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mission

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head of school

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students

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academics

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courses

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unique schedule

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the Oldfields difference

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girls’ school advantage

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college

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signature program

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faculty

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athletics

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riding

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arts

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community

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activities

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clubs

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traditions

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alumnae

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parents

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GUIDED BY OUR MISSION Oldfields School is committed to the intellectual and moral development of young women. In a culture of kindness and mutual respect, we encourage each student to make the most of her academic and personal potential. We help each student grow in character, confidence, and knowledge by encouraging her to embrace the values of personal honesty, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility.

Oldfields School Admission Office

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1500 Glencoe Road Sparks Glencoe, Maryland 21152 410.472.4800 EACH GIRL’S SUCCESS

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekend and evening appointments available upon request.

E-mail: Admission@OldfieldsSchool.org Fax: 410.472.6839

YOU WILL CRAVE CHALLENGES

YOU WILL FIND INSPIRING CLASSMATES

YOU WILL CALL THIS PLACE YOUR HOME

YOU WILL LEAD

YOU WILL DISCOVER YOUR VOICE

YOU WILL HAVE A LIFELONG FAN CLUB

YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

YOU WILL DEVELOP AN AUTHENTIC PERSPECTIVE

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180 STUDENTS 180 STORIES Sophomore – Shanghai, China Senior – Louisville, KY

I am a scientist.

Senior – Ellicott City, MD

I am an athlete.

I am an actress.

NANCY AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED:

AUSTIN AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: An opportunity to succeed in English Honors – a subject that terrified me in the past!

My athleticism! I won awards in softball, tennis, and basketball, despite never playing any of them prior to my arrival at Oldfields!

My leadership ability as a captain of the cross country team.

That exceptional teachers and hard work make it possible to excel in precalculus and physics as a freshman.

The joy in giving back. School service projects inspired me to spend part of my summer volunteering in Costa Rica.

Like in my home country, traditions are very important here.

I love the excitement of Green and White Night.

GRACE AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: I am capable of learning any language, even Mandarin.

That I have the courage to run for all school president.

That my learning style is my strength.

That I loved OS so much, I switched from a day student to a boarder!

MEET OUR OLDFIELDS GIRLS

Junior – Towson, MD

I am an honor roll student.

Freshman – Houston, TX

I am…not sure yet! That’s why I’m at Oldfields!

Junior – New York City, NY

I am a seeker.

TESS AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED:

JENABA AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: Korea is a fascinating place after spending spring break in an exchange program.

Opportunities abound for female coders thanks to a summer immersion program with Girls Who Code.

That at OS, we don’t just care about diversity, we live it!

A safe place to try new things!

In two years I have participated in dance, soccer, acting, lacrosse, singing, cross country, and more.

A passion for teaching. I was hooked during the Joy of Teaching May Program when I shadowed a first-grade teacher.

A love for international travel.

If it weren’t for Ms. Bates’ Spanish class and having international classmates, I would have never dreamed of spending my summer in Peru and Jamaica!

NICOLE AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: My voice is strong enough to fill the theatre with song.

Pride in a project well done.

Now I look forward to getting grades back from teachers.

An Oldfields big sister can make a big difference. Mine made me feel right at home.

Junior – Sparks, MD

Senior – Lutherville, MD

I am an environmentalist.

I am a rider.

Senior – Rutland, VT

I am a photographer.

DIANA CELIA

AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED:

AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: That without boys, I participate more in class discussions.

A community that celebrates me for who I am.

That leaving the comfort zone of my former school opened up a whole new world of possibilities.

The people behind the scenes are as important as the people in front. I loved being part of the stage crew in our spring musical!

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MOLLY AT OLDFIELDS, I DISCOVERED: The rewards of prioritizing good sportsmanship over winning.

An advisor who shares my passion for rescuing animals!

Confidence, always and in all ways.

An emotional connection to history through the World War II and Holocaust May Program trip to Europe.

That even during the summer, there is nowhere I would rather be than at the Oldfields barn.

The self-advocacy and organization skills that are critical to my success in college. Extra-help time taught me to take ownership of my work and gave me a sense of pride in my accomplishments.

