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“It breaks my heart when I get calls fromparents who have missed our deadline,” saysPatricia Garber, director of admissions at Bish-op McNamara High School in Forestville. “It’simportant that parents begin their search wellin advance of our December deadline.”

Make sure the school is right foryour child

“Parents need to begin by educating them-selves about the types of schools available andconsidering what they want in terms of an ed-ucation for their child,” says Esther Donawa,head of school at Oxon Hill’s The MarylandInternational Day School, a Spanish immer-sion school. “Then they need to put their egoaside and be very honest with themselves interms of how their child will fit in a particulareducational environment.”

Fit is important, agrees Garber. “Just likecolleges and universities have different person-alities, so too do the various schools within theArchdiocese of Washington,” she says. “This isa big financial commitment for the parents anda major investment for the student, so it’s im-portant to be sure that his or her needs and in-terests can be met. Not every school is right forevery child.”

For those considering a Catholic highschool, the archdiocese website (www.adw.org)offers school profiles and links, as well as infor-mation about its spring high school fair. “Thefair is geared toward students not currently at-tending a Catholic elementary school,” saysGarber. “It’s a great way for them to start learn-ing about us in their 7th-grade year.”

The best way to get a feel for a school is forboth parents and students to visit. “We haveopen houses about twice a month from Sep-tember to February. Parents come and sit in

on classes on Spanish days as well as Englishdays,” says Donawa. “We don’t take an appli-cation unless a parent has done this.”

Virtually all schools hold open houses andstrongly encourage parents to attend. Depend-ing on the school, the open house may or maynot welcome students. Schools generally postopen house dates—which begin in the mid- tolate fall and at some schools continue into thewinter—on their websites.

At many schools, students aregiven the opportunity to take atest drive. “We call it ‘Mustangfor a Day,’” in recogni-tion of the school’s mas-cot, says Garber. Thevisit, in which a prospec-tive student shadows acurrent student, givesthe candidate a feel for thecampus, student body, teach-ers and administrators.

With the results of their re-search and visits in hand,parents should decide—ontheir own or in consultationwith their older students—the schools to which they in-tend to apply. “Three schoolstops,” says Donawa. “There’s alot of stress—for both parent andstudent—in applying to schools and, honestly,students are too young to have to feel that stress.”

The Archdiocese of Washington concurswith that assessment, allowing students toapply to only two diocesan high schools andone in an adjoining diocese.The co-choice sys-tem levels the playing field by preventing ex-ceptional students from being accepted intonumerous schools. “It allows many more stu-

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dents—including some wonderful averagestudents who might otherwise have gottenwait list letters—to be accepted,” says Garber.

Read all materials; prep for testsWhile the application process is not

necessarily difficult, it can be time con-suming. The requirements vary not onlyby grade, but by school. Both Garber andDonawa stress the importance of readingthe application package thoroughly, well inadvance of the deadline.

Private school applications can be a bitlike a puzzle with many little pieces that mustall 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 aschool to request letters of recommendation,test results, a transcript, a student writingsample and a medical history. Personal inter-views with parents and, sometimes, with stu-dents may be required.

Some type of testing is also required.Some elementary schools ask for results of

the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale forChildren) or other intelligence tests. Oth-ers require standardized tests, such as theCTBS Terra Nova. Schools generally willnot accept tests more than two years old.“Even if not required, any test that showsa level of intelligence in an objective way isbeneficial,” says Donawa.

At the middle and high school levels,most independent schools require prospec-tive students to take either the SecondarySchool Admissions Test (SSAT) or the In-dependent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).The majority of Catholic high schools re-quire candidates to take the High SchoolPlacement Test (HSPT), which is offeredthe first two weekends of December.

“It’s important to remember that testscores are just one facet (of admissions de-cisions),” says Garber. “We realize anyonecan have a bad day.That’s why we strive toevaluate the whole child; why we ask for atranscript and teacher recommendations.”

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mendations can carry weight, accordingto Donawa. “While it’s nice to knowwhat the parent thinks the child’sstrengths and weaknesses are, teacherreferences help paint a picture in a moreobjective way.”

