Fairhaven School

17900 Queen Anne Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774-0207 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Fairhaven opened in 1998 on a 12 acre site complete with a fossil-filled stream, woods and fields. Fairhaven is one of a growing number of schools around the world modeled after Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts, which opened in 1968. Motivated by curiosity and the drive to become competent adults, Fairhaven students grow emotionally, creatively, and intellectually through play, school governance, conversation, the arts, classes, computer activities, reading, and the exploration of nature....

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School Overview:

 
Fairhaven School
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County Prince Georges County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 48 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color 6% 31%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 48 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
This School
(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 9 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Fairhaven opened in 1998 on a 12 acre site complete with a fossil-filled stream, woods and fields. Fairhaven is one of a growing number of schools around the world modeled after Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts, which opened in 1968. Motivated by curiosity and the drive to become competent adults, Fairhaven students grow emotionally, creatively, and intellectually through play, school governance, conversation, the arts, classes, computer activities, reading, and the exploration of nature.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2007

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  • FEATURED Smithsonian Open House on the Bay (The Capital)
    posted on May 15, 2009 at 04:09:17 am
    The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center will hold an open house. Activities include Displays by researchers, meet world class scientists and ask them questions about the Bay and the environment.
  • Mother's Day Concert (The Capital)
    posted on May 10, 2009 at 04:09:06 am
    Tenor Byron Jones will perform a romantic medley of songs for the Mother's Day concert at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. May 10. The church is located at 1601 Pleasant Plains Road. For more information, call 410-974-0200 or visit www.st-margarets.org.
  • FEATURED Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival (The Capital)
    posted on May 8, 2009 at 10:39:07 pm
    Sat 16 May 2009 Contra and Square Dance Show/Hide details The Annapolis Traditional Dance Society will hold a contra and square dance May 16 at the Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road. The evening includes a free introductory session at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dance from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages are welcome and dances are taught and walked through.
  • Baysox Baseball in Education Day (The Capital)
    posted on May 7, 2009 at 04:09:07 am
    The Baysox will host local elementary and middle school kids on a field trip. Each child receives a general admission seat ticket, lunch and an educational booklet. The on-field promotions will also feature math and science themes.
  • "The Mouse That Roared" (The Capital)
    posted on May 1, 2009 at 04:09:07 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20774)
School Zip (20774)
(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,942 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 41% 32%
Population Average Age 36 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $70,019 $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (20774)


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% Owning / % Renting 81% / 19% 65% / 35%

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