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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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H.A.L.L. #4: Note-taking Series Part 3 (Notes to Study)
H.A.L.L. (Hopper Academic Learning Lab) is a focused workshop on a specific academic skill which can help you be more successful in school! Lunch is provided! -
Benjamin Cooper HS Lecture featuring Jacqueline Novogratz Founder and CEO of Acumen.
Guest lecturer Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, will speak with our HS students for our 22nd annual Benjamin Cooper Memorial Lecture. -
HS Thanksgiving Assembly
HS students will gather for the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on the last day of classes before Thanksgiving Break.
From the Blog
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The Presence Of The Past
Kevin Barr, Associate Head of School — In his novel Requiem for a Nun, Faulkner wrote that “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” While that seems an apt explanation for the seemingly intractable cultural and political fault lines that have emerged so clearly these past few years, it’s equally true for GDS. As we head into our 75th anniversary... -
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...
News
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Well Counseled
Seniors make the most of our College Applications Workshop
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.