Applying to Private School

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Applying to Private School
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-by Karen Finucan Clarkson-
“It breaks my heart when I get calls from
parents who have missed our deadline,” says
Patricia Garber, director of admissions at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville. “It’s
important that parents begin their search well
in advance of our December deadline.”
Make sure the school is right for
your child
“Parents need to begin by educating themselves about the types of schools available and
considering what they want in terms of an education for their child,” says Esther Donawa,
head of school at Oxon Hill’s The Maryland
International Day School, a Spanish immersion school. “Then they need to put their ego
aside and be very honest with themselves in
terms of how their child will fit in a particular
educational environment.”
Fit is important, agrees Garber. “Just like
colleges and universities have different personalities, so too do the various schools within the
Archdiocese of Washington,” she says. “This is
a big financial commitment for the parents and
a major investment for the student, so it’s important to be sure that his or her needs and interests can be met. Not every school is right for
every child.”
For those considering a Catholic high
school, the archdiocese website (www.adw.org)
offers school profiles and links, as well as information about its spring high school fair. “The
fair is geared toward students not currently attending a Catholic elementary school,” says
Garber. “It’s a great way for them to start learning about us in their 7th-grade year.”
The best way to get a feel for a school is for
both parents and students to visit. “We have
open houses about twice a month from September to February. Parents come and sit in
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on classes on Spanish days as well as English
days,” says Donawa. “We don’t take an application unless a parent has done this.”
Virtually all schools hold open houses and
strongly encourage parents to attend. Depending on the school, the open house may or may
not welcome students. Schools generally post
open house dates—which begin in the mid- to
late fall and at some schools continue into the
winter—on their websites.
At many schools, students are
given the opportunity to take a
test drive. “We call it ‘Mustang
for a Day,’” in recognition of the school’s mascot, says Garber. The
visit, in which a prospective student shadows a
current student, gives
the candidate a feel for the
campus, student body, teachers and administrators.
With the results of their research and visits in hand,
parents should decide—on
their own or in consultation
with their older students—
the schools to which they intend to apply. “Three schools
tops,” says Donawa. “There’s a
lot of stress—for both parent and
student—in applying to schools and, honestly,
students are too young to have to feel that stress.”
The Archdiocese of Washington concurs
with that assessment, allowing students to
apply to only two diocesan high schools and
one in an adjoining diocese.The co-choice system levels the playing field by preventing exceptional students from being accepted into
numerous schools. “It allows many more stu-
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ith the private school application cycle nearing its end, now is a great
time for parents interested in placing their child in a school in fall
2012 to begin looking. Beginning almost a year ahead of the
application deadline may seem excessive to some, but school
administrators emphasize it is not.
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dents—including some wonderful average
students who might otherwise have gotten
wait list letters—to be accepted,” says Garber.
Read all materials; prep for tests
While the application process is not
necessarily difficult, it can be time consuming. The requirements vary not only
by grade, but by school. Both Garber and
Donawa stress the importance of reading
the application package thoroughly, well in
advance of the deadline.
Private school applications can be a bit
like a puzzle with many little pieces that must
all be put together, says Judith Greenberg,
owner and director of School Finders, LLC,
which serves Maryland andVirginia suburbs,
and Washington, D.C.It’s not unusual for a
school to request letters of recommendation,
test results, a transcript, a student writing
sample and a medical history. Personal interviews with parents and, sometimes, with students may be required.
Some type of testing is also required.
Some elementary schools ask for results of
the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for
Children) or other intelligence tests. Others require standardized tests, such as the
CTBS Terra Nova. Schools generally will
not accept tests more than two years old.
“Even if not required, any test that shows
a level of intelligence in an objective way is
beneficial,” says Donawa.
At the middle and high school levels,
most independent schools require prospective students to take either the Secondary
School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
The majority of Catholic high schools require candidates to take the High School
Placement Test (HSPT), which is offered
the first two weekends of December.
“It’s important to remember that test
scores are just one facet (of admissions decisions),” says Garber. “We realize anyone
can have a bad day.That’s why we strive to
evaluate the whole child; why we ask for a
transcript and teacher recommendations.”
Those teacher recom- [continued on page 4]
Courtesy Bishop McNamara High School
Students work on computers Bishop McNamara High School
in Forestville. Here, as at other private schools, teachers
and administrators assess applicants but don’t
formally interview them.
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Application Timeline
SPRING
•Identify schools of interest via
the Web and conversations with
family and friends.
