Welcome to the Admissions Process at Gilman

At Gilman, your son will be known, loved, and challenged, so that he has the skills and abilities to make our world a better place.

Hello from the Admissions Team!

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to introduce you to our School. At its core, Gilman comprises the most talented, driven students whom we encourage and inspire to be their best selves, in mind, body, and spirit. Our approach to learning emphasizes the central importance of educating the whole boy in every facet of his personality, which allows students to grow and thrive during their most formative years.

We look forward to working with your family — please feel free to contact our office with any questions!

Warmly,

The Gilman Admissions Team
admissions@gilman.edu

Applying to Gilman

Although the application deadline for the 2023-2024 school year has passed, please continue to explore our website to learn more about division-specific curriculum and to get a glimpse into what is happening at Gilman!

If you are interested in applying for the 2024-2025 school year, applications will be available online in late August/early September.

LOWER SCHOOL

GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH FIVE

The Lower School capitalizes on the seemingly boundless energy of young boys, and teachers understand not all learning happens at the desk. Boys, especially younger ones, learn best through movement and hands-on discovery. Experiential, creative, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning is infused across our Lower School curriculum to spark, focus, and grow boys' skills and love of learning.

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Lower School Academics

MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADES SIX
THROUGH EIGHT

The Middle School adeptly bridges the wonder years between elementary and secondary education. Boys begin to spread their wings and discover their interests in an encouraging and cooperative environment. They start to take charge of their own education through exposure to a plethora of classes, clubs, and co-curricular experiences. Boys develop study and learning skills to prepare for Upper School and beyond.

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Middle School Academics

UPPER SCHOOL

GRADES NINE
THROUGH TWELVE

The Upper School prepares young men to build the world of tomorrow. Through a challenging and timeless college-preparatory program, boys discover personal academic interests and develop talents. They explore the arts and learn the value of lifelong fitness and wellness. Moreover, a set of core values and solid relationships with teachers and peers ground their experiences, providing them with the tools to become responsible citizens.

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Upper School Academics

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Why Gilman

Why Gilman?

Boys have very specific educational and developmental needs, and Gilman has spent more than 100 years tailoring age-appropriate learning experiences to meet those needs. Whether it is in the classroom, on the field, or in the community, every minute of every Gilman school day helps boys to grow to become principled young men.

Learn more about why we think Gilman is best for boys.

All students take part in some form of physical education every school day.

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Nearly 60% of our students participate in performing arts.

Discover the arts at Gilman.

Students in all divisions make more than 6,800 sandwiches for the hungry each year.

Explore our community service programs.

Graduates Who Attend a Most Competitive or Highly Competitive College: 85%

See where our boys attend college.

Our coordinate program with The Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School enables Upper School students to select from more than 200 courses over four years.

Learn more about the coordinate program.

Lower, Middle, and Upper School Curriculum

Our Boys Learn. A Lot.

The curriculum and programs we develop in our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools hone in on how boys think, observe, and relate to each other on their way to becoming honorable, curious, humble, respectful, and resourceful young leaders.

Lower School Curriculum

Middle School Curriculum

Upper School Curriculum

Student and Alumni Accomplishments

Meet Faculty Members

Our teachers are awesome.

Great teachers make great schools. We would not "Be Gilman" without the men and women who teach, advise, coach, mentor, cajole, comfort, and celebrate our boys.

Meet more faculty.

Lower School Faculty

Meet Trevlin Alexander

Meet Sarah Heegan

Meet Amy Cyman

Meet Nick Schloeder

Middle School Faculty

Meet Isaiah Buchanan

Meet Nicole Mitchell

Meet Armond Lawson

Upper School Faculty

Meet Joe Valentine-White

Meet Larry Malkus

Meet Patrick Hastings

Meet Ariel Dechosa

Athletics

Statement of Values

Gilman firmly believes that participation in athletics forms a vital part of the overall educational experience for all of its students in all grades, PK-12. At their best, interscholastic and intramural competition and participation, as well as physical education in the lower grades, provide fertile grounds for important physical, social, and emotional growth and development. As with all aspects of our curricular and co-curricular program, the School should offer developmentally appropriate athletic options to serve the students' needs and to realize their full potential.