REACH FOR YOUR BEST

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ACADEMICS

5:1 S T U DENT TO FACULTY RATIO

Room for individualization, independence, and innovation.

U NIQ U E ACA DE MIC SCHE DULE Time to process, reflect, and inquire.

INDIVIDU AL IZE D CURRICULUM

Opportunities to explore, challenge, and create life-long learners.

AB U NDANT A CADE MIC SUPPORT

Creating critical thinkers, problem solvers, and cooperative leaders.

EXPERT S IN LE ARNING STY LE S

Meeting each girl where she is and charting her course.

LEARNING

teaching girls, not subjects 10

ACADEMICS that make sense 11

ACADEMICS

COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH 8

WORLD HISTORY I

ENGLISH 9

WORLD HISTORY II

ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 10 HONORS ENGLISH 11

20TH CENTURY HISTORY US HISTORY US HISTORY HONORS

ENGLISH 11 HONORS

WAR IN THE 20TH CENTURY

BRITISH LITERATURE 12

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS HONORS

NON-FICTION AND PERSUASIVE WRITING CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING ENGLISH 12 HONORS

HISTORY

ENGLISH

organized by ability and potential, not grade level

PSYCHOLOGY MINORITY EXPERIENCE WORLD HISTORY HONORS

ENGLISH WORKSHOP I

US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

ENGLISH WORKSHOP II

HONORS HISTORY WORKSHOP I

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY

ALGEBRA I

CHEMISTRY

GEOMETRY

FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY

ALGEBRA II

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OCEANOGRAPHY FORENSICS

FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA II ALGEBRA III PRECALCULUS

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

STATISTICS

PHYSICS

CALCULUS

PHYSICS I HONORS

CALCULUS AB HONORS

PHYSICS II HONORS

CALCULUS BC HONORS

CHEMISTRY HONORS BIOLOGY HONORS

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ELEMENTS OF ALGEBRA

M ATH

SCIENCE

HISTORY WORKSHOP II

FINE ARTS

ARTS WHEEL ELEMENTS OF THEATRE DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE ACTING INTENSIVE I ACTING INTENSIVE II ADVANCED ACTING INTRODUCTION TO DANCE INTERMEDIATE JAZZ, ADVANCED JAZZ INTERMEDIATE BALLET, ADVANCED BALLET POINTE I POINTE II STUDIO I GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II DRAWING AND PAINTING PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO HONORS ART AND CULTURE APPLIED DESIGN DIGITAL DESIGN CERAMICS I CERAMICS II PHOTOGRAPHY I

L ANGUAGE

PHOTOGRAPHY II

FRENCH I, II, III, IV, AND V FRENCH LITERATURE HONORS LATIN I, II, AND III MANDARIN I, II, AND III SPANISH I, II, III, IV, AND V SPANISH CULTURE AND CONVERSATION SPANISH LANGUAGE HONORS

Oldfields Honors courses prepare students to take the Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

Our flexible courses are structured to instill a deeper knowledge, critical thinking skills, and increased retention of information rather than “teaching to the test.”

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ACADEMICS

an example of our

UNIQUE ACADEMIC SCHEDULE MON

TUE

WED

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

8:15 AM

ALGEBRA A period

10:05 AM

ENGLISH B period

12:35 PM

2:45 PM 2:50 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:30 PM

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D period

MANDARIN C period

F period

A period

ART STUDIO E period

ENGLISH B period

ART STUDIO E period

ENGLISH B period

45 MIN BREAK FOR LUNCH

1:20 PM 1:25 PM

FORENSICS

ONE HOUR BREAK FOR EXTRA HELP

11:05 AM

12:30 PM

ALGEBRA

MORNING MEETING

8:30 AM

11:10 AM

US HISTORY

ADVISORY

8:10 AM

10:00 AM

FRI

BREAKFAST

7:55 AM

8:40 AM

THU

MANDARIN C period

US HISTORY F period

ALGEBRA A period

FORENSICS

CLUB TIME ATHLETICS DINNER STUDY HALL/FREE TIME

D period

MANDARIN C period

BREAKFAST

ADVISORY

“There is no better way to start my day than sharing pancakes with my history teacher’s 7-year-old daughter before she catches the bus.”

