Q. What are the benefits of a small school such as Parkmont?
A. The size insures that all faculty know every student and that they have the ability to individualize and make accommodations that will support a student's success. Students, in turn, have easy access to the teachers and are able to develop collaborative relationships that allow them to manage their academic experiences more effectively than is possible in larger, more traditional settings. For more information about the benefits of Parkmont, see Why Parkmont?

Q. Is Parkmont accredited or affiliated with any certification organizations?
A. Parkmont is an independent school accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). It is a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Washington Small Schools Association, the Black Student Fund, and the Latino Student Fund.

Q. Why do students like your school?
A. Parkmont students have the opportunity to develop closer relationships with their teachers because of the small class size. They are enrolled in only three academic classes at a time, making the academic demands easier to organize and manage as well as allowing for more in-depth, experiential exploration of the subject material. This combination of factors enables students to feel successful in their academic endeavors and to have a more positive feeling about school as a whole.

Q. What are your Admission Requirements?
A. A parent interview, written application and student visit are required as part of the admissions process. For more information, visit our Application Process page.

Q. Is there an admissions test?
A. Parkmont does not require any admissions testing. However, if available, parents should submit recent educational testing with the application. Students are given informal writing and math assessments during the visit to the school.

Q. What is the application deadline?
A. Admissions at Parkmont operates on a rolling basis, which means that we accept students as they apply. Priority is given to early applicants and it is recommended that applications be made by the end of March for the following school year, as the number of spaces is limited. For more information, visit our Admissions page.

Q. How much is tuition?
A. Our 2007-2008 tuition is $23,390.

Q. Does Parkmont offer financial aid?
A. Yes. Parkmont offers need-based financial aid grants on a first come first served basis. The Board of Trustees strives to provide a level of financial aid that precludes any families "money issues" from being a barrier to admissions. However, the financial aid fund is finite and thus the earlier a family applies for aid the better. For more information, visit the Tuition & Fees page.

Q. What is your average class size?
A. 6-12 students.

Q. Where are most Parkmont families from geographically?
A. 50% come from Washington, DC 45%; from Maryland; remaining 5% from Virginia.

Q. What are the school's hours?
A. The student's school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Q. Do you provide transportation?
A. No. Parkmont does not provide transportation to and from school. Many students utilize the Metro and bus to get to/from school. There are several bus stops located in front of the school. The S-2 and S-4 Metro buses stop in front of or nearby the school.

Q. How many school computers do you have?
A. Parkmont has 44 desktop computers that are highly accessible for students to use throughout the day.

Q. Are uniforms required?
A. Parkmont does not require uniforms but has established dress code guidelines.

Q. Does Parkmont have a cafeteria or food service?
A. Parkmont does not have a cafeteria. Students bring their own lunches to school. Microwaves are available to students to heat up their lunches.