Life After Eighth Grade

We encourage each child to strive for excellence and balance in all that they do. Our approach teaches children to think critically about enduring ideas and to develop a deep appreciation for nature, beauty, and humanity. Green Hedges graduates grow into capable, confident, conscientious young adults and are prepared to attend the most respected secondary schools in the DC metropolitan area and nationwide.

Throughout their final two years, students work closely with the Head of School and Middle School faculty to make the best choices for their futures. We view this search as a collaborative endeavor between school and home, and we work closely with our families to educate and inform them of the secondary school process. We support parents in selecting the best school for their child as they take their place among generations of Green Hedges graduates, who have been accepted and thrive at the most prestigious secondary schools.

We are committed to the future success of our students and advocating for them is a responsibility we undertake with pleasure and pride.

Most children applying to independent schools take the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) and, to assist our students, we offer an on-site preparation class to familiarize them with the test and provide helpful tutoring regarding content and test-taking strategies. As applications are hand-delivered at the various schools, our Head of School is in personal contact with the respective admission offices promoting our students and supporting their candidacies. We are committed to the future success of our students and advocating for them is a responsibility we undertake with pleasure and pride.

Schools Accepting our Recent Graduates

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