Teaches students the importance of imitating Christ by serving others as He did Resource teachers on staff to teach and advise faculty about the individual needs of students with educational challenges
St. John’s Episcopal School Coed 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney 301-774-6804; stjes.com -Episcopal -$19,285, grades 7-8; $17,500-19,000, grades 2-6; $15,500-$17,500, grades K-1 -Need-based financial aid -Uniforms required -More about this school: Prepares students for a successful future—in high school and life. Academics, arts and athletics; a global perspective; and faith come together in a St. John’s education. The St. John’s experience inspires and guides students toward a successful life filled with meaning, purpose, and confidence in the world they will inherit. Offers preschool
St. Jude Regional Catholic School Through grade 8 Coed 4820 Walbridge St., Rockville 301-946-7888; stjuderockville.org -Catholic -$6,995, Catholic; $8,300, non-Catholic
ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL -Need-based financial aid -Uniforms required -Accredited by AdvancED Accreditation Commission Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement -More about this school: Fifty seven-year tradition of academic excellence Strong parental and community involvement
Academic excellence set in a joyful, Christcentered environment
Recognized as a 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Classes, activities and clubs develop leadership, responsibility, service and teamwork; enrich learning; and expand horizons
Rigorous academic program enriched with a strong arts program to foster the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of every child
Student winners in local and national competitions; graduates recipients of academic- and arts-based scholarships to area private high schools
Offers preschool
St. Martin’s School
Offers pre-kindergarten
Coed 115 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg 301-990-2441; smsmd.org -Catholic -$6,400, Catholic; $7,850, non-Catholic -Open houses: Tues., Nov. 18, 9-11 a.m. and Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. -More about this school: 2014 Golden Apple Teacher Award Winner
First Catholic school in Montgomery County
St. Mary’s School Coed 600 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville 301-762-4179; stmaryschoolrockville.org -Catholic -$7,390, Catholic; $10,390, non-Catholic
St. Patrick’s Catholic School Coed 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville 301-929-9672; stpatrickadw.org -Catholic -Tuition: Call for details -Open house: Fri., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.; call to arrange personal tour -More about this school (from website): Small, faith-based, nurturing environment
-Open house: Mon., Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Standards-based curriculum that teaches responsibility for/pride in accomplishments
-More about this school:
Offers pre-kindergarten
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