Feynman School Blog

Spring always invites a baseball metaphor. In this case, we have a double header with two wins for Feynman families.

First up: In response to strong interest from area parents, we’re introducing a kindergarten class in 2010–2011. That means our first graduates will walk in 2019, a year earlier than expected, and not just because they’re accelerated learners.

Like our early childhood curricula, our kindergarten studies blend science, math, language arts and Spanish, along with music, drama and visual arts. Every day, curious young minds will have a chance to explore new ideas and expand their understanding. They’ll delve into language development and make their first forays into scientific method. Kindergarten is an age of wonder and excitement, and our program is designed to make the most of every opportunity to learn and grow.

Second: We are thrilled to welcome all our incoming students — preschool, pre-K and kindergarteners — to a beautiful new campus. Starting July 1, Feynman will occupy the northwest wing at Seneca Academy, 15601 Germantown Road in Darnestown.

In baseball parlance, this is a home run. We’ll have access to Seneca’s library materials, grounds, play equipment, atrium and gazebo. Our children will begin their education in light-filled classrooms set amid pastoral grounds where they can explore the natural world. It’s an ideal place to launch our school while we continue our capital campaign to build our own campus.

We recently held our first two Open Houses at the new campus and had the opportunity to meet with many inspiring families. If you would like to learn more about a Feynman education for your son or daughter, we invite you to come to one of our upcoming Open Houses on May 26th and June 3rd. Also feel free to arrange for a campus visit by calling 301-873-3409 or e-mailing us at info@feynmanschool.org.

As we head into summer, we’re expanding our team and rounding the corner toward home. Join us.

We’ve all had flashbacks. Well, we’re having a flash-forward instead. We’re seeing our first class of Feynman Scholars walk down the aisle for their eighth-grade graduation in 2020.

In just 10 years, 14 bright-eyed 4-year-olds have transformed into fine young people ready to take on rigorous high school and college-level academics. From day one, these exceptional young minds delved into learning. With enriched, accelerated studies, they expanded their curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and confidence. They explored the wonder of science and expressed themselves through music, drama, arts and language. They developed multilingual skills and a multicultural outlook on the world.

Over the course of a decade, the class of 2020 learned so much together — not only about their studies but also about themselves. They discovered talents and passions they can pursue for a lifetime. They built friendships that will see them through the years. And they developed a sense of social responsibility that will shape their contribution as tomorrow’s outstanding leaders, thinkers and creators.

At Feynman School, that’s our reason for being. Months before our very first day of school, we’re already looking forward to seeing our youngsters start the next chapter in full, fulfilling lives. As we fill in the roster of our first preschool and pre-kindergarten classes, we can imagine ourselves laying out the graduating class page of the 2020 yearbook. We see a great group of kids, with such a bright future ahead.

Is your child one of them?

We invite you to visit us. Take a tour of our space. Talk with our teachers and staff. Schedule a time to bring your child for a visit so we can get to know each other. See if Feynman School is the place you envision for your gifted child.