AREA
2 years–Kindergarten
Friends School of Baltimore
Before & after care
Baltimore, 410-649-3211
Tuition: $2,200-$7,400/yr
friendsbalt.org
St. Margaret’s Day School
4 years–12th grade
stmargaretsdayschool.org
A
College Prep is
cademic rigor at Key is derived from achieving a deep understanding of the complexity of concepts and problems, not from the sheer amount of content covered. From First School through Upper School, Key’s program emphasizes experiential learning, creative and collaborative problem solving, and building habits of grit and resourcefulness. Key alumni say they are uniquely prepared for the challenges of collegiate programs and well-equipped to meet the demands of the innovation-driven economy.
• Over 82% of the Class of 2019 received merit scholarships
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OUTCOMES 2019
KEY GRADUATES ARE: • Independent thinkers • Intrinsically motivated • Creative innovators • Effective collaborators • Tenacious problem-solvers • Articulate leaders
• 81% will attend “Most/Highly/Very Competitive” colleges/universities • 25% of the Class of 2019 scored 1430+ on the SATs; Class Mean of 1313 • 11% earned National Merit Scholarship Recognition (national avg. < 1%)
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• 35% intend to pursue STEM-related studies including engineering, computer science, marine and environmental science, pre-health/vet, and architecture.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• 24% will attend Research 1 Universities
MIDDLE SCHOOL
• 98% of alumni parents surveyed would recommend Key to a friend, colleague or family member. • Visit keyschool.org/Classof2019 for a complete list of college acceptances and matriculations.
(Grades 5-8)
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
KEYSCHOOL.ORG/OPENHOUSE
The Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis. 534 HILLSMERE DR. • ANNAPOLIS, MD • 21403 • 410.263.9231 • KEYSCHOOL.ORG
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FOR 2020 -2021 SCHOOL YEAR
HASA | Gateway School
Imagine Nations Early Learning Center
Baltimore, 410-318-6780
Owings, 410-286-3300
hasa.org, 2 years–8th grade
imaginenationselc.com
The Park School of Baltimore Baltimore, 410-339-7070 parkschool.net
Belair Cooperative Nursery School
Tuition: $18,300-$33,090
Bowie, 301-464-5782
The Park School of Baltimore is
belaircoop.org, 3 years-PreK-5
an independent, gender-incluschool located on a 100-acre
The Daisy Lane School at Holy Trinity
wooded campus. Devoted to
Episcopal Day School
intellectual inquiry, a collabora-
Glenn Dale, 301-464-3215
tive spirit of learning, and an
htrinity.org, 3 years–8th grade
sive, non-sectarian progressive
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Grades 9-12 College Preparatory Curriculum Four Year Honors & AP Curriculum Arts Academy Freshmen Transition Program Accelerated Science Program, Engineering, Robotics 1:10 Student-Faculty ratio Average Annual College Scholarship Awards total $4.5 million 96% of graduates are pursuing Higher Education
appreciation for the diversity School of Baltimore is a commu-
Riverdale Baptist Preschool
nity founded on positive expecta-
Upper Marlboro, 301-249-7000
tions of our students and respect
rbschool.org
for individual differences.
3 years–12th grade
Relay Children’s Center, Inc.
St. Matthew’s Early Education Center
Baltimore, 410-247-2811
Bowie, 301-464-1813
relaychildrenscenter.net
stmatthewseec.org
2 years – 5th grade
2 years-Kindergarten
of human experience, The Park
Roland Park Country School Baltimore, 410-323-5500 rpsc.org 3 years–12th grade
CALVERT COUNTY Busy Bee Nursery
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY Christ Episcopal Church Day School Stevensville, 410-643-8248 cecds.org 3 years–Pre-K
Prince Frederick, 410-535-0687
Tuition: $2084-$6,000/yr
busybeenursery.org
Kent Island’s original preschool
2 years–PreK-4
has been providing children with
Calvert Nursery School
113 St. Mary’s Place • Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 725-3228 • www.PallottiHS.org
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
Before & after care
4 years–12th grade
Catholic Coeducational School
2 years–PreK-4
a fun, nurturing learning environment for over 48 years. We offer a challenging curriculum
Prince Frederick, 410-535-0577
that includes Christian Education,
calvertnurseryschool.com
English language arts, social
3 years–PreK-4
studies, creative movement,
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math, science, music, art, Spanish and mindfulness.
Navigating High School volunteer requirements
A
s high school students get back into the swing of the new school year, they’ll need to fulfill duties both inside and outside of the classroom. With service hours required for high school graduations across the state, now’s the time to make sure your kids plan their volunteer efforts for the year. The Maryland State Board of Education requires every public high school student to complete at least 75 service hours to graduate. In Anne Arundel County (AACPS), service hours are completed through classroom initiatives between fifth and twelfth grades. The curriculum begins in fifth grade with five hours, then continues with ten hours per year in middle school and high school. Each project is divided into three-steps: Preparation, Action, and Reflection. Preparation involves researching a need within the community and receiving any necessary training to complete the project. Action is taking the information or training learned and applying to the community directly, indirectly, or through advocacy. Students can earn additional service hours through service clubs, guidance activities, IB programs, as well as independent service projects. Completing outside service projects can increase a student’s college acceptance chances as well as entrance into National Honors Society and other service-oriented clubs. To help parents, the AACPS system released the Implementation Plan for 2017–2020, which highlights effects and importance of service in schools, at aacps.org/ page/2304. Private school service hour requirements differ by school. However, students perform the same types of service activities. For example, the students at Archbishop Spalding need 60 hours over a four-year period to graduate. The school requires students to complete 25 of those 60 hours at outreach volunteer facilities such as Sarah’s House or the Light House Shelter. At Severn School, graduation requirements include 10 hours a year, where no more than two may be done at the school itself, and the rest must be direct service. Serving one’s community opens a wide range of networks as well
as positive outcomes such as scholarships and grants to those who dedicate themselves to helping others. Every year, high schools recognize the seniors who exemplified outstanding service in the community. Schools nominate those who exhibited and performed excellent service for the Maryland State Department of Education Service Star Awards. For more service opportunities in Anne Arundel County, Anne Arundel Community College’s Center for Public and Community Service actively promotes volunteer opportunities in the county through volunteermatch.org. —Kelly Szalankiewicz
ANNAPOLIS LANGUAGE SCHOOL The Area’s Only Spanish Immersion Program for Children ages 2-5!