”After reading the morning announcements, my advisor always starts our day with a discussion about world affairs.”

EXTRA HELP

MORNING MEETING

“My teachers have never made me feel like I am a burden. They actually encourage questions and reflections outside of class, and I am thriving because of it.”

“I love walking into Morning Meeting. Both Dr. Hagerman’s song selection for the day and the greetings from friends and teachers help me start my day off in a good mood.”

LUNCH

CLUB TIME

ATHLETICS

“At my old school, everyone always sat at the same lunch table with the same people. Our community is a breath of fresh air – I can sit anywhere with anyone and feel welcome.”

“I am meeting with one of my three clubs, getting a head start on homework, or taking some time to check in with my parents.”

“I spent my fall season on the field, my winter season on the stage, and my spring season in the barn! It is refreshing to be at a school where I don’t have to identify as an athlete, an artist, or a rider – I can be all three.”

DINNER

EVENINGS

“I am a day student, but I love dinner at Oldfields! With our two week rotating seating assignments, conversation is always intriguing, and over the course of the year, I’ve had dinner with almost every student and faculty member!”

“My favorite part of the day is after study hall when I get to spend time eating homemade snacks in my dorm parent’s apartment.

Her chocolate chip cookies are the best.”

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ACADEMICS

THE OLDFIELDS DIFFERENCE the value of an intentionally designed academic program THREE 80-MINUTE CLASSES EACH DAY §§ The structure of our academic day replicates the framework of a collegiate schedule which allows our students to feel confidently prepared for life after Oldfields. §§ 80-minute classes gives our teachers critical classroom time to employ innovative and individualized instructional techniques that yield optimal retention. §§ Alternating morning and afternoon classes affords our students the flexibility of having each class at a time during which they perform best. For example, if Calculus is the first class of the day on Monday, it will be the last class of the day on Wednesday.

BREAKS BETWEEN CLASSES §§ One hour of daily extra help and enrichment instills in our students the importance of college office hours while creating a culture where having unlimited access to teachers is the rule.

This sacred time during our day provides a direct avenue for robust student/teacher relationships and opportunities to self-advocate. §§ Each student is able to tailor the hour to best suit her needs; students can use this time to embark upon an independent project with a faculty member, take a private music lesson, visit with our college counselor, or get a head start on homework. §§ Breaks between classes reduce stress and anxiety by providing each student with ample time to decompress and process what they learn in class.

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CONNECTING WITH FACULTY Our commitment to daily advisory, daily morning meeting, and four weekly community dinners goes unmatched in the independent school community. For us, mentoring and inspiring our students in a social setting is as equally important as educating and motivating our students in an academic setting.

WEEKEND CAMPUS LIFE

MEETINGS FOCUSED ON STUDENTS

We are fortunate to have a

Each Monday afternoon, the faculty meets to discuss

consistently vibrant boarding

the progress of each student. Every adult attends the

population, 90% of whom stay on

weekly meetings – administrators, teachers, advisors,

campus each weekend. In addition,

dorm parents, and coaches – resulting in a forum that

our day students often choose to

allows for proactive strategies, opportunities to celebrate

return to campus on the weekend to

success, and an unwavering commitment to

participate in the activities offered.

each girl’s success.

ACADEMICS

THE GIRLS’ SCHOOL ADVANTAGE why an all girls’ school works

NCGS National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

Develops Leaders

Higher Academic Achievement

Girls’ school students were more likely to take healthy risks than girls in co-ed settings.

Females especially do better academically in single-sex schools and colleges across a variety of cultures...Single-sex schools help to improve student achievement.

– Dr. Alison Booth, Australian National University

– Dr. Cornelius Riordan, Providence College

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Inspirational Environment

Higher Aspirations

Single-sex programs…create an institutional and classroom climate in which female students can express themselves freely and frequently and develop higher order thinking skills.

Girls at all levels of achievement in single-sex schools receive a benefit from the single-sex school environment in terms of heightened career aspirations, an effect unprecedented in any other portion of the study.

– Dr. Rosemary C. Salomone, St. John’s University

– Dr. Cary M. Watson, Stanford University

Dedicated to How Girls Learn

Builds Self-confidence

When asked about a lesson they found motivating or engaging, girls’ school students wrote most about teachers and the way they positively affected their lives and learning.

