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
With more than 1,300 alumni across 40 states and more than 20 countries, Key’s alumni 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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Volunteer Opportunities

Key School is strengthened by the enthusiastic support of its parents who volunteer time to enrich the quality of the Key experience and all members of the Key community are invited to share their skills and energy to promote the School’s many programs. Volunteers help students and teachers in classrooms, offices and libraries, and support events sponsored by the Parents’ Association, including:

Back-to-School Coffee
Harvest Dinner Party and Auction
5K/10K and Family Fun Run
Parent Potlucks
Annapolis Book Festival
Admission Parent Ambassador
Annual Ice Skating Event
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Annual Fund Initiatives

Volunteering opportunities are diverse, not limited to the school day, and can often be undertaken at home or on the weekends. Key can never have too many helping hands!

If you have questions about becoming a parent volunteer, please contact Trish Gallant, Parent Programs & Special Events Director, at tgallant@keyschool.org or 443.321.7820.

Become a Parent Volunteer