U.S. Department of Education’s 2011 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2012 Golden Apple Teacher Award Winner Mission: Mary of Nazareth School prepares children for service to God and neighbor through a rigorous academic program rooted in the faith and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as professed in the Creed, celebrated in the sacraments, lived in Christian virtue and affirmed in prayer. Offers preschool
Mater Dei School
Grades 1-8 Boys 9600 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda 301-365-2700; materdeischool.net -Catholic -Tuition: Visit website for details. Financial aid available -Open house: Lower school open house dates will be posted online in September -Uniforms required -More about this school: An academically accelerated curriculum in which consistent effort and reading are emphasized; however, character development is the school’s top priority Grades 1-4 have 40 minutes of physical education daily. Grades 5-8 participate in competitive sports with other independent schools.
Mother of God School
Coed 20501 Goshen Road, Gaithersburg 301-990-2088; mogschool.com -Catholic
-$7,550, K-8; $425 book fee grades K-8; $300 fundraising obligation plus 15 hours of volunteer service per family -All financial aid is need-based -Open house: Sun., Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -Uniforms required K-8 -More about this school (from website): Preparing students who, grounded in sound academics and strong faith, go forth bearing Christ to the world in their personal and professional lives Academic excellence in the humanities, arts and sciences Offers pre-kindergarten
Norwood School
Coed 8821 River Road, Bethesda 301-365-2595; norwoodschool.org -$28,540, grade K; $30,340, grades 1-2; $28,220, grades 3-4; $32,490, grades 5-8 -Need-based financial aid -Open houses: Sat., Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 10, 1-3 p.m. -Dress code -Accredited by Association of Independent Maryland Schools -More about this school: Academic excellence in a joyful learning community with an emphasis on creativity, collaboration and developing critical-thinking skills Unique strength in the arts and educational technology School motto: How You Lead Your Life Matters,
reflects commitment to character and spiritual development in a diverse and inclusive community Beautiful 38-acre campus with exceptional fields and facilities
Olney Adventist Preparatory School
Coed 4100 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney 301-570-2500; olneyprep.org -Seventh-day Adventist -$7,550, Adventists; $9,050, non-Adventists; 10 percent sibling discount; $375-$475 books/ fees -Uniforms required -More about this school: Small class sizes; individualized education Educates the whole child academically, spiritually, socially and physically Warm and family-friendly environment
Oneness-Family School
6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase 301-652-7751; onenessfamilyschool.org -Independent international Montessori school -$15,750-$24,000 -Open house: Sat., Sept. 27 and Nov. 22; call or check website for times -More about this school: Child-centered learning with a global perspective International student body Education in peace and mindfulness
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