Mondays-Fridays 9:30am to 12pm Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 - 3pm (3½ - 5 year olds only)
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Easy and fun volunteer ideas in the Baltimore/Annapolis area
If you enjoy working with animals, find a local animal shelter to spend some time at the Maryland SPCA or the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. Both offer positions such as helping with events or with the animals themselves. mdspca.org aacspca.org
If you like helping those in need, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank needs volunteers yearround as sorters and office workers to help feed those who go hungry in our neighborhoods.
If you prefer a more hands-on approach or have a knack for building, the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake located in Baltimore is always looking for volunteers to build houses for those less fortunate in the Chesapeake area. habitat chesapeake.org
BOOK OF LIFE ACADEMY OPEN ENROLLMENT
PRE-K to 5th GRADE BEFORE & AFTER CARE
913 Cedar Park Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-2600 • www.bookoflifeacademy.org
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Tips to Navigate the Financial Aid Field
W
hen learning about financial aid and its associated lingoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the FAFSA, CSS Profile, and 529 plans all come to mindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it can feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drowning in alphabet soup. Here are five tips from Rhiannon Schade, director at Collegewise, the largest college counseling company in the nation, that will keep you on track.
1. Know where financial aid comes from. The Federal
Government is the biggest source of financial aid for all students. When you fill out the FAFSA, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re applying for need-based aid from Uncle Sam (although all students who file a FAFSA are eligible for federal unsubsidized student loans, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to file regardless of whether you feel youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll qualify for need-based aid). Colleges themselves provide the second most financial aid. The best strategy you can employ to get more financial aid dollars is to apply to a balanced list of colleges, including schools that are safe bets academically (and thus more likely to give you merit-based aid).
2. Assess where you stand in relation to the rest of the applicant pool. Colleges that offer merit aid are discounting tuition to encourage high-achieving students to choose them over other universities. If you want merit aid, apply to at least four colleges where, based on your grades and test scores, you have a very high chance of being admittedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;because those are the colleges that are most likely to give you with an attractive scholarship offer.
3. Use net price calculators. The sticker price quoted on college
websites is often different from the net price that families pay. You can get a sense of how much college will cost your family by using a net price calculatorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;federal law mandates that colleges display a net price calculator on their website. The calculator gives you a general idea of what level of aid you might qualify for and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up paying out of pocket.
4. Look locally for outside scholarships. I recommend focusing
on small, local scholarships. Because they tend to have fewer applicants, your chances of winning are greater. Most high school guidance offices have a good sense of what local scholarships might be available, so ask your school counselor about scholarships and funds designed to support the education of students within your community.
5. Know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required and stay on top of deadlines.
As you are building your college list, keep track of which forms are required and their filing deadlines. I recommend completing the financial aid forms soon after they become availableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that means submitting the FAFSA during October of your senior year. For more tips on how to increase your financial aid award, visit Collegewise.com.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
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f your children are ready to make the switch to private school, there are plenty to choose from in the area. Our Private School Directory is a listing of private and parochial schools in central Maryland. Schools with descriptions are advertisers, and information in the listings was provided by the schools. For more details on the
schools, such as total enrollment, class sizes, uniform requirements, sports available and more, visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/privateschools.
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ANNE ARUNDEL Annapolis Area Christian School
Key School
Education, Spanish, Chapel, Art and Music classes.
Annapolis, 410-263-9231
See our ad on page 17
keyschool.org
long learning. See our ad on page 25
2.5 years–12th grade
Rockbridge Academy
Before & after care
Crownsville, 410-923-1171
Tuition: $8,545-$29,200/yr
rockbridge.org
410-519-5300, aacsonline.org
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Kindergarten–12th grade
Glen Burnie, 410-768-5324
Key School engages children in
5 years–12th grade
Before & after care
cbcaknights.org
a progressive, coeducational,
Before & after care
Tuition: $11,671-$19,850/yr
3 years–12th grade
college-preparatory, day pro-
Tuition: $7,000 - $15,080
gram. Key emphasizes experi-
Rockbridge Academy offers a
ential learning, interdisciplinary
classical Christian approach to
studies and global perspectives.
education designed to create
Annapolis, Severn
AACS has been providing an education for over 45 years.
Chesapeake Montessori School
Students at AACS pursue their
Annapolis, 410-757-4740
Key graduates are independent
self-motivated learners who pur-
God-given gifts and talents
chesapeake-montessori.com
thinkers, creative innovators,
sue truth, beauty, and goodness
through a comprehensive offer-
18 months–8th grade
effective collaborators, tenacious
in all endeavors, taught to be
problem-solvers, and articulate
socially graceful and spiritually
leaders.
gracious. Our curriculum seeks
See our ad on page 13, 15
to instill a love for learning.
excellent, distinctly Christian
ing of academic courses, fine clubs and programs.
Edinboro Early School
See our ad on the Back Cover
Severna Park, 410-544-2476
arts and athletics, extracurricular
See our ad on page 27
Monsignor Slade Catholic School
edinboroearlyschool.org
Severn, 410-969-9105
Tuition: Varies
msladeschool.com
Edgewater, 410-266-0952
archbishopspalding.org
Four-year degreed teachers
2 years - 8th grade
school.standrewsum.org
9th grade–12th grade
implement MSDE approved cur-
Before & after care
3 years–8th grade
Tuition: $17,250/yr
riculum. Structured programs
Tuition: $7,712-$8,552/yr
Before & after care
As a Catholic, co-educational,
include language arts, math,
Our mission is to promote
Tuition: $8,940-$13,015/yr
college preparatory second-
music, science, art and social
Catholic faith and intellectual
Our intentionally small classes
ary school, we are committed
studies. Child Care Aware (mili-
development in our students. We
allow our experienced faculty to
to challenging our students to
tary) approved. Playground time,
do this by teaching about and
provide an engaging classroom
grow spiritually, academically,
homework help, snack, crafts
modeling the precepts of the
environment that challenges all
physically, and socially. The
and games in a safe, nurturing
Catholic faith, as well as chal-
students. Our integrated curricu-
school community provides a
environment.
lenging our students with a rigor-
lum and educational foundation
caring environment that affirms
See our ad on page 9
ous course of study.
ensures continued academic suc-
See our ad on page 24
cess. See our ad on page 29
Montessori International Children’s House
School of the Incarnation
the dignity of the individual and
2 years–Kindergarten Before & after care
promotes learning.
