McLean School of Maryland

How does a school transform lives? The McLean School of Maryland, right here in Potomac, answers that question beautifully. Originally named the McLean School, it began humbly in 1954, founded by Lenore and Delbert Foster. It’s interesting that the school wasn’t always located here. It actually started on the ground floor of a building in the McLean Gardens neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. As the need for housing in that area increased, the school relocated to its current, larger campus in Potomac. The McLean School of Maryland isn’t just about academics. It focuses on understanding students’ abilities, not their disabilities. This “abilities-driven approach” helps bright students with dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, or organizational challenges thrive. The school’s curriculum, spanning from kindergarten to 12th grade, is designed to be challenging yet supportive, preparing students for college and the “real world.” Imagine students not just surviving but excelling in a nurturing environment. The McLean School of Maryland fosters this. It offers a wide range of opportunities, from robust arts and music programs to competitive athletics and a cutting-edge robotics lab. The small class sizes, averaging around seven students, allow for individualized attention and strong teacher-student relationships. This personalized approach is a key factor in the school’s transformative impact on students’ lives. The McLean School of Maryland empowers students to recognize their strengths, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. It truly is a place where learning differences are celebrated, and every student is given the tools to succeed.