•Consider attending Archdiocese
of Washington’s high school fair
SUMMER
•Visit websites of schools to
ascertain open house dates and
application and financial aid
deadlines.
•Register student for required
placement tests.
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FALL
•Attend open houses.
•Arrange shadow visit, classroom
assessment or interview for
your student.
•Secure school transcripts, medical clearance, and any required
recommendations (for example,
from teachers or pastors.)
•Complete application.
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WINTER
•Check with school to be sure all
forms and test results have been
received.
•Review notification letter, closely
following directions to ensure
that if accepted, child is registered. If the child is wait-listed,
confirm child was placed on
such list.
•If child is denied, inquire as to
the application’s weaknesses
and what can be done next time
around to improve the child’s
chances of acceptance.
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Students at The Maryland International Day School, a Spanish immersion school...The head of
school here advises parents to educate themselves about the types of schools available and
consider what they want in terms of an education for their child.
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mendations can carry weight, according
to Donawa. “While it’s nice to know
what the parent thinks the child’s
strengths and weaknesses are, teacher
references help paint a picture in a more
objective way.”
Some schools require interviews
with the parent, the student or both,
although usually independent of each
other. At Bishop McNamara and The
Maryland International School, teachers and administrators assess students
but don’t formally interview them.
“We place kids in a classroom
with their peers,” says Donawa, “and
look at their social skills and how
they respond to the introduction of a
new language.”
“I interact with all students when
they come for their shadow visit,” says
Garber. “It puts less pressure on them
yet still allows me to get a feel for who
they are.”
Awaiting the news
While there are some schools that
admit students on a rolling basis,
most generally send notification letters to parents sometime between
early February and late March.
“Letters range from acceptance to
wait-list to denial,” says Garber. “It’s
important to read the letters and respond in a timely manner. An acceptance letter may require you to register
your child by a certain date, while a
wait-list letter may have certain conditions—such as notifying the school
that you want to remain on the wait
list and sending copies of future
grades as they become available.”
At The Maryland International Day
School, Donawa places personal phone
calls to all parents to let them know the
school’s decision.
“We don’t want parents sitting on
pins and needles,” she says. “We let
them know as quickly as possible, usually within three weeks, what their
child’s status is.”
For those whose children are not
accepted, both Donawa and Garber
suggest that parents try to find out
why. “It doesn’t hurt to ask for feedback,” says Garber, “particularly if
you think you may apply for the following year.”
While the competition generally is
stiffer for grades above kindergarten
for elementary, sixth for middle, and
ninth for high school, those who apply
the lessons learned during the initial
application process may well see their
child accepted into the school of his
or her choice.
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Private Schools Directory
Information is deemed current at the time of publication but may be subject to change throughout the year. Some schools may also offer Pre-K programs; call
or visit the website for that information. Schools that are exclusively Pre-K are not included. To report errors or omissions, e-mail [email protected]. Any
updates or corrections will be made exclusively online at Gazette.Net. Compiled by Karen Finucan Clarkson. Photos courtesy of the school shown.
A Step Above Early Learning Center, Inc.
Grade K
Co-ed
Call for Tuition
5711 Old Silver Hill Road
District Heights 20747
301-735-1407
Al-Huda School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Islamic
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,300 (first child), $4,725
(second child), $3,780 (third+ child)
5301 Edgewood Road
College Park 20740
301-982-2402
www.alhuda.org
Al-Huda High School
Grades 9-12
Co-ed, Islamic
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,300 (first child), $4,725 (second
child), $3,780 (third+ child)
5301 Edgewood Road
College Park 20740
301-982-2402
www.alhuda.org
An-Nur Islamic Academy
Grades K-3
Co-ed, Islamic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,750 (K), $5,250 (1-3)
9150 Lanham Severn Road
Lanham 20706
301-459-4942
www.pgmamd.org
Ascension Lutheran School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Lutheran
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,290 (first child), $13,480 (two
children), $19,680 (three children)
7415 Buchanan St.
Landover Hills 20784
301-577-0500
www.ascensionschool.org
Assembly of Jesus Christ Academy
Grades 1-6
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
4401 Brinkley Road
Temple Hills 20748
301-449-0146
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Bowie Montessori Children's House
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Montessori
2010-2011 Tuition: $9,700
5004 Randonstone Lane
Bowie 20715
301-262-3566
www.bmch.net
The C.H.I.L.D. Center
Grade K
Co-ed
2010-2011 Tuition: $190 (weekly)
70 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro 20774
301-218-8004
www.childcenterprograms.com
The Children's Guild in Chillum
Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville
Augsburg Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Evangelical/Lutheran
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,000 (K), $8,800 (1-5), $11,000
(6-8), $12,000 (9-12)
13800 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel 20707
240-786-0283
www.augsburgacademy.net
The Beddow High School
Grades 7-12
Co-ed
2011-2012 Tuition: $12,080
501 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek 20607
301-292-1968
http://thebeddowschool.org
The Beddow School, Inc.
