Sligo Adventist School

8300 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912-0209
Tel: (301)434-1417
Grades: PK - 8 | 229 students
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Sligo Adventist School is a Christ-Centered academically sound educational institution that is big enough to offer all the extras yet small enough to care. Our MISSION: Sligo Adventist School believes in relevant Christ-centered education that fosters an environment of Spiritual Growth, Academic Excellence and Personal Accountability.

School Overview:
Sligo Adventist School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD
Year Founded 1917
Student Body
Total Students 229 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 80% (MD School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 21 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(Students wear uniforms daily. Have chapel dress uniform.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,050
Tuition Notes Tuition is based on being a part of a constituent church, non-constituent church or a community member.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Larry Rich
Admissions Associate Brenda Peace
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band after school Cheerleading
Drill Team "Sligo Pathfinders" Handbell choir after school
Kaizen Karate after school Praise Team after school
Steel Band after school WAU Gymnastics after school

School Notes:

    • Reading and Writing Specialists
    • Accelerated Reader \\\"Independent Reading Program\\\"
    • Math & Science Labs
    • Computer Instruction
    • Library Science
    • Before and After School Care Program
    • Numerous after-school care programs.

    Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Sligo Adventist School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Takoma Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.1 mi. away
St Camillus School & Early Childhood Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1.3 mi. away
John Nevins Andrews School
Gr. K-8 | 1.6 mi. away

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