Indian Creek School
See our ad on page 19
Crownsville, 410-923-3660 indiancreekschool.org
Book of Life Academy
2.9 years–12th grade
Gambrills, 410-519-2285
Annapolis, 410-757-7789
schooloftheincarnation.org
Annapolis, 410-263-2600
Tuition: 8,910-$26,990
montessoriinternational.org
4 years–8th grade
bookoflifeacademy.com
ICS believes that education
18 months–6th grade
Before & after care
2 years–5th grade
should be engaging and chal-
Before & after care
Tuition: $4,960 - $8,450/yr
Tuition: Please call
lenging. Innovative teaching
Tuition: $10,100-$11,950/yr
We are a fully-accredited
Book of Life offers a quality
based on educational research
MICH is a coeducational inde-
Catholic school that educates
Christian education in a warm,
combined with nurturing relation-
pendent school that inspires
over 800 students on a beautiful
friendly atmosphere. Academic
ships and enrichment opportuni-
excellence, nurtures curiosity and
26-acre campus. We are dedi-
standards are high and class
ties outside the classroom create
enhances creativity. Our student-
cated to promoting academic
size is conducive to small group
a unique, remarkable Pre-K
centered learning community
excellence immersed in Gospel
and one-to-one attention. We
through 12th grade college pre-
emphasizes hands-on experien-
values. We seek to cultivate our
offer strong Christian character
paratory experience.
tial learning, respect for self and
students’ ability to think globally
training and a daily enrichment
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others, and the development of
and behave ethically.
inquiry skills that enhance life-
See our ad on page 28
program including Physical
Before & after care
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Glen Burnie, 410-766-7130
Saint Andrew’s Day School
Archbishop Spalding High School
Nourishing the Soul, Mind and Body ST. PHILIP NERI SCHOOL
All Faiths Welcome! 6401 S. Orchard Rd. Linthicum
st.philip-neri.org
Grades PK4 - Eighth OPEN HOUSE October 14 from 9-11am
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January 26 10:30am-1:00pm April 1 from 9-11am
Soul
■ Teaching the Christian perspective on all areas of life & studies ■ Using the 10 Commandments to help students examine their consciences
Mind
■ Rigorous curriculum, developed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore ■ Specialized labs including robotics, science, music, art & library ■ Interactive smartboards in every classroom
Body
■ Before-school strength, skill, agility & mobility training ■ Excellent athletic facilities including modern gymnasium & large athletic fields
Call 410-859-1212 to Schedule a Private Tour
Severn School severnschool.com
St. Martin’s-in-theField Episcopal School
3 years–12th grade
Severna Park, 410-647-7055
Before & after care
stmartinsmd.org
Tuition: Varies
3 years–8th grade
Severn School strives to meet the
Before & after care
needs of young learners as well
Tuition: $3,300-$13,200/yr
as college-bound students while
We are an independent school
challenging them to realize per-
educating students from early
sonal excellence. Students are
childhood to 8th grade. At St.
provided varied opportunities to
Martin’s, we encourage students
demonstrate scholarship, leader-
to stretch their thinking and
ship, citizenship, and sportsman-
discover their unique potential,
ship. See our ad on page 28
while learning with confidence,
Severna Park, 410-647-7700
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis Annapolis, 410-263-8650
Before & after care
Annapolis, 410-269-1955
Tuition: $3,685-$19,995
stmartinsonline.org
St. Anne’s focuses on a rigorous,
3 years–8th grade
inquiry-based academic and
Before & after care
social curriculum and is shaping
Tuition: $3,900-$12,900/yr
innovative leaders of tomorrow.
Our school strives to develop
We invest in the intellectual and
well-rounded students by
spiritual promise of each student
promoting academic achieve-
in a community that celebrates
ment, character education, and
diversity and upholds the dignity
spiritual growth. Our nurturing
of every human being.
environment and strong sense
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of community fosters every child
Welcome Wednesdays – Come Visit Us! Tours at 9:00 am
410.647.2283
www.stjohnspschool.org
to thrive. Saint Martin’s School provides an interactive learning experience and individualized
Severna Park, 410-647-2283
attention to meet each student’s
stjohnspschool.org
needs. See our ad on page 24
Tuition: $8,075/yr
St. Mary’s Elementary School
St. John the Evangelist School
Annapolis, 410-263-2869
offers a stimulating, dynamic
stmarysannapolis.org
and challenging academic pro-
Kindergarten–8th grade
gram in a nurturing environment.
Tuition: $8,537-$9,812/yr
Our faculty have the knowledge,
St. Mary’s Elementary School is
experience and love for teaching
a parish coeducational Catholic
that guides and inspires every
institution servicing many parish-
student. Contact us today to see
es within the greater Annapolis
how we merge faith, technology
area. Anchored in Faith. Rooted
and academics to create good
in Tradition. Committed to
citizens and future leaders.
Excellence.
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Before & after care
Kindergarten Information Night • February 11th • 6:30 pm Middle School Information Night - February 13th • 6:30 pm Preschool Information Night • March 10th • 6:30 pm
See our ad on page 28
2 years–8th grade
4 years–8th grade
Swing into an Open House!
leading with character.
St. Martin’s Lutheran School
stannesschool.org
St. John the Evangelist School
November 5th & January 29th • 9 am-12 pm & 7-8 pm
serving with compassion, and
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St. Paul’s Lutheran School
their full potential—spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially,
Glen Burnie, 410-766-5790
and morally. The Archdiocese of
stpaulslutheranschoolgb.org
Baltimore Catholic Schools enroll
3 years–8th grade
over 25,000 students in 45 elementary and middle schools,
St. Philip Neri Catholic School Linthicum, 410-859-1212 st.philip-neri.org
and 19 high schools spread throughout the Archdiocese. See our ad on page 4
Before & after care
The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland
Tuition: $4,650-$6,500/yr
Baltimore, 410-377-5192
St. Philip Neri is a private,
boyslatinmd.com
Catholic school serving students
5 years–12th grade
in PreK4 through grade 8. We
After School
are dedicated to fostering the
Tuition: $21,220-$30,530
Catholic faith and academic
Since 1844, Boys’ Latin has
excellence.
focused on understanding how
See our ad on page 22
boys learn best. World-class fac-
4 years–8th grade
ulty, challenging academics, and
The Summit School
timeless values are the hallmarks of a Boys’ Latin education. Our
thesummitschool.org
school instills the values of cour-
6 years–8th grade
age, compassion, and integrity
After School
in each boy as embodied in our
Tuition: $31,621/yr
motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be,
The Summit School was founded
rather than to seem).
to serve children with dyslexia
See our ad on page 23
and other learning differences.
teachers, research-based instruc-
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
tion, hands-on, multi-sensory
Baltimore, 410-732-6200
learning and low teacher-student
thecatholichighschool.org
ratios.
