Seneca Academy

Preserving the Wonder of Childhood

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    • Letter from Head of School
    • Mission, Vision, and Philosophy
    • Strategic Plan
    • History
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  • Admissions
    • What Our Village Says
    • Preschool Admissions
    • Preschool Tuition & Fees
    • Elementary Admissions (K-5)
    • Elementary Tuition & Fees
    • Tours and Open Houses
  • Preschool
    • International Baccalaureate Program
    • Curriculum
    • Before and After School
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Parent’s Day Out for 2-Year-Olds
    • Infant/Toddler Playgroup
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  • Elementary (K-5)
    • International Baccalaureate Program
    • Curriculum
    • Before and After School
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
  • Parent Resources
    • Seneca Academy Parenting Series
    • Infant/Toddler Playgroup
    • Seneca Parent Portal
    • Back to School 2024-2025
  • Giving
    • A Starry Night: Seneca Academy’s Annual Gala
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  • Contact Us
    • Tours and Open Houses

Elementary Admissions (K-5)

2025-2026 Elementary Admissions Procedures for New Students

1

Connect

Please come to an open house or contact our Director of Admissions, Priscella Celentano, about a private tour.

2

Apply

Create an account and apply now through TADS! Kindergarten students must turn 5 by September 1 of the year of entry.

3

Visit

Following receipt of the application and fee, the Admissions Director will contact you to schedule a student visit and a parent meeting with the Head of School so that we can get to know your family better!

4

Complete

Give the signed transcript release form to your current school; give your child’s teacher the Student Recommendation Form and ask the teacher to return it directly to Seneca Academy.

Please note that completed admissions materials will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the Committee will notify you in writing on March 7 (if admissions process is completed by February 15).


Priority Admissions Procedures for Current Seneca Academy Pre-K Students Applying to Kindergarten

  • Applications for current preschool students, who do not need to submit the student recommendation form or the transcript release, will open soon. Students must turn 5 by September 1 of the year of entry.
  • Completed applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the Committee will notify you in writing.
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Seneca Academy seeks to admit a diverse population of students who are able to meet the academic and social expectations of the school. Seneca Academy is nondenominational and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, race, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in the admission of children. We welcome the opportunity to communicate with parents about whether our school is a “good match” for their children.

Seneca Academy is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School that fosters children’s natural curiosity and ignites a love of learning through a collaborative, inquiry-based program in a dynamic and welcoming community.

15601 Germantown Road, Darnestown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 869-3728 • Fax (301) 869-3348

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Thank you!

You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

 

Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

 

Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!