Experience the joy of learning We believe in our students. More importantly, they believe in themselves.
With 50 years of experience in life-changing education, Jemicy knows that students who learn differently are bright, talented, and creative. We focus on their strengths while supporting the areas in which they need to grow. Innovative teachers, expertly trained to deliver personalized, research-based, multisensory programs, transform the school experience for our students. The result is confident and independent learners who are prepared for college, careers, and a life of purpose!
Jemicy At A Glance
A college-preparatory, coed, independent school, recognized as an international leader in educating bright, talented students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences in grades 1-12.
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1973
Year Jemicy School Founded -
1-12
Grades Served -
455
Total Student Enrollment -
1:4
Teacher-to-Student Ratio -
36%
Student Body Receiving Financial Aid -
113
Distinct College and University Acceptances -
$30M
Endowment Fund & Investment Accounts -
24%
Students of Color
Latest News What's Happening At Jemicy
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Preparing Students for College and More
Jemicy’s academic curriculum provides a strong college-preparatory foundation in the core subjects and offers a wide variety of unique electives, with each student’s schedule personalized to address both their strengths and their learning needs. This year, representatives from over 60 colleges and universities will visit our Upper School campus. Over 95% of Jemicy graduates go on to attend a college or university.Read More -
Announcing $3 Million Gift from Sandra & Malcolm Berman
Read MoreDonation is the largest ever in the school’s 50-year history! We are thrilled to announce a $3 million gift from Sandra and Malcolm Berman. The Bermans are committed philanthropists with strong ties to the Jemicy community and a deep caring for children with dyslexia or other related language-based learning differences. -
Kinetic Sculpture Race Team Shines
Read MoreCountless hours of hard work, incorporating science, engineering, and art, paid off in a big way on May 6 as our five Kinetic Sculpture Race vehicles paid homage to Jemicy’s 50th anniversary, winning an Ace Award and Best Pit Crew Award. But by far the greatest reward was seeing the students come together as a team, overcome obstacles, and obtain their goals--all while having an absolute blast! -
Jemicy Celebrates 50 Years!
Read MoreJemicy’s year-long commemoration of its 50th anniversary reached its crescendo on April 15, when approximately 700 members of the Jemicy community came together to celebrate this remarkable milestone at the Jubilee, held on the Upper School Campus. Current and past heads of school, administrators, faculty and staff, board chairs and members, parents and grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school attended the event. -
Jemicy Jubilee is April 15!
Read MoreThe time to celebrate Jemicy's 50th Anniversary is here! The Jemicy Jubilee will take place on April 15, 2023, and it promises to be a night we will all remember as we honor a half century of life-changing education for students with dyslexia or related language-based learning differences. -
US - COLLABORATION WITH PENN MAR ON UNIQUE FASHION SHOW
Read MoreOn May 19, 2023, the collaboration between Jemicy’s student fashion designers, videographers, and the Penn-Mar staff and clients will culminate in a very special fashion show. Arts Chair Pauline Savage shares, "Our gifted young creatives shine brightest when they engage real-world design opportunities. As a school that celebrates inclusion and neurodiversity, the partnership with Penn-Mar, an organization that focuses on supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is the perfect project for our students. More importantly, it is a wonderful way to provide an enriching experience for the wonderful people at Penn-Mar."Stay tuned for information on a Livestream the morning of the event. -
Giving Wings to Jemicy Students
Read MoreBushCat Build Program to Complete First Plane in 2023Jemicy is thrilled to announce that the BushCat Program (where students build an actual real, two-seat, full-scale airplane!) is on target to complete and fly the first plane by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. What an amazing opportunity offered to Upper School students at no cost as a voluntary enrichment program! -
Jemicy Celebrates 50 Years! >>
What an exciting time to be at Jemicy! This year marks 50 years of opening the doors to a love of learning for thousands of students who learn differently. This year we will impact the lives of 470 talented and bright children with dyslexia and other related language-based learning differences–our largest enrollment to date. As always, our students are thrilled about coming to school!Read More
In true Jemicy style, we will commemorate this milestone in a multitude of ways, starting with fun-filled opening days, special guests and programming throughout the year, and the spectacular Jemicy Jubilee on April 15, 2023. We hope all of our families, alumni, and friends join us in our year-long celebration. Read more > -
KNOTT FOUNDATION AWARDS TECHNOLOGY GRANT TO JEMICY SCHOOL
We are excited to announce that Jemicy School was recently awarded an educational technology grant from the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation. This generous grant will allow faculty and staff to further infuse technology into their teaching, provide ongoing technology training, and improve access to technical support and integration practices.Read More -
JEMICY PARAGRAPHOLOGY WORKSHOPS GO GLOBAL >>
Read MoreEducators from across the globe participated in Jemicy’s latest online Paragraphology Workshop. Teachers, tutors and parents kicked off the 4-part training with a deep dive into our colorful, multisensory writing program. -
JEMICY’S GRADUATE DYSLEXIA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ACCREDITED >>
Officially announced on October 19, 2020, Jemicy’s Graduate Dyslexia Certificate Program (in partnership with NDMU) has earned comprehensive accreditation through the International Dyslexia Association. It is the 1st and only graduate dyslexia program in Maryland and provides participants with cutting-edge research and evidence-based skills/methods to be effective/competent teachers of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other related learning differences.Read More -
Paragraphology™ Earns Registered Trademark >>
ParagraphologyTM the term use to define the variety of technological resources, color-coding systems, note-taking techniques, interactive methods, and strategies to teach the writing process, has been trademarked and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office!Read More -
JEMICY GOES SOLAR>>
In the winter of 2018, a total of 307 solar panels were installed at Jemicy’s two campuses in Owings Mills; the system became operational in April 2019. The installation was made possible by a generous grant from the Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, which aims to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility and help schools reduce their carbon footprint.Read More
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