An all-girls setting seems to provide girls a certain comfort level that helps them develop greater self-confidence and broader interests, especially as they approach adolescence.

– Center for Boys’ and Girls’ Lives, University of Pennsylvania

– Dr. Rosemary C. Salamone, St. John’s University

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C O L L EG E P R E PA R E D intellectually, emotionally, and socially confident

A SOLID FOUNDAT I O N

An environment of support and encouragement that allows students to embrace the natural occurrence of obstacles.

SUPE RIOR COLLE GE COUNSELI N G PRO G RA M A focus on each girl’s successful transition to college begins as soon as they walk through Oldfields doors.

ACTION PLAN

A match between a student’s goals and abilities and the college that is a great fit for her.

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ACADEMICS

OLDFIELDS STUDENTS HAVE EARNED ACCEPTANCES TO THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES: (CLASSES OF 2008–2015) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

DENISON UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

ANTIOCH COLLEGE

DICKINSON COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

DUKE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

OHIO UNIVERSITY

ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

BATES COLLEGE

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

BROWN UNIVERSITY

GOUCHER COLLEGE

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

HAMILTON COLLEGE

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

UC SANTA BARBARA

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

UC SANTA CRUZ

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA TECH

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

KENYON COLLEGE

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

COLBY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS

WHEATON COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

YORK COLLEGE

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MAY PROGRAM

PARTICIPATE

Two weeks of intense experiential learning.

TRAVE L

Hands-on experiences across campus, across town, or across the globe.

CHANGE

Transformation in 14 days.

APPLY

Connect classroom learning to the real world.

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MAY PROGRAM our signature program 23

MAY PROGRAM

MAY PROGRAM

the hallmark of an Oldfields education The May Program allows students to venture beyond the general curriculum.

For two weeks each spring, our students participate in an experiential learning program of their choosing that is designed and led by our faculty. They delve into a hands-on opportunity to explore a new interest, expand upon a passion, or experience the gratification of selfless service. Juniors and seniors have the option of designing an independent project.

A wide variety of experiences and locations, from creating a mural in the campus art studio to reliving history at the coliseum in Rome, provide the girls with insights and memories that they share with the entire Oldfields community during group presentations after completion of the two weeks.

The May Program reinforces our commitment to each girl’s success by providing each student with a platform for self-discovery, leadership, and confidence outside the framework of her everyday life.

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TRAVELING THE WORLD: ESO ES ESPAÑA

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MAY PROGRAM

RECENT MAY PROGRAM OFFERINGS ABACOS SAILING

ESO ES ESPAÑA

OPTICS: BEHAVIOR OF LIGHT

ANTIETAM AND GETTYSBURG

EXPLORE MAINE

ORGANIC GREEN GIRLS

BALTIMORE ARTS SCENE

FAB LAB BALTIMORE

OS ON THE SEA

BALTIMORE OUTREACH

FORAYS IN FILM

OS TO NEW ORLEANS

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL

FREEDOM RIDE

OS TO NOVA SCOTIA

GERMAN LANGUAGE AND

THE ART OF THE PARTY

SANCTUARY BEST OF PERU

CULTURE

COLLEGE TOUR IN BOSTON

HOW THINGS WORK

BOTANICAL BEAUTIES

IFLIX

BUILD YOUR OWN COMPUTER

INSIDER’S ITALY

CANOES, CAMERAS, AND

IRISH RIDING ADVENTURES

COMMUNICATION CHILDREN’S LITERATURE COLLEGE APP BOOT CAMP

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JUST DANCE

THE BEAUTY OF CRAFTS THE JOY OF TEACHING THE WRITING LIFE UNIQUE NEW YORK WORLD WAR II AND THE HOLOCAUST INDEPENDENT PROJECTS:

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY

LAW FIRM INTERN

LAKE PLACID OLYMPIC

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SHOCK TRAUMA NURSE ASSISTANT

COSTA RICA

EXPERIENCE

DIGITAL STORYTELLING

MARVELOUS MARYLAND

DRAMA QUEENS

MENTAL FITNESS

AND SO MANY MORE!

