Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools Metropolitan Washington: Selected Independent Schools and Preschools

by Irvin, Georgia K.

• ISBN13: 9781589794610
• ISBN10: 1589794613
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-30
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

The culmination of four decades of the author's experience as an independent school admission officer, educational consultant, parent, and grandparent, Georgia Irvin's Guide to Schools is designed to alleviate the anxiety associated with the school search process. Herein you will find: descriptions and current statistics on more than one hundred select independent schools; clear-cut steps to researching independent schools and submitting applications for optimum results; easy-to-read charts for quick access to information; and answers to frequently asked questions on education, costs, and financial aid. General information on ninety preschools is new to this edition. In addition, this book includes a guide to what to look for as you visit schools; tips on what to expect during the process; and a section addressing special concerns such as kindergarten readiness, gifted students, attention deficit disorder, learning differences, and more. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Georgia K. Irvin, a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a Certified Educational Planner, is considered one of the premier educational consultants in the country. Founder and president of Georgia K. Irvin and Associates, she served as director of admission and financial aid at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, for fifteen years. She is a frequent speaker on admissions topics. The Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSAT) honored her with the prestigious William B. Bretnall Award for her "exemplary contribution to the field of independent school admissions." She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
About the Author	p. xix
Independent Schools	p. 1
Why Attend an Independent School?	p. 1
How to Apply to an Independent School	p. 3
Do Your Homework	p. 8
Prepare to Apply	p. 17
Submit Application	p. 24
Follow Up	p. 34
Admission Decisions and Parents' Responses	p. 35
Acronyms Used in School Profiles	p. 41
Independent School Directory	p. 45
Independent School Maps, Table, and Worksheet	p. 257
Preschools	p. 273
Basic Early Education Information	p. 273
Consider Your and Your Child's Needs	p. 274
Your Options	p. 276
Do Your Homework	p. 278
Prepare to Apply	p. 279
Submit Applications	p. 283
Parent Responses	p. 283
Preschool Directory	p. 285
Preschool Maps and Table	p. 365
Alternatives	p. 377
Charter Schools	p. 377
Home Schooling	p. 379
A Conversation with Georgia	p. 381
Kindergarten Readiness	p. 381
Helping Your Child Be Successful in School	p. 383
Learning Issues	p. 393
Use of Time	p. 395
The Troubled Child	p. 397
Looking Ahead	p. 400
A Final Note	p. 400
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