Question 1

Why a school for boys?

Accepted Answer

While boys can excel in many types of educational environments, schools for boys focus with intention on the unique ways they learn and how to develop them into young men of character. The Bishop Walker School provides targeted instruction and support to help boys get the most out of their education and to succeed in life.

Question 2

Is the Bishop Walker School a charter school? Is it a religious school?

Accepted Answer

BWS is not a charter school. It is a private school administered by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.(https://www.edow.org/) We receive no public funding and are accountable to the Diocese and members of the BWS community. BWS is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools,(https://www.episcopalschools.org/) the Urban Alliance of Episcopal Schools,(https://www.episcopalschools.org/about-episcopal-schools/episcopal-urban-school-alliance/) the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association, (http://www.maesaschools.org/)and the International Boys Schools Coalition.(https://www.theibsc.org/)
 
As an Episcopal institution, BWS does hold regular chapel and religion classes. The Bishop Walker School shares the Christian values and high academic standards that are the trademarks of Episcopal schools nationwide. BWS is careful not to substitute religious indoctrination for education. Instead, the central tenets of the Christian faith are lived out and affirmed daily.

Question 3

What is the average class size?

Accepted Answer

We have a maximum of 16 students in each class, with a lead teacher and assistant teacher in each classroom.

Question 4

What schools do BWS graduates attend?

Accepted Answer

St. Albans School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School*
St. Anselm’s Abbey School
Barrie School
Cardigan Mountain School
Digital Pioneers Academy*
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy
Gwyn Park Middle School*
Holy Family School
Holy Trinity School
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science
Landon School
Matthew Henson Middle School
Meridian Public Charter School
Milton Hershey School*
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School
St. Thomas More Catholic Academy*
Sandy Springs Friends School
School Without Walls Public Charter School*
Washington Episcopal School
Washington Global Public Charter School
Washington Jesuit Academy*
*Schools attended by members of the class of 2020

Question 5

Is there a similar school for girls in the DC area?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a high-quality, faith-based education for your daughter, please consider our sister school the Washington School for Girls.(https://www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org/)

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