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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 3 events.
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Prom
Get ready to dance the night away! 11th and 12th grades are invited to attend the Prom. Tickets can be purchased online. -
After Prom
HS students are invited to continue the Prom celebrations with the After Prom festivities.
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... -
Discourse Welcomed and All Voices Celebrated
Russell Shaw, Head of School — Like many a homeowner or apartment dweller, GDS is preparing to move. As we empty out closets and file cabinets, we’re uncovering countless items that help tell our School’s story... -
Our Children’s Emotional Wellness
Katie Gibson, High School Principal — When I think about our students, there are three things I want for them: To be joyfully present in the moment; to be prepared for college and career; and to be healthy 35-year-olds...
News
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Spotlight on World Languages
HS & LS competitions and recent MS day-long field trips keep language learning relevant. -
GDS History Lab
Women who shaped America in the 19th and early 20th century
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STEAM Days 2019
The Magic of STEAM — GDS Hosts STEAM Days for PK–12th Graders -
An Audience at the Supreme Court
High School students met with Justice Breyer and attended oral arguments. -
Civil Rights Legacy Trip
A conversation with some of the students, staff, and parents who traveled to Alabama. -
Visible Feminism
A community of 12th grade writers explore a different medium -
Creative Music & the Women of GDS Jazz
Each note is another chance to create something new. -
2018 Consent Summit
More than 300 participants assembled at GDS for the 3rd Annual Summit on Sexual Assault and Consent. -
Receiving and Giving Back
GDS Young Men of Color host journalist Philip Lewis and give back to the community. -
Portraits of Mathematicians
How many historically significant mathematicians can you name? -
The Missing Story: Ethical Citizens Learning in the Library
GDS librarians answer the call to engage just, moral, and ethical citizens. -
Say, “Yes,” like Bryan Williams
The Williams Family is "All In" for One GDS -
Lessons from the Past
Mission-driven work in Advanced Topics of the Spanish-Speaking World
High School Office
List of 6 members.
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Katie Gibson
High School Principal -
Bobby Asher
High School Dean of Students; High School History Teacher; Coach -
Christopher Levy
Dean of Academic Life -
Quinn Killy
High School Dean of School Life; High School Science Teacher -
Kelly Morris
Assistant to the High School Principal -
Derek Brunn
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.