-
Q
How many new students are enrolled in each grade?
-
A
Enrollment varies from year to year, but here is a typical profile:
Kindergarten: 20 new students
1st grade: 5 - 7 new students
2nd and 3rd grades: new students enrolled only if space becomes available
4th grade: 7 - 10 new students
5th grade: new students enrolled only if space becomes available
6th grade: 10 - 15 new students
7th grade: 5 - 7 new students
8th grade: new students enrolled only if space becomes available
9th grade: 20 - 25 new students
10th grade: 6 - 8 new students
11th grade: 1 - 3 new students
-
Q
What are the age requirements for applicants?
-
A
Students applying to kindergarten must be five years old by September 1st of their kindergarten year. Students applying to first grade must be six years old by September 1st of their first grade year.
-
Q
When are applications due?
-
A
For FOURTH GRADE: Applications are due December 28, 2012 at noon.
Teacher recommendations, testing reports, transcripts, and all other supporting material for students applying to the fourth grade must be received in the Admission Office by January 13, 2013.
ALL OTHER GRADES: Applications are due January 7, 2013.
Teacher recommendations, testing reports, and all other supporting material for students applying to all other grades must be received in the Admission office by January 25, 2013.
-
Q
Does Maret require applicants to tour the school?
-
A
Maret STRONGLY ENCOURAGES all families to take a tour of campus before applying. Tours give families a chance to see the Maret campus and classes in action. Tours can be scheduled online (a link is located on the Admission Process page on the left), or by calling the Admission Office directly at 202-939-8814.
-
Q
Can my child accompany me on my tour of Maret?
-
A
Lower School tours are for parents or guardians only; however children applying to Lower School are always welcome to visit the campus during our annual Admission Open House (see link in left menu).
We encourage students applying to Middle and Upper School to join their parents for a small group tour.
-
Q
When is the Admission Open House?
-
A
The Admission Open House is Sunday, December 2, 2012.
The Lower School program begins at 12 noon and lasts until 2 pm. There is no need to pre-register; however, we encourage you to arrive on time in order to take advantage of the full program. Children are welcome.
The Middle and Upper School programs begin at 2:15 pm and last until 4:15 pm. There is no need to pre-register; however, we encourage you to arrive on time to take advantage of the full program. Students are welcome.
-
Q
When do Lower School applicants visit Maret?
-
A
Families are able to schedule visits for kindergarten, first and fourth grade applicants once they have submitted their applications. You may schedule the visit using your online admission account.
Kindergarten visits take place on Wednesday afternoons in January and February; we also offer morning visits during the week of February 13.
First grade visits take place in the mornings and afternoons during the week of February 11.
Fourth grade visits take place in the mornings and afternoons during the week of January 21.
-
Q
Can my child apply to Maret for a non-expansion year?
-
A
We accept applications to all grades. The Admission Office will collect teacher recommendations, grades, and testing, but students will be asked to visit only if we are aware that there is an opening in the grade into which you hope to apply. Please call the office at 202-939-8814 for further details.
-
Q
When will we hear if our child has been accepted to Maret?
-
A
Maret notifies parents of our admission decision, by mail, in early March.