As the only school in the Washington, DC area ending in Grade 5, Grace Episcopal Day School is uniquely dedicated to serving and educating children in these foundational wonder years, setting a strong foundation and equipping students as they enter middle school.
With a focus on children ages 2-11, Grace Episcopal Day School takes a whole child approach that is keenly attuned to the social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
Grace Episcopal Day School is a co-ed independent school for Preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 in Kensington, Maryland.
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Why Preschool through Grade 5?
10 things you'll love about Grace Episcopal Day School:
- Community Tuition — a unique approach to financial aid. This model helps us build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school. It’s how we have chosen to become a community of equals, in which all our families feel like they belong.
- 11-Acre Campus — ample outdoor space including playgrounds, nature trails, and soccer field for students to enjoy throughout the school day.
- Weekly Chapel Services — all Grace Episcopal Day School students attend Chapel each week.
- Field Trips — off-campus trips to a variety of locations including the Kennedy Center, the town of Kensington, National Zoo, Hirshhorn Museum, and many more in order to enhance students’ learning.
- Grade 5's Echo Hill Trip — an adventure-packed, overnight experience featuring nighttime swamp canoeing and crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Specials Classes — students across grades participate in a range of specials classes including Science, Spanish, Physical Education, Early Childhood Yoga, Art, and Music.
- Schoolwide Celebrations & Performances — students participate in a variety of celebrations and performances throughout the school year to highlight their learning and gather as a community: Campfire, Field Day, Celebration of Learning, Christmas Chapel, Spring Musical, Latino Expo, and more.
- Student Council — officers in Grades 4-5 listen to and address their schoolmates' concerns. They also lead community service projects.
- Interscholastic Sports — students in Grades 4 and 5 can participate in our competitive athletics program in soccer and basketball.
- Atelierista & Director of Innovation — two full-time faculty members who guide deeper learning across the curriculum through hands-on, experiential learning that integrates art, science, and engineering with core subjects.
Early Childhood
Our early childhood program is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where children’s ideas and abilities are developed through engaging, authentic learning experiences. Our Preschool and Prekindergarten classrooms use an approach that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which cultivates important social and emotional skills alongside creative and critical thinking.
Kindergarten
With a solid foundation of intellectual, social-emotional, and physical education, and a spirit of inquiry to spur continued learning, students enter Kindergarten ready for more. Grace Episcopal Day School faculty possess expertise in best practices for these important developmental stages, and our resources and attention are devoted to the unique needs of young learners.
Elementary
While at Grace Episcopal Day School, students' education follows an arc, with skills and knowledge progressing and deepening over time. Our program is dedicated to providing engaging and developmentally appropriate approaches to math and literacy. Equipped with strong academic skills, self-knowledge, and a deep love of learning, graduates are well-prepared to meet the social and academic challenges of middle school and beyond.
Alignment of curriculum across grades through the use of student-centered pedagogies such as Reggio Emilia and Project Based Learning in order to help students to develop the 4 Cs: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking.
Deeper Learning
"Grace has offered our family a nurturing and inclusive environment for our children to explore, learn, and grow during these critical early years. We feel blessed to partner with teachers and administrators who are truly integrated into our family dynamic and care about the success and wellbeing of our children as much as we do."
- CURRENT GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL PARENT
Wonder.
Purpose.
Belonging.
Inspired by God's grace, we nurture the potential and growth of each child by providing a joyful and inclusive learning environment rooted in wonder, purpose, and belonging.
Preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 Episcopal private school in Kensington, Maryland.
Upcoming Admission Events
In-Person Spring Open House - April 10th at 9:30am
Still considering school options for the 25-26 school year? Getting a jump start on planning for the 26-27 school year? This event is for you. Join us for coffee and a short presentation followed by a tour of the school building. We look forward to connecting with your family!
In-Person Kindergarten Open House - December 4th at 9:30am
Grace’s kindergarten program provides a warm and nurturing environment that allows young children to continue to grow and develop their social-emotional skills while setting a strong foundation for their academic learning. Join us for a conversation with our Kindergarten teachers and an opportunity to see the joyful learning unfolding in their classroom.
Virtual Information Session: Community Tuition - December 11th at 12pm
Join us for this virtual event to learn more about Grace and Community Tuition, our innovative approach to financial aid. We look forward to meeting you! A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants ahead of the event.