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“Technology is used at the Chelsea School as a toolthat enhances our students’ and teachers’ ability to learn,create, collaborate and innovate,” said Katherine (Kate)Fedalen, head of school. The Hyattsville school, whichserves fifth- through 12th-graders with language-basedlearning disabilities, has embraced a variety of hardwareand software that allows students to learn and succeedboth in and beyond the classroom.Preparing students for the workplace of tomorrow is

among the goals of the 1:1 Technology Program at St.Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel, according JeffPalumbo, principal and president. Students employ a vari-ety of Web 2.0 and organizational tools, perform Web-based research, complete and submit homework electroni-cally, and monitor grades online. “Kids today have grownup with cell phones and computers and are comfortablelearning with technology,” said Palumbo. “We view lap-tops, like books, as a tool to help them learn.”Students at both Pallotti and Chelsea have Wi-Fi

access at school. Those at Pallotti must purchase a lap-top—either a PC or Mac—a tablet or iPad, while Chelseastudents may use a smartphone, iPhone, iPad, tablet orlaptop. Given the school’s philosophy, which includes theutilization of innovative technologies, “We need to thinkabout what individual students need,” said Rik Goldman,Chelsea’s director of technology.The technology program at Pallotti, now in its fifth

year, has been phased in. “Last year was the first yearall four grades participated,” said Palumbo. “Pallottiwas a little bit ahead of the technology trend. A lot ofschools in the Baltimore and Washington archdiocesesare now moving in that direction, though some are usingthe iPad exclusively.”Professional development at Pallotti includes a tech-

nology component. “Teachers get excited about technol-ogy when they share it with others,” said Palumbo. “It’smore effective—rather than going to a conference andsitting there—when you’re working hands on with a col-league you know and respect.”Several of Pallotti’s teachers have been using a model

known as a flipped classroom, wherein students haveonline access to classroom lectures. Teachers assign thelectures as homework, freeing up class time to go in-depthwith concepts or to problem-solve together. An added

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Students work on laptops at St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel. “We view laptops, like books, as a tool to help them learn,” said JeffPalumbo, the school’s principal and president.

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benefit, said Palumbo, is that “kids have access to thelectures 24/7 and can listen to it if they need to review.”While technology has improved students’ academic

skills, the Chelsea School views it “as a means to eventhe playing field for our students,” said Fedalen, as many“have a hard time accessing content that may be beyondtheir current reading level but that they are developmen-tally and cognitively very able to absorb. In addition, itenhances the students’ ability to creatively and accuratelyexpress what they know and are able to do.”An important part of Chelsea’s approach to technol-

ogy is that “we make sure we’re not using somethingat school that our students can’t access at home,” saidGoldman. That means the school purchases a “license togo” for proprietary software—such as Kurzweil 3000,which “takes text and renders it into speech”—and uti-lizes a range of open-source software, available at no cost.Chelsea provides support to its families and students.“Two faculty members go out to students’ homes andmake sure the software and technology is in place.”Chelsea also uses Dragon NaturallySpeaking, which

turns speech into text, to help students who strugglewith writing. “In the past, a problem was that you hadto ‘train’ the software [to recognize your voice],” saidGoldman. Each time you moved to another computer,you’d have to train the software again. “Now we canstore a student’s profile on our server,” which eliminatesthe need to retrain. Students also can use the softwarewith their phones. “The Dragon app is free on Android oriOS, so students can dictate into the phone and have their

prewriting done. Instead of taking away phones, we’remaking sure students are busy with them.”Interactive boards are used in classrooms through-

out Chelsea School. “Most of them use an amazingnew technology called Epson BrightLink, which allowstwo or three people to interact on the board,” saidGoldman. The BrightLink projectors can be used indi-vidually or “networked so that they can project fromone class into another. And they allow us to annotateanything, even video.”Goldman, who teaches advanced technology courses,

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Rosie Allen-Herring and Allan G. Herring raisedtheir daughters as Baptists. Yet, when it came time forhigh school, the two girls enrolled in a Catholic school.“We are not Catholic and not looking to convert,” saidAllen-Herring of Upper Marlboro, “but what we foundat Bishop McNamara was a nurturing environmentwith shared values.”

