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VISIT SSDS

Join us for one of our virtual information sessions:

Saturday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Please link here to register to join us to learn about our school and registering for the 21-22 school year! Looking for information about our programs in the meantime? View all program offerings.

Please contact us at admissions@silverspringdayschool.org for more information.

Apply for ’21-22

Our application for the ’21-22 school year is open.

To apply for the ’21-22 school year, click here!

Please take note of the following important dates:

Returning Families (this includes students who were enrolled in the ’20-21 school year but were never able to attend):

January 19th – application opens
January 31st – re-enrollment application due (priority registration ends)
February 5th – offer letters sent
February 18th – enrollment agreement and deposit due

New Families:

January 19th – application opens
February 18th – application due
February 26th – offer letters sent
March 8th – enrollment agreement and deposit due

Review and Selection

As a Maryland State Department of Education approved school that relies on parent participation, our admissions committee considers each application and will make decisions based on the best fit for families and SSDS considering the philosophy of our approach to education as well as the needs of our school each year and families applying.

SSDS is an All Inclusive School –

Silver Spring Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, or learning differences in its admission process.

BACKGROUND

Play & Participation

Benefits of Learning Through Play

Since 1971, we have offered a stimulating preschool experience designed to develop self-esteem, independence, and social awareness in a play-centered environment. We base our teaching philosophy on Jean Piaget’s theory of child development – young children are active learners and they need to manipulate and explore their world and then share their discoveries with friends and caring adults. At SSDS we provide the opportunity for these kinds of real life experiences, offering an atmosphere that allows children to learn at their own pace.

Parent Participation

At Silver Spring Day School the spirit of cooperation and community make it a special place for all. Parents who are actively involved also become part of the school’s strong surrounding community. Children benefit because parental involvement shows them that their school is valuable and important. A participatory school offers parents the opportunity to become personally engaged in their children’s education by helping in the classroom, determining the direction of the school, addressing issues of concern, and implementing change.

In-Classroom Participation SSDS offers parents the option to participate in their child’s classroom up to twelve times per school year. It is the parents’ role to assist teachers throughout the day by reading books and helping with craft projects, outdoor games, circle time, and other class related tasks. We offer full (12), half (6), quarter (3), and opt out (0) participation options. Parents who do not participate in the classroom are a welcome addition to our community and have other duties and responsibilities. SSDS depends on all our parents to be committed to the growth and spirit of our school.
Parent Jobs All families, regardless of classroom participation status, are assigned one job for each child enrolled in the school. Whether sharing a passion, a specific skill or just being a reliable member of the SSDS community, parents support the school and are a large part of what makes the SSDS community so unique. Read more about parent jobs here.

Questions?

Still have questions? Call the admin office at 301-593-6581 or send us an email.

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