From Our Counselors - National Presbyterian School

National Presbyterian School

About
About NPS
NPS serves boys and girls Age 3 - Grade 6 and is located near Tenleytown in NW Washington, DC.
Our Program
Our Program

The goal of an NPS education is to form students who are confident, skilled, curious, and compassionate, with a strong sense of identity rooted in the School’s Core Values.
Community
Our Community

“You know who we are by what we celebrate,” one of our teachers likes to say. That means at NPS, there’s a lot to know.
Admissions
Applying to NPS

We realize that the process of finding the right school for your child can seem overwhelming. So we try to make our admissions process easy to navigate, enjoyable, and educational for you.
Support NPS
Supporting NPS

At NPS children and childhood come first. We remain true to our mission through the continued support and generosity of members of our community.

From our counselors

Talking with Children about Coronavirus

CNN and Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall

NPR | What Kids Want to Know about Coronavirus

NPR | Just for Kids: A Comic about Coronavirus

NPR | What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary

Brainpop | Coronavirus

Johns Hopkins University | What is Social Distancing?

Parents Together | Can We Do Playdates in a Pandemic?

Beginning of School Resources

Webinars & Notes

Learning and Working at Home Strategies

Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Self-Care During a Crisis

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NPS (opens in new window/tab)

Helping Our Children Socialize Online

Family Activities and Games

Ways to Help Others

Talking with Children about Coronavirus

Talking to Children about Not Returning to School

Summer Counseling Information

Summer Counseling Referrals

Hybrid Transition Resources