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
We appreciate your interest in The Key School. During your school search we encourage you to explore our website, learn more about Key, and join us for an upcoming event.
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.

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Our Admission Team

Our admission counselors are experts in their field; ready to provide you with advice on the process as well as answer any questions you may have about Key.

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Tom Rossini

Director of Enrollment & Outreach
trossini@keyschool.org
443.321.7810

Kelsey Miller

Associate Director of Admission,
Middle School
(Grades 5-8)
kmiller@keyschool.org
443.321.7815

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Makeba Barnes

Sr. Associate Director of Admission,
Lower School (Grades 1-4)
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
mbarnes@keyschool.org
443.321.7817

Rachel Sweeney

Associate Director of Admission
(Key-Wee and Pre-School)
Enrollment Coordinator
rsweeney@keyschool.org
443.321.7803

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Cheryl Martin

Director of Financial Aid
First School Admission
(Pre-K and Kindergarten)
cmartin@keyschool.org
443.321.7812

The Admission Office is located on the first floor of Smith House.

Our office is open:

During the School Year:
- Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer/School Holidays:
- Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.