The following are entry points and available spots for The Potomac School:

• Kindergarten ~48 
• 1st Grade ~6-8
• 4th Grade ~10-12
• 6th Grade ~8-10 
• 7th Grade ~18-20 
• 9th Grade ~35 

Non-entry grades (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 11th) have space availability due to attrition only (current students moving up into these grades must leave for openings to become available).  

• Kindergarten: 16
• 1st-3rd grade: 17
• 4th-6th grade: 17
• 7th-12th grade: 15

• Grades K-8: 8:15-3:15
• Grades 9-12: 8:15-3:00

Upper School extracurricular activities run from 3:30 to 5:30. 

Yes, Potomac’s Extended Day program is available on school days for students in grades K-8. The hours of operation are 3:15-6:00pm. In addition to our Extended Day program, Potomac offers specific classes and music lessons after school. Please learn more about our after school programs here.

The Potomac School partners with Meriwether-Godsey to offer an optional lunch service to Lower and Middle School families. For students in Grades 7-12, lunch is included in tuition. In addition to our hot lunch options, Meriwether-Godsey offers salad and sandwich bars, house-made soup, and fresh fruit.  

Students at Potomac in grades 4-8 wear a uniform. Students in our lower school (K-3) and Upper School (9-12) have a dress code. 

Applicants to kindergarten must turn five by September 1st of the year they begin kindergarten. 

More information about college matriculation can be found here: College Counseling at Potomac

The Parents Association (PA) is an integral part of The Potomac School and all parents and guardians of Potomac students are members. The PA works with and on behalf of parents in an effort to build and support the Potomac community. We welcome you to visit our PA page  to learn more about the many opportunities to become involved in the life of the school. 

Yes, in fact every student in grades 1-11 is required to take the bus to and from school. We offer free shuttle bus service and fee-based neighborhood bus service. Please learn more about our bus transportation here.