PRIDE. PURPOSE. PREPARATION.
We are a progressive, socially conscious, college preparatory high school that is small by design, academically and emotionally supportive, and community oriented. We provide an inspiring space for a diverse group of students and teachers to grow. Together, we:
Foster intellectual and inquiring learners
Discover our unique identity and place in the world
Develop social awareness that impels us to action
Prepare for college and for life
A wide range of creative, athletic and leadership opportunities allow all kinds of talents to flourish. Different types of small group settings (classroom, advisory, one-on-one) and an optimistic, welcoming academic environment help everyone succeed in our tight-knit community, where we celebrate our uniqueness and embrace new challenges.
New Opportunities.
Ready for Anything.
NORA.
The Nora School
Grades 9-12
Downtown Silver Spring, MD
Metro- and ADA-accessible
301-495-6672
Our Diamond Jubilee!
The amazing school community that started as The Eberhard School in 1964 is still thriving, 60 years later! We celebrated our Diamond Jubilee on April 20, and discovered just how much one small school community can change its students’ lives forever.
A Socially Supportive Community
Our community is a kind, emotionally-forgiving place to rebuild confidence. At Nora you are cared for and known for what you have done. You can find the social support you need with your teachers and friends, our Class Advisors, College Counselor or Consulting Social Worker, or in Peer Mediation. Together we are building a culture of kindness.
Academic success hinges on mindset and perspective, so we’re always looking for room to breathe. Whether it’s at our class retreats or in our daily moments of silence, we know that taking even a moment to think gives our students a head start in the game of life.
We’re in this together; time with our Parents matters.
We don’t just SAY that learning is a lifelong endeavor, we live it! Our public Parent Education Series is geared toward helping families through the tumult of teenage life, helping families adapt to new habits & learning styles, guiding them through the inner workings of teenage minds, and much more.
Teamwork and poise under pressure are invaluable habits for the fast-paced future we inhabit. Our “Inclusive Athletics” make soccer, softball, basketball and more available to all genders, regardless of experience (or skill) level, so pro-level athletes and rookies alike learn from each other on the field!
Many Nora School students join the school without a plan for what comes next; by graduation, they’ve learned much more of what they want to do, and what they have to say. Strong bonds with diverse teachers and a dynamic College Advising program expose students to a wide range of options and opportunities, and support every student’s quest for positive next steps.
Our full list of alumni colleges has over 50 years of history! Here are some recent acceptances: