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Alexandria Country Day

2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22301-0223 -

School Notes Overview:

Alexandria Country Day School is a dynamic independent school for children from kindergarten through the 8th grade. The educational experience of a K-8 school has been shown to be one of the healthiest and most productive for all children, and the ACDS community exemplifies all the elements of the best K-8 schools: small classes, engaged and experienced teachers, an academically-challenging curriculum, and an active and supportive parent community. With the confidence and self-esteem a K-8 school provides each child, it is no surprise that children who graduate from ACDS are accepted and excel in some of the most competitive high schools in our area. Our vision for each academic year is clear: we want to bring out the best in each student—academically and socially, as athletes, artists, writers, scientists, and contributing members of the community....

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School Overview:

	Alexandria Country Day
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1983
County	Alexandria City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	230 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	21%	19%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 22 students
	Grade 1 - 18 students
	Grade 2 - 24 students
	Grade 3 - 25 students
	Grade 4 - 23 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 35 students
	Grade 8 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
Average Class Size	12
Classroom dress code	Formal (Khaki pants, skirt or dress and a green or white shirt or blouse)
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes	Grades K-3 tuition: $19,830 Grades 4-8 tuition: $21,430
% on Financial Aid	20%
Head of School	Exie Harvey
Admissions Director	Rebecca Teti
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	17
	Extracurriculars
	Band	Book Club
	Chorus	Field Hockey
	Garden Club	Homework Club
	Honor Council	Illustrating Club
	Peer Mediators	Recycling Club
	Rock Climbing	Stitching Club
	Student Ambassadors (tour guides)	Student Council
	Volleyball	Yearbook
	Yoga

School Notes:

Alexandria Country Day School is a dynamic independent school for children from kindergarten through the 8th grade. The educational experience of a K-8 school has been shown to be one of the healthiest and most productive for all children, and the ACDS community exemplifies all the elements of the best K-8 schools: small classes, engaged and experienced teachers, an academically-challenging curriculum, and an active and supportive parent community. With the confidence and self-esteem a K-8 school provides each child, it is no surprise that children who graduate from ACDS are accepted and excel in some of the most competitive high schools in our area. Our vision for each academic year is clear: we want to bring out the best in each student—academically and socially, as athletes, artists, writers, scientists, and contributing members of the community.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

In the News:

Calendar of Events (The Alexandria Town Talk)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 08:52:01 am
LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTERS TO HOLD 4TH ANNUAL 24-HOUR BLOOD DRIVE: Noon, Today until Noon Saturday, Located at 2051 N. Mall Drive, Alexandria. Drawing for prizes for participating blood donors. For information, call (318) 445-7439.
'MAGIC' time: Boy Scouts try new recruitment tactic in Central Louisiana (The Alexandria Town Talk)
posted on September 6, 2009 at 08:02:09 am
As part of its new recruitment strategy, the Louisiana Purchase Council of the Boy Scouts of America is counting on a little "MAGIC."
Just back from Iraq, dad surprises his children at Alexandria Country Day School (The Alexandria Town Talk)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 08:00:45 am
Caleb Frost and his sister, Paige Frost, were experiencing a normal day at Alexandria Country Day School on Thursday until they got a surprise that gave them the brightest smiles on campus.
Locals Have Much More Than Money Invested in This Market's Recovery (Washington Post)
posted on June 27, 2009 at 04:00:00 am
Hundreds of visitors, all eager for a first glimpse of Capitol Hill's renovated Eastern Market, waited in line for almost an hour yesterday for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to cut the royal-blue ribbon that officially opened the $22 million project to the public.
CFarty: Catching up after a break starts with ... (The Alexandria Town Talk)
posted on May 24, 2009 at 08:00:30 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22301)	School Zip (22301)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	10,224 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	65%	26%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$73,026	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	65 years old	34 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (22301) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	66% / 34%