Some schools require interviewswith the parent, the student or both,although usually independent of eachother. At Bishop McNamara and TheMaryland International School, teach-ers and administrators assess studentsbut don’t formally interview them.

“We place kids in a classroomwith their peers,” says Donawa, “andlook at their social skills and howthey respond to the introduction of anew language.”

“I interact with all students whenthey come for their shadow visit,” says

Garber. “It puts less pressure on themyet still allows me to get a feel for whothey are.”

Awaiting the newsWhile there are some schools that

admit students on a rolling basis,most generally send notification let-ters to parents sometime betweenearly February and late March.

“Letters range from acceptance towait-list to denial,” says Garber. “It’simportant to read the letters and re-spond in a timely manner. An accept-ance letter may require you to registeryour child by a certain date, while await-list letter may have certain con-ditions—such as notifying the schoolthat you want to remain on the waitlist and sending copies of futuregrades as they become available.”

At The Maryland International DaySchool, Donawa places personal phone

calls to all parents to let them know theschool’s decision.

“We don’t want parents sitting onpins and needles,” she says. “We letthem know as quickly as possible, usu-ally within three weeks, what theirchild’s status is.”

For those whose children are notaccepted, both Donawa and Garbersuggest that parents try to find outwhy. “It doesn’t hurt to ask for feed-back,” says Garber, “particularly ifyou think you may apply for the fol-lowing year.”

While the competition generally isstiffer for grades above kindergartenfor elementary, sixth for middle, andninth for high school, those who applythe lessons learned during the initialapplication process may well see theirchild accepted into the school of hisor her choice.

Private SchoolApplication TimelineSPRING•Identify schools of interest via

the Web and conversations withfamily and friends.

•Consider attending Archdioceseof Washington’s high school fair

SUMMER•Visit websites of schools to

ascertain open house dates andapplication and financial aiddeadlines.

•Register student for requiredplacement tests.

FALL•Attend open houses.•Arrange shadow visit, classroom

assessment or interview foryour student.

•Secure school transcripts, med-ical clearance, and any requiredrecommendations (for example,from teachers or pastors.)

•Complete application.

WINTER•Check with school to be sure all

forms and test results have beenreceived.

•Review notification letter, closelyfollowing directions to ensurethat if accepted, child is regis-tered. If the child is wait-listed,confirm child was placed onsuch list.

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A Step Above Early Learning Center, Inc.Grade KCo-edCall for Tuition5711 Old Silver Hill RoadDistrict Heights 20747301-735-1407

Al-Huda SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Islamic2010-2011 Tuition: $6,300 (first child), $4,725(second child), $3,780 (third+ child)5301 Edgewood RoadCollege Park 20740301-982-2402www.alhuda.org

Al-Huda High SchoolGrades 9-12Co-ed, Islamic2010-2011 Tuition: $6,300 (first child), $4,725 (secondchild), $3,780 (third+ child)5301 Edgewood RoadCollege Park 20740301-982-2402www.alhuda.org

An-Nur Islamic AcademyGrades K-3Co-ed, Islamic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,750 (K), $5,250 (1-3)9150 Lanham Severn RoadLanham 20706301-459-4942www.pgmamd.org

Ascension Lutheran SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Lutheran2011-2012 Tuition: $7,290 (first child), $13,480 (twochildren), $19,680 (three children)7415 Buchanan St.Landover Hills 20784301-577-0500www.ascensionschool.org

Assembly of Jesus Christ AcademyGrades 1-6Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition4401 Brinkley RoadTemple Hills 20748301-449-0146

Private Schools DirectoryInformation 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; callor visit the website for that information. Schools that are exclusively Pre-K are not included. To report errors or omissions, e-mail specialsections@gazette.net. Anyupdates or corrections will be made exclusively online at Gazette.Net. Compiled by Karen Finucan Clarkson. Photos courtesy of the school shown.

