For students and families who are looking for a small, caring, diverse, quality educational community, Newport School is perfect. Active art, music, PE, and media classes are part of the ongoing schoolday, not an afterthought. Faculty represent diverse backgrounds professionally and personally, providing
... Read more additional richness to the academic environment. Students and faculty care about each other, and it shows. As the first grade teacher, last year my students hosted the Jamaican ambassador and consular officials from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Japan. They celebrated the Chinese New Year dancing through the cafeteria under a Chinese dragon they had made in art class. They lunched at my home and snacked in a 50 foot tower constructed by a German immigrant in Burtonsville. They hosted their moms and grandmothers for a poetry party; they published a class book. They did this in addition to excelling in the basics. A great place to learn and grow! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/28/07
Newport is a phenomenal school which offers a superb academic education, along with caring teachers, and small classes (8-12 students max) in a nurturing, safe and fun environment. Newport offers the most diverse student body of all private schools in the DC/MD/VA area, which is so impressive because
... Read more it's rare to find a private school that is truly diverse where all kids are respected and valued equally. My child loves attending Newport and she has learned more than I could've imagined she would have for her age. Newport offers an outstanding foundation and if you're looking for a place where your child will be appreciated and challenged to do their best, Newport is the place for you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/07
I've attended Newport for a few years and I think that it is an adequate school, but nothing spectacular. The teachers are generally good and explain the material well... however there were a few that I didn't particularly care for. There are a bunch of cliques at this school, but then again, practically
... Read more every school has cliques. One of the main problems I had with this school was the lack of discipline. Many times, I felt as though I was the only one concentrating in the class. Other than that, I think it is a reasonably good school. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/29/07
I am a current parent of a Newport 5th and 8th grader and I cannot imagine my two boys getting a better education any where else in Montgomery County. They have been attending Newport for the last 6 and 7 years respectively. Newport provides a safe environment in which my children learn a rigorous
... Read more curriculum. They are exposed not only to the educational fundamentals, but also literature, cultures of the world, and how to be prepared for the global educational revolution that is currently taking place. My children are learning how to be prepared for future educational requirements through test preparation & note taking, how to be an orgianized learner, and how to accept and respect others who may not look or act or believe in the things they believe in. A Newport education is a holistic education - it stresses the academics as well as the life skills needed to succeed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/07
My child came from a Montessori background. The teacher and teaching specialists at Newport were sensitive to the fact he had never studied for, nor taken an exam. They worked with him to bring him up to the level and standards that Newport expects from all its students. In a class of 12 students,
... Read more the teacher worked closely with each student to make sure they understood the concepts before moving that child on. The teacher and teaching specialists were always available to talk to the parents either on the telephone or through the internet. I highly recommend the Newport School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/07
I am a past parent of Newport. My son attended K-8 and received a foundation which he still relys on today. Lower School provided the basics, independence, and good study habits. Middle School offered advanced levels of math, enhanced writing skills and opened the door to new languages. Homework
... Read more was never an issue (even through high school) as it was part of the expectation. Newport has gone through some changes over the past several years but it has never lost sight of its Mission and high level of academics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/07
Comments from a recent graduate parent: 'There are many words to describe how I feel about Newport (all of them totally positive), but the one that sums it all up the best is gratitude.' 'All of you are so dedicated to the school and to the students.' 'Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that all
... Read more of you have done for my sone and for me. I will forever be grateful to Newport.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/07
The Newport School leaves much to be desired. Although the children have multiple classes with different teachers, they will often be taught be watching videos, not only in their main class, but in music class, spanish, and media. The teachers are allowed to teach as they wish without any direction
... Read more from the administration. The children's time is highly structured, leaving no time for creativity, or imaginative play. This is true even for the young 3 year olds. All class time is directed by the teacher and his/her plan without giving the children opportunities to explore and create. Also, there is very little teacher/parent communication. Even when parents inquire to the teacher about the child's progress or behavior, the teacher offers little insight, if any. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
Newport offers an excellent academic program that is flexible to meet the needs of individual students while meeting overall high standards. The emphasis is on traditional learning enriched through teaching within the context of an increasinly global world by a growing menu of offerings in languages,
... Read more arts and cultures, and a diverse student body. Teachers are, overall, excellent, and they receive good support from the school's administration. The school is increasing its offerings for sports and after school activities; in school offerings in art, music and drama remain strong. The school is also working to increase the number of AP classes available in the Prep School division. Our three children have each profited from the strong foundation of their Newport education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/07/06
If you like hands on, experiential learning where academic achievement is valued and where children learn about THE WORLD, this is the school for you. Our boys have are in classes of 9 and 11 students, the curriculum is differentiated for their abilities and they have fun in an environment where it's
... Read more 'cool to be smart.' Academic achievement is valued and recognized. There is a strong language and culture curriculum. My first grader after two months knows about the Middle East, counts in Urdu (the language of Pakistan), and understands Ramadan. The K-4 science lab -- staffed by an award winning teacher -- features animals that they handle (snakes, chinchilla, ferret, gerbils, etc.) Both of our boys were thrilled to put on rubber gloves and handle a goat heart recently. The science teacher brings in people with disabilities and the children interview them and become sensitized. It's a very special place. Read less
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
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Silver Spring schools — Newport School is located at 12101 Tech Rd, Silver Spring MD 20904. 12101 Tech Rd is in the 20904 ZIP code in Silver Spring, MD Newport School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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