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 Immanuel Christian School, Flint Hill School, Accotink Academy, Westmins School, Lake Braddock Secondar | ||
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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:
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.