What she also found at the Forestville high schoolwas a diverse student body where Catholics are in theminority. As a result, her daughters have been “exposedto other religions, beyond what they had experiencedall of their lives,” said Allen-Herring.“It’s good for children to be exposed to different

faiths,” said Athena Groves, a Baptist whose two sonsattend Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School in Bowie.“I’m comfortable with how their religious learning at

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ATTENDING A SCHOOL OF ADIFFERENT FAITH

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The ultimate goal at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville is to “educate the mind and heart and create individuals who can live in the world with the love of Christ, whether they believe in Christ of not,”said Adam C. Greer, Theology Department chair.

“TOGETHER, STUDENTS AND TEACHERSEXPLORE AND COME TO UNDERSTANDTHE MANY SIMILARITIES AMONG

RELIGIONS AND WHERETHE DIFFERENCES FALL.”

Adam C. Greer, Bishop McNamara High SchoolTheology Department chair


school complements what they’re being taught at ourchurch and here at home.”That’s not to say there aren’t any differences. “Things

come up in Sacred Studies or chapel and I’ll have toexplain how they differ from what we do in the Baptistchurch,” said Groves, a Mitchellville resident. “TheEpiscopal religion has rituals and rights; it’s just a differ-ent way of worshipping.”Of the 520 students in preschool through eighth grade

at Holy Trinity, fewer than 10 are Episcopalian, accord-ing to Michael S. Mullin, head of school. “Our Christianethos and outstanding academics make us a good choicefor many families.”In terms of its Episcopal identity, Holy Trinity

is “about diversity, inclusion and academics,” saidMullin. “People from different faiths feel comfortablewith our spirituality and, as a result, choose to sendtheir children here.”Holy Trinity operates on what Mullin refers to as “a

triangle of faith, arts and knowledge.” When it comes tofaith, students are required to attend weekly chapel ser-vices and classes in Sacred Studies, where the Bible is anintegral part of the curriculum. Students are not requiredto receive communion. “They can choose to stay in theirpew or come up and get blessed without taking commu-nion,” he said.Communion also is offered at Bishop McNamara’s

monthly Mass. “Everyone comes up. Those not receiving

put their hands across their chest,” said Adam C. Greer,Theology Department chair. “Everyone participates insinging and responses.”Developing an understanding and appreciation of the

Mass is a focus of freshman theology courses. Throughfamily surveys and classroom interaction, teachers ascer-tain students’ level of exposure to the Catholic Mass.“We explore the concept of Mass and how it differs fromservices [non-Catholic] students are used to,” said Greer.While Catholic students may have a leg up in terms

of their knowledge of the Mass, the theological playingfield is leveled later on. “I’d argue that our non-Catholicstudents often have a better grasp of Scripture, whileour Catholic students have better doctrinal knowledge,”Greer said.Bishop McNamara students take theology each of

their four years at the school, studying both the Old andNew Testaments and the sacraments. “The second half

of junior year involves an interreligious dialogue,” saidGreer. “We take the big five religions and look at similari-ties and differences, as well as ways to create dialogue.”During senior year, students examine “morality, ethicsand social Catholic teachings; basically, how do we putwhat we’ve learned here into practice?”The fact that Bishop McNamara’s teachers “embrace

many different perspectives allows for great dialogue,”said Greer. “Together, students and teachers explore andcome to understand the many similarities among religionsand where the differences fall.”An optional theology course, Peer Ministry, prepares

students, regardless of denomination, to “serve as thespiritual leaders of the school community, planning andleading our retreat programs,” according to the school’swebsite. Serving as a peer minister was key to Herring’s

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A Step Above Early Learning Center Inc.Grade KCoed,ChristianCall for Tuition5711 Old Silver Hill RoadDistrict Heights 20747301-735-1407

The Academy of Saint Matthiasthe ApostleThrough Grade 8Coed,CatholicCall for Tuition9473 Annapolis RoadLanham 20706301-577-9412school.stmatthias.org

Al-Huda SchoolGrades K-12Coed, Islamic2013-2014 Tuition: $7,207 (first child),$5,405 (second child), $4,325 (thirdchild), $2,883 (fourth+ child)5301 Edgewood RoadCollege Park 20740301-982-2402alhuda.org

