Garrison Forest School
School Notes Overview:
An independent Day and Boarding college preparatory school for girls with a coeducational two-year-old through Kindergarten program, Garrison Forest School is dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, moral, physical, and spiritual growth of its students. The school seeks to develop within each student a strong sense of integrity, identity, and self-esteem, reflecting its motto Esse Quam Videri: "To be and not to seem." The school's primary commitment is to develop and maintain a strong academic program designed to foster a spirit of inquiry, intellectual independence, and enthusiasm for learning. Students are expected and encouraged to achieve their potential through a traditional program enhanced by innovative approaches. They are challenged, in and out of the classroom, to lead, to serve, to make decisions, and to accept responsibilities for consequences. Respect, trust, warmth, and joy combine to create an atmosphere in which all members of the School community can grow. Ultimately, the goal of Garrison Forest School is for each student to become confident and prepared to contribute to a complex and challenging world. ...
School Overview:
Garrison Forest School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Baltimore County, MD | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 659 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 22% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 69 students | ||
| Kind - 40 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 61 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 40 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- An independent Day and Boarding college preparatory school for girls with a coeducational two-year-old through Kindergarten program, Garrison Forest School is dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, moral, physical, and spiritual growth of its students. The school seeks to develop within each student a strong sense of integrity, identity, and self-esteem, reflecting its motto Esse Quam Videri: "To be and not to seem." The school's primary commitment is to develop and maintain a strong academic program designed to foster a spirit of inquiry, intellectual independence, and enthusiasm for learning. Students are expected and encouraged to achieve their potential through a traditional program enhanced by innovative approaches. They are challenged, in and out of the classroom, to lead, to serve, to make decisions, and to accept responsibilities for consequences. Respect, trust, warmth, and joy combine to create an atmosphere in which all members of the School community can grow. Ultimately, the goal of Garrison Forest School is for each student to become confident and prepared to contribute to a complex and challenging world.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2007
In the News:
- Natalie K. Brooks, insurance executive (Baltimore Sun)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:51:55 am
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posted on May 7, 2009 at 07:05:29 pm
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (21117) | School Zip (21117) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,411 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 57% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $60,005 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 21 years old | 40 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (21117) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
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