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Augsburg AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Evangelical/Lutheran2010-2011 Tuition: $8,000 (K), $8,800 (1-5), $11,000(6-8), $12,000 (9-12)13800 Old Gunpowder RoadLaurel 20707240-786-0283www.augsburgacademy.net

The Beddow High SchoolGrades 7-12Co-ed2011-2012 Tuition: $12,080501 Bryan Point RoadAccokeek 20607301-292-1968http://thebeddowschool.org

The Beddow School, Inc.Grades K-6Co-ed, Montessori2010-2011 Tuition: $8,9338600 Loughran RoadFt. Washington 20744301-567-0330http://thebeddowschool.org

Belair Baptist Christian AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Baptist2010-2011 Tuition: $6,563 (K-8), $6,894 (9-12)2801 Belair DriveBowie 20715301-262-0578www.bbcacademy.org

Beltsville Adventist SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Seventh-day Adventist2010-2011 Tuition: $730 (monthly)4230 Ammendale RoadBeltsville 20705301-937-2933

Berwyn Christian SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $5,000 (K), $5,665 (1-8)4720 Cherokee St.College Park 20740301-474-1561http://berwynchristianschool.org

Bowie Christian SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $6,7502518 Kenhill DriveBowie 20715301-352-7106www.bowiechristianschool.com

Bishop McNamara High SchoolGrades 9-12Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $10,6006800 Marlboro PikeForestville 20747301-735-8401www.bmhs.org

Bowie Montessori Children's HouseGrades K-8Co-ed, Montessori2010-2011 Tuition: $9,7005004 Randonstone LaneBowie 20715301-262-3566www.bmch.net

The C.H.I.L.D. CenterGrade KCo-ed2010-2011 Tuition: $190 (weekly)70 Watkins Park DriveUpper Marlboro 20774301-218-8004www.childcenterprograms.com

The Children's Guild in ChillumGrades K-8Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition5702 Sargent RoadChillum 20782301-853-7370www.childrensguild.org

Children of Promise Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $4,400 (Forestville New RedeemerBaptist Church member), $5,400 (general public)7808 Marlboro PikeForestville 20747301-516-3800www.copca-academy.org

Clinton Christian SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $7,2106707 Woodyard RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-599-9600www.clintonchristianpg.org

College Park Nursery School and KindergartenGrade KCo-edCall for Tuition4512 College Ave.College Park 20740301-864-5355http://cpnsk.com

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Concordia Lutheran SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Lutheran2010-2011 Tuition: $6,985 (first child), $6,479 (sec-ond/third child)3799 East West HighwayHyattsville 20782301-927-0266www.clsmd.org

Corkran United Methodist KindergartenGrade KCo-ed, United Methodist2010-2011 Tuition: $425 (monthly)5200 Temple Hills RoadTemple Hills 20748301-894-6886www.corkranschool.org

Cornerstone Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $5,70016010 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-262-7683www.ccabowie.org

DeMatha Catholic High SchoolGrades 9-12Boys, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $12,2504313 Madison St.Hyattsville 20781-1692240-764-2200www.dematha.org

Divine Peace Lutheran SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Lutheran2011-2012 Tuition: $7,0001500 Brown Station RoadLargo 20774301-350-4522www.divinepeace.org

Early Years Child Enrichment CenterGrade KCo-ed2010-2011 Tuition: $140 (weekly)9400 Old Palmer RoadFort Washington 20744301-248-0379

Elizabeth Seton High SchoolGrades 9-12Girls, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $10,3005715 Emerson St.Bladensburg 20710301-864-4532www.setonhs.org

Evangel AcademyGrades K-5Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition5900 Old Branch Ave.Camp Springs 20748301-899-5942www.eagcs.org

Excellence Christian SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $7,500 (current students), $8,000(new students)9010 Frank Tippett RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-868-1873www.excellencechristianschool.org

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Fairhaven SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Sudbury2010-2011 Tuition: $8,395 (first child), discountsoffered for additional children17900 Queen Anne RoadUpper Marlboro 20774301-249-8060www.fairhavenschool.com

