Cardinal Hickey Academy vs. The Calverton School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Cardinal Hickey Academy is a K-8th grade Regional Catholic school and Montessori preschool supported by three neighboring parishes.
The school has families enrolled from Calvert County, southern Anne Arundel County, and Prince George's County.
It is the mission of CHA to provide each child an education focused on faith, community and excellence to nurture the whole child's moral, character and academic development.
The Calverton School is a top-notch academic, art, athletic, and service community where values and respect are reinforced.
The school offers a challenging college-preparatory program in an environment that encourages honesty, tolerance, respect, and responsibility.
Small class size and low student/teacher ratios support a student-centered curriculum and individualized attention.
Students are prepared not only for college, but to be lifelong learners, responsible members of the community, stewards of the environment, and informed citizens of the world.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2015
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1997
1967
Students Body
Total Students
215 students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
40
Kindergarten Students
21
26
Grade 1 Students
16
25
Grade 2 Students
20
17
Grade 3 Students
20
17
Grade 4 Students
23
18
Grade 5 Students
26
16
Grade 6 Students
23
13
Grade 7 Students
22
28
Grade 8 Students
19
36
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
23
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
5%
n/a
Average Class Size
22
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants/skirt and jacket/polo)
(Khaki pants/skirt and jacket/polo)
Formal
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
(khaki pants or skirt polo shirt or oxford)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,190
n/a
Tuition Notes
ADW and Regional tuition assistance available,
Active Catholic Parishioner Grant, Multi-Student Grant
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Full Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Five Half Days $10,400
Cougar Cubs 3K, Three Half Days $7,140
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Full Days $11,530
Cougar Cubs 4K, Five Half Days $10,400
Kindergarten $14,480
Grade 1 $15,500
Grade 2 $16,520
Grade 3 $17,540
Grade 4 $18,560
Grade 5 $19,580
Grade 6 $20,600
Grades 7-8 $21,220
Upper School
Grades 9-12, Day Student $22,440
Grades 9-12, Five-Day Domestic Boarding $35,830
7-Day Boarding rate available upon request
% on Financial Aid
85%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,360
$8,247
Admissions Director
Stephanie Heller
n/a
Admissions Associate
Denise Motz
Beth Lennon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2
10
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Handbells, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Drama Club, National Junior Honor Society, Safety Patrol, Student Government Association
Acrylics, and Oils, band, Chess Club, Coffee House performances, Cooking Club, Crafting Club, Dance Club, Diversity Club, Drawing and Painting, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Fencing Club, Guitar, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, orchestra, Photography, Pottery, ukulele, voice, Watercolors