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The Primary Day School in Bethesda, Maryland, is a school for boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2.
We are the only school in the area that focuses exclusively on children in this unique age group, and we do so for a very important reason.
These are the most crucial learning years in children's lives, a time when they are bursting with potential, ready for quantum leaps of development.
At Primary Day, everything we do focuses on helping young children flourish-as learners and as people-during this vitally important time of life.The school's rich and varied curriculum cultivates a love of learning and a strong personal and academic foundation in every child.
The Primary Day School in Bethesda, Maryland, is a school for
boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. We are the
only school in the area that focuses exclusively on children in
this unique age group, and we do so for a very important
reason.These are the most crucial learning years in children`s
lives, a time when they are bursting with potential, ready for
quantum leapsof development. At Primary Day, everything we do
focuses on helping young children flourish-as learners and as
people-during this vitally important time of life.
When is the application deadline for The Primary Day School?
The application deadline for The Primary Day School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Grades: PK-8 | 123 students5.6 miles 3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 460-9076
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
56/21/2021
Our sons attended PDS more than 25 years ago. One graduated Cornell Summa Cum Laude, with a degree in English Literature and went on to obtain an MBA from Harvard. My other son graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, also Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Russian Literature. Moreover, he speaks eight languages. I am certain their academic success was due in large part to the love, attention and exceedingly strong academic program they received at PDS. Twenty-five years later, my wife and I still look back fondly on the school. It is truly a remarkable place and one of a kind.
- Posted by Parent - Gary Rosen
53/14/2019
You should consider Primary Day if you want to ensure your child has an excellent foundation for reading and math. All students have Spanish, French, and Chinese, along with STEM, music, art, PE, and recess twice a day. There are many opportunities for learning outdoors and a school garden that the students participate in maintaining. The school knows how to make learning joyful, fun, and hands-on. Regular movement is incorporated throughout the day. Teachers work with your child at their individual level and provide differentiation as needed. Class sizes range between 12-18 and there are 2 lead teachers for both Pre-K and Kindergarten. The HOS knows every child and family by name. The environment is warm and nurturing as social-emotional learning is incorporated into daily classroom activities. We are thrilled with how much our child loves going to school.
- Posted by Parent - HappyPDSParent
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