9th–12th grade
See our ad on page 23
Tuition: $14,800/yr
The core of Summit’s program incorporates: highly trained
Sunday, October 20, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm Our world-class faculty, challenging academics, and character education are the hallmarks of a Boysʼ Latin education. www.boyslatinmd.com/openhouse 822 W Lake Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210
The Catholic High School of
BALTIMORE
Baltimore is an independent
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools
for young women, sponsored
college-preparatory high school by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Since 1939 young
Baltimore, 410-547-5515
women have benefited from
archbalt.org/schools
the education they received at
2 years–12th grade
Catholic High.
Before & after care Tuition: $1,300-$21,200/yr
Lamb of God School
Catholic schools in the
Halethorpe, 410-242-4100
Archdiocese of Baltimore provide
lambofgodschool.org
a Christ-centered education that
5 years–8th grade
is academically excellent and empowers students to reach
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P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
Edgewater, 410-798-0005
OPEN HOUSE
Educating students from PreK 3 - 8th grade.
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Creative Teaching & Interactive Learning Where Every Child Thrives School, Family, Community
Open Houses 9am
Friday, November 15, 2019 Saturday, November 16, 2019 Friday, January 24, 2020 Thursday, March 26, 2020
1120 Spa Road . Annapolis, MD . 410-269-1955 . stmartinsonline.org
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Christian Preschool Program for ages 3-5
301 Rowe Blvd. Annapolis (410)268-3812 calumc.org license #98524
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The Park School of Baltimore
Trinity School
Baltimore, 410-339-7070
trinityschoolmd.org
parkschool.net
3 years-8th grade
4 years–12th grade
Before & after care
Before & after care
Tuition: $4,325-$14,400
Tuition: $18,300-$33,090
Trinity is an Independent,
The Park School of Baltimore is
Catholic, coeducational and eth-
an independent, gender-inclusive,
nically diverse school sponsored
non-sectarian progressive school
by the Sisters of Notre Dame de
located on a 100-acre wooded
Namur. Trinity offers a broad
campus. Devoted to intellectual
and challenging educational pro-
inquiry, a collaborative spirit
gram with new technology and
of learning, and an apprecia-
traditional goals. 100% of eighth
tion for the diversity of human
grade graduates who applied
experience, The Park School
were accepted to their first-choice
of Baltimore is a community
high schools.
founded on positive expectations
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of our students and respect for individual differences.
KENT COUNTY
St. Paul Lutheran School
Kent School
Catonsville, 410-747-1924
kentschool.org
stpaulcatonsville.org/school
3 years–8th grade
18 months–5th grade
Celebrating 65 Years of Inspiring Students'
CALVERT
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The Calverton School Huntintown, 410-535-0216 calvertonschool.org
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Radcliffe Creek School Chestertown, 410-778-8150 radcliffecreekschool.org 5 years–8th grade
PRINCE GEORGE’S
Tidewater School Huntingtown, 410-257-0533
Bishop McNamara High School
thetidewaterschool.org
Forestville, 301-735-8401
2.5 years–5th grade
bmhs.org
Bethel Christian Academy
9th–12th grade
Christian Academy of Laurel Laurel, 301-490-1076
Savage, 301-725-4673
ChristianAcademyofLaurel.org
bethelchristianacademy.com
3 years-8th grade
3 years–8th grade
Before & after care
Resurrection-St. Paul School
Pre-K2 through 8th grade
Chestertown, 410-778-4100
2.5 years–12th grade
HOWARD
Let us count your child among generations of successful graduates
Ellicott City, 410-744-1524
Tuition: $5,460-$7,350/yr Christian Academy of Laurel is a PreK 3-8th Christian School
Ellicott City, 410-461-9111
in Laurel, Maryland and is a
resstpaul.org
ministry of First Baptist Church of
3 years–8th grade
Laurel. See our ad on page 18
DeMatha Catholic High School
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Hyattsville, 240-764-2200
Laurel, 301-725-3228
dematha.org, 9th–12th grade
pallottihs.org
Elizabeth Seton High School
PUBLIC SCHOOL CONTACTS • Maryland State Department of Education
9th–12th grade
marylandpublicschools.org, 1-888-246-0016
Tuition: $16,485-$17,480/yr Founded in 1921, St. Vincent
Bladensburg, 301-864-4532
Pallotti High School is dedicated
setonhs.org
to promoting academic excel-
9th–12th grade
lence and building Christian
Tuition: $15,250/yr
character in a welcoming com-
Rooted in Catholic values, the
munity. Through our challenging
mission of Elizabeth Seton High
and diverse curriculum, students
School is to cultivate confidence
develop into independent, self-
in young women to excel in col-
motivated, socially conscious
lege, careers, and life through
young adults who are prepared
an innovative and rigorous aca-
to enter college as critical think-
demic experience. As a diverse
ers. See our ad on page 16
and inclusive learning community, students think critically and creatively, work collaboratively, See our ad on page 2
Centreville, 410-758-0620
Fairhaven School Upper Marlboro, 301-249-8060 fairhavenschool.com 4 years–12th grade
Friends Community School College Park, 301-441-2100 friendscommunityschool.org Kindergarten–8th grade
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
baltimorecityschools.org, 443-984-2000 • Baltimore County Public Schools bcps.org, 443-809-4554 • Calvert County Public Schools calvertnet.k12.md.us, 443-550-8000 • Howard County Public School System hcpss.org, 410-313-6600 • Prince George’s County Public Schools pgcps.org, 301-952-6000 • Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
gunston.org
www.qacps.org, 410-758-2403
9th–12th grade
Lighthouse Christian Academy Stevensville, 410-643-3034
6
lcacademy.org 4 years–8th grade
Wye River Upper School Centreville, 410-758-2922
November 3rd & January 26th 12:00pm - 2:00pm
wyeriverupperschool.org 9th–12th grade Tuition: $29,100/yr
Bowie, Glenn Dale
Wye River engages bright stu-
301-464-3215
dents with learning differences
htrinity.org
in a challenging educational
3 years–8th grade
experience, preparing them for
Before & after care
college, career, and life. Our
Tuition: $9,690-$13,370/yr
students gain knowledge and
Our mission is to help students
independence through an inqui-
become “The Best You.” We
ry-driven, multi-sensory, multi-
offer strong academics and
modal pedagogy. To support
provide opportunities in visual
this approach, project-based
arts, athletes, technology and
learning, outcome-based goals,
help students become leaders of
and applied experiences outside
tomorrow.
