Frog FAQs

Q: What does it cost to attend Maret?

2021-2022 Tuition is $36,780 for Lower School, $39,890 for Middle School, and $42,355 for Upper School.

Q: What are the hours of the school day?

They vary based on grade and fall between 8:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

Q: When will my child begin learning another language?

Spanish instruction begins in kindergarten.

Q: When do interscholastic sports begin?

The interscholastic sports program begins in seventh grade. Seventh and eighth graders play interscholastic team sports during the last two periods of the regular school day. Interscholastic teams in the Upper School (9–12) practice and play their games after the school day is over.

Q: Do students wear uniforms?

No, however students are expected to dress neatly and appropriately.

Q: Does Maret offer before and after school care?

There is no before-school care for Lower School students. Maret offers an engaging After School Program for grades K-8 September through June.

We know you probably have lots of questions! Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions about life at Maret.

Standing Together

Maret has implemented a multi-pronged approach to health and safety in order to welcome K–12 students back to campus. The School is monitoring guidance from government and health officials as planning for the 2021-2022 school year continues. To learn more, review our Return to School Guide or visit our COVID Updates page.

FAQs

What does it cost to attend Maret?

What are the hours of the school day?

School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Grades K–4	8:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Grade 5	8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grade 6	8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grades 7–8	8:00 a.m.–3:25 p.m.
Grades 9-12	8:10 a.m. –3:10 p.m. T/Th 8:10 a.m. –3:15 p.m. M/F

Wednesday Early Dismissal

Grades K–4	8:00 a.m.–1:40 p.m.
Grade 5	8:00 a.m.–1:55 p.m.
Grade 6	8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Grade 7–8	8:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
Grades 9-12	8:10 a.m.–1:50 p.m.

Upper School athletics run from 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Times may vary if practice is cancelled or when there is an away game.

Does Maret provide bus transportation?

Maret does not provide bus transportation to and from school. We are a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station (Red Line). We provide shuttle bus service from the Woodley Park station to campus at 7:40 a.m. and 7:50 a.m.

Additionally, Metrobus stops directly in front of our campus.

Maret does provide bus transportation to/from all away games for students participating in team sports.

More About Getting to School

Beginning in Middle School, there are extracurricular (outside-of-class) options in visual and performing arts as well.
Lower and Middle School physical education and team sports take place during the regular school day. Upper School students participate in sports after school, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Middle School play and musical rehearsals begin at 3:30 p.m.

Do students wear uniforms?

Does Maret offer before and after school care?

Before School Care

There is no before-school care for Lower School students. However, students are welcome to arrive at 7:50 a.m.—10 minutes before the start of the school day.
Middle and Upper School students may arrive on campus as early as 7:00 a.m.

After School Care

Maret offers an engaging After School Program for grades K-8 September through June.
Hours of operation are 3:00–5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:30–3:00 p.m. or 1:30–5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Fees range between $4,000-4,500/school year.
The After School Program will not operate on days students are not in school.

Check Out After School Programs

By the Numbers

650

Students in the school

130

Students in Lower School

200

Students in Middle School

320

Students in Upper School

6:1

Student to teacher ratio

15

Average number of students per class

What Matters to Students?

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