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Type
  
Private

Faculty
  
13

Average class size
  
7

Mascot
  
Coyote

Colors
  
Grey, Blue

Established
  
1999

Enrollment
  
52

Phone
  
+1 703-978-7208

Number of students
  
52

Directors
  
Richard Goldie and Alexa Warden

Address
  
9001 Braddock Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, USA

Similar
  
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The GW Community School is a teacher-owned and operated coeducational college preparatory school located in Springfield, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1999 by Richard Goldie and Alexa Warden to serve the needs of bright, non-traditional learners and their families. The founders had previously been active in the founding of Commonwealth Academy before GW Community School was founded. It currently has an enrollment of 52 students, grades 9-12. Despite being located just outside Washington, D.C., the "GW" does not stand for "George Washington" but for "Goldie" and "Warden", the last names of the school's founders and current directors.

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Philosophy

The GW Community School (GWCS) is dedicated to providing individualized flexibility within a supportive academic environment. In keeping with this philosophy, the school offers several innovative programs:

  • Advisory groups of four to six students and a teacher who meet every day to discuss the students academic progress and issues related to working within the school community.
  • Flexible instructional options, including independent study and online courses.
  • Each student and faculty member is issued a laptop computer which connects to a wireless network within the school building.
  • Cross-registration for seniors at Northern Virginia Community College.

    • In keeping with the philosophy of a teacher-owned and operated school, teachers have a large degree of flexibility over curriculum and instructional methods. As a result, classes like "Conspiracy Theories," "Political Geography" and "Sea Adventures" are held alongside more traditional class offerings.

    Traditions

  • Coyote Day (May 2, or the nearest available Friday) is a day dedicated to teacher appreciation and community involvement.
  • The Annual Super Smash Bros Tournament. As might be expected from a school in which all students receive computers, there are video games that catch on and enjoy popularity. None, however, enjoy as much as Super Smash Bros.
  • The senior trip is a Student Government funded holiday for all seniors during Mid-May. The seniors stay in a beach house over a four- or five-day weekend.
  • Senior quilts are sewn by parents. The quilts are given to each graduating senior, and bear patterns chosen specially for each student, and quotes and messages from students and staff.
  • Every graduating senior speaks at graduation. These speeches are the centerpiece of the graduation ceremony, and range from quick thank-yous to 5 minutes or more in length.

    • References

    GW Community School Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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