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Our independent educational consultants can help you navigate Capitol Hill Day School admissions.
Capitol Hill Day School is a private, coeducational day school in Washington, DC, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Known for its progressive, experiential approach to education, the school integrates field studies, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary instruction into the curriculum. CHDS values diversity, critical thinking, and community involvement, creating an environment where students become engaged, curious learners. The admissions process includes student assessments, parent interviews, school visits, and teacher recommendations, so early and thorough preparation is key. We are proud to have worked with families seeking a creative, mission-driven education during the Capitol Hill Day School admissions process. We provide personalized, step-by-step support in:
1. Interview Preparation
2. Teacher Recommendations
3. Student Questionnaire and Parent Statement
4. Further application support
At Cardinal Education, we help your family present a genuine, insightful application that showcases your child’s curiosity, creativity, and fit with CHDS’s learning-by-doing philosophy
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Address: 210 S Carolina Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Capitol Hill Day School Admissions Website: https://www.chds.org/admissions
Student Population: 238
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Open House and Event Dates: Parent/Guardian Tours
Small group tours are available on weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m. from September through early January. Tours are led by the Admissions Director and Head of School and last about an hour.
Open Houses and Webinars
CHDS will host both in-person and virtual events this fall. Admissions 101: Navigating the Application & Financial Assistance Process will be held virtually on October 23, 2024. The Early Childhood & Elementary Programs Open House (PreK4 to Grade 4) takes place on campus November 13, 2024. The Middle School Program Open House (Grades 5 to 8) follows on December 3, 2024. Coffee and Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at CHDS will be held on campus December 13, 2024.
Application Deadline: January 3, 2025
Testing Policy: Visit the school’s official website to know more about the school’s testing policy!
Essay Questions: Applications require the completion of a Student Questionnaire (only for applicants to 3rd – 8th) and a Parent Statement are available on Ravenna-Hub application portal.
Interview Importance: High (optional)