of the classroom highlight our
See our ad on page 19
courses. See our ad on page 29
410 -757-7789
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P R I VAT E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y
The Gunston School
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QUEEN ANNE’S
and serve others.
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Child Find Evaluates Kids Ages 3 to 5 for Developmental Delays and Disabilities
T
hree is an exciting milestone—your little one is no longer a baby and preschool is on the horizon. But what if you have concerns about whether your child is on track with his or her peers? Rachel Horak of Odenton contacted Anne Arundel County Child Find to request an evaluation for her daughter Arleigh following a routine visit with her pediatrician. “Arleigh had limited speech, but was very independent so I always assumed speech would just pick up on its own,” says Horak. “When she was still behind at two, her pediatrician recommended a speech evaluation.” Child Find diagnosed Arleigh with autism spectrum disorder. It was recommended she be placed in the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) preschool program at Oakwood Elementary. There she received one-on-one social and speech services. Child Find services stem from the federal law called the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, which requires school districts to have a process for identifying and evaluating children who may need special education or services such as counseling, speech or occupational therapy. If a family believes their child could benefit from special education or related services they can contact Child Find to request an evaluation. The program covers every child from birth to age 21. In Anne Arundel County, the Preschool Child Find office focuses on children ages 3 to 5. If the school system agrees that the child may have a disability, it will set up an evaluation. During this evaluation, the family will discuss concerns about their child’s development with the Child Find team, consisting of a speech/language pathologist, special educator, occupational therapist and/or physical therapist. The team will gather information in areas of concern through formal, standardized assessment, and use any information already available from prior services through the Infants and Toddlers program.
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Following the evaluation, there will be an Eligibility Determination Meeting which will officially determine whether or not a child meets the criteria to receive special education services. In order to be eligible for special education services when turning 3, a child must have one of 14 educational disabilities that negatively impacts his/ her ability to successfully participate in preschool level activities. These disabilities include: developmental delay; speech or language impairment; autism; hearing or visual impairment; intellectual disability; orthopedic impairment; emotional disability; or traumatic brain injury. If your child is eligible to receive special education services, a follow-up Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting will be scheduled to develop an appropriate program to meet your child’s specific needs. For Arleigh, the Early Childhood Intervention program was chosen to best suit her individual needs. Other children receive services at home, private preschools, Head Start programs or in childcare. The goal is for the child to receive services tailored to his or her individual needs in a natural setting and the least restrictive environment. After Arleigh finished attending the ECI preschool, she continued to receive weekly speech- and one-on-one social services. “Both specialists came to her Preschool so it was very convenient,” says Horak. Today Arleigh receives speech services from a private contractor and attends Indian Creek School, where she continues to thrive. Her mom describes her as chatty and social with a passion for learning. If you have concerns about your child’s development, contact your local Child Find office to request an evaluation. Anne Arundel County residents can start their search at aacps.org/childfind. Contact numbers for all the Child Find offices in Maryland can be found here: marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/ Special-Ed/MITP/InfantsToddlersChildFindContactList.pdf. —Joyce Heid
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The PEABODY PREPARATORY campus in Annapolis at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts offers individual and group instruction for all ages and skill levels: PIANO • GUITAR • HARP • VOICE
PreK through Grade 8 Open Houses: Monday, Nov. 11th 10am-1pm Saturday, Jan. 25th 10am-1pm
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Save the Date for our Fall Open House! Lower School: October 17 at 9 am Middle & Upper School: November 6 at 7pm
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Open House: Oct. 24th 6:30-8pm Is your teen struggling in school?
We can help. . .
CHANGING the LIVES of bright students with learning differences
Safe Schools Maryland
I
410.758.2922 wyeriverupperschool.org
September 21, 2019 Pip Moyer Recreation Center
n an effort to reduce violence in schools, Governor Larry Hogan has launched the Safe Schools Maryland tip line and mobile app. “Incidents of targeted violence at our schools are rarely sudden impulsive acts; instead, in the majority of these incidents, another person was aware of what the student was thinking or planning to do,” said Governor Hogan at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency in October. “We must remain ever vigilant when it comes to protecting our kids, and we are counting on our local school communities, our students, teachers, and parents to work together with us in these important efforts.” The tip line is online 24/7 with trained technicians, and the staff will share any information to the appropriate school systems, officials, staff and law enfocement officials to prevent violence in schools from taking place. The Safe Schools mobile app is available for iPhones and Android. The Safe Schools program encourages students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of communities to use the anonymous, app- and web-based reporting system to share concerns including mental health crises, bullying, school and/or community violence, drug activity, abuse, and harassment. According to Hogan, “Sadly, all too often students, choose to remain silent because they are afraid of retaliation, rejection, or stigmatization by their peers. The troubling result is a ‘code of silence’ in which students suffer harm that could have been prevented if another person had chosen to speak out. We need to empower our students to break that ‘code of silence.” “If they see unsafe situations or behavior, including threats made in person or on social media, bullying, or a friend who expresses the desire to hurt themselves or others,” he said, “we need young Marylanders to say something and to do something without fear of retribution for coming forward.” More details about the app and tip line are available at SafeSchoolsMD.org. The tip line is: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233).