Grades K-6
Co-ed, Montessori
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,933
8600 Loughran Road
Ft. Washington 20744
301-567-0330
http://thebeddowschool.org
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Baptist
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,563 (K-8), $6,894 (9-12)
2801 Belair Drive
Bowie 20715
301-262-0578
www.bbcacademy.org
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Beltsville Adventist School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Seventh-day Adventist
2010-2011 Tuition: $730 (monthly)
4230 Ammendale Road
Beltsville 20705
301-937-2933
Berwyn Christian School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,000 (K), $5,665 (1-8)
4720 Cherokee St.
College Park 20740
301-474-1561
http://berwynchristianschool.org
Bowie Christian School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,750
2518 Kenhill Drive
Bowie 20715
301-352-7106
www.bowiechristianschool.com
Bishop McNamara High School
Grades 9-12
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $10,600
6800 Marlboro Pike
Forestville 20747
301-735-8401
www.bmhs.org
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
5702 Sargent Road
Chillum 20782
301-853-7370
www.childrensguild.org
Children of Promise Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,400 (Forestville New Redeemer
Baptist Church member), $5,400 (general public)
7808 Marlboro Pike
Forestville 20747
301-516-3800
www.copca-academy.org
Clinton Christian School
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $7,210
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro 20772
301-599-9600
www.clintonchristianpg.org
College Park Nursery School and Kindergarten
Grade K
Co-ed
Call for Tuition
4512 College Ave.
College Park 20740
301-864-5355
http://cpnsk.com
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Concordia Lutheran School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Lutheran
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,985 (first child), $6,479 (second/third child)
3799 East West Highway
Hyattsville 20782
301-927-0266
www.clsmd.org
Corkran United Methodist Kindergarten
Grade K
Co-ed, United Methodist
2010-2011 Tuition: $425 (monthly)
5200 Temple Hills Road
Temple Hills 20748
301-894-6886
www.corkranschool.org
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $5,700
16010 Annapolis Road
Bowie 20715
301-262-7683
www.ccabowie.org
DeMatha Catholic High School
Elizabeth Seton High School
Grades 9-12
Girls, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $10,300
5715 Emerson St.
Bladensburg 20710
301-864-4532
www.setonhs.org
Grades 9-12
Boys, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $12,250
4313 Madison St.
Hyattsville 20781-1692
240-764-2200
www.dematha.org
Evangel Academy
Divine Peace Lutheran School
Grades K-5
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
5900 Old Branch Ave.
Camp Springs 20748
301-899-5942
www.eagcs.org
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Lutheran
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,000
1500 Brown Station Road
Largo 20774
301-350-4522
www.divinepeace.org
Excellence Christian School
Early Years Child Enrichment Center
Grade K
Co-ed
2010-2011 Tuition: $140 (weekly)
9400 Old Palmer Road
Fort Washington 20744
301-248-0379
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,500 (current students), $8,000
(new students)
9010 Frank Tippett Road
Upper Marlboro 20772
301-868-1873
www.excellencechristianschool.org
Holy Redeemer School
4902 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD 20740
301-474-3993
www.holy-redeemer.org
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Fairhaven School
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Sudbury
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,395 (first child), discounts
offered for additional children
17900 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro 20774
301-249-8060
www.fairhavenschool.com
Faith Baptist Christian School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Baptist
2011-2012 Tuition: $4,418 (half-day K) $5,121 (K),
$5,225 (elementary), $5,890 (middle)
12700 Claxton Drive
Laurel 20708
301-497-4490
www.faithbaptistchristianschool.com
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Grade K
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,800
2261 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills 20748
301-630-7994
http://firmfoundationfaithacademy.org
First Baptist School of Laurel
Grades K-8
2011-2012 Tuition: $6,000
15002 First Baptist Lane
Laurel 20707
301-490-1076
www.fbslaurel.com
The Forbush School at Edgar Allan Poe
Non-graded (Ages 5-21)
