Carolina Friends School
4809 Friends School Road, Durham, NC, 27705-0277 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (919)383-6602
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Carolina Friends School was founded in 1962 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Chapel Hill and Durham. As a dynamic community of learners, we are dedicated to providing educational programs and opportunities that are challenging, creative, supportive, and inclusive. We believe in the innate worth of each person and seek to embody and teach respect for the richness of diversity. The School fosters an appreciation for faith, simplicity, stewardship, pursuit of justice, and peaceful resolution of conflict. CFS strives to teach students to listen within and to others, to express themselves, to think critically, to take responsibility, to make a difference in their world. We expect the students of Carolina Friends School to develop the skills, values, and confidence that support a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service. ...read more  

School Overview:
Carolina Friends School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Friends
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1962
County Orange County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 490 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 24% 18%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 40 students
Kind - 26 students
Grade 1 - 31 students
Grade 2 - 31 students
Grade 3 - 31 students
Grade 4 - 30 students
Grade 5 - 34 students
Grade 6 - 39 students
Grade 7 - 34 students
Grade 8 - 40 students
Grade 9 - 39 students
Grade 10 - 39 students
Grade 11 - 37 students
Grade 12 - 39 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 62 teachers
Average Class Size 13
Number of AP Courses 5
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( NC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 4 / rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition varies by level.
% on Financial Aid 19%
Acceptance Rate 35%
Headmaster Mike Hanas
Admissions Director Kathleen Davidson
Admissions Associate Kathy Kirschmann
 
School Notes:
  • Why CFS?
  • Opportunity for Continuity and Community. CFS enrolls children ages 3 through 18, which gives students the opportunity to continue their education through high school in the same environment.
  • Compelling Curriculum. Our integrated curriculum offers engaging projects that allow students to “connect the dots” and apply what they know to real life. For examples, use this website to check out “What’s New?” (upper right corner) or click below on any unit of the school.
  • Academic Vigor: Steadfast Focus on a Child’s Full Development. At CFS, we focus on strong academics and also on social, emotional, artistic, spiritual, and physical growth. All our students take dance, art, music, fitness, and foreign language. They engage in collaborative learning, practice conflict resolution, make meaningful choices, have regular jobs, and enjoy plenty of time outdoors.
  • Excellent Student-Teacher Ratio. Students benefit from a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, with highly qualified and imaginative teachers (not teacher assistants) who devote close individual attention to each child. Students are seen, heard, and valued for who they are. This allows them to develop the knowledge, values, and confidence they’ll need to thrive – and make a difference – in the world.
  • Nothing Standardized About Evaluation at CFS. Individual uniqueness is valued and encouraged, and students receive the challenge and support appropriate to their abilities, interests, and needs. Instead of standardized tests or grades, we evaluate students through written narrative evaluations and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Meaningful Opportunities for Real Responsibility. CFS students are given responsibility – for academic choices, for personal relationships, and for their community. They are engaged in meaningful community service projects on campus and in the wider world.
  • Excellent Preparation for College and More. On average, 96% of CFS graduates go on to colleges of their choice, as close to home as NC-system schools and Duke, and as far away as Pitzer, Smith, and Wesleyan. (For recent college lists, click on “What’s New?” and scroll down.)
  • Room to Learn And Grow. With 13 buildings and over 76 acres on the main campus, students have the facilities, space, and safety they need to expand their horizons, spread their wings, and thrive. “Green” values are incorporated into the curriculum and campus maintenance – e.g., through use of recycled materials, water reclamation, and solar power projects that include photovoltaic collectors returning power to the grid. All this within 15 minutes of Durham, Chapel Hill, or Hillsborough.
  • Commitment to Diversity—Then, Now, and Always. Founded by Quakers in 1962 as one of the first racially integrated schools in the Southeast, CFS maintains a commitment to diversity of many kinds: race, national origin, religious affiliation, family structure, sexual orientation, learning style, physical ability, and socio-economic background. 24% of CFS students strengthen diversity of race or ethnicity.
  • Tuition Aid Available. Around 19% of CFS families receive need-based tuition assistance. • Very Low Attrition We are fortunate to have low attrition – just 6%, so if you can imagine your child thriving here, please consider applying soon.
  • Profile last updated: 09/26/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 27705 )
School Zip ( 27705 ) ( NC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 40,713 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 24%
Population Average Age 32 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 2.2 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $38,470 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 32 years old 31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 46% / 54% 65% / 35%
 
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