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National Cathedral School (DC)
5.0

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3612 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20016

National Cathedral School is an independent Episcopal private day school for girls in grades 4–12 located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

National Cathedral School believes in the power of young women and educates them to embrace its core values of excellence, service, courage, and conscience. NCS strives to offer its best work, to maintain the highest standards, and to set goals within a context that honors the contributions and achievements of the entire community. NCS believes it has an obligation to make a difference in the world, to contribute to the greater good, and to respond with purpose to the needs of others. NCS believes in acting with conviction, strength, and integrity. It works to develop an abiding sense of right and wrong, and guided by that moral sense, seek ethical responses to life’s challenges. NCS believes in acting toward others with kindness, respect, and compassion.

All girls
4-12
Religious
Contact
ncs.org
(202) 537-6374
Students & Teachers
Students
586
Teachers
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Student-Teacher
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Location

3612 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20016

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Athletics
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History Department
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English Department
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College Counseling
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Athletics
Strengths
They care about their students a lot
Areas of improvements
Could be a little more intense/ focused on success

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Rowing
Science Department
Strengths
Great teachers and comprehensive classes
Areas of improvements
N/a

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Favorite course
Anatomy and physiology
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Math Department
Strengths
Some classes had a good flipped classroom
Areas of improvements
Could be taught more comprehensively

How likely are you to recommend National Cathedral School (DC) to a prospective student?

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How well did National Cathedral School (DC) prepare you for college?

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Not sure
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History Department
Strengths
Comprehensive teaching and interesting subjects.
Areas of improvements
N/A

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Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
What courses would you recommend?
What overall rating would you give the Head of School?

How well did National Cathedral School (DC) prepare you for college?

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Favorite course
Geography
Favorite book or work studied
Not sure
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Favorite sport
English Department
Strengths
Excellent teachers and great curriculum. The upper school structure of English classes is great. Prepared me very well for college writing classes
Areas of improvements
N/A

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Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
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How well did National Cathedral School (DC) prepare you for college?

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Favorite course
Writing Politics, Dr. Speranza
Favorite book or work studied
Michael Sandel’s Justice. A great perspective on political writings
Favorite work or artist studied
Favorite sport
College Counseling
Strengths
Individual attention to each person
Areas of improvements
They don’t know much about helping with athletic recruiting

How likely are you to recommend National Cathedral School (DC) to a prospective student?

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Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
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How well did National Cathedral School (DC) prepare you for college?

I think I came into a top university very well prepared for success! Ncs taught me a lot about time management and how to be successful
Which courses in particular prepared you well for your university experience?
All English classes
Favorite course
Favorite book or work studied
Favorite work or artist studied
Favorite sport
Administration
Strengths
They definitely want to take the school in the right direction and have good incentives for improvement
Areas of improvements
Not a lot of communication between admin and students

How likely are you to recommend National Cathedral School (DC) to a prospective student?

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Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
What courses would you recommend?
What overall rating would you give the Head of School?

How well did National Cathedral School (DC) prepare you for college?

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Overall
Strengths
All girls environment
Areas of improvements
N/a

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What is the most important thing a prospective student should know?
NCS has an excellent student culture and has prepared me extremely well for college. I absolutely loved my time here.
Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
Not sure
What courses would you recommend?
All English classes are great!
What overall rating would you give the Head of School?

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