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
2001 Shady Side Ave.
Suitland 20746
301-817-3121
www.sheppardpratt.org
The Foundation School
Grades 1-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
1330 McCormick Drive
Largo 20774
301-773-3500
www.foundationschools.org
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Friends Community School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Quaker
2010-2011 Tuition: $15,310 (K-4), $15,620 (5-6),
$17,590 (7-8)
5109 Westchester Park Drive
College Park 20740
301-441-2100
www.friendscommunityschool.org
From the Heart Christian School
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,899 (1-8), $6,490 (9-12)
49 Allentown Road
Suitland 20746
301-899-2968
Genesis Christian Day School
Grades K-6
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)
3409 Brightseat Road
Glenarden 20706
301-772-3908
www.genesislearning.com
Genesis Christian Day School
Grades K-3
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)
6717 Glenn Dale Road
Glenn Dale 20769
301-464-3981
www.genesislearning.com
Genesis Christian Day School
Grades K-4
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)
5001 St. Barnabas Road
Temple Hills 20748
301-894-4484
www.genesislearning.com
George E. Peters Adventist School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Seventh-day Adventist
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,750 (K, constituent or nonconstituent), $4,303 (1-8, constituent), $5,450 (1-8, nonconstituent), $6,300 (K-8, non-Seventh-day Adventist)
6303 Riggs Road
Hyattsville 20783
301-559-6710
www.gepetersschool.org
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Grace Brethren Christian School
Glenn Dale Montessori School
Grades K-6
Co-ed, Montessori
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,500 (K), $9,000 (1-6)
7500 Hillmeade Road
Glenn Dale 20769
301-805-2845
www.glenndalemontessorisch.org
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,495 (K-5), $7,695 (6-8), $7,995
(9-12)
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton 20735
301-868-1600
www.gbcseagles.org
Goddard Child Development Center
Grade K
Call for Tuition
NASA/GSFC Code 200.9
Greenbelt 20771
301-286-8588
God’s Church International Higher
Learning Center
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
4650 Suitland Road
Suitland 20746
301-568-6200
www.godschurchint.org
Grace Christian School
Greenwood School
Grade K
Co-ed
2010-2011 Tuition: $736 (monthly plus $368 for June)
6525 Belcrest Road, G-90
Hyattsville 20782
301-458-4860
www.greenwoodschoolmd.org
Henson Valley Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Montessori
2010-2011 Tuition: $11,995
2317 Brinkley Road
Ft. Washington 20744
301-485-6055
www.hvacademy.org
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $5,675
7210 Race Track Road
Bowie 20715
301-262-0158
www.gcsbowie.org
Greater Mt. Nebo Christian Academy
Grades K-3
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,700
1001 Old Mitchellville Road
Bowie 20716
301-249-5142
www.neboacademy.com
High Road Academy of Prince George's
County
Grades 3-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
5100 Philadelphia Way
Lanham 20706
301-429-6191
www.sesi-schools.com
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301.262.5355
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High Road School of Prince George's County
Grades 2-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
8723 Ashwood Drive
Capitol Heights 20743
301-324-8902
www.sesi-schools.com
High Road Upper School of Prince George's
County
Grades 9-12 and Non-graded (Ages 14-21)
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
12050 Baltimore Ave., Suite 100
Beltsville 20705
301-210-4860
www.sesi-schools.com
Highland Park Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
6801 Sheriff Road
Landover 20785
301-773-4079
www.fbhp.org/park.html
Holy Family Catholic School
Grades K-8
Co-ed
2011-2012 Tuition: $5,050 (first child), $8,250 (two
children), $10,050 (three children), $11,000 (four
children)
2200 Callaway St.
Hillcrest Heights 20748
301-894-2323
www.holyfamilymd.org
Holy Redeemer School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,139 (Catholic, first child), $10,
278 (Catholic, two children), $15,417 (Catholic,
three children), $20,556 (Catholic, four children),
$7,708 (non-Catholic, first child), $15,416 (nonCatholic, two children), $23,124 (non-Catholic,
three children), $30,832 (non-Catholic, four children)
4902 Berwyn Road
College Park 20740
301-474-3993
www.holy-redeemer.org
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
Grades 1-4
Co-ed, Episcopal
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,970 (1-4)
13106 Annapolis Road
Bowie 20720
301-262-5355
www.htrinity.org
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
Grades K and 5-8
Co-ed, Episcopal
2010-2011 Tuition: $8,970 (K), $10,635 (5-8)
11902 Daisy Lane
Glenn Dale 20769
301-464-3215
www.htrinity.org
Hyattsville Hills Child and Family Center
Grade K
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $155 (weekly)
5701 42nd Ave.