Ascension Lutheran SchoolGrades K-8Coed, Lutheran2013-2014 Tuition: $7,850 (one child),$6,673 (each additional child)7415 Buchanan St.Landover Hills 20784301-577-0500ascensionschool.org

The Beddow High SchoolGrades 7-12CoedCall for Tuition501 Bryan Point RoadAccokeek 20607301-292-1968thebeddowschool.org

The Beddow School Inc.Grades K-6Coed,MontessoriCall for Tuition8600 Loughran RoadFort Washington 20744301-567-0330thebeddowschool.org

Belair Baptist Christian AcademyGrades K-12Coed, BaptistCall for Tuition2801 Belair DriveBowie 20715301-262-0578bbcacademy.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS DIRECTORYInformation is deemed current at the time of publication but may be subject to change throughout the year. Some schools may also offer pre-K programs;

call or visit the website. Schools that are exclusively pre-K are not included. To report errors or omissions, email [email protected] updates or corrections will be made online at Gazette.Net.Compiled by Karen Finucan Clarkson and Kimberly Bamber.

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Beltsville Adventist SchoolGrades K-8Coed, Seventh-day AdventistCall for Tuition4230 Ammendale RoadBeltsville 20705301-937-2933baschool.org

Berwyn Christian SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $5,624 (K),$6,360 (1-8)4720 Cherokee St.College Park 20740301-474-1561berwynchristianschool.org

Bishop McNamara High SchoolGrades 9-12Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $12,5006800 Marlboro PikeForestville 20747301-735-8401bmhs.org

Bowie Montessori Children’s HouseGrades 8 and belowCoed,Montessori2013-2014 Tuition: $10,2005004 Randonstone LaneBowie 20715301-262-3566bmch.net

Capitol Christian Academy8601 Jericho City DriveLandover 20785240-223-2467capitolchristian.org

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Chelsea SchoolGrades 5-12Coed, Special Needs2014-2015 Tuition: $36,965Suite 3002970 Belcrest Center DriveHyattsville 20782240-467-2100chelseaschool.edu

The Children’s GuildPrince George’s CountyGrades K-8; K-10 for Autism CenterCoed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition5702 Sargent RoadChillum 20782301-853-7370childrensguild.org

Clinton Christian SchoolGrades K-12Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $8,7456707 Woodyard RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-599-9600clintonchristian.org

College Park Nursery Schooland KindergartenGrade K curriculum option availableCoedCall for Tuition4512 College Ave.College Park 20740301-864-5355cpnsk.com

Corkran Methodist Preschooland KindergartenGrade KCoed,United Methodist2013-2014 Tuition: $450 (monthly)5200 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills 20748301-894-6886corkranschool.org

Cornerstone Christian AcademyGrades K-8Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $5,97016010 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-262-7683ccabowie.org

DeMatha Catholic High SchoolGrades 9-12Boys,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $14,7504313 Madison St.Hyattsville 20781240-764-2200dematha.org

Divine Peace Lutheran SchoolGrades K-8Coed, Lutheran2013-2014 Tuition: $7,2001500 Brown Station RoadLargo 20774301-350-4522divinepeace.org

Early Years9400 Old Palmer RoadFort Washington 20744301-248-0379earlyyearsabc.com

Elizabeth Seton High SchoolGrades 9-12Girls,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $11,8505715 Emerson St.Bladensburg 20710301-864-4532setonhs.org

Evangel DaycareGrade KCoed,ChristianCall for Tuition5900 Old Branch Ave.Camp Springs 20748301-899-5942eagcs.org

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Excellence Christian SchoolGrades K-12Coed,Christian2014-2015 Tuition: $8,3949010 Frank Tippett RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-868-1873goecseagles.org

Fairhaven SchoolGrades K-12Coed, SudburyCall for Tuition17900 Queen Anne RoadUpper Marlboro 20774301-249-8060fairhavenschool.com

Firm Foundation & Faith AcademyGrade KCoed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $500 (monthly)2261 Oxon Run DriveTemple Hills 20748301-630-7994firmfoundationfaithacademy.org

First Baptist School of LaurelGrades K-82013-2014 Tuition: $6,60015002 First Baptist LaneLaurel 20707301-490-1076fbslaurel.com

