51st annual Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund
School Fair October 15, 2023 SCHOOL FAIR EVENT GUIDE AND 2023-24 OPEN HOUSE DATES
BLACK STUDENT FUND Provides essential advocacy, academic and retention support to academically motivated African American and other underserved students to facilitate their access, admission and successful matriculation and graduation from member schools. BSF partners with member schools to provide financial assistance, as well as instruction, evaluations, feedback and monitoring necessary to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a supportive and responsive environment.
LATINO STUDENT FUND Provides opportunities for a strong academic foundation to undeserved PreK-12th-grade students of Hispanic descent. By providing year-round, outof-school-time programs for low-income, at-risk students and their families, we increase levels of educational attainment in the community.
04 Workshop Schedule BSF/LSF SCHOOL
07 Maryland Schools 16 Virginia Schools
FAIR GUIDE
20 DC Schools
DIRECTORY
28 Boarding Schools 33 On-line Schools 35 Non School Exhibitors
Workshop Schedule 2:15 pm COMPLETING THE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
FLOOR 1 - BALLROOM Jewell Samuel, J.D. Founder/CEO of the EDUKEYS, a nonprofit helping families access independent schools, will share advice and best practices on applying for and seeking financial aid from the parent’s perspective.
3:15 pm FLOOR 1 - 101
BLACK MONTESSORI EDUCATION
Leaders, practitioners, and advocates of Montessori education will discuss current factors, considerations, and initiatives that inform modern-day Montessori pedagogy.
FINANCIAL AID AT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
FLOOR A - A01
Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our children will discuss financial aid.
FIVE TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD
FLOOR B - B33 Dr. Rona Frederick, Author of "Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Families", will share tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child.
NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH FOR K-12 CHILDREN
FLOOR B - B35 Psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee will provide insight and lessons on mental health issues facing children in post-Covid America.
PRINCETON REVIEW’S FINDING YOUR DREAM COLLEGES
FLOOR 1 - BALLROOM Princeton Review will discuss the college admissions process including an introduction to Princeton Review admissions resources including test prep resources.
Workshop Schedule 4:15 pm BLACK GIRL MAGIC AT ALL-GIRL SCHOOLS F L O O R 1 - B A L L R O O M A panel of students from DMV area all girls’ schools will share perspectives on the experiences of girls of color at all girls’ schools.
EDUCATION & MONEY| FINANCING K-12 EDUCATION
FLOOR 1 - 101
Financial Professional Mark Baker will provide financing models and tips to help families finance K-12 and post-secondary education. Learn money strategies to use right now.
THE DAO OF SELECTING HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULARS
FLOOR A - A01 A panel of college admissions specialists (from Georgetown and Stanford Universities) will use their expertise to discuss the four tiers of extracurriculars, and how to discern the types of extracurriculars that are attractive to the type of college your child might be interested in.
1st level = Floor b 2nd level = Floor A 3rd level = floor 1
CONNECTdmv helps to close the opportunity gap for students and families of color at local independent schools by bringing the DMV community together to empower students, create opportunity, build community, and activate change.
To learn more visit CONNECTdmv.org.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
BARRIE SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | 12 months - Grade 12 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Date: Saturday, October 21st. Online Registration required.
BULLIS SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland Virtual Open House: Take a virtual tour or watch Discover Bullis Series sessions, all sessions are available on demand.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 8 | Rockville, Maryland Open House Date: Saturday, November 4th, and Monday, November 6th from 9 am - 11 am. Registration required.
CONCORD HILL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 3 | Chevy Chase, Maryland Open House Date: November 17th, December 8th, 2023 & January 12th, 2024 from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Registration required.
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CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD C a t h o l i c | A l l - G i r l | G r a d e s 6 - 1 2 | P o to m a c , M a r y l a n d Open House Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 10:00 am. Registration required.
ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Bladensburg, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, November 5th from 11 am - 2 pm. Registration required.
GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Episcopal | Co-Ed | PS - Grade 5 | Kensington, Maryland Open House Date: Weekday morning and Weekend Open Houses available. For dates and registration, go to website.
HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL Independent | All-Girl | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Grades 9-12 Thursday, October 19th from 8:30-11:15 am. Grades 3-8 Sunday, October 22nd from 2-4 pm. Register via website.
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INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Crownsville, Maryland Open House Dates: Lower School on Nov. 9th, Middle School on Nov. 14th, and Upper School on Nov 2nd & Dec. 14th, 2023. Register via website.
LANDON SCHOOL Independent | All-Boy | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, October 22nd, from 1 pm. - 4 pm. Registration required through Ravenna
MCLEAN SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland Open House Date: Fridays, November 10 & 17, and Saturday, December 9 from 9-11 am. Registration via website.
NORWOOD SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Bethesda, Maryland Virtual Open House Dates: Lower School, October 14th at 10:00 am. Middle School, October 21st, 2023 at 10:00 am. Register Online.