MARVELOUS MARYLAND

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

INDEPENDENT PROGRAM: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SHOCK TRAUMA

WORLD WAR II IN EUROPE

KITCHEN CHEMISTRY

BUILD YOUR OWN COMPUTER

THE RHYTHM OF DANCE

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MAY PROGRAM

COMING TOGETHER

illustrating the diversity of people, places, and experiences

ESO ES ESPAÑA TOGETHER

3 seniors, 9 juniors, 2 sophomores

FROM

Virginia, China, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas

EXPERIENCED

History, language immersion, and community engagement through cultural and homestay experiences.

THE OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE: LAKE PLACID TOGETHER

1 senior, 4 sophomores, 4 freshmen, 3 eighth graders

FROM

China, Colorado, Maryland, Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia

LEARNED ABOUT

The mental and physical demands inherent in the life of an Olympic athlete as well as the professional coaches and trainers who support the athlete’s career.

ALL 30 MAY PROGRAMS TOGETHER

180 unique girls

FROM

27 states 14 countries, but one school.

DISCOVERED

New friends, passions, perspectives, and lifelong memories.

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FACULTY

5:1 S T U DENT TO FACULTY RATIO

Classroom instruction that is flexible, innovative, and individualized.

7 5 % RES IDE NTIAL FACULTY

Constant access to, and unconditional support from, a community of expert educators.

67 % H O L D ADVANCE D DE GRE E S

Enthusiastic lifetime learners who teach what they love.

1 0 + YEARS AVE RAGE TE NURE

Educators, role models, and mentors who are deeply invested in Oldfields School and our students.

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FACULTY unprecedented dedication

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FACULTY

I am a World War II buff.

I am a writer.

I am a mathematician.

WHITNEY SCHULTZ MARIBETH LITTLEFIELD History Department Chair Teacher for 37 years

Teacher Advisor

Advisor

Advisor to the School literary magazine, Tidbit

Mother of current history teacher, Anna ’07

JV Basketball Coach

May Program Leader of the World

“ Being in the classroom teaching

War II Trip to Europe “ It is magical here at Oldfields.

I have seen girls enter, lacking selfconfidence, shy in demeanor, and with little direction. Upon graduation, I see poised, confident, young women. We find something special to foster in every girl, and that is how the transformation begins.”

BS URSINUS COLLEGE M Ed, WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

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English Department Chair

literature again has reconnected me

CHRISTINE GILMORE Teacher in the Math Department Advisor Dorm Parent Director of Diversity Advisor to the Black Awareness Club “ I have the honor of leading our

with my own passion for writing and

journey towards cultural competency,

reading. My students motivate me

inclusion, and equity. Through

through their curiosity and excitement,

facilitating meaningful and thoughtful

and I am pushed to read more for

discussions between students,

my own sake, but also to have new

faculty, and staff, we all get to be

and exciting things to bring to the

agents of change as we implement

classroom.”

diversity initiatives based upon our

BA, MERCER UNIVERSITY MA, FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

discussions. We are an amazing school, and we are always striving to become better.”

BBA, OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY

MEET OUR OLDFIELDS TEACHERS

LOVE OF TEACHING LOVE OF LEARNING I am a choreographer.

At no other time in a young woman’s life will

I am a historian.

so many caring educators be so invested in building her success as a student, a leader, an CARRIE HAMMOND Performing Arts Chair

RYAN TANNER-READ Teacher in the History Department Advisor Model United Nations Coach “ I teach students how ‘to do’ history.

Beyond memorizing facts, the goal is for students to leave my class with a skill set that allows them to look at a complex situation and make it understandable as well as relevant to their lives.”

BA, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FINISHING A DISSERTATION ON THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AT WILLIAM AND MARY

Teacher

athlete, an artist, a rider, or an adventurer. We

Advisor

meet each girl where she

Dorm Parent

is and provide her with

Director of OS Dance Company

a safe environment to

“I love teaching all styles of dance

learn, explore, and take

– from ballet and lyrical, to jazz, tap, and hip hop. Whether dancing becomes a career for my girls, or a personal experience for their

risks. The outcome is a confident young woman

enjoyment, I never tire of seeing

who is prepared to rise

them shine!”

to her absolute highest

BALTIMORE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS BA, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC)

potential.

