Flint Hill School

ABOUT US Flint Hill School unleashes each student’s potential to make a meaningful impact on the world. We believe that learning is a journey and the destination is discovering who you are and what you have to offer. Inspiring our students to think and learn without limits, Flint Hill understands that each child is unique. Our school is fundamentally designed to support all kinds of learning and cultivate each student’s individual passions. Every day, we redefine what excellence in education looks like and continuously innovate across programs so that all of our students excel—academically, physically, socially and emotionally. Our students learn to appreciate their own journey while cultivating the capacity and confidence to blaze their own trail. Mission A Flint Hill education focuses on the learner. Within a context of strong relationships, we create developmental experiences that embrace the best practices of traditional and contemporary education. Through continuous growth, we actively and thoughtfully implement the ideas and resources that help each student investigate, create, and communicate collaboratively and effectively in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Vision Take meaningful risks. Be yourself. Make a difference. Core Values Respect and value all equally. Lead and support with compassion. Act with integrity. Imagine what’s possible. Blaze the trail. General Information Conveniently located in Oakton, Virginia Grades JK-12 50 acres on two campuses Founded in 1956 Head of School: John Thomas Mascot: Husky People: 250 faculty and staff, with nearly 70% holding advanced degrees Student to teacher ratio: 6:1 Transportation Bus routes to Annandale, Alexandria, Ashburn, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Great Falls, Leesburg, Lorton, McLean, North McLean, Potomac Falls, Reston, South Riding, Vienna Metro Station and National Harbor, Maryland. Academics 1:1 institutional technology program Apple Distinguished School and Apple Site School for the state of Virginia Languages Offered: Spanish, French, Latin and Greek 25 AP Offerings 115 AP scholars in 2020 Top-ranked Latin Program in Virginia for more than two decades Award-winning Robotics and Cybersecurity Teams College Acceptance Highlights 2016-2020 When students are encouraged to find the right-fit college, not just the "big name" college, they match their ambitions with the school that will help them achieve their goals, leading to a more fulfilling college experience. As a result, our graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities that are representative of the breadth of the interests and talents you find at Flint Hill. You can view our latest list of college acceptances here — a representative selection from the past few years is below. Boston College Boston University Bucknell University Christopher Newport University Clemson University College of William & Mary Cornell University Duke University Elon University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Harvard University James Madison University Miami University New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Syracuse University University of Michigan University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Athletics 32 Middle School teams and 39 Upper School teams representing 23 unique sports Athletics facilities include a state-of-the-art turf field, eight tennis courts, fields for football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball; a 400-meter rubber composite track; a cross-country course; a fitness center and two full-sized gyms. Fine Arts Flint Hill’s fine arts facilities include a 300-seat theater; dance studio; ceramics studio; multiple art studios; a digital art lab; and instrumental and choral classrooms with attached practice rooms. IMPORTANT DATES Admission for 2020-21 Amidst COVID-19 Right now, selecting the right educational partner is top of mind for families at the same time that seats are limited and COVID-19 related obstacles to submitting admission requirements are increasing. We are committed to finding space for mission-appropriate families who are looking for an innovative educational partner and to offering as much ease in completing the process as we can during these times because this is what partners do. If you are interested in exploring a partnership with Flint Hill where your child can blaze their trail, please schedule a phone call or virtual meeting here to discuss how we might be able to find space, offer flexibility for admission requirements and render a decision for your family soon. If you have questions about any of the following information, please contact the Admission Office at admission@flinthill.org or 703.584.2314 or any of our team members. Admission Timeline for the 2021-22 School Year September 1 Admission season for the 2021–2022 school year officially opens September-January Schedule an individual meeting, register for an event (virtual or live), or, when possible, join us for any Featured Program or community event of interest. Submit your Admission Application Schedule required admission testing (see How to Apply). Test results should be submitted by January 21 or sooner. October Schedule a shadow visit, if applicable, and interview slot now for a date and time before the admission deadline (January 21). November 1 Need-based financial aid application process opens Submit teacher recommendation requests and transcript release form to current school (see How to Apply). January 21 Admission application, supporting documents and interview completion deadline. Admission files completed after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis as space is available. January 25 Financial aid application submission deadline March 5 Admission decision notifications sent via email Week of March 8 Revisit events by division: March 9 - Lower School Revisit March 10 - Middle School Revisit March 11 - Upper School Revisit April 10 Upper School new student placement testing April - Date TBD Welcome Celebration May 5 New Family Information Night June 1 Contract binding date During the summer, newly-enrolled families are invited to attend socials to connect with other Husky families before the start of the year.