Hyattsville 20781
301-277-7748
Independent Baptist Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Baptist
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,200 (first child), $8,700 (two
children), $12,170 (three children), $15,250 (four
children), $17,900 (five children), $21,500 (six children)
9255 Piscataway Road
Clinton 20735
301-856-1616
www.ibcministries.org/academy.html
International Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
3000 Buck Lodge Road
Adelphi 20783
301-328-0028
JABEZ Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $600 (per month)
6016 Allentown Road
Suitland 20746
301-333-0053
Jericho Christian Academy
Grades K-7
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $6,700
8500 Jericho City Drive
Landover 20785
301-333-9400
www.jerichochristianacademy.com
Julia Brown Montessori Schools
Grades K-3
Co-ed, Montessori
2010-2011 Tuition: $736
9450 Madison Ave.
Laurel 20734
301-498-0604
www.juliabrownmontessorischools.com
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Kiddie Academy of Oxon Hill
Grade K
Co-ed
2010-2011 Tuition: $188 (weekly)
6031 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill 20745
301-839-7808
www.kiddieacademy.com
Kingdom Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,900
6312 Old Landover Road
Hyattsville 20785
301-341-9898
www.kca98.com
Kingdom Kids Child Development Center
Grade K
Co-ed, Christian
Tuition: $150 (weekly)
515 Kerby Hill Road
Fort Washington 20744
301-567-2671
Lanham Christian School
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,200 (first child, 1-6), $5,760
(second child, 1-6), $4,320 (third child, 1-6), $7,700
(first child, K & 7-12), $6,160 (second child, K & 7-12),
$4,620 (third child, K & 7-12)
8400 Good Luck Road
Lanham 20706
301-552-1156
www.lanhamgbc.org
Lansdowne Learning Center
Grade K
Co-ed
2010-2011 Tuition: $145 (weekly)
1798 Brightseat Road
Landover 20785
301-772-7100
Maryland Gospel Assembly School
Grades 1-12
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
12406 Brandywine Road
Brandywine 20613
301-372-6345
The Maryland International Day School
Grades K-6
Co-ed, Dual Language (English/Spanish)
2011-2012 Tuition: $9,500
6400 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill 20745
301-567-9101
www.themidschool.org
Mount Calvary Catholic School
Leary School JobSite, Brandywine
Grades 8-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
14070 Brandywine Road
Brandywine 20613
301-782-4456
www.learyschool.org
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,600 (Catholic), $7,000
(non-Catholic)
6704 Marlboro Pike
Forestville 20747
301-735-5262
www.mountcalvarycatholicschool.org
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National Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,952 (first child, K-6), $5,358
(second child, K-6), $6,444 (first child, 7-12), $5,800
(second child, 7-12)
6700 Bock Road
Fort Washington 20744
301-567-9507
www.ncaeagles.com
New Chapel Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $660 (monthly)
5601 Old Branch Ave.
Camp Springs 20748
301-899-0877
New Hope Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, International
2010-2011 Tuition: Refer to Web site
7009 Varnum St.
Landover Hills 20784
301-459-7311
www.newhopeacademy.org
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New Horizon Child Development Center
Enrolling K - Age 12
Co-ed
2011-2012 Tuition: $148 (weekly, K-2)
5664 Silver Hill Road
Forestville 20747
301-420-5900
www.horizonkids.com
New Visions Academy of Prince George's
County
Grades 9-12
Boys, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
8601 Ashwood Drive
Capitol Heights 20743
301-333-0820
www.thenewvisionsacademy.com
Outreach Christian Center Academy
Grade K
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $135 (weekly)
6701 Clinton Manor Drive
Clinton 20735
301-856-1183, ext. 205
www.outreachcc.org/occ_academy
Pallotti Early Learning Center, Inc.
