Oneness-Family School

Oneness-Family School is an independent, coeducational day school in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It offers a Montessori education for students age 2 through grade 12, making it the only private Montessori high school in the Washington, D.C. area.[1]

Oneness-Family School
Location
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, Maryland
United States
Information
TypeIndependent
EstablishedMay 18, 1988 (1988-05-18)
Head of schoolAndrew Kutt
GradesPreschool through 12
Enrollment146
Average class size17
Student to teacher ratio1:12
Websitewww.onenessfamily.org

It is a member of the American Montessori Society and National Association of Independent Schools.

History

Current head of school Andrew Kutt founded Oneness-Family School in 1988.[1] It is named for the writings of Indian guru Sri Chinmoy, who visited the school with Muhammad Ali in 2003.[2][3] The school is located on the grounds of St. John's Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish.

The high school launched with grades 9 and 10 in 2017.[1] It is located at Grace Episcopal Day School in Kensington, Maryland, separate from the main campus for preschool-grade 8 students.[4]

Demographics

The racial makeup of Oneness-Family School's K–12 students during the 2017-18 school year was 74.4% white, 10.2% Hispanic, 10.2% African American, and 5.1% Asian/Pacific Islander.[5] Approximately 40% of families are international, representing more than 60 countries.[6]

Academics

Keeping with Montessori principles, students learn in mixed-age groups instead of single-grade classrooms. Those include the Little Stars program for 2- and 3-year-olds, the Children's Peace Garden for 3-year-olds to kindergarteners, the Peace Arbor for grades 1 to 3, the Peace Academy for grades 4 and 5, the middle school program for grades 6 to 8, and the high school program for grades 9 to 12.[7][8]

The curriculum emphasizes global awareness and the study of other cultures, which is why the school terms itself an "international peace academy".[9] Students annually celebrate the founding of the United Nations with diplomats stationed in the local area.[10]

In addition to traditional academic subjects, Oneness-Family School teaches meditation, yoga, and tai chi to help students work on self-discipline and relaxation.[6]

Organization

Oneness-Family School was incorporated in the District of Columbia on May 18, 1988; its status has since been revoked by the District of Columbia.[11] Oneness-Family School is considered a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service.[12]

Patricia (Pat) Dubin is the chair of the Board of Trustees.[13] Andrew Genova serves as the treasurer.[13] Andrew Kutt is the Head of School.[13]

Oneness-Family School employed 58 individuals during 2015.[14] It recognized $3,193,991 of revenue, mostly from tuition, during the 2015–2016 school year.[14] Its expenses totaled $3,104,173, including $179,550 of scholarships awarded, during the 2015–2016 school year.[14]

References
  1. Rogers, Bethany (5 January 2017). "Montessori School in Chevy Chase To Start High School Program in September". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. Robinson, Fern (18 November 1980). "LEARNING THE NEW AGE WAY". www.washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  3. McKeever, Sujantra (12 July 2016). "Muhammad Ali: A Man Who Transcended Religion". Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  4. "Get To Know Oneness-Family High School". Grace Episcopal Day School. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  5. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Oneness Family School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  6. Glover, Mary Clare. "One-of-a-Kind Private Schools". www.washingtonian.com. Washingtonian. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  7. "Preschool-K: Ages 2-6". Oneness Family School. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  8. "Elementary: Grades 1-5". Oneness Family School. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  9. Corcoran, Joseph. "U.N. Day Celebration Brings Students, Diplomats Together". washdiplomat.com. The Washington Diplomat. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  10. "Diplomats Join Students to Give Peace a Chance". PRWeb. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  11. "ONENESS-FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) - Initial File Number: 881784". District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  12. "The Oneness Family School". Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  13. "A Letter from our Board". Oneness-Family School. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  14. "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". The Oneness-Family School. Guidestar. June 30, 2016.
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