Potomac School
School Notes Overview:
The Potomac School mission is to foster each student's intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character within an inclusive community distinguished by a spirit of support and challenge. We encourage students to become independent thinkers and learners. The School's richly varied curriculum draws students beyond a mastery of fundamental skills toward the rewards in inquiry, initiative and reflection. Believing that aesthetic and physical development are essential to an education, we offer students opportunities to excel in art and music classes, on stage, and on the athletic fields. We strive for diversity in the conviction that a learning community is intellectually and morally strengthened when many different voices, viewpoints and backgrounds are present. We expect students to act with kindness, civility, and generosity of spirit, and, in our daily activities, we find opportunities to foster their integrity of character and civic conscience. More than mere tolerance, this standard calls students to act with compassion for others and to reach beyond the school in service to the community. As we prepare students for a rapidly changing and demanding society, we encourage them to reflect on the beauty that surrounds them and to enjoy the company of their friends and the many traditions celebrated at school....
School Overview:
Potomac 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 Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Fairfax County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 868 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 24% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 48 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 54 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 55 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 54 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 83 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 74 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 77 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 82 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 77 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 69 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 99 teachers | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 10 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Potomac School mission is to foster each student's intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character within an inclusive community distinguished by a spirit of support and challenge. We encourage students to become independent thinkers and learners. The School's richly varied curriculum draws students beyond a mastery of fundamental skills toward the rewards in inquiry, initiative and reflection. Believing that aesthetic and physical development are essential to an education, we offer students opportunities to excel in art and music classes, on stage, and on the athletic fields. We strive for diversity in the conviction that a learning community is intellectually and morally strengthened when many different voices, viewpoints and backgrounds are present. We expect students to act with kindness, civility, and generosity of spirit, and, in our daily activities, we find opportunities to foster their integrity of character and civic conscience. More than mere tolerance, this standard calls students to act with compassion for others and to reach beyond the school in service to the community. As we prepare students for a rapidly changing and demanding society, we encourage them to reflect on the beauty that surrounds them and to enjoy the company of their friends and the many traditions celebrated at school.
- Profile last updated: 02/08/2007
In the News:
- Scores: Nov. 13 (The Northern Virginia Daily)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 11:40:10 am
Football Friday's scores Altavista 42, Nelson County 13 Chancellor 50, Culpeper 13 Clarke County 47, Madison County 7 Manchester 42, George Wythe-Richmond 18 Powhatan 37, Park View-South Hill 0 Riverheads 34, Buffalo Gap 13 Playoffs A Region C Division 1... - LCA opens VIS state playoffs tonight against Potomac School (The News & Advance)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:06:04 am
Wet weather conditions have forced Liberty Christian Academy’s football team to practice inside the past three days, meaning the Bulldogs, who are coming off a bye week, could be a bit rusty going into tonight’s Virginia Independent Schools Division I state semifinal against Potomac School.Fortunately, they will have the luxury of playing on the FieldTurf at Liberty University’s Williams Stadium. - Scores: Oct. 9 (The Northern Virginia Daily)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 10:55:10 am
Friday's football boxscores Warriors 21, Colonels 17 Sherando 0 7 7 7 -- 21 James Wood 3 7 0 7 -- 17 First quarter JW: Lloyd 24 FG, 2:31 Second quarter S: Hoover 6 pass from Brisco (Haines kick), 9:05... - High School Football standings (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 06:59:45 am
Robert E. Lee 2-0 4-2 Wilson Memorial 1-0 4-2 Fort Defiance 1-1 2-4 Stuarts Draft 1-1 2-4 Rockbridge County 0-1 0-6 Waynesboro 0-2 0-6 - High school football scores (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 04:46:11 am
Altavista 37, Dan River 12 Amherst County 58, Bassett 14 Appalachia 34, St. Paul 7 Appomattox 28, William Campbell 14 Atlee 19, Henrico 0 Bath County 28, Covington 6 Bayside 25, Tallwood 7 Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 35, Brunswick Academy 7 Booker T. Washington 48, Granby 21 Broad Run 34, Dominion 9
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22101) | School Zip (22101) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,433 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 79% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $125,105 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.5 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 85% / 15% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
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