Anyone wishing to photograph, tape, film or otherwise record images or sound on the property of Georgetown Preparatory School must receive prior approval from the Communications Office. No one is permitted to enter the property of Georgetown Preparatory School with the intent to photograph, tape, film or otherwise record images or sound without receiving prior approval for a specific date and time from the Communications Office. Violation of this policy may constitute trespassing. Requests may be denied for any reason.
Exceptions to this policy include:
- Georgetown Preparatory School students and school staff;
- Scheduled athletic competitions, which may be photographed, taped or filmed by the following parties without prior approval: media, families of Georgetown Preparatory School students, families of students from a visiting team, coaches, college scouts, and other parties with a legitimate reason to record the athletic competition;
- Official school events open to the school community or public, including theater performances, concerts and graduation;
- Private events held on the property of Georgetown Preparatory School, including weddings and bookings in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence;
- Other exceptions that may be made on a case-by-case basis.
To request approval to photograph, tape, film or otherwise record images or sound on the property of Georgetown Preparatory School, please contact Kim Yue at 301-214-8639 or kyue@gprep.org. Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance.
The right to photograph, tape, film or otherwise record images or sound may be revoked for anyone at any time. The criteria used to evaluate requests will include how the recorded material will be used, how it will portray Georgetown Preparatory School, and whether the project promotes the mission and interests of the school.