MA, DANCE INSTRUCTION, UMBC

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ATHLETICS

19 T EAMS IN 12 INTE RSCHOLASTIC SPORTS Play on competitive teams in cross-county, field hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, indoor track and field, lacrosse, softball, badminton, and outdoor track and field.

6 CO - CU RRICULAR OPTIONS

Participate in golf, pilates, yoga, theatre, dance, and fitness conditioning.

M EMB ER O F INT ERSCHOLASTIC ATHLE TIC AS S O CIAT IO N OF MARY LAND (IAAM) Compete against 30 member schools.

C H A RACT ER I S F O R EVER wins and losses are temporary 34

ATHLETICS in a culture of character 35

ATHLETICS

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TRIUMPH

no matter the outcome Our athletic program is intentionally designed to foster a sense of inclusion, commitment, and character development. Teams are led by inspiring coaches, many of whom are former NCAA collegiate athletes and national team members who use their extensive knowledge and experience to foster an environment that demands dedication and work ethic above all else. In a culture of supportive and nurturing instruction, students of all levels of experience are taught to compete as proud ambassadors of their School.

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RIDING

RENO WNED EQUE STRIAN PROGRAM From beginner through advanced-level riding.

O PPORT U NIT Y TO RIDE AND GROW

Experience horse shows, eventing, IEA team competitions, and fox hunting.

INS T RU CT IO N FROM THE BE ST

Learn from certified trainers plus expert guest clinicians.

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RIDING for the love of horses 39

RIDING

H OR SE C O UN TRY ! ide 25 School horses, R or stable your own Cozy courtyard-style barn State-of-the-art indoor arena Two outdoor rings odified cross-country M course

THE BARN

our home away from home Oldfields Riding has been a vibrant part of our community for over 100 years. Our program is dedicated to each girl’s success, whether in the horse show ring, on a cross-country course, or in the hunt field. We create an environment that helps each student reach her riding goals.

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Our students have the chance to compete in numerous horse shows, events, and interscholastic equitation competitions.

Additionally, Oldfields is located in the heart of Maryland hunt country. This gives students the chance to fox hunt on the weekends with three local packs as well as access to acres of trails and the Gunpowder River. The girls have the opportunity to learn about horse care and management, through working side-by-side with our hands-on staff, veterinarian, and farrier.

Our motto, “Where learning moves outside of the classroom and into the barn,� is part of our daily life.

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ARTS

S T EP ONT O T HE STAGE IN THE ATRE

Try acting, stage crew, musicals, comedies, dramas, directing, and producing.

EXPL ORE T HE VISUAL ARTS

Create ceramics, paintings, photographs, digital designs and more.

S H ARE T H E MUSIC WITHIN

Participate in a capella groups, private lessons, talent shows, and Oldfields concert series.

DANCE IN MANY WAY S

Take jazz, ballet, lyrical, or modern. In a class, as a sport, or for pure joy.

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ARTS a platform for boundless expression 43

H E ART

ARTS

INTENSE INDIVIDUALISM Oldfields embraces the critical link between learning in the arts and general curriculum subjects. The School’s comprehensive program allows each girl to be involved and to learn through a wide range of visual and performing arts, as a beginner or an experienced artist.

Our students gain the satisfaction of being part of a different kind of team. They develop creative problem-solving skills, build leadership abilities that translate into academic settings, and begin a path of personal discovery and growth that can last a lifetime.

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COMMUNITY

ENRO L LME NT 180 students in a close-knit community that creates transformational experiences.

DIVERSITY Committed to a balanced student body with 18% international students, 15% students of color, 80% boarders, and 20% day students.

ACT IVITIE S Unlimited opportunities through 25 clubs, fun weekend outings, student government, and community service.

T RADITIONS Lifetime connections developed by different people sharing common experiences.

