Jemicy School
Tel:
(410) 653-2700
- Jemicy School educates bright students struggling with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences by addressing both their intellectual strengths and their learning needs.
- The School utilizes creative, multisensory, and research-based programs and techniques to develop reading, writing, spelling, and organization skills; promote a love of learning; and prepare students for the intellectual and social rigors of college and life.
- Our faculty is trained in teaching methods certified by the International Dyslexia Association.
- Through the use and integration of these teaching techniques, Jemicy teachers are able to tailor instruction to the learning needs of each student.
- In addition, technology enhances each student's native problem-solving capability.
- Jemicy students learn to understand and appreciate their unique learning style and become effective self-advocates.
- Jemicy School is committed to fostering mutual respect among students, parents, faculty and staff.
- We expect all to be partners in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which every individual is valued and respected.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 363 students
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Jemicy School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Association of College Admissions Counselors Educational Records Bureau Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia or other related language-based learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 363 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 48% |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 1 course |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (no dress code in lower school; uniform polo shirt and khakis in middle and upper school) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Lower and Middle School $32,395 Upper School $33,760 |
| % on Financial Aid | 29% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $11,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Patricia Utz, Director of Enrollment Management |
| Admissions Associate | Carey Mitchell |
| Endowment Size | $19.5 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field, WrestlingBasketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- Jemicy has two campuses, both in Owings Mills, located less than 4 miles apart: Lower and Middle School Campus, on 22 acres in Greenspring Valley Upper School Campus, on 57 acres in Caves Valley region of Baltimore County Classes range from 2 to 12 students on the Lower and Middle School Campus, and from 4 to 10 students on the Upper School Campus. Jemicy offers a unique Upper School Prep program, to qualifying students who need intensive remediation in study skills and organization prior to entering high school. This year-long program is offered on the Upper School Campus.
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