Washington Waldorf School Co-ed 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda 20816 301-229-6107; www.washingtonwaldorf.org -Waldorf school (Waldorf education is a global and growing nonsectarian, independent school movement)
Grades 3-12
Heights School Boys
The Bullis School
10400 Seven Locks Road, Potomac 20854
Co-ed
301-365-4300; www.heights.edu
10601 Falls Road, Potomac 20854
-Catholic
301-299-8500; www.bullis.org
-$21,950, upper school; $19,950, middle school; $16,400, lower school (tuition and fees)
-Need-based financial aid
-$33,510, grades 11-12 (includes additional activity fee); $32,190, grades 9-10; $30,675, grades 6-8; $30,190 (includes text books), grades 3-5; all fees include lunch
-Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
-Need-based financial aid -Dress code
-Open house: Sun., Oct. 28, 2-5:30 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 4, 8:30 a.m.3 p.m.
-Open house: Sat., Oct. 20 (high school); Fri., Nov. 2 and Sat., Jan. 19 (through kindergarten); 10 a.m.-noon each day
-Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
-Dress code
-$23,200, high school; $22,000, grades 6-8; $20,750, grades 1-5; $18,900, children’s garden; sibling discount
-Known for: Rigorous developmentally-based curriculum with strong commitment to the arts, including visual arts, music, movement and handcraft from early childhood through grade 12 Early childhood program that is play-based using simple, natural materials and toys that encourage development of the imagination In grades 1-8, the class stays with the same main lesson teacher who uses the advantage of time to gain a deep understanding of each student
-Open house: Sun., Nov. 11, 1-3 p.m.
-Need-based financial aid. About 30 percent of families receive financial assistance
-Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools -Known for:
-Known for:
Student:faculty ratio of 7:1 13 varsity sports Top 50 National Honor Roll of Catholic Schools
Balance among academics, arts, athletics and community service Global Studies and Service signature program Embracing diversity
Holton-Arms School
220 Girard St., Suite 300, Gaithersburg 20877
Girls 7303 River Road, Bethesda 20817 301-365-5300; www.holton-arms.edu -$33,441, grades 7-12; $31,886, grades 3-6
301-740-7807; www.foundationschools.org
-Need-based financial aid
111 Central Ave., Gaithersburg 20877
-Special education school for students with educational, clinical and behavior needs
-Uniforms required
301-208-8821; www.yangacademy.com
-Students are typically referred by their local school system
-Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Association of Independent Maryland Schools
-$25,000, grades 9-12; $20,000, grades 5-8; $15,000, grades K-4; sibling discount
-Known for:
-Open house: Sun., Oct. 28, 2:30-5 p.m.
Yang Academy Co-ed
-Known for (according to website): Strong focus on mathematics and science, foreign languages
The Foundation School of Montgomery County Co-ed
Program is based on the belief that every child can achieve school success given the right learning conditions designed to meet his/her individual needs
-Known for (according to website): Tradition of inspiring young women to lead lives of positive influence < see next page >
ECHELON ACADEMY
1848289
Diverse Learning & Instruction • • • •
Grades 1-12
RESPONSIVE TO ALL LEARNING STYLES • MULTI-SENSORY APPROACH SMALL CLASS CONCENTRATION • HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS PROVEN SUCCESS • SOCIAL SKILLS INTEGRATION COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB
HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE * TUTORING * SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Rolling Admissions “Every student is granted the same chance to excel” 301-570-0999 www.echelonacademy.com
1867496
Dyslexia • Language Disabilities • ADHD • Anxiety • Academic Skills Disorders
900 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
COVENANT UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED
ONGOING REGISTRATION
Age appropriate curriculum in all developmental areas: emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and physical.
Covenant United Methodist Church 20301 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886
1867468
School:
301/527-9300
(Corner of Montgomery Village Avenue and Wightman Road)
www.covenant-umc.org August 2012