The Foundation SchoolGrades 1-12Coed, Special Needs

Call for Tuition1330 McCormick DriveLargo 20774301-773-3500foundationschools.org

Friends Community SchoolGrades K-8

Coed,Quaker2013-2014 Tuition: $16,710 (K-4),$17,230 (5-6), $19,050 (7-8)5901 Westchester Park DriveCollege Park 20740301-441-2100friendscommunityschool.org

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Genesis Christian Day SchoolGrade KCoed,ChristianCall for Tuition6717 Glenn Dale RoadGlenn Dale 20769301-464-3981genesischristianschools.com

Genesis Christian Day SchoolGrade KCoed,ChristianCall for Tuition12103 Windbrook DriveClinton 20735301-292-4710genesischristianschools.com

George E. Peters Adventist SchoolGrades K-8Coed, Seventh-day Adventist2013-2014 Tuition: $5,600(K, constituent or nonconstituent),$5,100 (1-8, constituent), $6,400(1-8, nonconstituent), $7,400(K-8, non-Seventh-day Adventist)6303 Riggs RoadHyattsville 20783301-559-6710gepeters.org

Glenn Dale Montessori SchoolGrades K-6Coed,Montessori2014-2015 Tuition: $9,950-$10,5007500 Hillmeade RoadGlenn Dale 20769301-805-2845glenndalemontessori.orgadmin@glenndalemontessori.org

Goddard Child Development CenterGrade KEnrollment limited to children of God-dard and other federal employeesVisit Website for TuitionNASA/GSFC Code 200.9Greenbelt 20771301-286-8588nasagcdc.com

Grace Brethren Christian SchoolGrades K-12Coed,Christian2014-2015 Tuition: $8,095 (K-5),$8,295 (6-8), $8,595 (9-12)6501 Surratts RoadClinton 20735301-868-1600gbcseagles.org

Grace Christian SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $6,3007210 Race Track RoadBowie 20715301-262-0158gcsbowie.org

Greater Mt. Nebo Christian AcademyGrades K-3Coed,ChristianCall for Tuition1001 Old Mitchellville RoadBowie 20716301-249-5142neboacademy.com

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Greenwood SchoolGrade KCoed2013-2014 Tuition: $843 (monthly, plus$211 for June)6525 Belcrest Road,G-90Hyattsville 20782301-458-4860greenwoodschoolmd.org

Henson Valley AcademyGrades K-8Coed,Montessori2014-2015 Tuition: $9,7858701 Woodyard RoadClinton 20735301-485-6055hvacademy.org

Heritage Christian AcademyGrades K-12Coed,Christian2014-2015 Tuition: $8,4005120 Whitfield Chapel RoadLanham 20706301-577-8874heritagechristianacademymd.org

High Road Academyof Prince George’s CountyGrades 3-12Coed, Special NeedsCall for Admission Process5100 Philadelphia WayLanham 20706301-429-6191sesi-schools.com

High Road Schoolof Prince George’s CountyGrades 2-12Coed, Special NeedsCall for Admission Process1441 McCormick DriveSuite 1051Largo 20774301-636-6614highroadschool.com

High Road Upper Schoolof Prince George’s CountyGrades 9-12 and Nongraded(Ages 14-21)Coed, Special Needs,Autism,Emotional DisabilitiesCall for Admission Process12050 Baltimore Ave.Suite 100Beltsville 20705301-210-4860sesi-schools.com

Highland Park Christian AcademyGrades K-8Coed,ChristianCall for Tuition6801 Sheriff RoadLandover 20785301-773-4079hpcalandover.org

Holy Family Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Coed2013-2014 Tuition: $5,4002200 Callaway St.Hillcrest Heights 20748301-894-2323holyfamilymd.org

Holy Redeemer SchoolGrades 8 and belowCoed,CatholicCall for Tuition4902 Berwyn RoadCollege Park 20740301-474-3993holy-redeemer.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolGrades 1-4Coed, Episcopal2013-2014 Tuition: $10,22513106 Annapolis RoadBowie 20720301-262-5355htrinity.org

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolGrades K and 5-8Coed, Episcopal2013-2014 Tuition: $10,225 (K),$11,955 (5-8)11902 Daisy LaneGlenn Dale 20769301-464-3215htrinity.org

Hope Christian AcademyGrades K-5Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $5,6803215 Powder Mill RoadAdelphi 20783301-937-4673hopecaeagles.org