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ONENESS FAMILY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 12 | Chevy Chase & Kensington, Maryland Open House Date: High School Tour October 18th at 10 am. Primary Program Tour at 10 am. Register Online.
SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL Quaker | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 12 | Sandy Spring, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Register on website.
ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2-Grade 12 | Potomac, Maryland Open House Dates: Friday, November 10th from 9 to 10:30 am. Register via Ravenna.
ST. JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Catholic | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 8 | Rockville, Maryland Open House Date: October 17th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Call 301946-7888 for more information.
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ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Laurel, Maryland Open House Dates: Sunday, November 5th from 2 to 5 pm. For more information, contact 301-725-3228 or admissions@pallottihs.org.
ST. FRANCIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Catholic | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 8 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: Saturday, October 28 at 9 am. Contact school office to schedule a visit or tour at 301-434-2344 or office@sfismd.org.
STONERIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Catholic | All-Girl |Grades 1-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Upper School - Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at 12.30 pm. Register via Ravenna.
THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Kensington, Maryland Open House: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at 10 am. No registration is required. Contact (301) 929-6442 to schedule a private tour.
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THE NORA SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland Virtual Open House Dates: Monthly on Thursdays at 9:15 am online via Google Meet. Registration required.
THE SIENA SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 3-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: Schedule in-person tour offered from 9:30-11 am at Northern Virginia (3-11) on Tuesdays, and Silver Spring (5-12) on Wednesdays. Virtual tours are also available.
THE WOODS ACADEMY Catholic | Co-Ed | Age 3 -Grade 8 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: Thursday, November 7 from 9 am - 10:30 am. Register via website.
WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 9:00 am Families can rsvp via website.
WYE RIVER UPPER SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Centreville, Maryland Open House Date: Thursdays, October 19th, 2023 & January 25th, 2024 at 10:30 am. Register Online.
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ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-8 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Dates: Saturday, November 4th at 9am & Thursday, November 16th at 9am. Tuesday, December 5th at 6pm (Grades K-4 only). Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm (Grades 5-8 only). Register Online or email Ann Whaley at awhaley@acdsnet.org .
BROWNE ACADEMY Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 8 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Date: Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 9 am. Register Online. Virtual Information Sessions on January 4th and April 4th, 2024.
BURGUNDY FARM COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades JK-8 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Date: Friday, November 10th, 2023 at 9 am & Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 10 am. To register, submit an online inquiry and select the desired Open House date.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 12:30 pm.. For more information and registration, visit website.
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THE LANGLEY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Preschool - Grade 8 | Mclean, Virginia Information Sessions and Events: In-Person admission info session November 8 at 9 am. To see all events, including Coffee with Head of School, visit website.
ST. STEPHEN'S & ST. AGNES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 12 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Dates: Upper School - Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 1 pm, Middle School Open House - Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 8:30 am. Register Online.
MADEIRA SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | McLean, Virginia Open House Dates: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 1 pm.m. For more information, registration links, and other events, visit their website.
THE POTOMAC SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Mclean, Virginia Open House Date and Events: To see all events, including information sessions, a walk in the woods, and athletic/arts open houses, visit the website. Registration is required via Ravenna.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | 18 Months-Grade 6 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 9:15 am. Virtual Open House is on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 7:30 pm. Register Online.
ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Prospective students can sign up for Lion 4 a Day. AM tours run from 8 am - 10:30 am; pm tours run from 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Sign-up required.
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Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-3 | Washington, DC Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-3 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Parents and caregivers interested in Open House Parents andTeam caregivers interestedto in connecting withDates: the Admissions are welcome connecting with the Admissions Team are welcome to register for a personalized meeting via Ravenna. register for a personalized meeting via Ravenna.
CAPITOL HILL DAY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Visit Ravenna for a full listing of all admissions events, including upcoming tour dates and parent/guardian meeting opportunities.
CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF WASHINGTON Montessori | Co-Ed| Ages 2-6 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Schedule an informational session and playdate via website.
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EDMUND BURKE SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Registration via Ravenna.
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC Virtual Open House Dates: October 17: High School, October 19: Middle School, November 9: Lower School from 5-6:30 pm. Visit website for a full listing of all admissions events,
GEORGETOWN VISITATION Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Open house presentations available online. Register to be a Cub for a day online, and watch the 360 virtual campus tour.
GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | All-Boy | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Sunday, November 19 from 10 am to 2 pm. All are welcome. To sign up for Eagle for a Day here and follow the instructions.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES LOWELL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Ages 2.5 - Grade 8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Small group tours are available most weekday mornings by appointment only. To schedule a visit, contact admissions@lowellschool.org.
MARET SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Open house on Sunday, December 10th from 12 - 2 for Lower School and 2:15 - 4:15 pm for Middle & Upper School. RSVP online.
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Episcopal | All-Girl | Grades 4-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023. Visit Ravenna to access the tour schedule for admission.
NATIONAL CHILD RESEARCH CENTER Independent | Co-Ed | Ages 2-5 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Sign up now for admissions tours and events through Ravenna.
NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 6 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 9:15 am. Register via Ravenna.
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SHERIDAN SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 8:45 am. Advanced registration through Ravenna is required
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL Quaker | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC & Bethesda, Maryland Virtual Open House Dates: Tours are offered weekly from September through early December. Check Ravenna for dates and registration information.
ST. ALBANS SCHOOL Episcopal | All-Boy | Grades 4-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2023. Lower School (Grades 4-8) from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and an Upper School Open House from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Advance registrations through Ravenna
ST. ANSELM'S ABBEY SCHOOL Catholic | All-Boy | Grades 6 - 12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Sunday, November 12th, 2023, 12:00 - 3:00 pm. RSVP online.
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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: October 18 from 9 am - 12 pm. RSVP at 202-667-2608.
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL Episcopal | Co-Ed | Ages 2.5-5 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Parents are encouraged to attend a Parent Tour and Information Session. Call (202) 338-2574 or email ccook@stjohnsdc.org with any questions.
ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Nursery - Grade 8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 am - 11 am. Childcare for younger children provided. Registration via Ravenna.
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades PK - 8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Sunday, November 12th, 2023, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. RSVP online.
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TEMPLETON ACADEMY Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6 - 12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: November 1 and 15 from 10 am - 11 am. Register via website. Contact DC Director of Admissions at nicole.weston@templetonacademy.org
THE FIELD SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturday, October 21 from 9:30 am - 1 pm. Register for one of the Discover Field events through Ravenna.
THE LAB SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 1-12 | Washington, DC Virtual Open House Dates: Lower School: October 17 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm; Middle School: October 26 from 10 - 11:30 am; Upper School: October 26 from 10 - 11:30 am.
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Contact admissions at 202-243-1815 and admissions@wis.edu, or register for an admissions information session online.
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CHESHIRE ACADEMY Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Cheshire, Conectitcut Open House Date: On-campus tours are offered MondayFriday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and require an appointment. at admission@cheshireacademy.org or 203-439-7250, to schedule your campus visit and/or your Zoom interview.
FAY SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades K-9 | Southborough, Massachusetts Open House Date: Sunday, November 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. virtual information sessions are also available. Full list of dates on website.
FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY Boarding | All-Boy | Grades 7-12 | Fork Union, Virginia Open House Dates: Monday, November 13th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration required.
FOXCROFT SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-Girls | Grades 9-12 | Middleburg, Virginia Open House Date: Friday, December 1st from 9 am - 1 pm. Register via website.
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GRIER SCHOOL Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 7-12 | Tyrone, Pennsylvania Open House Date: Virtual Tour Link. Contact Admissions to schedule your visit.
LOOMIS CHAFFEE Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Windsor, Connectitcut Open House Dates: Schedule a tour and/or interview, via online inquiry form. Individual campus tours and interviews are offered on weekdays when classes are in session.
MASSANUTTEN MILITARY ACADEMY Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 5-12 | Woodstock, Virginia Open House Dates: Cadet-led campus tours are available by appointment. Email Admissions or register in the Admissions Portal.
MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Hershey, Pennsylvania Virtual Open House Date: Attend a Virtual Open House with our MHS regional admissions recruiters. Registration required.
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MOUNT ZION PREPARATORY ACADEMY Boarding & Day | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Lanham, Maryland Virtual Information Session will allow you to hear about the school, the program and how to apply. Register via website.
ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Middletown, Rhode Island Virtual Open House: December, 4 from 6 -7 pm. Registration required. Interviews and tours are scheduled through Jan. 21, 2024.
ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Tappahannock, Virginia Open House Dates: For more information, please complete an inquiry form or contact the Office of Admission at 804443-3357 or admit@sms.org.
ST. MARK'S SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Southborough, Massachusets Open House Dates: Explore St. Mark's Day on Tuesday, November 7, from 8:45 to 11:30 am. Space is limited and registration for this event is required. Register online
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ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 8-12 | Austin, Texas Open House Dates: Discovery Weekend from Dec. 1-4. Registration required.
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL Boarding | All-Boy | Grades 9-12 | Woodberry Forest, Virginia Open House Dates: Sunday, December 3 - Monday, December 4. Registration required. Contact the Admission Office at 888-798-9371.
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AVENUES THE WORLD SCHOOL Co-Ed | Toddler - Grade 12 | New York, New York Virtual Information Session: October 17, 25, and 31 from 8 am - 8:45 am. Registration required.
DWIGHT GLOBAL ONLINE SCHOOL Co-Ed | Grades 7-12 | New York, New York Virtual Open House Date: For a full list of all admission events, and to learn more about Dwight Global, schedule an online consultation with an admissions counselor. call 212724-2420 or email admissions@dwight.global.
STANFORD ONLINE Co-Ed | Grades 7-12 | Redwood City, California Virtual Information Session: November 7, November 13, and December 5. Register for Admissions Events Here.
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