CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL!
Congressional is a community where children thrive.
My child has been chosen to be part of the Congressional School community, what are the next steps?
- Log into Colts Corner and review your contract.
- All parents/guardians named on the contract will need to sign.
- Submit your deposit.
- Complete the world language preference (for K-8 only).
If you have questions, please contact our Admission Office:
Amanda Carbury- Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
For new families enrolled for 2024-2025
Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
CURRICULUM
Learn how we foster students’ intellectual development, employing the best of traditional and innovative academic approaches.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Learn more about how we encourage positive social-emotional growth in our students.
SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULES
OTHER RESOURCES
- 2023-24 Calendar of Major Dates
- 2023-2024 Family Handbook
- 2023-2024 School Uniform Description (uniforms are for K-8 only)
- Visit Lands' End and enter school code 900130840
- Tuition and Fees
- Transportation Map and Fees
- Infant & Toddler Lunch Menus
- Preschool/Junior Kindergarten Lunch Menus
- Kindergarten-Grade 8 Lunch Menus
NEW FAMILY TO-DO LIST
Once you are fully enrolled, there are a few items that need to be checked off your list in order to be ready for the first day of school.
SHOW YOUR CHILD'S PROOF OF ID (BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT)
Bring the original document with you to the Orientation or contact Ellen Broetzmann, Registrar, to arrange a time to show the proof of ID.
WORLD LANGUAGE PREFERENCE (KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 8)
Indicate your child's preferred language: French (K-8) Spanish (K-8) or Latin (7/8).
Log in to Colts Corner to choose your preference.
Note: language placement is subject to space availability.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH PLACEMENT TEST (GRADES 5-8)
Middle School students are placed in math groups based on their math placement tests, ISEE/ SSAT test results, transcripts, and the other information provided during the admission process. This internal math placement test will be proctored by our teachers. The test time will vary for each student but generally will take between 45-60 minutes. No preparation or materials are needed. Parents are encouraged to stay on campus while students are taking the placement tests in classrooms.
Students in rising grades 5-8 should schedule their math placement tests using this link
May 30 – arrive at 2:45 and the test will start at 3:00 PM
May 31 – arrive at 8:30 and the test will start at 8:45
HEALTH FORMS NEEDED BY MID-AUGUST
VA School Health Entrance Form (Infants-Grade 8) - Due by 8/15/24
Athletic Participation Form (Grades 5-8 only) - Due by 8/15/24
Additional health information is required by 8/15/24 via the Magnus Health portal
(Access to Magnus Health will be available in the summer).
SUMMER READING & CLASS PLACEMENTS
Information about summer reading and assignments will be shared in early June.
Class placements are announced in mid-August.