Today’s Fun, Tomorrow’s Future
steammaryland.com
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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY
T
he Chesapeake Bay area offers excellent destinations for fun and learning—from Baltimore to Washington,
D.C. to Annapolis and on the Bay itself. The following list encompasses some of the best of the area. Before
heading out, check websites or call to confirm hours, possible fees and changing exhibits.
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ADVENTURE
Programs include canoeing,
marshlands, springs and wet-
and field trips for students of
kayaking, pontoon boating,
lands.
all ages. Interactive exhibits
Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
crafts, hiking, education, ani-
provide hands-on learning
16701 Norwood Rd.,
and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Sandy Spring, 240-389-4386,
National Estuarine Research
600 Discovery Ln., Grasonville
sandyspringadventurepark.org
Reserve.
410-827-6694,
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
bayrestoration.org
1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian
Over 4 miles of trails, an avi-
410-741-9330, jugbay.org
The aerial forest high ropes
mal encounters and research. Partners with Harford County
about woodlands, wetlands and meadows.
bridges, zip lines, and climbing
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
ary and a visitor center. Good
More than 1,400 acres of wet-
courses.
2880 Grays Rd.,
for bird watching and hiking.
lands for hiking, canoeing and
Prince Frederick, 410-535-5327
Experience hands-on education-
bird watching plus many public
calvertparks.org/bccss.html
al programs and explore native
programs.
course has many platforms,
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor
The northernmost naturally
woodlands, tidal marshes and
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
occurring stand of bald cypress
meadows.
National Harbor
trees in America. An elevated
301-842-8650
boardwalk goes through the
Clark’s Elioak Farm
TheCapitalWheel.com
trees, some over 1,000 years
10500 Clarksville Pike,
410-396-7102
Soar over the Potomac River
old. Listen for nature’s harmony
Ellicott City, 410-730-4049
marylandzoo.org
and see the nation’s capital
of calling frogs and songbirds
clarklandfarm.com
Hands-on children’s zoo, exhib-
from a fully enclosed gondola.
on the boardwalk.
Meet and learn about animals
its and animals.
Teacher resource guides avail-
such as ducks, ponies, pigs,
1 Safari PI, Baltimore
Montpelier Farms
hayride, cow train, pony rides
1720 Crain Hwy. North,
2145 Key Wallace Dr.,
and the Enchanted Forest. Field
Upper Marlboro
8600 Foundry St. #2038,
Cambridge, 410-228-2677
trip tours in spring, summer and
410-320-0464
Savage, 301-725-1313
fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater
fall.
montpelierfarms.com
terrapinadventures.com
All kinds of birds, including the
Aerial adventure guides teach
American bald eagle. A driving
students and others about the
map is available.
Terrapin Adventures
Chesapeake Bay watershed, some local history, and how to help protect the environment.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Calvert Cliffs State Park
See alpacas, sheep, bunnies, pigs, goats and other farm animals. Also enjoy activities such
1525 Flag Pond Pkwy., Lusby
as gem stone mining, hayrides,
410-586-1477
corn maze and more. Spring
calvertparks.org/fpp.html
and fall field trips.
10540 H.G. Trueman Rd.,
Miles of trails lead through
ANIMALS AND NATURE
Lusby, 301-743-7613
forests, swamps and beaches.
dnr2.maryland.gov/public-
Excellent for fossil hunting.
American Chestnut Land Trust
cliffs.aspx
Greenstreet Gardens
Fossil hunting, hiking and fish-
391 West Bay Front Rd.,
410-576-3833, aqua.org
676 Double Oak Rd.,
ing. The walk to the beach is 2
Lothian, 410-867-9500
Includes exhibits on Australia,
Prince Frederick
miles along a trail. There is also
greenstreetgardens.com
the Amazon and marine mam-
410-414-3400, acltweb.org
a playground.
This grower and greenhouse
mals. No strollers.
Hiking trails through what was
lands/Pages/southern/calvert-
retail center has a multi-week
National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt St., Pier 3, Baltimore
land. Guided canoe trips and
Carrie Murray Nature Center
special events. Check website.
1901 Ridgetop Rd., Baltimore
Irvine Nature Center
410-396-0808,
11201 Garrison Forest Rd.,
Laurel, 301-497-5898
CarrieMurrayNature.org
Owings Mills, 443-738-9200
fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/visit/
Focuses on educating the public
explorenature.org
NWVC.html
700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon
about animals and the outdoors.
Includes a nature center with
Explore, discover and learn
410-612-1688,
Located in Gwynns Falls/Leakin
animals and exhibits, trails
about science and the environ-
otterpointcreek.org
Park, which includes meadows,
through 116 acres, programs
ment through interactive exhibits
once tobacco and other farm-
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
festival with hands-on activities.
National Wildlife Visitor Center 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop,
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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY
goats and emu. Also enjoy a
able.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
about animals, nature trails and overlooks, a guided wildlife tram tour and more.
National Zoo
12610 Eveland Rd, Ridgely
on certain days; check website.
Ford’s Theatre
Also offers family-friendly activi-
511 10th St. NW,
ties.
Washington, D.C. 202-347-4833, fordstheatre.org
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW,
Adkins Arboretum:
Washington, D.C.
410-634-2847
The Hirshhorn Gallery and Sculpture Garden
202-633-4888
dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/
7th St. and Independence Ave.
history of the theater and focus
nationalzoo.si.edu
Pages/eastern/tuckahoe.aspx
SW, Washington, D.C.
on Lincoln’s assassination.
Pandas and more at this free
Twenty miles of hiking, biking
202-633-4674, hirshhorn.si.edu
zoo. Learn about animal habits,
and equestrian trails, canoeing,
Introduce children’s understand-
habitats and conservation.
hunting, picnicking and a play-
ing of and exposure to modern
ground. Over 500 acres with
and contemporary art.
Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Ln., Columbia 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov/RobinsonNatureCenter
FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY
Tuckahoe State Park and Adkins Arboretum Tuckahoe: 410-820-1668
native trees and shrubs.
Watkins Nature Center
National Museum of African Art
Open for daytime visits; tickets can be downloaded from the website. Guided tours tell the
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 2400 E. Fort Ave., Baltimore 410-962-4290, nps.gov/fomc The successful defense of this
950 Independence Ave. SW,
fort against the British in the War of 1812 inspired “The Star-
301 Watkins Park Dr.,
Washington, D.C.
