Admissions
A Christian Alternative
This The Metropolitan Day School, Inc., a
Christian school alternative is available in the Nation's capital. If
you are looking for a challenging academic environment for your
elementary-aged child, the Metropolitan Day School is right for you.
With curriculum designed to prepare children to succeed in a global
society, Metropolitan Day School uses technology and innovative
instructional techniques to help students develop critical thinking
skills and use their creativity. We expect and demand excellence.
Instruction is student-centered; teachers are skilled in stimulating
each student's natural curiosity and excitement about learning. Basic
information about the history, culture and contributions of African and
African-American people is an important part of the curriculum. The MDS
program has been carefully designed to help students develop good study
habits and healthy attitudes toward achievement in school. In
partnership with you, the parents, we ensure that every student receives
an education that nourishes not just the mind, but the body and spirit
as well.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees are established annually.
Separate fees are charged for application, admissions testing (if
needed) books, activities, and Before and After School Care. Tuition may
be paid annually, by semester, or in ten monthly payments that are
automatically debited. A national tuition management firm manages our
tuition payment system. Tuition payments are collected from July through
April.
Financial Aid
Scholarships and financial aid are available for a
limited number of children whose families demonstrate an inability to
pay the full cost. Financial aid must be requested when submitting an
application for admission or when re-enrolling a current student.
Scholarship and financial aid decisions are made prior to the start of
tuition payment cycle for each school year. If all available resources
have not been utilized, additional applicants may be considered for the
second semester only.
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Small Classrooms
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Leadership
Metropolitan Day School is directed by a seasoned Principal who serves as both administrative and instructional leader, with more than three decades of experience as an educator and administrator. We hire certified teachers and experienced teachers in the process of certification.
Classroom Size
Classroom size will not exceed 20 students per teacher for
grades one through five. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
classroom teachers are each assigned a teaching assistant. Many
volunteers also assist in providing services to students,
including community members and invited professionals.
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Policies
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| The Metropolitan Day School, Inc. accepts children regardless of
race, color, creed or national origin. A personal interview with the
prospective student and parents is a required part of the admission
process. Students may also be required to take an admission test.
The application for admission should be completed and forwarded
with the non-refundable $50.00 application fee to:
Metropolitan Day School, Inc.
1240 Randolph Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
For an application or additional information, please
contact the main office at (202) 234-3210.
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