Severn School is located approximately six miles from Annapolis on two separate campuses in Arnold and Severna Park, Maryland. Severn School was initially founded in 1914 to provide academic preparation for the United States Naval Academy. Today we are a day school enrolling over 800 students from preschool through 12th grade.
The greatest gift a parent can provide a child, aside from their love and attention, is an education. It is the most durable inheritance one can pass on. The importance of choosing the right School, then, is vital and involves far more information than a website can provide.
Schools are living things, and while technology allows us to pass on information about our programs and people, nothing takes the place of the first-hand experience. We believe that interacting with students and faculty and feeling the excitement that characterizes each Severn day is central to understanding just what is so special about our School. Our mission's principles – character, conduct, scholarship, leadership, service, and achievement – are undoubtedly alive and readily evident in our School's life.
Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, marshal the courage to lead and develop a lasting desire to serve and achieve. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities and where each student is known and valued.
Severn aspires to be an inclusive community where each person is welcomed and affirmed. We find strength and value in our similarities and differences, thereby inspiring students and adults to participate in and sustain a vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. In designing thoughtful programs and practices, we will broaden a culture of belonging and respect and an appreciation for the complexities within ourselves and others, and foster the desire to participate in a dynamic, global society.
Severn School does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of its employment and personnel policies, educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs, as and to the full extent required by applicable law.
In every part of our School, we believe the process — the experience — is as valuable as a result. We challenge our students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, marshal the courage to lead and develop the lasting desire to serve and achieve. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities and where each student is known and valued. Our demanding but balanced curriculum allows every student to find their purpose and thrive.
Every student learns in their unique way, and we offer structured support to help them pave their path to academic success. At the Hoehn-Saric Family Center for Academic Excellence (Learning Resource Center), Severn students develop practical learning skills and strategies and greater self-awareness and confidence in their ability to learn and grow.
We seek to provide every student with tools to navigate the vast landscape of information beyond our library doors. We provide the very best in relevant online and print materials, curated to meet students' academic, creative, and personal interests and faculty here at Severn.
High achievers can deal with lots of pressures on their time and energy. Running from AP English to AP Chemistry, from a sports event to the school play practice and home to a study session—it is easy to miss the point of learning, growing up, and discovering your path in life. A person can look 'well-rounded' on paper without being very well balanced in life. Severn teachers, mentors, and even peers help our students learn to weigh their options and reach out for help when they need it. It is not just about academic success but also finding satisfaction and purpose in life.
Middle / Upper School Address: 201 Water Street, Severna Park, MD Postal Code: 21146 Phone: +1 410 6477700
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