State Schools (called Public Schools in America)
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Caveat - the schools listed below are those we have received information from , or feedback for. Inclusion/listing below should not be interpreted as recommendation.
State schools in the US are referred to as public schools (whereas public schools in the UK are effectively private fee-paying schools).
Where you live and the age of your child, will determine the school they will attend.
Where you live and the age of your child, will determine the school they will attend.
Walt Whitman High School
7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda MD 20817 Main Office: (301) 320 6600 (7.00am – 3.30pm) Guidance Office: (301) 320 6590.
Walt Whitman is an enormous school (about 1900 students and growing). The school day is 7.25am – 2.10 pm. Whitman is a cosmopolitan school.
Comments From parents circa 2006- ”Yes, we have been happy with the school. My child has settled in easily.”
Children “Can be hard to study sometimes due to the size of the school.”
Pros: One of the best academic schools in the area. Enormous resources available for both academic and sporting pursuits.
Cons: Very large. Adjusting to the social side of life in a large US High School can be quite a challenge.
7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda MD 20817 Main Office: (301) 320 6600 (7.00am – 3.30pm) Guidance Office: (301) 320 6590.
Walt Whitman is an enormous school (about 1900 students and growing). The school day is 7.25am – 2.10 pm. Whitman is a cosmopolitan school.
Comments From parents circa 2006- ”Yes, we have been happy with the school. My child has settled in easily.”
Children “Can be hard to study sometimes due to the size of the school.”
Pros: One of the best academic schools in the area. Enormous resources available for both academic and sporting pursuits.
Cons: Very large. Adjusting to the social side of life in a large US High School can be quite a challenge.
