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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
Jemicy School Founded -
1-12
Grades Served -
440
Total Student Enrollment -
4:1
Student-to-Teacher Ratio -
36%
Student Body Receiving Financial Aid -
95%
Graduates Attend College -
$30M
Endowment Fund & Investment Accounts -
24%
Students of Color
Latest News What's Happening At Jemicy
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Ben Voyage Celebration
Read MoreNearly 500 guests gathered for Ben Voyage, Jemicy's retirement celebration for Head of School Ben Shifrin. -
Ben Voyage Celebration
Join us to celebrate Head of School Ben Shifrin's retirement on April 18!Read More -
The Skoolie Course: Jemicy Bus Conversion
It's the perfect fusion of creativity, sustainability, engineering, and technical skill.Read More -
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Tony Smith Evening of the Arts
Featuring Jemicy and Penn-Mar Inclusive Fashion Show at 5 PMRead More -
Jemicy's Outdoor Education Program
Read MoreThis may look like one of Jemicy’s many field trips, but the ropes course is actually part of the Middle School Outdoor Education Program that is a beloved part of our curriculum right here on campus! -
Jemicy Loves the Chesapeake Bay...
And everything it can teach us! I Group students get lessons in biodiversity, clean water restoration, and community service on a recent visit to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as they help take care of the oyster population.Read More -
Creative Alternative Assessments
Read MoreExperiential learning (and testing) at its best!Why take a paper and pencil test when knowledge can be shown in so many ways?! At Jemicy, our alternative assessments, like our students, demonstrate unique strengths and out-of-the-box creativity while building the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed academically and promote teamwork and problem-solving. And, did we mention that the kids love it? -
Industrial Design Students Compete in 2024 Kinetic Sculpture Race
Read MoreClick here to view the video. Another epic Kinetic Sculpture Race (KSR) is in the books! This year’s Industrial Design students will go down in history as demonstrating exceptional determination, problem-solving, and resilience! A culmination of a year’s worth of hands-on learning, incorporating science, engineering, and art, this year’s vehicles (and riders!) were pushed to their limits. The event was not only fun to watch, but an inspiration as well. -
Fashion with a Purpose
Jemicy student fashion designers partner with Penn-Mar Human Services to create adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.Read More -
PARAGRAPHOLOGY: Jemicy Shares the "Bright Way to Write"
Paragraphology™ is Jemicy's copyrighted writing instruction through color-coding. The program is a multisensory, comprehensive, scaffolded approach to writing and note-taking that has transformed our students into confident writers, and now we want to share it with the world!Read More -
Kennedy Krieger Partners with Jemicy: Exploring Impact of Executive Function on Reading
Staying on the forefront of research and methodology is a trademark of Jemicy School. We are excited to announce that 20 students are participating in an ongoing research study with Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) that explores the relationship between executive function skills and reading fluency in students with language-based learning differences in both the clinical and school setting.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 >
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Lifelong Learning Jemicy Graduates Prepared for Bright Futures
Our team of college counselors expertly guides families through the entire process, personalizing the approach for each student. Typically 95% of our seniors continue their education at some of the nation's most notable colleges and universities.
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