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AT A GLANCE
WELCOME from the Head of School
Thank you for taking this first step to learn what The
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Students in
grades 6-12
Field School has to offer your child. On behalf of our
entire community, I welcome you and your family
Students identify
and invite you to join us in this transformative
as a person of
educational experience.
To succeed in a complex, interconnected global
world, today's students need a robust foundation
in
academic
content
38%
color
along
with
20%
of families receive
Þnancial aid
critical
interdisciplinary skills. A Field education is a joyous
Student to
and meaningful approach to learning where empowered and diverse
teacher ratio
8:1
voices contribute to an inclusive learning environment. Woven into our
curriculum, these attributes develop the whole student by preparing them
Students participate
to inquire and navigate the world using curiosity, problem-solving,
in co-curricular
collaboration, creativity, and compassion. We guide students on a path of
activities (athletics,
self-discovery as they find their formula for success.
Students enter our community as adolescents and leave as bold thinkers,
inspired learners, and creative problem solvers. They are confident and
100%
electives, and clubs)
73%
of faculty have
advanced degrees
curious adults ready to continue their lifelong learning journey. Along the
way, they develop passions, make lasting connections, and give back to
Average years of
their neighborhoods and international communities. Field graduates are
faculty teaching
scholars, researchers, healthcare professionals, activists, artists, engineers,
experience
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scientists, poets, actors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and more.
Choosing a school is an investment in today and tomorrow. To truly
30%
Faculty
identify as a
person of color
understand the Field experience, I encourage you and your family to visit
our campus and get to know our talented faculty, our engaging curriculum,
and our inclusive community. I look forward to meeting you and sharing the
Field shuttle stops
throughout DC,
Field story.
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MD, and VA
Warm regards,
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Zip codes
represented in our
student body
Lori Strauss
Head of School
All DC wards
represented in our
student body
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