Faith Baptist Christian SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Baptist2011-2012 Tuition: $4,418 (half-day K) $5,121 (K),$5,225 (elementary), $5,890 (middle)12700 Claxton DriveLaurel 20708301-497-4490www.faithbaptistchristianschool.com

Firm Foundation & Faith AcademyGrade KCo-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $4,8002261 Oxon Run DriveTemple Hills 20748301-630-7994http://firmfoundationfaithacademy.org

First Baptist School of LaurelGrades K-82011-2012 Tuition: $6,00015002 First Baptist LaneLaurel 20707301-490-1076www.fbslaurel.com

The Forbush School at Edgar Allan PoeNon-graded (Ages 5-21)Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition2001 Shady Side Ave.Suitland 20746301-817-3121www.sheppardpratt.org

The Foundation SchoolGrades 1-12Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition1330 McCormick DriveLargo 20774301-773-3500www.foundationschools.org

Friends Community SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Quaker2010-2011 Tuition: $15,310 (K-4), $15,620 (5-6),$17,590 (7-8)5109 Westchester Park DriveCollege Park 20740301-441-2100www.friendscommunityschool.org

From the Heart Christian SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $5,899 (1-8), $6,490 (9-12)49 Allentown RoadSuitland 20746301-899-2968

Genesis Christian Day SchoolGrades K-6Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)3409 Brightseat RoadGlenarden 20706301-772-3908www.genesislearning.com

Genesis Christian Day SchoolGrades K-3Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)6717 Glenn Dale RoadGlenn Dale 20769301-464-3981www.genesislearning.com

Genesis Christian Day SchoolGrades K-4Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $8,400 (K), $8,820 (1-6)5001 St. Barnabas RoadTemple Hills 20748301-894-4484www.genesislearning.com

George E. Peters Adventist SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Seventh-day Adventist2010-2011 Tuition: $4,750 (K,constituent or non-constituent),$4,303 (1-8,constituent),$5,450 (1-8,non-constituent),$6,300 (K-8,non-Seventh-day Adventist)6303 Riggs RoadHyattsville 20783301-559-6710www.gepetersschool.org

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Glenn Dale Montessori SchoolGrades K-6Co-ed, Montessori2010-2011 Tuition: $8,500 (K), $9,000 (1-6)7500 Hillmeade RoadGlenn Dale 20769301-805-2845www.glenndalemontessorisch.org

Goddard Child Development CenterGrade KCall for TuitionNASA/GSFC Code 200.9Greenbelt 20771301-286-8588

God’s Church International HigherLearning CenterGrades K-12Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition4650 Suitland RoadSuitland 20746301-568-6200www.godschurchint.org

Grace Brethren Christian SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $7,495 (K-5), $7,695 (6-8), $7,995(9-12)6501 Surratts RoadClinton 20735301-868-1600www.gbcseagles.org

Grace Christian SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $5,6757210 Race Track RoadBowie 20715301-262-0158www.gcsbowie.org

Greater Mt. Nebo Christian AcademyGrades K-3Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $7,7001001 Old Mitchellville RoadBowie 20716301-249-5142www.neboacademy.com

Greenwood SchoolGrade KCo-ed2010-2011 Tuition: $736 (monthly plus $368 for June)6525 Belcrest Road, G-90Hyattsville 20782301-458-4860www.greenwoodschoolmd.org

Henson Valley AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Montessori2010-2011 Tuition: $11,9952317 Brinkley RoadFt. Washington 20744301-485-6055www.hvacademy.org

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High Road Upper School of Prince George'sCountyGrades 9-12 and Non-graded (Ages 14-21)Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition12050 Baltimore Ave., Suite 100Beltsville 20705301-210-4860www.sesi-schools.com

Highland Park Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition6801 Sheriff RoadLandover 20785301-773-4079www.fbhp.org/park.html

Holy Family Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed2011-2012 Tuition: $5,050 (first child), $8,250 (twochildren), $10,050 (three children), $11,000 (fourchildren)2200 Callaway St.Hillcrest Heights 20748301-894-2323www.holyfamilymd.org

