PLAN B (MCPS Code Yellow) Wednesday & Thursday

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22nd and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2025

Montgomery County Schools decided to open late on Wednesday and Thursday, therefore the GISW is running on Plan B.

- Classes start at 9:55 am.
- Morning buses pick up students later and follow the Plan B bus schedule.
- Afternoon Program and Extended Care take place as scheduled.
- All afternoon and evening events take place as scheduled.

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Nachdem Montgomery County für Mittwoch und Donnerstag einen verspäteten Unterrichtsbeginn beschlossen hat gilt an der GISW Plan B.

- Der Unterricht beginnt um 9:55 Uhr.
- Die Schulbusse fahren morgens später und folgen dem Plan B Buszeitplan.
- Das Nachmittagsprogramm und die Spätbetreuung finden statt.
- Alle Nachmittags- und Abendveranstaltungen finden statt.

German language skills are not always necessary for admission

Parents are often surprised to learn that a high percentage of students at German Schools in North America do not actually speak German at home. So, why would a family who has no connection to Germany, through language, location, or ancestry, introduce their child to the German language and choose the German approach to education?

  • Multilingual children gain distinct advantages for their future
  • Emphasis on independence and development of critical thinking skills
  • An environment where each child can learn and grow at their own pace
  • Shift away from rote memorization and multiple-choice assessments

 

German language skills NOT required for preschool admission.

Students in lower grades of Elementary School may also gain admission with no German language proficiency depending on a number of other factors - please complete this QUICK FORM and our Admissions Coordinator will be in touch with you shortly. We will be happy to arrange a time for a German language assessment between your child and the respective teacher.