Love Where They Learn! With over 40 years of experience and 40,000 little footsteps walking through their doors, Georgetown Hill Early School is leading the childcare industry with its play-based, joyful approach to learning through its P.L.A.N* curriculum. Research-based and time-tested, P.L.A.N revolves around a child and family first environment. Georgetown Hill Early School is a nonprofit organization and believes in giving back to the families and communities it serves. Children and families develop lasting relationships with their teachers as the organization leads the country with less than 10% teacher turnover. Their whole-child approach to learning is evident as their happy teachers create happy children, and in return happy parents. Georgetown Hill is opening its newest location in Bethesda-Chevy Chase, fall 2021! Now enrolling Infants – Transitional Kindergarten with enhanced health and safety protocols, and touchless drop-off and pick-up procedures. Grades: Infants, toddlers, twos, threes, pre-K, transitional Kindergarten Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 120 Average class size: Infants: 6, toddlers: 9, twos: 12, threes: 20, fours: 20 Student/teacher ratio: Infants & toddlers: 1-3, twos:1-6, threes & fours: 1-10 Religious affiliation: None Age or Grade foreign language first offered: 3+ Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Varies by age Uniform: No Bus transportation: N/A Accreditations/Affiliations: MSDE, EXCELS, NAEYC Annual applications per opening: varies Founded: 1980 by Ellen Cromwell

St. John’s College High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition. Committed to academic excellence, St. John’s prepares students for lives of leadership, achievement, and service to the community. Our graduates have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, and the class of 2021 collectively earned $34 million in scholarships.Recent capital improvements to our 30-acre campus include the Center for Performance and Leadership (2020), the Cap Mona Family Student Center (2017), and the Donatelli Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (2016). Unique to the St. John’s experience are the Cadet Corps Leadership Program, the Entrepreneurial Center for Innovation and Social Impact, and state-of-the-art athletic training facilities. Throughout the years, St. John’s has become synonymous with excellence, diversity, leadership, and service. Our mission and vision emphasize holistic personal growth and innovative thinking, which strengthens and continually transforms our school and alumni community. Grades: 9-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,240 Average class size: 21 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic/Lasallian Tradition Seniors with National Merit recognition: 12 Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $22,100 Annual tuition for grade 12: $22,100 Students receiving financial aid: 39% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 24 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 77% Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball (boys and girls), crew, cross country/track, equestrian team, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey (boys and girls), lacrosse (boys and girls), rugby, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swim and dive, tennis (boys and girls), volleyball, wrestling Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 2-3 Music ensembles: 20 Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, DENA Brothers of the Christian Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, National Catholic Education Association Annual applications per opening: 4:1 Founded: 1851

At Holy Child we believe an individualized, challenging, and joyful approach to education creates the next generation of female leaders. Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6-12. We welcome students and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds. Holy Child offers a rigorous, innovative, and engaging academic program of studies. The 7:1 student/teacher ratio fosters an enhanced, supportive environment built for optimal learning allowing students to develop as leaders and global citizens. In addition to dynamic classroom learning, students are encouraged to explore interests like athletics, arts, clubs, theater, service, and travel. We believe in providing our students with opportunities to try new things, develop their strengths, and reach their fullest potential. In keeping with the philosophy of our founder, Cornelia Connelly, Holy Child values the uniqueness of each individual and fosters a life of service to others by following our motto of “actions not words.” For more information about Holy Child please call 301-365-0955, email us at admissions@holychild.org or visit our website holdychild.org. Grades: 6-12 Gender: Girls Total number of students: 355 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: 7 Languages offered: Spanish, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Upper School $36,690 Middle School $32,960 Annual tuition for grade 12: $36,690 Students receiving financial aid: 30% Annual applications per opening: 3 Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 13, plus 21 Honors courses Varsity sports: soccer, field Hockey, volleyball, cross country, tennis, basketball, swim & dive, lacrosse, softball, track & field, equestrian, golf, ice hockey Interscholastic sports (middle): soccer, field hockey, basketball, swim & dive, lacrosse, softball, equestrian Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 3 (with additional performing opportunities like Evening of the Arts) Music ensembles: 4-6 Accreditations/Affiliations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, The Maryland Department of Education, National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, the College Board, AIMS, Independent Education, Archdiocese of Washington, Black Student Fund, Latino Student Fund, Holy Child Network of Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, One Schoolhouse Founded: 1961

Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (12 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves. Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s. Grades: 12 months - Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 350 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: Lower School, 13:1; Middle-Upper School, 10:1 Religious affiliation: N/A Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Grade foreign language first offered: 6 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Independent Study Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $19,480 Annual tuition for grade 12: $34,210 (includes books) Students receiving financial aid: 47% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 4 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 13 Varsity sports: Soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf, equestrian, track & field Interscholastic sports (middle): flag football, track & field, soccer, cross country, basketball Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: 2 Music ensembles: 5 Accreditations/Affiliations: American Montessori Society, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools Founded: 1932

