Admission

New Family Information

Welcome to Norwood!

Below you will find helpful information as you begin your Norwood adventure. If you do not find what you need here, please call 301-841-2130. We are here for you!

Enrollment Information - New Student Enrollment Agreements

To accept your child's offer of admission, you need to accept your offer in Ravenna and enroll online through HawksNest. Please follow the steps outlined on the "How to Accept an Offer of Enrollment" sheet found in your acceptance packet or under the Important Downloads menu on the right. The enrollment deadline with non-refundable deposit is due by close of business on March 21, 2025. Information about the FACTS Tuition Management Program, the Dewar's Tuition Insurance Plan, 2025-2026 Major Dates, and the 2024-2025 Parent Handbook (the 2025-2026 Parent Handbook will be available in early August) can be found under the Important Downloads to the right. 2024-2025 tuition information can be found on the Affording Norwood page under the Admission tab.

If you have any questions about FACTS or submitting a deposit, please contact Bill Teachum (Director of Finance and Operations) at 301-841-2152. For all other questions, contact the admission office at 301-841-2130.

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Summer Reading Lists

Norwood asks students in all grades to participate in summer reading.

The 2025 Summer Reading Lists will be available in late June. We will send new families an email as soon as they are available!

Looking for Summer Camps for Your Children?

Would you like your child to get familiar with Norwood before the school year begins in the fall? Think about signing up for a session or two at Summer at Norwood. Tell the camp office that your child will be a Norwood student in the fall so they can try to place them with other future Blue Hawks!

Interested in Signing Up for Bus Service?

Transportation routes for the 2025-2026 school year will be finalized in spring. Once routes are set, registration will open and all new and returning families will be notified. If you are interested in utilizing Norwood's bus transportation program and want to learn more about cluster pick-up/drop-off locations, fees, and policies and procedures, please visit the Transportation Page. We do not anticipate changing pick-up or drop-off locations, although we will adjust if rider interest warrants it. Please note: For security reasons, specific pick-up and drop locations are not publicly posted but are available by contacting Bill Teachum.

If you have any questions about Norwood's Transportation Program, please contact Bill Teachum (Business Manager) in the Business Office.

Family Information Update and Health Forms

In early July, all returning and new families will be sent a request to review and update their family information. In this update, new families will be asked to also provide emergency contact and health insurance information. Additionally, at that time, families will be provided with a link to health forms. Health forms are due August 1. Watch for this Family Information Update email!

After Care and Enrichment Class Sign-up

Over the summer, all new and returning families are sent registration information for After Care. Norwood will accommodate all interested families in After Care, so there is no need to be concerned about reserving a spot. For after care fees, view the "2024-2025 After Care Program Rate Overview" sheet under the Important Downloads menu on the right (2025-2026 program and rates may be subject to change). The fall Enrichment class schedule will be available the first week of school. If you are interested in specific information about After Care and after-school Enrichment classes at Norwood, please contact the Auxiliary Program Office.

Important Downloads

Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.