THE NORA SCHOOL
-Open House: Sun., Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. -Known for: A private, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers sponsored college preparatory school established in 1958 State-of-the-art, 52-acre, wireless campus includes more than 50 classrooms, 10 science and technology labs, a well-equipped media center, a 150-seat chapel, two gymnasiums, a turf field and multiple athletic fields Faculty and staff are committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence, service to others, and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded First Catholic school in the region to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program Collectively, every four-year graduating class contributes 32,500 hours of community service
Pathways School Edgewood Grades 9-12; Non-graded, ages 15-21 -$24,550
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
-Need-based financial aid. About 90 percent of recent financial aid awards went to families with adjusted incomes below $50,000 per year
Grades 9-12
-Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools -Known for:
-Catholic
Being a small, progressive, independent, college preparatory day school for students who are bright but have found themselves frustrated in larger or more rigid institutions
801 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring 20901 301-681-4112; www.pathwayschools.org
Co-ed
-A school for students with behavioral and emotional disabilities
17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney 20832
-Tuition: Call for details.
240-283-3200; www.olgchs.org
-Known for (according to website):
-$17,150 -Need-based financial aid. Academic and fine arts scholarships available -Uniforms required -Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Helping students transition to post-secondary life through classroom instruction, community-based experiential activities and therapeutic support Curriculum that integrates academic, therapeutic and vocational services Enabling students with emotional or behavioral disabilities to become independent, contributing members of society
1866893
Offering college preparatory curriculum and small classes in a relaxed, nurturing environment
Co-ed
at
301-968-1200
19735 Germantown Rd. Germantown, MD
301-444-0153
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5215 Loughboro Rd. Ste 140 Sibley Medical Campus Washington, D.C.
202-244-4550
1848288
1844104
6410 Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD
ER CENT N A I N GTO SHIN A W
Concerts on the patio May-Sept 6-9 pm
Lakeside Restaurants: Guapo’s Restaurant Tara Thai Village Green Grill CafÊ Deluxe AMC/Loews Theater (18 Screens)
Services RIO Sport & Health Club ZIPS Drycleaning
9811 Washingtonian Blvd Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-921-4684 www.washingtoniancenter.com August 2012