The Washington School for Girls is an independent, all girls, Catholic day school serving students in grades 3-8 in Washington DC`s Wards 7 and 8 and close-in PG County, MD. WSG offers full scholarships to all students who enroll and seeks students who would most benefit from the school`s supportive environment.
WSG enrolls approximately 130 students each year. In addition to a year-round academic program, the school also provides comprehensive family support, extended day programming, and graduate support.
Our Mission is to close the educational gap and broaden the educational opportunities for girls from economically disadvantaged communities in grades 3-8.
We provide an excellent academic program and supportive environment which engages families and the community in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students and graduates.
Our strength is our commitment to each student and our belief in her gifts, talents, and potential. Our promise is that from such an experience will emerge young women of competence, compassion, and commitment to leadership in their families and communities.
Admission is partially based on financial eligibility for scholarship. All students receive full scholarship for the tuition cost ($18,000/year) but are expected to pay $300 per year administrative fee.
Club or Organization: Various clubs, Various Extracurricular Activities at all grade levels
School Notes
The Washington School for Girls is an independent, all girls,
Catholic day school serving students in grades 3-8 in Washington
DC`s Wards 7 and 8 and close-in Prince George's County,
MD. WSG offers full scholarships to all students who enroll
and seeks students who would most benefit from the school`s
supportive environment. WSG enrolls approximately 130 students each
year. In addition to a year-round academic program, the school also
provides comprehensive family support, extended day programming,
and graduate support.
Our Mission is to close the educational gap and broaden the
educational opportunities for girls from economically disadvantaged
communities in grades 3-8. We provide an excellent academic program
and supportive environment which engages families and the community
in the social, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students and
graduates. Our strength is our commitment to each student and
our belief in her gifts, talents, and potential. Our promise is
that from such an experience will emerge young women of competence,
compassion, and commitment to leadership in their families and
communities.
Because students enter WSG with different prior educational
experiences, the program is designed to accelerate each student's
learning to ensure they are high-school ready when they graduate.
The year-round program prevents summer learning loss while
providing more regular breaks throughout the year, minimizing
student burn-out and creating opportunities for enrichment.
School begins in mid-July and ends in mid-June. Students have two
weeks off in early fall, two weeks off over the Christmas holiday,
two weeks off in March, and four weeks off between school
years. During school breaks, WSG offers Intersession programs
that provide enrichment activities, including outdoor learning and
arts instruction.
WSG has a rich curriculum with a particular emphasis on
building literacy skills, which are the cornerstone upon which
learning in all subject areas is based. Students in all
grades have access to a Reading Specialist who works with
students one-on-one and in small groups to advance each student`s
skills. Our youngest students also receive tutoring from a corps of
specially trained volunteers. By the time they reach 6th grade,
students move into a high school preparatory curriculum that
encourages students to be critical thinkers. Thanks to a
comprehensive program that includes a year-round academic calendar,
an extended day that provides structured study hall and enrichment
clubs, spiritual education, family engagement, and ongoing support
for our graduates, WSG students go on to complete high school at an
outstanding rate of 99%, which is significantly above the community
average.
Through Extended Day programming, students have the opportunity
to develop their leadership skills, engage in service learning, and
pursue new passions through the clubs that are offered each
semester. Middle school students (grades 6-8) are required to
participate in Extended Day programming until 5:30pm.
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
Grades: 3-8
Students: 134 students
Yearly Tuition: $350
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $26,533 for elementary schools and $29,688 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
