How early do students start community engagement at GDS?

As soon as they’ve mastered snack time and story circles. Seriously though, Georgetown Day School doesn’t wait around. Community engagement kicks off early and grows right alongside your kid. Even the littlest learners get in on the action with projects that spark empathy, build responsibility, and get them thinking about the world beyond the classroom. By the time they’re in middle school, they’re out exploring DC, getting their hands dirty on urban farms, and tackling real-world issues like pros. It’s all part of a thoughtful, age-appropriate progression that turns curiosity into action. So if you’re wondering when GDS starts growing changemakers, the answer is: pretty much right away.