Norwood School

8821 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817-0208
Tel: (301)841-2130
Grades: K - 8 | 518 students
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Norwood School`s mission is to ensure that each of its students grows intellectually, morally, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, while preparing to function productively and generously in our pluralistic society. Norwood`s challenging educational program and broad-based activities are designed to help students experience joy in learning, develop self-confidence, and learn respect for the rights and feelings of others. Embracing diversity is integral to the School`s tradition that both recognizes the worth of each member of the community and emphasizes the common values of academic achievement, mutual respect, cooperation, and personal responsibility.

School Overview:
Norwood School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1952
Student Body
Total Students 518 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 31% (MD School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 10 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Nice School Clothes, no jeans or t-shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $25,780
Tuition Notes K-2 $25,780 plus $40 Parents Association fee. 3-4 $26,850 plus $40 Parents Association fee. 5-8th grades $27,870 plus $40 Parents Association Fee and $1,000 Lunch fee.
% on Financial Aid 19%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,000
Admissions Director Mimi Mulligan
Admissions Associate Lindsay Spector
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Kayaking Lacrosse
Rock Climbing Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
GLOW Model UN
Scribe - Newspaper Student Ambassadors
Student SEED Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Norwood believes that school should be, in the words of our Founder, Frances Marsh, a happy place of learning for children filled with art and music where each child feels supported and valued. Norwood is a happy place; it also is a demanding place. We challenge students and expect them to challenge themselves, but we do so in an environment that is nurturing, supportive, and reflective of our belief that learning at its best is a joyful process.

    • Profile last updated: 11/04/2011

Nearby Schools:

Norwood School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Connelly School Of The Holy Child
Gr. 6-12 | 0.1 mi. away
German School Washington Dc
Gr. PK-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Mater Dei School Inc
Gr. 2-9 | 1.3 mi. away
Walden Montessori Academy
Gr. PK-1 | 1.4 mi. away

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