Private Elementary School in Annapolis MD | The Key School

About
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Academics
Key's rigorous academic program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives while encouraging both collaboration and independent thinking.
Program
Key's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation.
Admission
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Giving
You have the opportunity to align your giving with your passion by electing to support your choice of the School's ongoing funding priorities.
Alumni/ae/x
With more than 1,300 alumni/ae/x across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni/ae/x community is more vibrant than ever.
Community
2020-2021 Events:

Please stay tuned as we navigate the complexities of this academic year and work to find new ways of connecting with one another while keeping our campus and community safe and healthy.

Manse and Gazebo

Lower School

Grades 1 - 4

Defining Elements of Key’s Lower School

Life Skills

In Key’s school-wide Life Skills curriculum, Lower School students work to develop positive peer relationships, collaborative skills, and planning, organization, and self-motivation skills.

Technology at Key

The School views technology as a tool students can use to solve problems and construct meaning from information gathered.

Thinkering Studios

A dedicated educational space that encourages creativity, self-motivation, and problem solving skills using developmentally appropriate activities.

Neuroscience-Based Curriculum

Informed by the latest studies in neuroscience, Key teachers regularly evolve the curriculum to better serve the needs of the students.

Morning Exercise Program

There is a strong correlation between cardio-aerobic exercise and improved executive functioning, planning, organization, and memory.

Curricular Overview

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