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'''Calvert School''', founded in 1897, is a well-known private school in Baltimore, Maryland. Its first headmaster was the renowned, Harvard-educated Virgil M. Hillyer.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/about/history/</ref> Calvert offers education from pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Calvert's focus is on strong academics, especially a firm grounding in mathematics and English.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/about/mission-and-philosophy/</ref>
Though not affiliated with a religion, several references to God and the Bible can be found throughout Calvert's curricula.
===Mission statement===
''"Calvert School is dedicated to educating boys and girls through its time-tested method of teaching and its rigorous curriculum. Particular emphasis is given to mastering essential skills, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, and instilling enthusiasm, responsibility, and self-discipline. Calvert seeks to develop students of high academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and strong moral character within a supportive and diverse community."''
==Home education services==
Calvert School offers its curricula as a homeschooling program. The homeschooling program was founded in 1905 by Hillyer and has since been used worldwide by over 500,000 students.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/home-school-history/</ref>
Calvert also offers extensive services to parents, such as counseling and professional grading of tests.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/services/</ref>
==Accredidation==
Calvert School is accredited and its curriculum is approved by the Maryland Department of Education.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/accredited-home-school/</ref>
==Outside Links==
*http://www.calvertschool.org/school/ (Homepage)
*http://www.calvertschool.org/home-school/ (Home for homeschooling division)
*http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/successful-homeschool-stories/ (Testimonials)
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Homeschool Curriuclums]]
Though not affiliated with a religion, several references to God and the Bible can be found throughout Calvert's curricula.
===Mission statement===
''"Calvert School is dedicated to educating boys and girls through its time-tested method of teaching and its rigorous curriculum. Particular emphasis is given to mastering essential skills, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, and instilling enthusiasm, responsibility, and self-discipline. Calvert seeks to develop students of high academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and strong moral character within a supportive and diverse community."''
==Home education services==
Calvert School offers its curricula as a homeschooling program. The homeschooling program was founded in 1905 by Hillyer and has since been used worldwide by over 500,000 students.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/home-school-history/</ref>
Calvert also offers extensive services to parents, such as counseling and professional grading of tests.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/services/</ref>
==Accredidation==
Calvert School is accredited and its curriculum is approved by the Maryland Department of Education.<ref>http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/accredited-home-school/</ref>
==Outside Links==
*http://www.calvertschool.org/school/ (Homepage)
*http://www.calvertschool.org/home-school/ (Home for homeschooling division)
*http://www.calvertschool.org/education-services/successful-homeschool-stories/ (Testimonials)
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Homeschool Curriuclums]]