Horizon Learning AcademyGrades K-2CoedCall for Tuition3111 Forestville RoadForestville 20747301-420-0980

Independent Baptist AcademyGrades K-12Coed, Baptist2013-2014 Tuition: $5,200 (first child),$8,700 (two children), $12,170 (threechildren)9255 Piscataway RoadClinton 20735301-856-1616ibcministries.org/academy.html

International Christian Academy3000 Buck Lodge RoadAdelphi 20783301-328-0028internationalchristianacademy.org

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JABEZ Christian AcademyThrough Grade 8Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $675 (per month)5904 Marlboro PikeDistrict Heights 20747240-351-1012, 301-735-2239

Jericho Christian AcademyThrough Grade 8Coed,ChristianCall for Tuition8500 Jericho City DriveLandover 20785301-333-9400jerichochristianacademy.org

Kiddie Academy of Oxon HillGrade KCoed2013-2014 Tuition: $198 weekly6031 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill 20745301-839-7808educationaldaycare.kiddieacademy.com/oxonhill

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Kingdom Christian AcademyGrades K-6Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $6,25010419 Falling Leaf CourtSpringdale 20774301-341-0869kca2.org

Lanham Christian SchoolThrough Grade 12Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $7,350 (1-5), $7,950(6-8), $8,250 (9-12); 20 percentdiscount for second child,40 percent discount for third child8400 Good Luck RoadLanham 20706301-552-9102lanhamgbc.org

Maryland Gospel Assembly SchoolGrades K-12Coed,ChristianCall for Tuition12406 Brandywine RoadBrandywine 20613301-372-6345

Maryland International Day SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Dual Language(English/Spanish)2013-2014 Tuition: $13,0002317 Brinkley RoadFort Washington 20744301-567-9101themidschool.org

Mount Calvary Catholic SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $5,975 (Catholic),$7,875 (non-Catholic)6704 Marlboro PikeForestville 20747301-735-5262mountcalvarycatholicschool.org

National Christian AcademyThrough Grade 12Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $6,528 (first child,K-6), $5,876 (second child, K-6),$7,067 (first child, 7-12), $6,367(second child, 7-12)

6700 Bock RoadFort Washington 20744301-567-9507ncaeagles.org

New Chapel Christian AcademyThrough Grade 4; 2014-2015, throughGrade 5Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $700 (monthly)5601 Old Branch Ave.Camp Springs 20748301-899-0877newchapelbaptistchurch.org/Academy/NCCA

New Hope AcademyGrades K-12Coed, I-20 International High School2013-2014 Tuition: $9,290 (K-6), $9,550(7-8), $10,110 (high school), siblingdiscounts available; $13,000(international high school), roomand board additional7009 Varnum St.Hyattsville 20784301-459-7311newhopeacademy.org

Outreach Christian Center Academy6701 Clinton Manor DriveClinton 20735301-856-1183,ext. 205outreachcc.org/occ_academy

The Pathways SchoolCrossland Re-EntryGrades 9-12Coed, Special NeedsCall for TuitionLocated within Crossland High School6901 Temple Hill RoadTemple Hills 20748301-449-3173pathwayschools.org

The Pathways SchoolDuVal Re-EntryGrades 9-12Coed, Special NeedsCall for TuitionLocated within DuVal High School9880 Good Luck RoadLanham 20706301-794-5872pathwayschools.org

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The Pathways SchoolNorthwood at HyattsvilleGrades 6-12Coed, Special NeedsCall for Tuition3401 East West Highway, Suite 240Hyattsville 20782Moving to a new Prince George’sCounty location in July301-853-3923pathwayschools.org

Patuxent Montessori SchoolUp to age 12Coed,AMI-certified Montessori schoolCall for Tuition14210 Old Stage RoadBowie 20720301-464-4506patuxent-montessori.org

Reid Temple Christian AcademyGrades K-8Coed,Christian,Dual MandarinImmersion (K-6)2013-2014 Tuition: $8,240 (K-5),$9,095 (6-8)11400 Glenn Dale Blvd.

