About HGS
The Howard Gardner School is a small independent school based in the tradition of progressive education, serving college-bound learners in grades 7-12 in Alexandria, Virginia.
With a focus on environmental science and the arts, the school’s mission is to help bright, creative non-traditional learners use their unique strengths to thrive academically, intellectually and emotionally.
Hands-on learning and weekly field studies keep students active and involved, and internships let students explore their interests through work.
- Enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff
- Very small classes
- Exciting, active hands-on learning
- Creative, college-prep curriculum
- Experienced college counseling
- Support for different learning styles
- Reduced homework load
- 10:00 A.M. start time
- Accelerated graduation for academically gifted students
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The Howard Gardner School | 4913 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | 703.822.9300
contact Katherine Keith, Head of School, at: katherine@thehowardgardnerschool.org
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As a part of our environmental education, students test the water at Little Seneca Creek for bacterial contamination
hands on learning through environmental science and the arts
The Howard Gardner School
Serving grades 6-12
