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Garrison Forest School

300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD, 21117-0211 -

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Garrison Forest School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools
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.
% 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.
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

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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
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	65% / 35%