Grade K
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $710 (monthly, includes
before/after care and lunch)
113 St. Mary's Place
Laurel 20707
301-776-6471
www.pallottiearlylearningcenter.net
The Pathways School - Crossland Re-Entry
Grades 9-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
6901 Temple Hill Road
Temple Hills 20748
301-449-3173
www.pathwayschools.org/crossland.htm
The Pathways School - DuVal Re-Entry
Grades 9-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
9880 Good Luck Road
Lanham 20706
301-794-5872
www.pathwayschools.org/duval.htm
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SACRED Life Academy for Boys
Queen Anne School
Grades K-8
Boys, Christian
Call for Tuition
7230 Central Ave.
Capitol Heights 20743
301-341-2083
www.nlifeworship.org/sacredlife.htm
Grades 6-12
Co-ed, Episcopal
2010-2011 Tuition: $10,000 (6-8), $15,000 (9-12)
14111 Oak Grove Road
Upper Marlboro 20774
301-249-5000
www.queenanne.org
Seed Learning Academy
Reid Temple Christian Academy
New Hope Academy
The Pathways School - Hyattsville
Grades 6-12
Co-ed, Special Needs
Call for Tuition
3401 East West Highway, Suite 240
Hyattsville 20782
301-853-3923
www.pathwayschools.org/hyatt.htm
Patuxent Montessori School
Up to Age 12
Co-ed, Montessori
Call for Tuition
14210 Old Stage Road
Bowie 20720
301-464-4506
www.patuxent-montessori.org
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $7,700 (first child, 5-8), $14,630
(two children, 5-8), $21,175 (three children, 5-8),
$7,350 (K-4)
11400 Glenn Dale Blvd.
Glenn Dale 20769
301-860-6570
www.reidtempleacademy.com
Renaissance Christian Academy
Grades K-6
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,525 (K), $5,820 (1-6)
2101 Shadyside Ave.
Suitland 20746
301-568-8171
www.renacademy.com
Grades K-8
Enrollment Opportunities Available
for the 2011-2012 School Year
Faith Baptist
Christian School
Drop In Thursdays
7:30am to 7:30pm by appointment only.
February 10th, 17th and 24th
3 year old preschool - Grade 8
A ministry of Faith Baptist Church
Established in 1992 • Christ-centered curriculum
Small class sizes • Art, Computer, Music, P.E.
FEBRUARY 3, 2011
12700 Claxton Dr., Laurel, Md 20708 • www.faithbaptistlaurel.org
Committed to Excellence
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Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,525 (first child, Catholic),
$8,450 (two children, Catholic), $12,675 (three children, Catholic), $6,825 (first child, non-Catholic),
$11,050 (two children, non-Catholic), $16,575 (three
children, non-Catholic)
6310 Jason St.
Cheverly 20785
301-773-0223
http://sacheverly.org
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St. Ambrose School
Riverdale Baptist School
Princeton Day Academy
SHABACH! Christian Academy
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
3600 Brightseat Road
Landover 20785
301-386-9400
www.shabachministries.org/christianacademy.htm
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Baptist
2011-2012: $9,552 (K), $8,712 (1-5), $9,336 (6-8),
$10,356 (9-12), discounts offered for second and
third children
1133 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro 20774
301-249-7000
www.rbschool.org
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $7,500
5120 Whitfield Chapel Road
Lanham 20706
240-554-1462
www.princetonday.com
Grades K-2
Co-ed
Call for Tuition
6200 Riverdale Road
Riverdale 20707
301-277-2021, ext. 108
www.seedinc.org/programs.htm
106 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, MD 20707
301-498-1433 • www.stmaryofthemills.org
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St. Jerome School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $7,000 (first child, Catholic),
$9,100 (two children, Catholic), $10,300 (three or
more children, Catholic), $8,150 (first child, nonCatholic), $9,750 (two children, non-Catholic),
$11,500 (three or more children, non-Catholic)
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville 20781
301-277-4568
www.stjeromes.org
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Elementary
School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,775 (Catholic), $8,800 (nonCatholic)
