Maryland's First Sudbury School

Est. 1998

Maryland's First Sudbury School

Est. 1998

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At Fairhaven School, students of all ages experience freedom in a living democracy, learn by doing what inspires them, and discover their unique pathways to independence.

Student Autonomy

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Age Mixing

True Democracy

Dynamic Campus

Low Tuition

Staff, Not Teachers

Rolling Admissions

Real Student Leadership

Flexible Hours

A Place to Belong

Maryland's first Sudbury School has been a unique learning environment for students since 1998.

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Our Vision

Children have the right to dictate the terms of their own lives.

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Learning

Students learn best when able to follow their own curiosity, at their own pace.

What is Sudbury

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Democracy

People of all ages have a voice and an equal vote.

How We Operate

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Our Campus

Students have full access to our beautiful 12 acre campus.

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Upcoming Events

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Tuesday

Sep 3

First Day of School

Friday

Sep 6

Back to School Bonfire and Potluck

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday

Oct 11

School Closed: Staff Inservice Day

Monday

Oct 14

School Closed: Indigenous People’s Day

What's New?

Why Sudbury? A Parent Finds a School for Free Thinkers

May 6, 2024

Theatre Corp Presents “Holes”!

April 19, 2024

Montessori Schools vs Sudbury Schools: What’s the Difference?

March 19, 2024

The Fairhaven Stream – Aryeh Grossman, Class of 2011

February 9, 2024

Brienna Dials – FHS Alumna & Sudbury Parent

December 8, 2023

Giving Letter 2023

November 28, 2023

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