Washington Episcopal School (WES) believes that learning should be joyful, because academic excellence and happy children belong together. WES is committed to helping every child develop his or her fullest potential through a well-rounded, hands-on curriculum and the support of skilled and attentive faculty. Our warm and friendly community —true to the Episcopal tradition—welcomes and celebrates a diversity of faiths and cultures. WES graduates also seamlessly transition to a wide variety of top secondary schools. Here, children stand out without burning out. The best way to learn more about our community is to experience it for yourself. Please join us for one of our Admission events, where you will have the opportunity to meet school leadership, faculty, and current parents and students. Call today to learn more! Grades: Age 3 –Grade 8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 320 Average class size: 14 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Grade foreign language first offered: Age 4 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $13,260 Annual tuition for Grade 8: $38,660 Students receiving financial aid: 30% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: Average tenure of 15 years Interscholastic Sports: soccer, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, track & field Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: Every grade performs at least once/year for entire school Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Maryland Schools; Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington; Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association; National Association of Episcopal Schools; National Association of Independent Schools; Independent Education; Black and Latino Student Fund Founded: 1986

Entering its 87th year, Green Acres School is among the nation’s foremost—and one of the area’s original—progressive schools. Founder Alice Mendham Powell believed that education was the engine of social change, and so she set out to build a school that would give children a voice, empower them to think critically and inventively about real-world problems, and equip them with the skills they need to participate fully in democracy. This legacy of engaged citizenship and academic excellence continues today at Green Acres and is bolstered by the school’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, social justice, service learning, and environmental stewardship. Green Acres graduates find success in high school, college and beyond, using their solid intellectual foundation, creativity, and strong ethical framework to emerge as leaders in a wide variety of disciplines. Located on 15 wooded acres in North Bethesda, learning at Green Acres extends into an oasis of pristine forest, outdoor pathways, gardens, and streams—particularly advantageous for STEAM learning across all divisions—as well as playgrounds and athletic fields. Green Acres was named a MAEOE Maryland Green School in 2015 and 2019; the campus also features a greenhouse. To learn more, go to www.greenacres.org. Grades: Age 3 – Grade 8 Gender: Gender Inclusive Total number of students: 168 Average class size: 11 Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $18,000 (Half-day Pre-K) $26,000 (Pre-K) $32,000 (Kindergarten) $36,250 (1st grade) $40,500 (2nd–8th grade) Annual tuition for grade 12: N/A Students receiving financial aid: 45% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Teacher retention rate: 85% Interscholastic sports (middle): soccer, cross country, basketball, softball Number of art studios: 3 Theater productions per year: Multiple Music ensembles: Middle school vocal & instrumental ensemble; 4th grade chorus Founded: 1934

Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), founded in 1961, is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School. Situated on 144 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, MD, SSFS provides a safe, supportive environment—in a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community—for young people to discover their passions and become actively engaged in their education. A low teacher-to-student ratio and small class sizes allow students to experience a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum with faculty who challenge and encourage them, creating an environment where all voices may be heard and where teachers lead and learn alongside students. Our school’s culture—rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement—can be traced to our Quaker heritage and values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict. SSFS’s program fosters independence while cultivating self-confidence, cultural identity, and a sense of belonging, resulting in students who become responsible, successful citizens of the world. Grades: Preschool (Age 3) – 12th Grade Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 685 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Quaker Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool (Age 4) Languages offered: 2 Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $19,250 Annual tuition for grade 12: $36,500 Students receiving financial aid: 40% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses offered: 15 Varsity sports: Soccer (girls & boys), volleyball (girls), cross-country (girls & boys), basketball (girls & boys), track and field (girls & boys), lacrosse (girls & boys), baseball (boys), softball (girls), golf (co-ed) Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer (girls & boys), volleyball (girls), crosscountry (girls & boys), basketball (girls & boys), track and field (girls & boys), lacrosse (girls & boys), baseball (boys), softball (girls) Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 4 Music ensembles: 4 Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, AIMS, Friends Council on Education (FCE), TABS, CASE, SSATB, ERB, The College Board, National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Black Student Fund, Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors (PCACAC) Founded: 1961

