Welcome Alumni

Since its founding in 1983, ACDS has provided a strong educational alternative to Alexandria's public schools and to the private schools with a more traditional program and sectarian affiliation. Today under the leadership of Head of School Alexander Harvey IV, 240 students in grades kindergarten through eight learn together under one roof, benefiting from a challenging and creative academic program and the guidance of strong and caring faculty. Alumni of ACDS are living legacies to our mission who exhibit values of kindness, respect, and compassion in their community and share a broad appreciation of the world around them. We are proud of our graduates, who have continued their education at top high schools and universities, including:

• Episcopal High School

• Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

• Gonzaga College High School

• National Cathedral School

• St. Albans School

• St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School

• T. C. Williams High School

• The Potomac School

• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

• Colgate University

• The College of William and Mary

• Tulane University

• University of Virginia

• Wake Forest University

In addition, our graduates have participated in national volunteer organizations including Peace Corps and Teach for America, and are employed at top local and national companies, including:

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Friedman, Billings, & Ramsey

• IBM

• Madisonfilm, Inc.

• Shakespeare Theater Company

Thank you for visiting and welcome to ACDS! We invite you to learn more about our alumni, volunteer opportunities, and making a gift in support of our programs.