1961, it is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. The Christian atmosphere of the school lends itself to the total development of the child. Grades are from Pre-K through eighth with 99 percent of the graduating students being accepted to the Catholic high schools. The school population is 225 students with attractive class sizes, with the Pre-K Program accommodating 15 children. St. John’s is a diverse community following the Archdiocese of Washington curriculum with a very advanced Technology program.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School
4610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-4170; Fax: 301-627-6383 www.stmaryum.org If you are seeking a Catholic school with high academic standards, strong religious and moral instruction, and a warm, caring environment, consider St. Mary of the Assumption School. We are located in Upper Marlboro and serve families from Prince George’s County, Calvert County, Charles County and Anne Arundel County.
St. Mary's School of Piscataway
13407 Piscataway Road, Clinton 20735 301-292-2522; Fax: 301-292-2534 www.stmaryspiscataway.org St. Mary’s School of Piscataway, located on the banks of the historic Piscataway Creek in Clinton, Md., has been serving students and families of the Piscataway Valley and surrounding area since 1962. These areas include Fort Washington, Accokeek and Waldorf. The school is an integral part of the parish community and operates under the direction of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. We feel strongly that here at St. Mary’s it is important to instill in our students a Christ-centered education. It is through Him that all things great and small are possible. St. Mary's School, rooted in Christ, supports the development of students, their families and the community. Building on our tradition of excellence, we continue to grow in faith, knowledge, and love by recognizing the worth and dignity of each individual as a child of God. Catholic education is an explicit expression of the evangelizing mission entrusted by Jesus to His church.
Virginia Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Road, Alexandria 22301 703-548-4804; Fax: 703-549-9022 www.acdsnet.org; Grades K-8 Alexandria Country Day School is a coeducational, nonsectarian, independent school founded in 1983 by a group of parents and educators dedicated to quality education and interested in providing an environment where children can develop their full potential. The program serves families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and is designed to June 2012
educate curious, enthusiastic and motivated learners. Our small classes allow close attention to the academic, social, and emotional growth and development of every student. Our program is known especially for its ability to challenge students academically and provides a safe community where each child is nurtured and encouraged each step of the way. As educators, it is our responsibility to engender and nurture enthusiasm, compassion, and self-confidence in each of our students. Students succeed at ACDS because of their ability to thrive in a challenging environment and their willingness to meet high standards of personal conduct and to wholeheartedly contribute their unique talents and gifts to the life of the school.
Our eleven-acre campus features resources for all students, including a new athletics and art center, two libraries and music classrooms, multiple playgrounds, a playing field, swimming pool, and a state-of-the art technology classroom. In addition, all Browne Academy students can participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities offered both during the school day (8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.) and as part of our extended day program before (7 a.m.-8:15 p.m.) and after school (3:15 p.m.-6 p.m.). Examples of such offerings include academic tutoring, competitive athletics, private music lessons, handbells, tae kwon do, and much, much more!
Bishop Ireton High School
9400 Thornton Rolling Road, Fredericksburg, 22408; 540-373-5355; Fax: 540-371-4121 www.fredericksburgchristian.com Grades Pre-K-12; Accredited by ACSI Fredericksburg Christian School has operated in the Fredericksburg area for more than 32 years. FCS provides a college preparatory program and offers a full athletic program. A unique aspect of FCS is The Leadership Institute which opens this year. The mission of the school is to provide a strong academic program, with Christian character and Biblical truths integrated in every area, in order that students develop a lifelong, Christian worldview. Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, FCS serves more than 900 students through three campuses in Fredericksburg and Stafford.
201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria 22314 703-212-5190; Fax: 703-212-8173 Grades 9-12 www.bishopireton.org Roman Catholic Church, Diocese of Arlington Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, coed, entirely college preparatory high school in Alexandria serving grades 9-12. Bishop Ireton was founded in 1964 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, an international order of priests and brothers. The school is still affiliated with the Oblates. With an enrollment of 800 students, Bishop Ireton features a warm, caring community with small class sizes, 99 percent college placement, and opportunities for involvement in numerous co-curricular activities. 75 percent of our students participate on at least one of more than 40 athletic teams. Our music program, featuring our Symphonic Wind Ensemble, is internationally known. Our award-winning drama program and Model U.N. club are two of the nearly 40 clubs that students can join to enrich their experience.