At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: your child will be known. When students are known, teachers can design learning experiences that stretch without stress. When students are known, they are best able to learn. This is because they feel comfortable asking big questions, taking on advanced challenges, and, most importantly, becoming their true selves. At Norwood School, education expands beyond academics to tap a full range of intellectual, artistic, athletic, social and emotional potential, allowing our students to develop a deep sense of who they are and who they want to be. We are a warm and welcoming community where the voice of every student is heard, and where caring adults model a love for learning and a responsibility for making positive contributions to our world. The result? A vibrant community of students who love coming to school each day. Life-long learners who are confident, curious and creative. Ethical and compassionate leaders who have the skills and values necessary to actively engage in high school and in the wider world. Grades: PK-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 440 Average class size: 10-12 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: pre-Kindergarten Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $26,000 Students receiving financial aid: 21% Uniform: Dress code Bus transportation: Morning and afternoon routes available Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, cross country, track & field Number of art studios: 4 Theater productions per year: 2 (fall play and spring musical) Music ensembles: 4 (choral, strings, band, hand bells) Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS, AISGW Founded: 1952

Educating young men since 1789 and from all over the world, Georgetown Preparatory School provides a strong, meaningful, and diverse educational experience for all of our boys, preparing them for not only college but also for life in the global community. As a Jesuit institution steeped in a sacred mission of forming men of competence, conscience, commitment, and compassion, Georgetown Prep has an outstanding faculty and staff that understands and educates to all facets of our boys’ development. The teaching and learning at Georgetown Prep immerses our students in challenging academics, with STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and global studies offerings. Additionally, Georgetown Prep provides opportunities for physical fitness and teamwork through a wide offering of 33 first-rate athletic teams. In living out our Jesuit mission and Catholic identity, we work to develop men for others who will make a difference–through building relationships and bonds with each other and their teachers; through forming their spiritual self; through developing a social awareness from retreats, service projects, and leadership and outreach opportunities in the Greater DC area. Georgetown Prep offers first-class campus facilities as a day and boarding school, allowing for outdoor exposure, social interactions, program enhancements for academics, athletics, and the arts, and for the continued professional development of our faculty and staff. Located on 93 acres in North Bethesda, the campus is Metro accessible and offers bus transportation. Guests are welcome on campus at the Open House on Sunday, October 17, 12:00-3:00 PM. Visit www.gprep.org/admissions. Grades: 9-12 Gender: Boys Total number of students: 498 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Jesuit (Catholic) Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: 5 Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $39,385 Students receiving financial aid: 28% Uniform: Sport coat and tie Bus transportation: Bus transportation from the Grosvenor–Strathmore (Red Line) Metro stop. Students commuting to Georgetown Prep from Virginia can take advantage of a new joint transportation option with Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. Number of AP courses offered: 25 Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 95% Varsity sports: Football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, hockey, swimming & diving, winter track, baseball, lacrosse, track, rugby, tennis, golf Number of art studios: 2 Theater productions per year: 3 Music ensembles: 3 Accreditations/Affiliations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland State Department of Education, Jesuit Province of Maryland Annual applications per opening: 3.5/1 Founded: 1789

Enrolling in a private school involves more than simply selecting an academic program for your child. It’s about investing in a decades-long partnership with a team committed to creating opportunities for each student to succeed. Along this journey you will find a supportive network that shares the same values of advocacy, integrity, and resilience. We meet you where you are and as you are because relationships are at the heart of the St. Bart’s experience. We believe strong relationships with teachers, peers, and with God can dramatically enhance academic achievement, motivation, and stewardship. Because of this our Bobcats are more engaged, have stronger social skills, and are equipped to meet the challenges ahead with confidence, joy, and purpose. Children have a wondrous capacity to seek and to discover and when dedicated adults model a love for learning and a growth mindset, we all thrive. This collaborative approach to individualized instruction results in an empowered child ready to excel in an ever-changing world. Discover the difference a small school can make. Discover St. Bart’s! Grades: Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 185 Average class size: 17 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Teacher retention rate: 92% Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Grade foreign language first offered: Kindergarten Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $13,600 Students receiving financial aid: 60 Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: No Varsity sports: N/A Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, basketball, cross country Number of art studios: 1 Theater productions per year: 2 Music ensembles: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: Archdiocese of Washington, NCEA, Cognia Annual applications per opening: 4 Founded: 1963

The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. The Auburn School is an independent day-school with a specialized program that offers a stimulating educational program for intellectually engaged students with challenges in the areas of communication, socialization, language and organization. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment. Our program is appropriate for students who can learn successfully and appropriately in a small classroom setting. The Auburn School integrates social skills and pragmatic language development throughout the curriculum and school day using research-based programs and educational best-practices, and provides a challenging academic curriculum featuring multi-sensory instruction, research-based curriculum and appropriate student accommodations. The Auburn School has campuses in Silver Spring, Fairfax, Virginia and Baltimore. Grades: K-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 65 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:2 Religious affiliation: None Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Please inquire Students receiving financial aid: 47% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 98% Theater productions per year: 1 Accreditations/Affiliations: AdvancEd/Mansef Founded: 2011