Glenn Dale 20769301-860-6570reidtempleacademy.com

Riverdale Baptist SchoolThrough Grade 12Coed, Baptist2013-2014: $9,804 (K), $9,204 (1-5),$9,804 (6-8), $10,800 (9-12);discounts offered for second andthird children1133 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro 20774301-249-7000rbschool.org

Saint Ambrose SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $6,050 (Catholic),$7,350 (non-Catholic); sibling discountavailable6310 Jason St.Cheverly 20785301-773-0223sacheverly.org

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SHABACH! Christian AcademyThrough Grades 6Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $7,139 (K), $7,018(1-4), $7,562.50 (5-6)3600 Brightseat RoadLandover 20785301-386-9400shabachca.org

St. Ann’s Center for Children,Youth & Family ServicesGrades 8-12Girls, Pregnant & Parenting TeensCall for Tuition4901 Eastern Ave.Hyattsville 20782301-559-5500stanns.org

St. Columba SchoolGrades K-8Coed2013-2014 Tuition: $5,852 (Catholic),$6,378 (K,Catholic), $9,308 (non-Catholic), $9,832 (K, non-Catholic)7800 Livingston RoadOxon Hill 20745301-567-6212stccatholic.org

St. Jerome AcademyThrough Grade 8Coed,CatholicVisit Website for Tuition5207 42nd PlaceHyattsville 20781301-277-4568stjeromes.org

St. John’s the Evangelist CatholicElementary SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $6,270 (Catholic),$9,460 (non-Catholic)8912 Old Branch Ave.Clinton 20735301-868-2010saintjohnsschool.org

St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Catholic2014-2015 Tuition: $5,640 (Catholic),$8,280 (non-Catholic)11011 Montgomery RoadBeltsville 20705301-937-7154stjos.org

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St. Mary of the Assumption SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: K-8, $5,796(first child,Catholic), $9,127 (first child,non-Catholic)4610 Largo RoadUpper Marlboro 20772301-627-4170stmaryum.org

St. Mary of the Mills SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $6,120 (Catholic),$8,364 (non-Catholic)106 St.Mary’s PlaceLaurel 20707301-498-1433stmaryofthemills.org

St. Mary’s SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $4,950 (Catholic),$6,100 (non-Catholic)7207 Annapolis RoadLandover Hills 20784

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St. Mary’s School of PiscatawayGrades K-8Coed,CatholicCall for Tuition13407 Piscataway RoadClinton 20735301-292-2522stmaryspiscataway.org

St. Matthew’s Early Education CenterThrough Grade KCoed2013-2014 Tuition: $725 (monthly)14900 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-464-1813stmatthews-bowie.org

St. Matthew’s Parish Day SchoolGrade KCoed, Episcopal2013-2014 Tuition: $555 (monthly)5901 36th Ave.Hyattsville 20782301-559-7118stmatthewsdayschool.com

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic SchoolGrades K-8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $5,470 (Catholic),$7,230 (non-Catholic)5414 Henderson WayCamp Springs 20746301-423-4740stphiliponline.com

St. Pius X Regional SchoolThrough Grade 8Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $6,712 (Archdioceseof Washington), $7,712 (non-Archdio-cese of Washington), $8,212(non-Catholic)14710 Annapolis RoadBowie 20715301-262-0203stpiusbowie.org

St. Vincent Pallotti High SchoolGrades 9-12Coed,Catholic2013-2014 Tuition: $13,765113 St.Mary’s PlaceLaurel 20707301-725-3228pallottihs.org

Tabernacle Learning AcademyGrades K-3Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $5,20011601 South Laurel DriveLaurel 20708301-536-2769tabernaclela.net

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Heritage Christian Academyat Mount Calvary Baptist Church

For an appointment,tour or shadow date,

please call301-577-8874

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSESFebruary 21, February 28 & March 21 at 7pm

Dynamic Arts & Athletics ProgramsHighly-Qualified Teachers2-Time National Principal of the YearSafe, Supportive EnvironmentMetro Accessible

Excellent K-12 ProgramCompetitive TuitionSmall Class SizesRigorous CurriculumCollege-Bound Focus

5120 Whitifield Chapel Road, Lanham, MD 20706

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Victory Christian AcademyThrough Grade 2Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $5,50013701 Annapolis RoadBowie 20720301-352-3407 or 301-272-4244victorychristianacademymd.org

