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Welcome to GDS High School
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Welcome to GDS High School
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Welcome to GDS High School
A GDS education engages students with real-world problems and motivates them by placing them at the center of their learning. It teaches them to collaborate across difference, empowers them to connect with resources both at school and beyond our campus, challenges them to think critically and creatively, and prepares them to be active citizens in the world.
At GDS, we believe that young people achieve most when they are enthusiastic about their studies, work closely with their teachers, and involve themselves in a range of activities and so our program ensures these opportunities. We strive to instill moral and ethical values that result in an appreciation of others and a willingness to serve the larger community. We seek to graduate young men and women eager for a lifetime of learning and who can work independently but value cooperation.
The High School cultivates in its students a deep appreciation of the humanities, mathematics and science, and the arts.
At GDS, we believe that young people achieve most when they are enthusiastic about their studies, work closely with their teachers, and involve themselves in a range of activities and so our program ensures these opportunities. We strive to instill moral and ethical values that result in an appreciation of others and a willingness to serve the larger community. We seek to graduate young men and women eager for a lifetime of learning and who can work independently but value cooperation.
The High School cultivates in its students a deep appreciation of the humanities, mathematics and science, and the arts.
High School Events
List of 8 events.
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Class of 2020 Senior Trip/12th Grade Overnight
The senior trip is a seminal experience which serves to bond the class and faculty as well as to begin year-long conversations about leadership and social justice. This trip is free and we are aiming for full class participation!Read More -
9th Grade Orientation
A great two days set-up to help all of our new 9th graders transition to the GDS high school.Read More -
HS Homecoming Dance
High School students are invited to the first dance of the year. Join us for the HS homecoming dance following Sports Saturday. -
9th Grade Off-Campus Trip
9th graders will spend the day with their classmates off-campus participating in team-building activities and creating lasting memories.
From the Blog
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Achieving Advanced Proficiency in Language Study
Veronique Mattei, High School French Teacher — French students recently had ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interviews and several received scores at the “advanced high” level, indicating that they can participate spontaneously and with relative linguistic ease and confidence in complex conversations on a variety of topics such as communication, education, environment, and social justice... -
The Flipped Classroom
Julia Penn, High School Math Teacher — Inherent in teaching math is a tension between breadth and depth—covering all curricular topics in a given course often comes at the expense of engaging students in rich problem solving and mathematical thinking (a.k.a. the fun stuff...
News
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Well Counseled
Seniors make the most of our College Applications Workshop -
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Your One Wild and Precious Life
The Class of 2019 Graduates
High School Office
List of 6 members.
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Katie Gibson
High School Principal -
Bobby Asher
Director of Student Life and Wellness -
Christopher Levy
Assistant Principal for Academics; High School Science Teacher -
Quinn Killy
Assistant Principal for School Life; High School Science Teacher -
Kelly Morris
Assistant to the High School Principal -
Derek Brunn
HS Administrative Assistant
Latest from the High School
LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL
4530 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington, DC 20007
HIGH SCHOOL
4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Georgetown Day School is a coed, preK-12, non-sectarian private school in Washington, DC with small class sizes and a diverse school community. Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors and AP classes, as well as advanced-level math and STEM courses. An education is not just college prep and SAT scores. GDS teachers focus on providing the best education for each child, from elementary grades through high school. The school performing arts program includes theater, dance, and music. The athletics program offers competitive sports for student athletes, including cross-country, track, soccer, lacrosse, and crew/rowing. With our strong commitment to financial aid, an independent school tuition is affordable.