Key School | Private Elementary School Annapolis, Hillsmere MD

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
Key School's program is strengthened by the support of current parents, faculty and staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other friends of the School who make Key their philanthropic priority, each year.
Alumni
With more than 1,300 alumni across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni community is more vibrant than ever.
Community
Upcoming Community Events
- Tiny Explorers: October 16-November 13
- 5K10K & Family Fun Run: October 22
  Harvest of the Artist: November 12
  Annapolis Book Festival: April 28

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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