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McLean, Virginia, USA All Girls, No Religious Affiliation
The innovative Co-Curriculum program at Madeira integrates experiential learning with the cultural, political, and business life of the nation’s capital. Through this internship program, girls learn from real-world experience, graduating with a solid resume that rivals that of college students. The unique grade-level objectives of the Co-Curriculum program progress from learning about identity and community during freshman and sophomore years to experiencing “real-life work” and leadership training during junior-year internships in Capitol Hill offices and student-selected internships during the girls’ senior year.
8328 Georgetown PikeMcLean, Virginia, USA 22102 (703) 556-8200
Director of Admissions: Emily Reynolds Admissions Phone:(703) 556-8273Fax:703-556-8313 Email: [email protected] Website: www.madeira.org
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Summary: Deep learning crosses disciplines at Madeira. Girls have the opportunity to make connections between STEAM courses and courses in the humanities, between learning a language and learning a new art form, between classroom learning and experiential learning. Our curriculum relies on excellent teaching and students who play an active role in choosing their academic paths. Our focus on experiential learning through a renowned four-year Co-Curriculum program sets us apart. And our modular schedule provides a framework that gives students the discipline to absorb and reflect while encouraging active student engagement, collaboration, and experiential problem solving.
Department Director: M.A. Mahoney
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 38
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 86.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1
Academic Schedule: Other
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 18
Summary: Nowhere else do you get a traditional boarding experience this close to one of the greatest cities in the world. Washington D.C. is just 15 minutes away. Whether attending the Presidential Inauguration, going to Nationals baseball game, or planning a shopping trip to Georgetown, Field trips and weekend activities take advantage of all the city has to offer.While on campus, students enjoy Madeira's 376 acres of woods, fields, and riverfront property. The fact that nearly 40 adults live in faculty housing with their children (and pets) creates a familial atmosphere. On any given night girls might be having “Dinner at Home” in the dining room of a faculty member, baking in their kitchen for a club bake sale or catching up on the latest episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” in their family room. While day students appreciate the beauty and warmth of campus life Monday-Friday, boarders can literally call this beautiful, safe, serene place home.
Department Director: Kimberly Newsome
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
No. of Girls Dorms: 6
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: Discover what a day in the life of a Madeira girl is like at www.madeira.org/student-life.
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Summary: Madeira has 13 inter-scholastic sports, including an equestrian team, as well as instruction in music, dance, film, visual and performing arts, which give students competitive and creative outlets.
Arts Department Director: Sasha Newman
Athletics Department Director: Katie LaRue
Notable Achievements: Equestrian Team placed 2nd in the nation in 2017, 2017 Cappies Award for Set Design, The 2016-17 Swim &Dive Team placed 3rd in the Stat
Summary: The college admission process, rather than being the main focus of a girl’s time at Madeira, is instead a natural consequence of the rigorous secondary education that Madeira provides. Our college counselors work individually with each student, as well as her family, to make her aware of the full range of college options and ultimately to help her find one that continues to challenge her academically and aligns with her interests, values, and career goals. Counselors also maintain the Madeira tradition of fostering confident risk takers while keeping the realities of current higher education practices in mind.
Department Director: Sheila Reilly
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Katharine Meyer Graham (Class of 1934) Editor of The Washington Post, Pulitzer Prize winner
Penny Chenery (Class of 1939) Horsewoman, her horse, Secreteriat won the Triple Crown
June Biedler (Class of 1943) Scientist & physician, cancer research pioneer
Susan "Stockard" Channing (Class of 1961) Emmy award winning actress
Mika Brzezinski (Class of 1985) MSNBC news host and author
Summary: Girls First, an all girls summer leadership campA unique summer program crafted for girls entering seventh through tenth grade, offering them an opportunity to supplement their school-year studies by taking one of our six classes where they enjoy dynamic classroom work. Girls First focuses on activities, projects, labs and field trips to enhance learning. After class, girls have a variety of activities to choose from including swimming, self-defense, arts and crafts and other activities that change daily.
Department Director: Shaun Min
June 26, 2017 to July 07, 2017
Registration Deadline: May 01, 2017 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
Summary: For 50 years, Madeira's award-winning experiential learning program has provided student internships, similar to those offered by colleges and universities. For five weeks, girls learn from experience in settings beyond the classrooms. Sophomores engage in service, juniors serve on Capitol Hill, and seniors pursue a career interest or passion. Over their four years, Madeira graduates build an impressive resume from their Co-Curriculum placements.The Co-Curriculum Program at Madeira is a journey of self-discovery and a practical approach to learning. No two students' experiences are the same.