- Private
- CENTREVILLE, MD
The Gunston School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private
- 9-12
- CENTREVILLE, MD
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 53 reviews
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- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade B+
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The Gunston School endorses a student-centered philosophy that encourages achievement and personal growth by emphasizing the balanced development of the whole student— intellectually, morally, culturally, and physically. The best way to experience Gunston is to visit our extraordinary campus. Come to an Open House event, or schedule a personal tour. Personalization is one of the key words in our mission statement, and we provide each child and family with a comprehensive, informative, and engaging visit and tour.
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Upcoming Events
Open House
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(There are two time slots, please click on the link for more information.) Gunston's open house features a tour of the facilities, a live Q&A with current students, and a special presentation by our Head of School. You'll have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with students, faculty, and staff members about what makes Gunston so special. Another benefit of an in-person open house is you will see firsthand the comprehensive safety measures we have in place to ensure a safe in-person experience for the entire Gunston community.
Disembarkation & Senior Transition Day
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Gunston School seniors spend their final day on campus, taking part in the annual Disembarkation Ceremony which consists of a final “campus march” past cheering classmates and faculty, placing a personalized brick on the walkway in front of Middleton House, and finishing with a waterborne send-off down the Corsica River aboard a multi-boat flotilla.
Chesapeake Bay Studies
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WEEK LONG PROGRAM By using the Chesapeake Bay as a microcosm, Chesapeake Bay Studies (Bay Studies) increases awareness of the Chesapeake Bay and our relationship and responsibility to the natural environment. Students develop a deep sense of history and understanding of economic and social issues. Bay Studies incorporates all disciplines in its exploration of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. A week long program, Bay Studies draws on both outside agencies such as Outward Bound, Echo Hill Outdoor School, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Sultana Foundation, as well as Gunston's own faculty to explore the various components of life in and around the Bay including environmental studies, history, and social and cultural influences. Primarily experiential, Bay Studies incorporates field trips, analysis of primary sources, in-depth study of specific topics, discussion, journal writing, lab work, computer analysis, and lots and lots of fun.
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Nationally Recognized Environmental Programs
The Gunston School’s Chesapeake Bay Studies Program and the Chesapeake Watershed Semester are deeply immersive programs that use the Bay as a microcosm to increase awareness of our relationship and responsibility to the natural environment. Students develop a deep sense of history and understanding of complex economic, social, and political issues.
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- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B minus