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Jorie '25

Memorable moment: "Founders' Day, every year"
Started at Burke: 9th Grade
Favorite class: Math
Favorite spot: Atrium

Favorite project: "I liked writing my research paper for History. It was eye-opening."
How to spend community period: "I like to spend it with my friends and doing grade competitions."

How would you describe Burke to a new student?
"A welcoming community with solid student leadership and a supportive learning environment."

Year-Long Classes (2024-25):

Advanced Topics in Spanish
AP Calculus AB
Physics

Trimester 1Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Adv.Social PsychologySenior Seminar: Climate ChangeHealth, Values & Ethics 12
English: Mystery, Murder & MadnessOne-Acts WorkshopEnglish: Happiness in Literature
Studio Art 11/12Medical MicrobiologyBioethics

Activities: FemCo, Founders' Day Leaders, Leadership Team, Students Against Gun Violence, Varsity Soccer, The Cageliner (newspaper), Track & Field
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Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.