Beddow High School
501 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
phone| 301-292-1968
fax| 301-292-2095
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Beddow Jr. / Sr. High School is a private, co-ed,
non-sectarian school for students from grades seven
through twelve. The school is located in Accokeek,
Maryland on a 7-acre site. Beddow Jr./ Sr. High School
meets county and state requirements for a private school
and holds a Certificate of Approval from the Maryland
State Board of Education.
Our skilled, qualified faculty allows us to offer a
broad array of courses to meet the needs of our student
body.
The academic program for grades seven through twelve
includes English literature, AP English Literature and
Composition, drama, journalism, and creative writing;
pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and
calculus; early American history, United States
government, AP United States history, world geography
and the study of early civilizations; general science,
earth science, environmental health, biology, AP
biology, chemistry, and physics; foreign language
(Spanish, French, and Latin). Students will develop the
ability to organize and prioritize assignments and
undertake research projects. They are expected to
dedicate at least one half hour per subject, per day, to
study at home. Independent reading is encouraged.
Students also participate in physical education,
fundraising for class activities, and community service
projects. Class trips (domestic and abroad) and academic
competitions provide an opportunity for exploration
beyond the confines of the school. Class hours are from
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The annual tuition includes textbooks and some
materials. A non-refundable deposit of one-fourth
of the annual tuition is due by the enrollment deadline
or upon execution of the enrollment agreement.
The balance is to be paid in 3 installments, August 1,
November 1, and February 1.
For
current tuition fees, click here.
Admission is on the basis of application, interview,
entrance exam, receipt of transcript, and two letters
of recommendation. A portfolio or writing sample must be
submitted. A non-refundable fee in the amount
of $50 must accompany the application. When classes are
full, applicants are placed on a waiting list.
Beddow Jr. / Sr. High School does not discriminate on
the basis of race, creed, color or national origin. Applicants will be scheduled for their interview after
they have taken the required entrance exam and
all necessary forms have been received.
For our
admissions calendar, click here.
For
the open house dates, click here.
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