The Howard Gardner School
Tel:
(703)822-9300
- The Howard Gardner School is a small independent school based in the tradition of progressive education, serving college-bound learners in grades 7-12 in Alexandria, Virginia.
- With a focus on environmental science and the arts, the school's mission is to help bright, creative non-traditional learners use their unique strengths to thrive academically, intellectually and emotionally.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 44 students
- Yearly Tuition: $34,125
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Howard Gardner School places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 44 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $34,125 |
| Tuition Notes | High school tuition for 2019-2020: $34,125Middle School tuition for 2019-2020: $29,610 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Admissions Director | Erick Johnson |
| Admissions Associate | Kayla Brazee |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, SoccerBasketball, Soccer, |
School Notes
- Learning at HGS is active and hands-on, based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, rooted in a tradition of progressive education, and clearly related to students own lives.
- Cooperative learning plays an important role in facilitating learning and group skills.
- Teaching of course content is fully integrated with weekly field studies trips throughout the area, and internships in the student's field of interest.
- The school environment and procedures are based on well-researched principles of adolescent development. The most fundamental tasks in adolescence are establishing identity and developing relationships. So, we make sure that our curriculum feels relevant to our students, that their internships help them explore different aspects of themselves, and we include a lot of group work so they can work on their relationship skills.
- We also believe in making learning fun.The Howard Gardner School features: enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, very small classes, exciting, active hands-on learning, creative, college-prep curriculum, experienced college counseling, support for different learning styles, reduced homework load, 10:00 A.M. start time for high school, 9:30 A.M. start time for middle school, accelerated graduation for academically gifted students
Profile last updated:
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed The Howard Gardner School also viewed these schools: Bishop Ireton High School, Commonwealth Academy, Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and The New School Of Northern Virginia.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Grades: 9-12 | 803 students
2.4 miles
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)751-7606 2.4 9-12
803 - Alexandria Grades: 3-12 | 162 students
4.1 miles
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703)548-6912 4.1 3-12
162 - Alexandria Grades: 9-12 | 442 students
2.8 miles
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703)933-4062 2.8 9-12
442 - Alexandria Grades: NS-12 | 1118 students
2.2 miles
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703)212-2704 2.2 NS-12
1118 - Fairfax Grades: 6-12
9.5 miles
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703)691-3040 9.5 6-12
n/a
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
We look at several ways you can use to search for private schools. Whether you are beginning the search process for a school for your child or just want to find out more about particular schools, we offer some tips and tricks to make searching more efficient.
Here's a recap of the steps you need to follow to find the right school for your child. Work through the process in sequence from beginning to end.
Did you think that corporal punishment in our schools was extinct? Sadly, it isn't. Here are some facts and some suggestions as to what you can do to help eliminate corporal punishment once and for all.