The Village Academyof Washington, DC,Prince George’s County CampusGrades 9-12Boys, special education, vocationalVisit Website for Tuition8601 Ashwood DriveCapitol Heights 20743301-336-1904vawdc.org

Washington New Church SchoolThrough Grade 10Coed,Christian2013-2014 Tuition: $6,80011914 Chantilly LaneMitchellville 20721301-464-5602theWNC.org

Washington UnitedChristian AcademyThrough Grade 8,2013-2014 school yearCoed,ChristianCall for Tuition3501 Bunker Hill RoadMount Rainier 20712301-807-9397go2wuca.org

WoodstreamChristian AcademyGrades K-12Coed,Christian2014-2015 Tuition: $9,700 (K),$9,350 (1-5), $9,525 (6-7),$9,600 (8), $9,990(9-11), $10,540 (12);multichild discounts available9800 Lottsford RoadMitchellville 20721301-955-1160woodstreamacademy.com

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vocal and interrupt. So, I have them text to a Twitterfeed and project it … That’s something I appropriatedfrom university classes with 100 or 200 people, but itcan be used for as few as four,” he said.Students taking Goldman’s courses engage in projects

that are “authentic, which means close to real world,”he said. His students recently placed third in an inter-national competition for development of a virtual appli-ance that makes the installation and configuration ofMahara, open-source software that allows users to buildan electronic portfolio, easier. “I want our students tohave a line on their vita saying they contributed substan-tively to a project.”There are challenges for schools that choose to

embrace the use of technology at such a large scale. Thebiggest, according to Fedalen, “is the need to have along-range financial, professional-support and -develop-ment commitment. A second challenge is keeping pacewith the technology natives that our students are. As acommunity we discuss the reality of digital footprintsand the necessity for mature and appropriate use oftechnology. While we value the access our students nowhave to all types of information, we must work to bal-ance enhancing access to stimulating content with devel-opmentally safe content and ultimately that our studentscan independently distinguish between the two.”

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COURTESY OF CHELSEA SCHOOL

A Chelsea School student uses an Epson BrightLink board to demonstrate Scratch, an education-centered programming language from theMassachusetts Institute of Technology.

• Grades K3-12th• Ful ly Accredi ted By Middle States Associat ion• Every Classroom Equipped with Interact ive SMART TM Board Technology• Smal l C lass Sizes• Col lege Preparatory Curr iculum• Breakfast & Lunch Included in Tuit ion• State-of- the-Art Computer, Media & Science Labs• Col legiate-s ize Gymnasium with Athlet ic Programs• Dynamic Creat ive Arts Program• Structured After-School Programs• Qual i f ied, Experienced & Caring Staff

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daughters’ experience. “By being involved, their visionof inclusion, acceptance of others’ beliefs and love wasshared by all,” said Herring. “There was a clear expec-tation that, as part of the Peer Ministry, they would bementors that other kids could turn to.”Peer ministers assist in planning and leading the fresh-

man-, sophomore- and junior-year retreats. The retreatprogram, which increases in duration each year—thejunior-year retreat is usually four or five days—providesopportunities for spiritual formation and challenges stu-dents in their faith, according to the school’s website.Service learning also is an integral part of the student

experience at Bishop McNamara. “We not only teach stu-dents to ‘Think with Christ,’ but also to live like Christ,”noted the website. The service program “is guided by loveof neighbor and the work of social justice.”Upward of 95 hours of community service is required

over a student’s four years. “Students often work withchildren or the elderly,” said Greer. “Juniors deal withissues of poverty, while seniors focus on the themes ofCatholic social teaching. The service has to be Christianservice, not simply helping out on a football team.”The ultimate goal at Bishop McNamara High School

is to “educate the mind and heart and create individualswho can live in the world with the love of Christ, whetherthey believe in Christ or not,” said Greer.

COURTESY OF HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL

Of the 520 students in preschool through eighth grade at Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, fewer than 10 are Episcopalian.

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Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade

• Catholic Traditions, welcoming of all faiths• Maryland State Certified Faculty• 40 iPad2s and laptops, WiFi throughout building for use throughout all classrooms• Computer and Science Labs, P.E., Art, Music, Spanish, Band, Chorus• Acceptance to Leading Area High Schools • Before and After School Care• Extra-curricular Activities, including STEM, Sports, Scouts, and Clubs• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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