Columbia Academy

10350 Old Columbia Road, Columbia, MD, 21046-0210 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Columbia Academy is a private school providing exceptional care and instruction for children. Columbia Academy recognized a need for an enriched Junior Kindergarten program designed for children who do not meet the Maryland State Department of Education acceptance date for Kindergarten. Our goal is to teach children how to learn. The Columbia Academy's philosophy is to provide students with educational tools and experiences that will stimulate their desire to learn while fostering respect for human values, which will help them become productive citizens in the classroom as well as the real world. Through academics and play, we encourage students to recognize the importance of making appropriate social choices and having and demonstrating respect for individuals. Good communication skills are the foundation for solid relationships with peers, teachers, and family. ...

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School Overview:

 
Columbia Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1991
County Howard County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 325 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 31%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 36 students
Kind - 36 students
Grade 1 - 36 students
Grade 2 - 36 students
Grade 3 - 36 students
Grade 4 - 36 students
Grade 5 - 30 students
Grade 6 - 26 students
Grade 7 - 25 students
Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Classroom dress code Formal
(Official school uniform)
This School
(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Mar. 15 / Apr. 30 / rolling
Tuition Notes Please visit our website for the exact tuition for the grade you are looking for.
Head of School Tracy Underwood
Admissions Director Tracy Underwood
Admissions Associate Colleen Bakhsh/Elementary Scho
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8
 
Extracurriculars
Boy ScoutsCub Scouts
Drama ClubGirl Scouts
Middle School Girls ClubSchool Store
Student GovernmentWrestling

School Notes:

  • Columbia Academy is a private school providing exceptional care and instruction for children. Columbia Academy recognized a need for an enriched Junior Kindergarten program designed for children who do not meet the Maryland State Department of Education acceptance date for Kindergarten. Our goal is to teach children how to learn. The Columbia Academy's philosophy is to provide students with educational tools and experiences that will stimulate their desire to learn while fostering respect for human values, which will help them become productive citizens in the classroom as well as the real world. Through academics and play, we encourage students to recognize the importance of making appropriate social choices and having and demonstrating respect for individuals. Good communication skills are the foundation for solid relationships with peers, teachers, and family.
  • Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

In the News:

  • Lady Jackets kick their way into regionals (The Fairview Observer)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 01:40:24 am
    The Fairview High School Lady Jackets Soccer Team traveled to Columbia Academy last Thursday night to challenge Spring Hill for the District 12 A-AA championship - and despite a “very physical contest” the ladies fell short, losing 5-2.
  • Top Performers: State Edition (The Clarion-Ledger)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 01:20:08 am
    ANTHONY ALFORD, Petal: Ran for 171 yards and 3 TDs in leading the Panthers to a come-from-behind 33-21 win over George County.
  • It’s all playoff talk, all the time (Columbia Daily Herald)
    posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:29:52 am
    There is little doubt that breaking down the playoffs has been driving conversations throughout the state for the past couple of weeks.
  • Field goal in OT puts Hillsboro in playoffs (The Tennessean)
    posted on October 31, 2009 at 07:21:41 am
    Ryne Spicer kicked an overtime field goal to lead Hillsboro (3-7, 2-3 11-AAA) to a 9-6 win over Centennial (1-9, 0-5) and secure a 5A playoff spot.
  • Prep football scores and summaries from Oct. 30 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:33:24 am
    SCORES SHELBY-METRO Arlington 10, Millington 7 (OT) Bartlett 28, Craigmont 0 Bishop Byrne 12, MAHS 6 Bolivar Central 14, Fayette-Ware 8 Brighton 41, Dyer County 0 Christian Brothers 38, St. Benedict 0 Cordova 16, Bolton 13 East 12, Central 6 Fairley 6, Hillcrest 2 Fayette Aca. 6, Jackson Christian 0 (OT) Frayser 6, Raleigh-Egypt 0 Germantown 35, Overton 6 Houston 28, Southwind 0 ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (21046)
School Zip (21046)
(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,074 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 67% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $73,181 $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 24 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (21046)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 65% / 35%

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