Get a Sneak Peek at Severn School – Book a Spring Tour

For families looking ahead and preparing to search for the right learning community for the 2027-28 school year, now is an ideal time to explore campus and discover all that Severn School has to offer. A campus visit is a great way to learn more about our community and see for yourself the impact of a Severn education.  Scheduling a visit in the spring allows families to experience the community well ahead of application season in the fall.

Severn is scheduling “sneak peek” campus visits from April 1 – May 15 for students entering grades 6-11 in fall 2027. (Due to ongoing construction on our Chesapeake Campus, we cannot accommodate tours for Preschool – grade five.) To learn more, visit https://www.severnschool.com/spring-tours

Getting the Most Out of Your Campus Tour

Here are our top tips on getting the most out of your campus tour, no matter what time of year it is:

Talk to current students. Ideally you will be paired with a student guide for your tour – they are the best source of information about the school.  But if you aren’t, don’t be shy about asking questions of students you meet throughout the day. Chances are they will speak positively about the school, but digging a little deeper can still reveal a lot about the school’s culture. Things you might ask are:

• On average, how many hours of homework do you have? What’s been your favorite project so far?

• How do your teachers connect with you in class? What are class discussions like? Do they make it fun?

• Are your teachers accessible outside of class? What are your options for getting extra help or following up with a teacher about classwork?

• What kind of clubs do you have?

• Do you know most of your classmates?

• What are some of the school’s traditions?

• What is one thing you might change about the school?

Talk to the school experts. You will also have the chance to speak with the school’s admission staff, who will be well-versed in the school’s background, mission and values. But they can also provide deeper insights into aspects of the community that are important to you. Some questions to ask of them include:

• How does technology fit into the curriculum?

• What is and isn’t included in tuition?

• What financial aid options do you offer?

• What kind of academic support do you offer?

• Are there options for high-achieving students to take on independent study?

• Do you have extended hours for before or after school care? What are the costs?
• What are the school’s strategic goals for the next 3-5 years?

Talk to yourself (just maybe not out loud). As you move around the school and make observations, ask yourself questions along the way. Things to ask:

• Do students look actively engaged?

• Do you see students and teachers interacting outside of the classroom?

• Do you see student work on display?

• Are the people you come across friendly and do they seem generally happy?

• Does the school feel welcoming and does it feel like the right fit for your child?

Once your campus tour is complete, document your impressions. This is especially valuable if you are taking advantage of the spring visit opportunity, as the details can blur over time.

Severn will offer a number of admission events in the fall, but for families looking to get ahead of the process, we invite you to schedule your sneak peek of Severn right now.

Severn School is a co-educational day school for students in preschool through grade twelve, located in Severna Park, MD and Arnold, MD. The application for the 2026-27 school year opens in September 2026. Severn will host Open House events on both campuses in October. For more information, click here.