Learn about space, the
Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6702
202-633-4600, africa.si.edu
Spangled Banner.” Hands-on
Chesapeake Bay and Native
pgparks.com
Visit the “playtime” section of the
activities.
American culture through public
Explore wildlife and enjoy
website for kid-friendly activities.
and group programs and field
resident live animals, hands-on
Permanent and rotating exhibits
trips. Includes a digital plan-
exhibits, interpretive programs
showcase the art of the African
etarium and dome-style theater,
and special events.
continent and diaspora.
ARTS
Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore
American Art Museum
educational-center
410-547-9000, thewalters.org
Tours must be arranged in
Kid-friendly art museum includes
advance. Brochures are available for a self-guided driving
programs, exhibits and trails to explore.
Smallwood State Park 2750 Sweden Point Rd.,
Harriet Tubman Museum 424 Race St., Cambridge 410-228-0401, visitdorchester. org/harriet-tubman-museum-
8th and F Streets, NW,
opportunities to create your own
Marbury, 301-743-7613
Washington, D.C.
art and in-depth looks at special
tour to see the site of Tubman’s
dnr2.maryland.gov
202-633-7970
exhibits.
childhood, plantations where
Guided tours of the site of
americanart.si.edu
General William Smallwood’s
Dedicated to American art,
home. Marina with access to the
exhibits include drawings,
Potomac.
paintings, sculptures and photo-
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
graphs.
HISTORY B & O Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore
Annmarie Garden
she worked and stops on the Underground Railroad.
Historic Annapolis Museum 99 Main St., Annapolis
410-752-2490, BORail.org
410-267-6656, Annapolis.org
13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell
Explore railroad history and a
Guided tours of historic homes
410-326-4640,
train ride along the first commer-
and sites plus materials for self-
Edgewater
annmariegarden.org
cial mile of railroad right-of-way
directed walking tours around
443-482-2216, serc.si.edu
A 30-acre public sculpture
in the U.S.
Annapolis. Teacher workshops
Trails, bird watching and
garden, some of which invites
other outdoor, family activities.
visitors to touch. Hosts family-
Understand human impacts on
friendly events and festivals.
647 Contees Wharf Rd.,
the environment through handson inquiry and STEM-based learning.
Dr. Samuel Mudd Home 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd.,
Baltimore Museum of Art
Waldorf 301-274-9358, drmudd.org
and educational outreach programs.
Historic Annapolis William Paca House and Garden
10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore
Visit the home where John
443-573-1700, artbma.org
Wilkes Booth stopped to have
Annapolis
Self-guided tours catering to kids
his broken leg set.
410-990-4543, Annapolis.org
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186 Prince George St.,
MUST-SEE
Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument St. Baltimore | 410-675-3750 mdhs.org Onsite museum tours and student research center, virtual field trips and traveling trunks offered about Maryland and American history.
Connect with the diverse heritage of Annapolis and visit the 2-acre garden.
Historic St. Mary’s City
National Great Blacks in Wax
Part of the Smithsonian, the museum examines the his-
1601 East North Ave., Baltimore
tory and current status of the
410-563-3404,
American Indian.
greatblacksinwax.org
Thomas Stone National Historic Site 6655 Rosehill Rd., Port Tobacco 301-392-1776, nps.gov/thst This home of a signer of the
18751 Hogaboom Lane,
American history features over
Pemberton Hall Plantation
St. Mary’s City, 240-895-4979
100 life-sized, life- like wax fig-
5561 Plantation Ln., Salisbury
the house, farm buildings and
ures in dramatic scenes.
410-742-1741,
cemetery.
hsmcdigshistory.org
A wax museum of African
Maryland’s first capital shows what life was like in the 17th century and teaches the colony’s
Maryland State House
pembertonpark.org
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Built in 1741, the park features a plantation house, visitor center,
Baltimore, 410-539-1797
hands-on activities for kids to
historicships.org
Washington, D.C.
learn about the environment.
This all-sail warship is the only
202-633-4751 nmaahc.si.edu Collections illustrate the major
410-946-5400
periods of African American
msa.maryland.gov
history, from origins in Africa
11175 Point Lookout Rd.,
The oldest state capitol in con-
through slavery, reconstruction,
Scotland, 301-872-5688,
tinuous use, with original pieces.
the civil rights era, the Harlem
dnr2.maryland.gov
Specialized tours available by
Renaissance and into the 21st
The lighthouse and Civil War
appointment; self-guided tour
century.
museum shows how Point
information and education pro-
See pull out above.
National Colonial Farm in Piscataway Park 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek
Lookout functioned as a Union
National Museum of American History
Discover what an ordinary tobacco-farming family was like in the
hospital and POW camp. Other
Civil War-era naval vessel still afloat. Discover how sailors lived on board through a self-guided or audio tour.
SCIENCE Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore
activities include fishing, boating
410-727-4808 ext. 117,
14th St. and Constitution Ave.
and hiking. Said to be one of the
thebmi.org
NW, Washington, D.C.
most haunted spots in Maryland.
Hands-on programs, interactive
202-633-1000,
tours and exhibits.
americanhistory.si.edu
Sotterley Plantation
See the original flag that
44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood
inspired “The Star-Spangled
301-373-2280, sotterley.org
Banner” along with daily activi-
Early 18th-century plantation
ties, tours and exhibits.
was home to generations of
College Park, 301-864-6029
prominent families. Ninety acres
collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
include gardens, a smokehouse,
Tells the story of flight from the
a slave cabin and nature trails.
Wright Brothers to today. Learn
301-283-2113 accokeekfoundation.org
301 E. Pratt St., Pier 1,
1400 Constitution Ave. NW,
Point Lookout State Park
Maryland Historical Society
USS Constellation
small museum and trails. Fun,
100 State Circle, Annapolis
grams available.
includes a self-guided tour of
National Museum of the American Indian
College Park Aviation Museum and Airport 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr.,
4th St. and Independence Ave.
about the history and science of
1770s. Interactive, experience-
SW, Washington, D.C.
flight.
based tours.
202-633-6644, nmai.si.edu
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FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY
legacy.
