Loudoun Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Loudoun Country Day School, an accredited, independent, coeducational school, educates students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. We cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each child. We pride ourselves on our rigorous core curriculum, nurturing environment, and extensive programs in foreign languages, arts, technology, and athletics. LCDS inspires excellence and builds character, preparing each child for the challenges ahead....
School Overview:
Loudoun Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1953 | ||
| County | Loudoun County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 283 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 26% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 24 students | |||
| Kind - 37 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 24 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Randy Hollister | ||
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Pam Larimer | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Field Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 10 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| After School Sports for Pre-K - 5 | After school extended care program available on site until 6 p.m. | ||
| Before school care available starting at 7:15 a.m. | Friday Clubs for 6th-8th Grades such as Community Service Club, Bowling, Knitting, Chess, etc. | ||
| Lab Rats After School Science for Grades 2-5 | Math Counts Club for 6-8th Grades | ||
| National Junior Art Honor Society | Short offerings throughout the year such as: Hip Hop lessons, sign language, drama, etc. | ||
| Show Choir for 6th through 8th Grades | Student Council | ||
School Notes:
- In addition to core curriculum classes, LCDS students also take the following classes: - Foreign Language starting in Pre-K - Music starting in Pre-K and a general music or string orchestra offering starting in 4th grade - Technology starting in Pre-Kindergarten - Art - Library. LCDS also offers a wide range of curriculum-related field trips throughout the year for all grades. Located in such a historically and culturally rich area, the school strives to introduce students to many off campus educational opportunities such as: performances at the Kennedy Center and George Mason University, trips to various museums and historical sites in Washington, D.C., visits to orchards and farms, caverns, the Waterford School House, Monticello, Mt. Vernon, etc. Starting in 4th Grade, students participate in overnight field trips to locations such as Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Baltimore, Key Largo (Optional), Williamsburg, and Richmond.
- Profile last updated: 08/20/2009
In the News:
- Veterans Day observed throughout county (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:28:08 pm
Veterans Day observed throughout county - Students celebrate veterans (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:27:57 pm
Students celebrate veterans - Loudoun Country Day School Celebrates New Campus Opening (Leesburg Today)
posted on August 26, 2009 at 12:33:44 pm
After a half century of holding classes on is small campus on Fairview Avenue in Leesburg, Loudoun Country Day School Sept. 9 will welcome the 2010 school year students in a brand-new location-several miles away on an expansive new campus south of town. - Tryouts & Announcements: Aug. 18 (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 04:02:24 pm
Tryouts & Announcements: Aug. 18 - Loudoun Symphony To Host Auditions (Leesburg Today)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 12:19:40 pm
The Loudoun Symphony is preparing to host auditions for a number of its concert groups and workshops. Openings in the main orchestra are available for assistant principle bass, principal trumpet, second trombone, fourth horn and section strings.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20175) | School Zip (20175) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,125 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 53% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $75,521 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.9 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20175) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Montessori Academy At Belmont Greene - 140 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- The Boyd School - 233 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Theresa School - 490 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- A Kid's Place - 38 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
- Montessori School Of Leesburg - 115 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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