Holy Redeemer SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 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 (non-Catholic, two children), $23,124 (non-Catholic,three children), $30,832 (non-Catholic, four chil-dren)4902 Berwyn RoadCollege Park 20740301-474-3993www.holy-redeemer.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolGrades 1-4Co-ed, Episcopal2010-2011 Tuition: $8,970 (1-4)13106 Annapolis RoadBowie 20720301-262-5355www.htrinity.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolGrades K and 5-8Co-ed, Episcopal2010-2011 Tuition: $8,970 (K), $10,635 (5-8)11902 Daisy LaneGlenn Dale 20769301-464-3215www.htrinity.org

Hyattsville Hills Child and Family CenterGrade KCo-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $155 (weekly)5701 42nd Ave.Hyattsville 20781301-277-7748

Independent Baptist AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Baptist2010-2011 Tuition: $5,200 (first child), $8,700 (twochildren), $12,170 (three children), $15,250 (fourchildren), $17,900 (five children), $21,500 (six children)9255 Piscataway RoadClinton 20735301-856-1616www.ibcministries.org/academy.html

International Christian AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition3000 Buck Lodge RoadAdelphi 20783301-328-0028

JABEZ Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $600 (per month)6016 Allentown RoadSuitland 20746301-333-0053

Jericho Christian AcademyGrades K-7Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $6,7008500 Jericho City DriveLandover 20785301-333-9400www.jerichochristianacademy.com

Julia Brown Montessori SchoolsGrades K-3Co-ed, Montessori2010-2011 Tuition: $7369450 Madison Ave.Laurel 20734301-498-0604www.juliabrownmontessorischools.com

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Kiddie Academy of Oxon HillGrade KCo-ed2010-2011 Tuition: $188 (weekly)6031 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill 20745301-839-7808www.kiddieacademy.com

Kingdom Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $6,9006312 Old Landover RoadHyattsville 20785301-341-9898www.kca98.com

Kingdom Kids Child Development CenterGrade KCo-ed, ChristianTuition: $150 (weekly)515 Kerby Hill RoadFort Washington 20744301-567-2671

Lanham Christian SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 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 RoadLanham 20706301-552-1156www.lanhamgbc.org

Lansdowne Learning CenterGrade KCo-ed2010-2011 Tuition: $145 (weekly)1798 Brightseat RoadLandover 20785301-772-7100

Leary School JobSite, BrandywineGrades 8-12Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition14070 Brandywine RoadBrandywine 20613301-782-4456www.learyschool.org

Maryland Gospel Assembly SchoolGrades 1-12Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition12406 Brandywine RoadBrandywine 20613301-372-6345

The Maryland International Day SchoolGrades K-6Co-ed, Dual Language (English/Spanish)2011-2012 Tuition: $9,5006400 Livingston RoadOxon Hill 20745301-567-9101www.themidschool.org

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New Chapel Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $660 (monthly)5601 Old Branch Ave.Camp Springs 20748301-899-0877

New Hope AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, International2010-2011 Tuition: Refer to Web site7009 Varnum St.Landover Hills 20784301-459-7311www.newhopeacademy.org

New Horizon Child Development CenterEnrolling K - Age 12Co-ed2011-2012 Tuition: $148 (weekly, K-2)5664 Silver Hill RoadForestville 20747301-420-5900www.horizonkids.com

New Visions Academy of Prince George'sCountyGrades 9-12Boys, Special NeedsCall for Tuition8601 Ashwood DriveCapitol Heights 20743301-333-0820www.thenewvisionsacademy.com

Outreach Christian Center AcademyGrade KCo-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $135 (weekly)6701 Clinton Manor DriveClinton 20735301-856-1183, ext. 205www.outreachcc.org/occ_academy

Pallotti Early Learning Center, Inc.Grade KCo-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $710 (monthly, includesbefore/after care and lunch)113 St. Mary's PlaceLaurel 20707301-776-6471www.pallottiearlylearningcenter.net

The Pathways School - Crossland Re-EntryGrades 9-12Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition6901 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills 20748301-449-3173www.pathwayschools.org/crossland.htm