Bishop O’Connell High School
6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington 22213 703-237-1400; Fax: 703-960-7325 www.bishopoconnell.org; Grades 9-12 Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School is a faith-filled community of learning, rooted in a 50-year tradition of service and excellence. Founded by six local parishes in 1957, our school was built to serve the rapidly-growing suburban Catholic population in the Washington, D.C. area. Today, our student body of over 1,200 reflects the diversity of this community. The spiritual atmosphere at O'Connell is enriched by the presence of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who have served the school population since its doors opened in 1957. Bishop O'Connell is accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. In 1992-1993, Bishop O'Connell High School was named a Blue Ribbon school by the Department of Education.
Browne Academy
5917 Telegraph Road, Alexandria 22310 703-960-3000; Fax: 703-960-7325 www.browneacademy.org; Grades K-8
Fredericksburg Christian Schools
K12 Online
2300 Corporate Park Drive, Herndon 20171 866-667-1262; www.K12.com/military; K-12 K12 is the country’s leading provider of online education for grades K-12. We offer children a high-quality education wherever they are. The K12 curriculum is available anywhere there’s an Internet connection, so as the family picks up and moves, school can too. And the hands-on materials and books that complement the online lessons can be delivered anywhere in the world. Tuition-free, full-time public schooling is available in more than half the states and D.C. and accredited, full-time, online private schools and more than 200 courses available by direct purchase. Military families receive a 15 percent discount on our single courses or private school enrollment.
Our Savior Lutheran School
825 South Taylor St., Arlington 22204 703-892-4846; www.osva.org Grades K-8; Christian Conveniently located in the heart of Arlington, a short distance from the Pentagon, the Army National Guard Readiness Center and Ft. Myer, Our Savior offers a Christian education focused on the fundamentals of learning. Additionally, the school buses students from Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. Small, diverse classes and a dedicated staff make this a nurturing environment for all students, about 20% being military families. With a new Pre-Kindergarten program starting in the fall of
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2012, affordable tuition and optional after-care, this school is one of a kind. Beginning each day with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” makes this an unbelievable option for anyone in search of a quality Christian education in the D.C. Metro area.
St. William of York Catholic School
3130 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford 22554 540-659-5207; Fax: 540-659-9863 www.stwillschool.org; Grades K-8; Catholic Saint William of York is a parish-based Catholic school. Our mission is to create a learning environment that will encourage the continuous growth of the child, spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. Enhancing and extending the educational process begun by parents, Saint William of York is committed to the integration of academic skills, with Catholic teachings. We believe that it is through Christ’s grace and guidance that we provide this education that nurtures His way of life, a life of charity and service lived in search of His truth.
Westminster School
3819 Gallows Road, Annandale 22003 703-256-3620; www.westminsterschool.com Grades K-8 Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit and joy in the possibilities of life. The Westminster program is founded on a traditional curriculum, rigorous academic standards, and an atmosphere that promotes respect, kindness, integrity, and a sense of excellence. Westminster’s academic program provides exceptionally thorough training in basic subjects within a broad humanities curriculum. The academic program is designed not only to instill factual knowledge and academic skills, but to develop intelligence and strength of character in each student according to his/her abilities. To accomplish these goals, instruction is presented in a structured classroom environment which stresses good study habits, organizational skills and personal responsibility. The curriculum consistently emphasizes depth of learning, critical thinking skills, development of oral and written expression, and high expectations for student accountability. This rigorous approach is taken in the belief that most children, when imaginatively motivated and well taught, will benefit enormously from the challenge and stimulation of intellectual discipline. Westminster believes in the importance of developing body and spirit, as well as mind, and of striving for balance among these energies. To those ends, students attend daily P.E. classes in all grades and are offered a variety of team sports in grades 4-8. Creativity and the confidence to explore and share talents are nurtured through regular art, music and dance classes, as well as the school’s outstanding drama program. Page 7