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COMMUNITY courage, humility, and largeness of heart

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ACTIVITIES

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have dinner at your advisor’s house 48

ACTIVITIES fun with friends and faculty 49

CLUBS

CLUBS exploration and discovery of passions 50

library proctor 51

GREEN AND WHITE

FREE DAYS

GLOBAL AWARENESS DAY

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

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BIG SISTERS

SEMI-FORMALS

GRANDPARENTS DAY

TRADITIONS belong to something bigger than yourself

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AL U M N AE

life after Oldfields – our girls making their marks in the world

Tiffany Peart ’14

Mary Grace Smythe ’05

Charlotte Hess ’00

Gates Millennium Scholarship Winner

Hydrographic surveyor/consultant for energy industry

Owner and head designer for Isobel & Cleo in Nantucket, MA

All School President Tiffany Peart was one of only 1,000 students to be awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship out of 50,000 applicants. Chosen for her academic achievement, community service, and leadership, Tiffany attended Spelman University, majoring in political science.

After graduating from OS, Mary Grace attended Charleston Southern University, majoring in geology.

She secured the job of her dreams providing energy companies with charts of the sea floor for research, placement of electric cables, oil and gas lines, and wind farms. Ready to travel anywhere with as little as six hours’ notice, her favorite trip was to the German North Sea to lay the groundwork for a wind farm.

Charlotte’s creative streak ran deep when she was a student at Oldfields.

No one was surprised when she received a merit scholarship from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, graduated from the Glasgow School of Art, and quickly gained the attention of the fashion world.

“I was ecstatic to have a way to pursue my dream of attending Spelman. I also felt tremendous gratitude towards OS for giving me so many opportunities to develop my leadership skills.”

In addition to Tiffany, former Oldfields students Charise Richards ‘07 and Tasheba Morgan ‘09 also received this prestigious award. According to the Gates Millennium Scholars Administration it is exceptional for a school as small as Oldfields to have three recipients of this distinguished award in less than ten years.

“Oldfields prepared me for my future in many ways. Passing the AP tests allowed me to bypass several college courses and made it easier to obtain my minor in psychology.

More importantly, I am often in close quarters on a ship, with all different types of people. Oldfields gave me the skills to get along with people I never would have on my own.”

Charlotte’s collection is designed by hand and frequently uses organic and sustainable yarns. Her work has also been recognized with awards from The School of the Art Institute, The Scottish Arts Council, Charleston Magazine, and Charleston Fashion Week’s Emerging Designers Competition. Most recently she was chosen as a semi-finalist for the highly prestigious Ecco Domani Fashion Fund.

“The culture at Oldfields allowed me to develop my creativity in ways that less flexible learning environments would not have done.”

PA RENTS I went to boarding school, and any time I had to meet with a teacher, I had to figure it out for myself. If I did find a time to meet, I was missing something else.

At Oldfields, our daughter could meet with her teachers every single day at the “extra help” time, or use that opportunity to catch up on her homework.

– Carol Henderson P’13

We sent a little girl to Oldfields, and she returned, after one year, a young lady – confident in her abilities, welleducated, and a champion athlete.

Oldfields School provided our daughter a safe place to develop into a young woman, relatively free of the burdens of peer pressure, status, and, of course, the distraction of boys. A familial, caring attitude permeates the School from the head of school down – infusing itself in the culture of the institution and in the girls themselves, each who seem to thrive in the success of their fellow classmates as if it was their own. – Steve and Kim Kulla P’18 I don’t know how to thank Oldfields enough for the transformation we have seen in our daughter this year. We are amazed by her growth in confidence and resilience to setbacks. – Cindy McCarthy P’16

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CAM PU S

Near cultural centers including Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City. Near airports such as BWI (33 miles), Reagan National (68 miles), and Dulles (80 miles).

180 acres nestled in Maryland’s bucolic horse country

SCHE DULE A V I S I T T O D AY, AND SE E F O R Y O URS ELF. Our student ambassadors are eager to be your tour guides, host you for a shadow day, or even for a night in the dorm!

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Oldfields School Admission Office

1500 Glencoe Road Sparks Glencoe, Maryland 21152 410.472.4800 EACH GIRL’S SUCCESS

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekend and evening appointments available upon request. e-mail: Admission@OldfieldsSchool.org Fax: 410.472.6839

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Oldfields School 1500 Glencoe Road Sparks Glencoe, Maryland 21152

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