The field school is a private CO-ED school for students in grades 6-12. Based on a beautiful 10 ACRE campus in northwest washington, DC, field is defined by uniquely small classes and a distinct mission: self-discovery, skills of mind and generosity of heart. We teach through dialogue and passion, celebrating individual students and stressing the process of inquiry, analysis and creativity. Our students participate and learn to care in ways that inspire compassion and ethical behavior. Although the environment is relaxed, the field school is based on a traditional curriculum that makes connections between disciplines and emphasized writing, thinking, speaking, and problem-solving. We believe our mission and methods help us to live out our motto: AUDE sapere - "DARE to be WISE."