St. Timothy’s School Profile – Henry Charles Consulting

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St. Timothy’s School

Located on a 145-acre arboretum campus in Stevenson, MD, St. Timothy’s School is an Episcopal boarding and day school that has educated girls in Grades 9-12 for almost 200 years. Through its adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, the school prepares girls to pursue rigorous academics while also becoming thoughtful and engaged global citizens.

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School Facts

At a Glance

Location: Stevenson, MD
School Type: Independent Day & Boarding School
Grades Served: Grades 9-12
Gender: All-Girls
Enrollment: Approximately 175-200 students
Our Community: Approximately 22 countries represented in the student body
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Tuition: Approximately $40,000 for Day School and $70,000 for Boarding School (2024-25)

School Overview

Academics

Middle Years Program

Students in Grades 9-10 at St. Timothy’s participate in the IB Middle Years Program, a robust liberal arts education that provides a solid foundation for the IB Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.
Areas of study include:

Studies in Language & Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals & Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical & Health Education
Design

Diploma Program

In Grades 11 and 12, St. Timothy’s students gain more independence and plan their academic pathways with the support of the school’s academic dean and director of college counseling.
Students have the opportunity to take courses in six academic areas at varying levels building on the Middle Years Program, with a typical course load involving three subjects taken at a higher level and the others at a standard level.

Winterim

All students at St. Timothy’s School participate in Winterim, a two-week learning experience that varies by grade level and takes place every year leading up to Spring Break. Experiences range from field trips to historic sites in 9th Grade to taking a series of mock IB exams during senior year.

Signature Programs

Boarding & Extended-Day Experience

Boarding students at St. Timothy’s School live in one of two on-campus residential houses, complete with a kitchen, laundry facilities, and a common room with wi-fi access. Boarding students attend all sit-down meals, including family-style meals during lunch Monday through Friday and Formal Dinners every Monday.
Day students attend all sit-down lunches on school days and are encouraged to stay for evening meals as well. Extended-day and short-term boarding opportunities are available to day students at no additional cost, and both boarding and day students have access to weekend off-campus trips, social events, and activities organized by the school.

Student Support

Learning Support

All students at St. Timothy’s have access to the school’s Center for Learning and Teaching, a resource where students who need additional support can receive one-on-one guidance once or twice weekly. The Center provides support focused on both subject matter and skill-building in order to help students gain an understanding of their personal learning styles and develop strategies for lifelong success.
St. Timothy’s also schedules a designated block of time for extra help two afternoons a week in which students are encouraged to seek out teachers for additional support.

College Counseling

St. Timothy’s College Counseling Office provides individualized guidance to students throughout the college search and admissions process. The Office supports students preparing for applications, essays, and standardized tests, setting students up for success after graduation.

Student Life

Traditions & Spiritual Life

Traditions at St. Timothy’s are long-standing and vividly shape the school’s close-knit community. The school’s oldest and most spirited tradition, Brownie-Spider, assigns students the designation of either Brownie or Spider, which they celebrate with pride in various events throughout the school year and maintain for the rest of their lives.
In terms of spiritual life on campus, weekly chapel attendance is required for all students and faculty. St. Timothy’s School welcomes students of all faiths, and weekly chapel services seek to reflect the diversity of faith traditions in the school’s community.

Athletics

St. Timothy’s Athletics program is an integral part of the school’s educational experience and includes both competitive and non-competitive physical activity. The school’s indoor fitness center contains facilities for weight training, cardio, and basketball, and their outdoor athletic complex includes six tennis courts, a turf field, a softball field, and a grass field. The school also has extensive equestrian facilities, and their program is respected at the national level.

Fall Sports:

Field Hockey
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Cross-Country
Equestrian (Fall)

Winter Sports:

Basketball
Squash
Swimming
Ice Hockey
Equestrian (Winter)

Spring Sports:

Lacrosse
Softball
Track & Field
Badminton
Equestrian (Spring)

Best-Fit Considerations

Student Fit

St. Timothy’s School may be a strong fit for students who are:

Excited to engage with global perspectives through the International Baccalaureate Program
Seeking a close-knit, all-girls learning environment

Family Considerations

Families should consider whether St. Timothy’s academic program, combination of boarding and day students, and size fit their needs.

HCC Visit Insights

From our perspective, St. Timothy’s School stands out due to its IB-centered curriculum, strong traditions, and culture of courage and leadership. The school’s expansive athletics facilities are a signature strength, and their equestrian program is respected at the national level. As always, the right match depends on a student’s needs, goals, and readiness for the school environment.

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