8912 Old Branch Ave.
Clinton 20735
301-868-2010
www.saintjohnsschool.org
New Hope Academy
St. Ann's High School
Grades 8-12
Girls, Pregnant & Parenting Teens
Call for Tuition
4901 Eastern Ave.
Hyattsville 20782
301-559-5500
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
St. Columba Catholic School
Grades K-8
Co-ed
2011-2012 Tuition: $4,824 (first child, Catholic),
$8,442 (two children, Catholic), $12,060 (three
children, Catholic), $5,258 (K, Catholic), $7,673 (first
child, non-Catholic), $13,428 (two children, nonCatholic), $19,183 (three children, non-Catholic),
$8,106 (K, non-Catholic)
7800 Livingston Road
Oxon Hill 20745
301-567-6212
www.rc.net/washington/stcolumba
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2011-2012 Tuition: $5,130 (Catholic), $8,208 (nonCatholic)
11011 Montgomery Road
Beltsville 20705
301-937-7154
www.stjos.org
St. Mary’s School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,460 (Catholic), $5,730 (nonCatholic)
7207 Annapolis Road
Landover Hills 20784
301-577-0031
www.saintmarylandoverhills.org
St. Mary of the Assumption School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,355 (first child, Catholic), $8,470
(two children, Catholic), $9,665 (three children,
Catholic), $11,910 (four children, Catholic), $8,430 (first
child, non-Catholic), $16,855 (two children, nonCatholic), $25,280 (three children, non-Catholic)
4610 Largo Road
Upper Marlboro 20772
301-627-4170
www.stmaryum.org
St. Mary of the Mills School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,750 (Catholic), $7,830 (nonCatholic)
106 St. Mary’s Place
Laurel 20707
301-498-1433
www.stmaryofthemills.org
St. Mary’s School of Piscataway
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
13407 Piscataway Road
Clinton 20735
301-292-2522
www.stmaryspiscataway.org
St. Matthew’s Parish Day School
Grade K
Co-ed, Episcopal
2010-2011 Tuition: $500 (monthly)
5901 36th Ave.
Hyattsville 20782
301-559-7118
www.stmatthewsdayschool.com
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St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Early
Education Center
Grade K
Co-ed, Methodist
2010-2011 Tuition: $600 (monthly)
Early Education Center
14900 Annapolis Road
Bowie 20715
301-464-1813
www.stmatthews-bowie.org
St. Matthias Apostle School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,500 (first child, Catholic),
$9,900 (two children, Catholic), $14,100 (three children, Catholic), $18,375 (four children, Catholic),
$7,000 (first child, standard), $12,900 (two children,
standard), $18,000 (three children, standard),
$23,000 (four children, standard)
9473 Annapolis Road
Lanham 20706
301-577-9412
www.stmatthias.org
St. Philip the Apostle School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,950 (Catholic), $6,600 (nonCatholic)
5414 Henderson Way
Camp Springs 20746
301-423-4740
www.stphiliponline.com
St. Pius X Regional School
Grades K-8
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $5,775 (first child, Archdiocese of
Washington Catholic), $10,395 (two children,
Archdiocese of Washington Catholic), $14,150
(three children, Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic), $17,900 (four children, Archdiocese of
Washington Catholic), $6,775 (first child, nonArchdiocese of Washington Catholic), $12,395 (two
children, non- Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic), $17,150 (three children, nonArchdiocese of Washington Catholic), $21,900 (four
children, non- Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic), $7,275 (first child, non-Catholic), $13,395
(two children, non-Catholic), $18,650 (three children, non-Catholic), $23,900 (four children, nonCatholic)
14710 Annapolis Road
Bowie 20715
301-262-0203
www.stpiusbowie.org
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Grades 9-12
Co-ed, Catholic
2010-2011 Tuition: $12,585
113 St. Mary's Place
Laurel 20707
301-725-3228
www.pallottihs.org
Tabernacle Learning Academy
Grades K-5
Co-ed, Christian
Call for Tuition
11601 South Laurel Drive
Laurel 20708
301-536-2769
www.tabernaclela.net
Victory Christian Academy
Grade K
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,500
13701 Annapolis Road
Bowie 20720
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301-352-0707, ext. 102
http://victorychristianacademymd.org
Washington Classical Christian School
Grades 1-12
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $7,000
2200 Culbera Drive
Hillcrest Heights 20748
301-630-9227
www.wccsonline.org
Washington New Church School
Grades K-10
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $6,000
11914 Chantilly Lane
Mitchellville 20721
301-464-5602
www.theWNC.org
Washington United Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2010-2011 Tuition: $4,950 (K), $4,850 (1-8), $5,000
(9-12)
3805 Lawrence St.
Brentwood 20722
301-807-9397
www.go2wuca.org
Woodstream Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Co-ed, Christian
2011-2012 Tuition: $8,715 (K-1), $8,585 (2-6), $8,800
(7-8), $9,185 (9-12), multi-child discounts available
9800 Lottsford Road
Mitchellville 20721
301-955-1160
www.woodstreamacademy.com
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