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Ellen '23
Favorite tradition: "The Amazing Race!"
Started at Burke: 9th Grade
Favorite challenge:
"Balancing the musical with my schoolwork. Musical theater is one of my passions, but I also take my grades really seriously. It was a difficult schedule and work balance, but I think it was worth it."
Favorite tradition:
"The Amazing Race! Before I started in freshman year, the school combined new and old students into teams to compete in all sorts of mini-challenges."
Teacher shout-out:
"I used to dread working on math, but because of Jamie's kindness, organization, and teaching methods, 10th Grade Geometry became my favorite class!"
Ellen's schedule in 2022-23:
Advanced Psychology (Fall / Winter)
Advanced Topics in Spanish
AP Chemistry
AP English Literature
Calculus AB
Health, Values, and Ethics 12 (Spring)
Instrumental Music 11/12 (Spring)
Senior Seminar: Equality and Human Rights (Winter)
Activities: Drama Club, Feminist Cooperative, Winter Musical
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Favorite challenge:
"Balancing the musical with my schoolwork. Musical theater is one of my passions, but I also take my grades really seriously. It was a difficult schedule and work balance, but I think it was worth it."
Favorite tradition:
"The Amazing Race! Before I started in freshman year, the school combined new and old students into teams to compete in all sorts of mini-challenges."
Teacher shout-out:
"I used to dread working on math, but because of Jamie's kindness, organization, and teaching methods, 10th Grade Geometry became my favorite class!"
Ellen's schedule in 2022-23:
Advanced Psychology (Fall / Winter)
Advanced Topics in Spanish
AP Chemistry
AP English Literature
Calculus AB
Health, Values, and Ethics 12 (Spring)
Instrumental Music 11/12 (Spring)
Senior Seminar: Equality and Human Rights (Winter)
Activities: Drama Club, Feminist Cooperative, Winter Musical
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Jessica '24
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Emily '25
Started in 6th Grade – "Burke is definitely a place that makes you feel at home."Read More -
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Jayla '28
Read MoreStarted in 6th Grade - "Burke doesn't just allow you to be yourself; they give you the materials you need to express who you are." -
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Landon '29
Favorite spot: "4th Floor Terrace in the Middle School because it is outside and there is a rock climbing wall."Read More
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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.