The Norwood community is unlike any other. Students are offered a well-rounded education in a strong community environment that emphasizes a strong set of values and ethics.
- Norwood Parent

EXPERIENCE NORWOOD

TOURS AND Q&A

Small group tours are offered daily by appointment. Lower school tours (grades K-4) are for adults only and are followed by a 20-30 minute Q&A with the head of lower school and director of admission. Middle school applicants (grades 5-8) are invited to attend the tour with their parents. Middle school tours are one-on-one to meet the needs and interests of the middle school applicant and family. Please call 301-841-2130 or email admission@norwoodschool.org to schedule a tour.

10 Distinct Advantages of Norwood’s K-8 Environment

  1. Norwood celebrates children and childhood, making it a wonderful place to grow up.
  2. Norwood is a comfortable and secure “home base” during the most significant period of growth and development in a child’s life.
  3. 100% of resources serve students during the all-important elementary and middle school years.
  4. Children remain children longer without the influences, challenges, and pressures of high school.
  5. As they figure out who they are and where they’re headed, students feel safe trying new activities and are able to take risks in a nurturing and supportive child-centered environment.
  6. Middle school students are school leaders and serve as age-appropriate mentors for younger students.
  7. Confidence builds throughout the K-8 journey at Norwood, preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
  8. Students and their parents can make better informed decisions about the right match for high school.
  9. Norwood has an outstanding high school placement record with graduates attending a wide variety of schools.
  10. Parent participation in school activities is encouraged and remains strong all the way through, building a warm and loving community focused on supporting each and every child.

Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.