At Bullis, we believe the best education is achieved by immersing students in academics, arts, and athletics. Signature programs—in STEM, entrepreneurship, visual and performing arts, and humanities and global studies—give students unlimited opportunities to discover and develop academic strengths. Robust arts and athletics programs round out the educational experience for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Bullis leads the way in 21st century educational approaches. Our unparalleled facilities include a new 70,000-sq-ft Discovery Center, home to the makerspace in the Bullis Innovation and Technology Lab, the entrepreneurship center known as the Innovation Lab, the Studio Theater, flexible and collaborative learning spaces, a café, and other gathering spaces. These spaces help teachers engage student imagination. Located on 100-acre campus in Potomac, Bullis provides its highly diverse student body an educational environment to learn, grow, discover passions, reach potential, and develop tools to succeed in college and beyond. Visit our middle and upper school open house on October 17, lower school open house on November 7, or take a campus tour. Grades: K-12 Gender: Co-ed Lower School Enrollment: 146 Middle School Enrollment: 205 Upper School Enrollment: 549 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Languages offered: French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $38,065 Annual tuition for grade 12: $50,310 Students receiving financial aid: 39% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes, throughout the metro area Teacher retention rate: 92% AP courses offered: 22 US Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling MS Interscholastic sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, wrestling Number of art studios: 4, plus dance studio, 2 makerspaces Music ensembles: Chorus, chamber singers, concert band, concert choir, jazz ensemble, jazz workshop, string ensemble, winter and spring musicals and ensembles LS Arts: Grade-based theatrical productions, 5th grade musical, visual arts classes & shows, movement classes, general music class and band, string, and choral ensembles. All groups perform several times during the school year. MS Arts: Grade 6 & 7 students participate in visual arts classes and shows and one performing arts class (choices: band, strings, chorus, dance, theater). Grade 8 students choose a major and minor area of the arts in which to delve more deeply. US Arts: Students may pursue an Honors Capstone. Arts students participate in multiple shows and performances during the course of the year. US courses offered in music, audio engineering, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Accreditations/Affiliations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland Department of Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Independent Education, Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Secondary School Admission Test Board, The Black Student Fund Founded: 1930

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a Catholic, co-educational school that inspires students to excel, serve, and love. Rooted in the Xaverian values of compassion and trust, Good Counsel provides a supportive environment in which students grow academically, personally and spiritually. Academics: Advanced Placement courses • Global Programs: exchange trips, classes, clubs • International Baccalaureate • Ryken Program for students with mild learning differences • STEM Program: top 3% of Project Lead the Way schools nationally Community: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program • Service curriculum, local and international • Spiritual retreats and Mass offerings • Small group advisories Excellence: 89% of faculty hold advanced degrees • 2021 college scholarship offerings > $34.3 million • 12 consecutive DC/MD/VA Speech and Debate Team titles • 71 WCAC titles in the past decade • visual, theatre, instrumental and choral programs Facilities: 51-acre campus in Olney opened 2007 • 650+ seat Performing Arts Center opened 2016 • State-of-the-art STEM lab opened 2018 • New turf field, baseball stadium and track Grades: 9-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,200+ Average class size: 19 Student/teacher ratio: 13:1 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $26,700 Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM, Ryken and Global Programs offered Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman sports: 54 State of the Art STEM Lab: Opened 2018 Award-winning visual, instrumental and choral programs Founded: 1958

“It wasn’t just about reading, math and science. It was about the whole person.” – Maddux Parent The Maddux School teaches young children to recognize and build on their unique strengths and individual learning styles. The Maddux School is a small, private, general education school that provides strong academics, a distinctive social learning curriculum, and differentiated instruction to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Our structured classes with low student/teacher ratios are led by highlyeducated and experienced teachers. A speech language and occupational therapist are also key members of each teaching team to support students with language, social and executive function challenges. In a recent 5-year alumni survey, parents attributed their child’s increased self-esteem, flexibility, self-advocacy, and ability to make friends to their years at The Maddux School. Our safety-focused on-campus instruction plan includes robust academics, plus STEAM activities, an active social learning program, music, physical education, and yoga. At The Maddux School, we give our students wings to soar! Grades: PK-2 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 45 Average class size: 8-10 in PK; 10-12 in K-2nd Student/teacher ratio: 4:1 Religious affiliation: None Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $32,000 Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Specials: Art, library and technology, music, physical education, yoga, plus integrated speech/OT Teacher retention rate: 96% Accreditations/Affiliations: State approved curriculum Annual Applications per opening: Please inquire Founded: 2004