College Park Recommendations?

[Anonymous]

We live in Baltimore and are familiar with many of the options up here. But my husband and I will be commuting to College Park, and so are wondering if we should investigate schools in College Park or directly on the commute route.

On an old thread, I saw a reference or two to Friends Community School in College Park, which looks promising.

Any schools you love or know people to love? I just don't know communities and schools down here very well and am trying to get a bearing.

We're having deep discussions over education philosophy now. We are interested both in supportive schools with a strong ethical / community spirit. Academic preparation matters to us as well. Ideally we'd like have our cake and eat it, too.

[Anonymous]

What grade?

[Anonymous]

We'd be applying to K next year.

[Anonymous]

Is Sandy Spring Friends School on the way?

[Anonymous]

There are also some catholic schools in the area like St Jerome Academy and Holy Redeemer, if those interest you.

[Anonymous]

Friends Community School

[Anonymous]

Yeah, FCS seems to fit the bill. Strong on community and academics, with a do-gooder Quaker ethos. It's in College Park, but a slight detour if you're heading to campus from Baltimore. I'd also worry a little about the logistics of having a child go to a school so far from home, but if someone's definitely making the drive 5 days a week, it could work.