Declaration of Independence
Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum
National Cryptologic Museum
Patriot Cruises 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels
history from 1633 to the pres-
701 Wilson Point Rd.,
8290 Colony Seven Rd.,
410-745-3100
ent. See the advertisement for
Middle River, 410-682-6122
Annapolis Junction
patriotcruises.com
the slave auction in which Kunta
mdairmuseum.org
301-688-5849, nsa.gov/about/
A narrated historic cruise of the
Kinte was sold and the reward
See aircraft on the flight line at
cryptologic-heritage/museum/
Miles River. Special student
poster for Harriet Tubman.
Strawberry Point and explore
Learn about code making and
pricing offered.
exhibits about aviation and
breaking. Learn about codes
space history in Maryland.
throughout history, from Civil
Group tours available by
War ciphers to biometrics.
Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd.,
380 Log Canoe Circle,
Solomons
Stevensville, 410-643-9970
410-326-2042
prsguitars.com/tours
calvertmarinemuseum.org
10th St. and Constitution Ave.
Get a firsthand look at the fac-
Boats, models, wood carvings,
601 Light St., Baltimore
NW, Washington, D.C.
tory’s processes, instruments and
fossils and live animals with the
410-685-5225, mdsci.org
202-633-1000, mnh.si.edu
amplifiers. See the electric guitar
Chesapeake Bay in the back-
Both permanent and rotating
Exhibits on everything from
manufacturing line and acoustic
yard. The hands-on Discovery
exhibits in a “please touch”
cultures to oceans to rocks and
shop. Tour sizes are limited.
Room is a particularly big draw.
environment. The Kids Room play
minerals. Also includes an IMAX
area is open to children under 8.
theater.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
TOURS / BOAT TOURS
appointment.
Maryland Science Center
8800 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt
FIELD TRIP DIRECTORY
PRS Guitars Factory Tour
Maryland’s African-American
National Museum of Natural History
Offer school programs and sum-
U.S. Naval Academy Tours Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
mer camps.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
52 King George St., Annapolis
213 North Talbot St., St.
410-293-8687
Michaels
usnabsd.com/for-visitors
410-745-2916, cbmm.org
Exhibits, hands-on activities
Annapolis Tours by Watermark
and a regular rocket launch.
18 Pinkney St., Annapolis
Learn about Naval Academy
Learn the story of the Bay and
Also includes a full-size “rocket
410-268-7601,
history on public guided walking
those who worked (and continue)
garden” with different types of
annapolistours.com
tours. Field trips available for
to work on it. Learn from actual
rockets and hardware.
Explore Maryland’s history or
grades 4-12.
watermen.
UNIQUELY MARYLAND
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
301-286-2000, nasa.gov
National Air and Space Museum
architecture through educational walking tours and ghost tours. Also offers narrated sightsee-
600 Independence Ave. at 6th
ing cruises in Baltimore and
Street SW, Washington, D.C.
Annapolis. Age-appropriate field
202-633-2214,
trip tours for students available.
airandspace.si.edu
The Annapolis Maritime Museum
830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore
723 Second St., Annapolis
443-263-1800, lewismuseum.org
410-295-0104, amaritime.org
Learn about the African
ater and a planetarium. Free
Choptank Riverboat Company
Housed in the old McNasby’s
American experience, including
daily educational programs.
6304 Suicide Bridge Rd.,
Oyster Packing Company, this
slavery, freedom and current
Hurlock, 410-943-4775
interactive museum hosts lectures,
issues.
suicide-bridge-restaurant.com
concerts and children’s activi-
Cruise on the historic Choptank
ties. Learn about the ecology of
(Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center)
River aboard a true sternwheeler
the Chesapeake Bay or catch a
US Naval Academy Museum
14390 Air & Space Museum
riverboat.
tour to the Thomas Point Shoal
Preble Hall, 118 Maryland Ave.,
Lighthouse.
Annapolis
Includes exhibits, an IMAX the-
National Air and Space Museum
Pkwy., Chantilly, Va. 703-572-4118, airandspace.
Liberte, the Schooner
si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center
22 Severn Ave., Annapolis
Thousands of artifacts not in the
410-263-8234, theliberte.com
Banneker-Douglass Museum
collection in Washington, D.C.,
The Liberte is a three-masted
84 Franklin St., Annapolis
role of the U.S. Navy throughout
including the SR-71 Blackbird
schooner that offers educational
410-216-6180
American history.
and the space shuttle Enterprise.
outings under sail about the his-
bdmuseum.maryland.gov
tory of the boat and the area.
Dedicated to preserving
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410-293-2108, usna.edu/museum Collections show the history and
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Annapolis Area Christian School ......................Back Cover
Montessori International Children’s House....................... 25
Annapolis Language School.......................................... 17
Naval Academy Primary School......................................9
Archbishop Spalding High School................................. 19
Orthodontists of Maryland............................................ 18
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools.......................4
Park School of Maryland, The................................. 16, 24
Ballet Theatre of Maryland........................................... 18
Peabody Institute......................................................... 28
Bay Country Learning Center........................................ 14
Right Start Academy.................................................... 14
Book of Life Academy ................................................. 17
Rockbridge Academy................................................... 27
Boys’ Latin School of Maryland..................................... 23
Saint Andrew’s Day School........................................... 29
Bright Beginning Children’s Learning Center................... 14
School of the Incarnation.............................................. 28
Calvary Center School................................................. 24
Severn School............................................................. 28
Catholic High School................................................... 23
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis........................................8
Christ Episcopal Church Day School.............................. 16
St. John the Evangelist School....................................... 22
Christian Academy of Laurel......................................... 18
St. Margaret’s Day School..............................................9
Creative Garden Nursery School and Kindergarten...........6
St. Martin’s in-the-Field Episcopal School........................ 28
Docksiders Gymnastics................................................. 27
St. Martin’s Lutheran School.......................................... 24
Edinboro Early School....................................................9
St. Mary’s Elementary School..........................................9
Elizabeth Seton High School...........................................2
St. Philip Neri School................................................... 22
Grannie Annie’s Child Care & Learning Center............... 12
St. Vincent Pallotti High School...................................... 16
Heritage Learning Center............................................. 27
Summit School, The..................................................... 23
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School................................. 19
Trinity School.............................................................. 19
Indian Creek School......................................................2
Weems Creek Nursery School....................................... 16
Maryland Historical Society.......................................... 33
Woods Child Development Center...................................9
Monsignor Slade Catholic School.................................. 24
Wye River Upper School.............................................. 29
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