About G.E. Peters Adventist School
George E. Peters Adventist School is a high-performing Seventh-day Adventist institution founded in 1987 and located in Hyattsville, Maryland—just two miles north of Washington, DC. We welcome students from PreK3 through 8th grade of all races, nationalities, and religions. Our mission is to nurture students to reflect the character of Jesus Christ through comprehensive spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. We are fully accredited by the National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and we are proud to be affiliated with the National Junior Honor Society.
Our Vision
To train students to emulate the character of the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ, by developing them spiritually, mentally, physically, and academically for this world and the world to come.
Our Mission
Children are our highest priority. All children will benefit from a strong academic and spiritual program that supports best practices, a positive climate, mutual respect, and values modeling. Our school will continue to improve our facilities to expand and accommodate our rapid growth. We will continue becoming the Christian School that makes a difference by developing strong partnerships and ensuring that we are always the best school with the best students, the best parents and the best teachers.
Our Core Values
Emphasizing the emulation of the character of Jesus Christ and developing students spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially.
Committing to educate all students and help them achieve high levels of academic performance.
Strengthening partnerships with parents, local churches, and the wider community to support student learning and school initiatives.
Believing that all students, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race, or previous academic performance, can achieve mastery of basic grade-level skills.
Supporting the growth of well-rounded personalities through a balanced curriculum that includes academics, arts, and physical education.
Maintaining a safe and caring environment where mutual respect and sensitivity are practiced among all.
Encouraging students to use their talents to make positive contributions to their communities and to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Commitment
G. E. Peters offers a distinguished academic and spiritual program rooted in best practices and nurtured in a climate of mutual respect and timeless values. Our state-of-the-art facilities continue to evolve with our rapid growth, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence. Through strong partnerships with exceptional families and world-class educators, we consistently set the standard for elite Christian education.
Accreditation
G. E. Peters Adventist School is fully accredited by:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools
- National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
- North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Education
We are also proud to be affiliated with the National Junior Honor Society.
Interested in enrolling your child at G.E. Peters?
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