The Pathways School - DuVal Re-EntryGrades 9-12Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition9880 Good Luck RoadLanham 20706301-794-5872www.pathwayschools.org/duval.htm

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The Pathways School - HyattsvilleGrades 6-12Co-ed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition3401 East West Highway, Suite 240Hyattsville 20782301-853-3923www.pathwayschools.org/hyatt.htm

Patuxent Montessori SchoolUp to Age 12Co-ed, MontessoriCall for Tuition14210 Old Stage RoadBowie 20720301-464-4506www.patuxent-montessori.org

Princeton Day AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $7,5005120 Whitfield Chapel RoadLanham 20706240-554-1462www.princetonday.com

Queen Anne SchoolGrades 6-12Co-ed, Episcopal2010-2011 Tuition: $10,000 (6-8), $15,000 (9-12)14111 Oak Grove RoadUpper Marlboro 20774301-249-5000www.queenanne.org

Reid Temple Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 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 20769301-860-6570www.reidtempleacademy.com

Renaissance Christian AcademyGrades K-6Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $6,525 (K), $5,820 (1-6)2101 Shadyside Ave.Suitland 20746301-568-8171www.renacademy.com

Riverdale Baptist SchoolGrades K-12Co-ed, Baptist2011-2012: $9,552 (K), $8,712 (1-5), $9,336 (6-8),$10,356 (9-12), discounts offered for second andthird children1133 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro 20774301-249-7000www.rbschool.org

SACRED Life Academy for BoysGrades K-8Boys, ChristianCall for Tuition7230 Central Ave.Capitol Heights 20743301-341-2083www.nlifeworship.org/sacredlife.htm

Seed Learning AcademyGrades K-2Co-edCall for Tuition6200 Riverdale RoadRiverdale 20707301-277-2021, ext. 108www.seedinc.org/programs.htm

SHABACH! Christian AcademyGrades K-8Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition3600 Brightseat RoadLandover 20785301-386-9400www.shabachministries.org/christianacademy.htm

St. Ambrose SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,525 (first child, Catholic),$8,450 (two children, Catholic), $12,675 (three chil-dren, Catholic), $6,825 (first child, non-Catholic),$11,050 (two children, non-Catholic), $16,575 (threechildren, non-Catholic)6310 Jason St.Cheverly 20785301-773-0223http://sacheverly.org

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St. Mary of the Mills SchoolGrades K-8

Enrollment Opportunities Availablefor the 2011-2012 School Year

Committed to Excellence

106 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, MD 20707301-498-1433 • www.stmaryofthemills.org

Drop In Thursdays7:30am to 7:30pm by appointment only.

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3 year old preschool - Grade 8A ministry of Faith Baptist Church

Established in 1992 • Christ-centered curriculumSmall class sizes • Art, Computer, Music, P.E.

301-497-449012700 Claxton Dr., Laurel, Md 20708 • www.faithbaptistlaurel.org

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St. Ann's High SchoolGrades 8-12Girls, Pregnant & Parenting TeensCall for Tuition4901 Eastern Ave.Hyattsville 20782301-559-5500

St. Columba Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed2011-2012 Tuition: $4,824 (first child, Catholic),$8,442 (two children, Catholic), $12,060 (threechildren, Catholic), $5,258 (K, Catholic), $7,673 (firstchild, non-Catholic), $13,428 (two children, non-Catholic), $19,183 (three children, non-Catholic),$8,106 (K, non-Catholic)7800 Livingston RoadOxon Hill 20745301-567-6212www.rc.net/washington/stcolumba

St. Jerome SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $7,000 (first child, Catholic),$9,100 (two children, Catholic), $10,300 (three ormore children, Catholic), $8,150 (first child, non-Catholic), $9,750 (two children, non-Catholic),$11,500 (three or more children, non-Catholic)5207 42nd PlaceHyattsville 20781301-277-4568www.stjeromes.org

St. John the Evangelist Catholic ElementarySchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,775 (Catholic), $8,800 (non-Catholic)8912 Old Branch Ave.Clinton 20735301-868-2010www.saintjohnsschool.org

