BSF/LSF 51st Annual School Fair
The BSF/LSF Annual School Fair is a forum for Washington metropolitan area families to learn about independent school education and to engage students, teacher, and administrators from more than 70 local and national independent schools and educational programs.
2:00
School Fair Begins
2:15
Workshop Session I
3:15
Workshop Session II
4:15
Workshop Session III
5:00
Doors Closed
Moments in Motion: Capturing Last Year's School Fair
School Fair Workshops/Clinics
We invite parents, students, and educators to join us for a series of informative and enriching sessions designed to empower families in navigating the world of education. Our workshops cover a wide range of topics to cater to different interests and needs.
2:15 pm
Room 147A Completing the Admissions and Financial Aid Process
Jewell Samuel, J.D. Founder/CEO of the Edukeys, a not for profit helping families access independent schools, will share advise and best practices on applying and seeking financial aid from the parent’s perspective.
3:15 pm
Room 147BBlack Girls In STEM
BSF Executive Director Leroy Nesbitt will share a presentation from the 2023 International Coalition of Girls Schools Conference
Room 154BBlack Montessori Education Room
Dr. Ayize Sabater, Founder and CEO of the Black Montessori Education Fund, will lead a discussion on Montessori education.
Room 149AFive Tips For Finding the Right School for Your Child
Catholic University Professor Rona Frederick, Ph.D. Dr. Rona Frederick will be available for a complementary 10 min individual family consultation.
Room 149BTesting and the Admissions Process
Navigating mental health for K-12 children of color. Psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee will provide insight and lessons on mental health issues facing children in post Covid America. Black youth face a myriad of mental health risks exacerbated and exposed by Covid 19, police violence and traumatic political social climate of America. Join practitioner and educator Dr Linda McGhee in a conversation on mental health
Room 147BFinancial Aid at Independent Schools
Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin ills of Serving Our Children will discuss financial aid.
3:15 pm & 4:15 pm
Room 149AFive Tips For Finding the Right School for Your Child
Catholic University Professor Rona Frederick, Ph.D. Dr. Rona Frederick will be available for a complementary 10 min individual family consultation.
Room 147BFinancial Aid at Independent Schools
Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children will discuss financial aid.
4:15 pm
Room 154ABlack Girl Magic at all girls schools
A panel of students from DMV area all girls schools will share perspectives on the experiences of girls at color at all girls schools.
Room 147AThe Dao of Selecting High School Extracurriculars
Everyone knows colleges like high school extracurriculars. However not all extracurriculars are equally attractive to all colleges. A panel will provide understanding of the importance of extra curriculars in the admission selection process.
Room 154BEducation and Money
Financial Professional Mark Baker will provide financing models and tips to help families finance K-12 and post-secondary education. Learn money strategies to use right now.
Uniting for a Brighter Future
Our mission is to advocate for academically motivated African-American and underserved students. The Black Student Fund provides advocacy, academic support, retention strategies, financial assistance, instruction, evaluations, feedback, and monitoring. We create a nurturing environment that fosters success from admission to graduation through our member school partnerships.
The Latino Student Fund aims to provide year-round, out-of-school-time programs that foster a robust academic foundation for underserved PreK-12th grade students and their families in low-income, at-risk communities. They also aim to promote higher education and nurture future professional leaders through holistic support.
Get the Most Out of Your School Fair Experience
It is completely free!
Have a Plan
Create a list of schools to visit before the event. Prioritize two or three schools you definitely want to talk to, considering time and popularity.
Think of Significant Questions
Be honest and consider what types of questions your child might ask.
Create Your Barcode!
Print or download your barcode to your smartphone and bring it to the Fair. The reps will scan your barcode there and be free to converse with you. You can also print a sheet of sticky labels with your contact information on them to expedite the information card process.
Choosing Schools
Your role is to collect information, therefore it is essential to gather as much as possible.
Make it Fun!
Invite friends or family members to go with you to the School Fair. Afterward, plan to discuss what they learned at the Fair.
Make it Fun!
Make sure to stop by the information tables, where you can find various organizations offering education services.
2023-2024 Sponsors
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2022 School Fair Attending Schools
Academy of the Holy Cross
Aidan Montessori School
Alexandria Country Day School
Barrie School
Beauvoir School
Bullis School
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Capitol Hill Day School
Cheshire Academy
Christ Episcopal School
Concord Hill School
Connelly School of the Holy Child
Edmund Burke School
Elizabeth Seton High School
Episcopal High School
Fay School
Fork Union Military Academy
Foxcroft School
Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gonzaga College High School
Grace Episcopal School
Grier School
Holton Arms School
Indian Creek School
Landon School
Loomis Chaffee
Lowell School
Madeira
Maret School
Massanutten Military Academy
Milton Hershey School
Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy
National Cathedral School
National Child Research Center
National Presbyterian School
Norwood School
Oneness Family School
Sandy Spring Friends School
Sheridan School
Sidwell Friends School
Springdale Preparatory School
St. Albans School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
St. Anselm’s Abbey School
St. Augustine Catholic School
St. Francis International School
St. George's School
St. John’s Episcopal Preschool
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
St. Margaret's School
St. Mark's School
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
St. Patrick’s Episcopal School
St. Paul School
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School – TX
St. Thomas More Catholic Academy
St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Stanford Online High School
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Templeton Academy
The Field School
The Hotchkiss School
The Lab School
The Langley School
The Nora School
The Potomac School
The Siena School
The Woods Academy
Washington Episcopal School
Washington International School
Woodberry Forest School
Wye River Upper School