St. Joseph Regional Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2011-2012 Tuition: $5,130 (Catholic), $8,208 (non-Catholic)11011 Montgomery RoadBeltsville 20705301-937-7154www.stjos.org

St. Mary’s SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $4,460 (Catholic), $5,730 (non-Catholic)7207 Annapolis RoadLandover Hills 20784301-577-0031www.saintmarylandoverhills.org

St. Mary of the Assumption SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,355 (first child, Catholic), $8,470(two children, Catholic), $9,665 (three children,Catholic), $11,910 (four children, Catholic), $8,430 (firstchild, non-Catholic), $16,855 (two children, non-Catholic), $25,280 (three children, non-Catholic)4610 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-627-4170www.stmaryum.org

St. Mary of the Mills SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,750 (Catholic), $7,830 (non-Catholic)106 St. Mary’s PlaceLaurel 20707301-498-1433www.stmaryofthemills.org

St. Mary’s School of PiscatawayGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic13407 Piscataway RoadClinton 20735301-292-2522www.stmaryspiscataway.org

St. Matthew’s Parish Day SchoolGrade KCo-ed, Episcopal2010-2011 Tuition: $500 (monthly)5901 36th Ave.Hyattsville 20782301-559-7118www.stmatthewsdayschool.com

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St. Matthew's United Methodist Church EarlyEducation CenterGrade KCo-ed, Methodist2010-2011 Tuition: $600 (monthly)Early Education Center14900 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-464-1813www.stmatthews-bowie.org

St. Matthias Apostle SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,500 (first child, Catholic),$9,900 (two children, Catholic), $14,100 (three chil-dren, 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 RoadLanham 20706301-577-9412www.stmatthias.org

St. Philip the Apostle SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $4,950 (Catholic), $6,600 (non-Catholic)5414 Henderson WayCamp Springs 20746301-423-4740www.stphiliponline.com

St. Pius X Regional SchoolGrades K-8Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $5,775 (first child, Archdiocese ofWashington Catholic), $10,395 (two children,Archdiocese of Washington Catholic), $14,150

(three children, Archdiocese of WashingtonCatholic), $17,900 (four children, Archdiocese ofWashington Catholic), $6,775 (first child, non-Archdiocese of Washington Catholic), $12,395 (twochildren, non- Archdiocese of WashingtonCatholic), $17,150 (three children, non-Archdiocese of Washington Catholic), $21,900 (fourchildren, non- Archdiocese of WashingtonCatholic), $7,275 (first child, non-Catholic), $13,395(two children, non-Catholic), $18,650 (three chil-dren, non-Catholic), $23,900 (four children, non-Catholic)14710 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-262-0203www.stpiusbowie.org

St. Vincent Pallotti High SchoolGrades 9-12Co-ed, Catholic2010-2011 Tuition: $12,585113 St. Mary's PlaceLaurel 20707301-725-3228www.pallottihs.org

Tabernacle Learning AcademyGrades K-5Co-ed, ChristianCall for Tuition11601 South Laurel DriveLaurel 20708301-536-2769www.tabernaclela.net

Victory Christian AcademyGrade KCo-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $4,50013701 Annapolis RoadBowie 20720

301-352-0707, ext. 102http://victorychristianacademymd.org

Washington Classical Christian SchoolGrades 1-12Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $7,0002200 Culbera DriveHillcrest Heights 20748301-630-9227www.wccsonline.org

Washington New Church SchoolGrades K-10Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $6,00011914 Chantilly LaneMitchellville 20721301-464-5602www.theWNC.org

Washington United Christian AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2010-2011 Tuition: $4,950 (K), $4,850 (1-8), $5,000(9-12)3805 Lawrence St.Brentwood 20722301-807-9397www.go2wuca.org

Woodstream Christian AcademyGrades K-12Co-ed, Christian2011-2012 Tuition: $8,715 (K-1), $8,585 (2-6), $8,800(7-8), $9,185 (9-12), multi-child discounts available9800 Lottsford RoadMitchellville 20721301-955-1160www.woodstreamacademy.com

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