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School Notes Overview: |
Since 1986, Delaware Valley Friends School has pioneered secondary Quaker education for students in grades 7-12 who have learning differences. The 209 students who attend DVFS experience a co-educational, college-preparatory curriculum where innovative teaching techniques are a hallmark.
DVFS students are like their prep-school peers; they are bright, motivated and talented. They are also courageous, flexible, innovative, and know the true meaning of perseverance in the face of dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Small class sizes, cutting edge technology, and concentrated attention on skill-building provide DVFS students with the foundation to excel in higher education.
Quaker beliefs and values shape the fabric of daily life at DVFS. A fundamental optimism and caring respect underlie all interpersonal interactions. The Friends educational approach, as well as innovative teaching, are replicated during the Summer Program (June 30 to August 1, 2008), which features one-on-one tutorials, art classes and intensive instruction to advance reading and writing skills.
Delaware Valley Friends School is located at 19 East Central Avenue in Paoli, within walking distance of the R5 Train Station. Please call 610-640-4150 x2160 for more information or visit www.dvfs.org.
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Delaware Valley Friends School |
| School Level |
High school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Council of Bilingual Education
National Coalition of Girls Schools
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Friends |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 7 - 12 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Dyslexia, ADD, AD/HD, Dysgraphia |
| Year
Founded |
1986 |
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County |
Chester County, PA |
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| Total
Students |
207 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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PA )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
8% |
25% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 7 - 12 students | | Grade 8 - 14 students | | Grade 9 - 56 students | | Grade 10 - 51 students | | Grade 11 - 40 students | | Grade 12 - 34 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
36 teachers |
| Average Class Size |
6 |
| List of Courses Offered |
Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom dress code |
Casual |
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School |
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PA )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:6 |
1:10
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
168 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$31,400 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
25% |
| Headmaster |
Katherine Schantz |
| Admissions
Director |
Jeannie Bowman |
| Admissions
Associate |
Kathy Wynn |
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- Since 1986, Delaware Valley Friends School has pioneered secondary Quaker education for students in grades 7-12 who have learning differences. The 209 students who attend DVFS experience a co-educational, college-preparatory curriculum where innovative teaching techniques are a hallmark.
DVFS students are like their prep-school peers; they are bright, motivated and talented. They are also courageous, flexible, innovative, and know the true meaning of perseverance in the face of dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Small class sizes, cutting edge technology, and concentrated attention on skill-building provide DVFS students with the foundation to excel in higher education.
Quaker beliefs and values shape the fabric of daily life at DVFS. A fundamental optimism and caring respect underlie all interpersonal interactions. The Friends educational approach, as well as innovative teaching, are replicated during the Summer Program (June 30 to August 1, 2008), which features one-on-one tutorials, art classes and intensive instruction to advance reading and writing skills.
Delaware Valley Friends School is located at 19 East Central Avenue in Paoli, within walking distance of the R5 Train Station. Please call 610-640-4150 x2160 for more information or visit www.dvfs.org.
- Profile last updated: 03/13/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
19301 ) |
| School
Zip (
19301 ) |
(
PA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
6,804 people |
12,280,267 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
58% |
22% |
| Population Average
Age |
42 years old |
37 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.4 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$67,464 |
$43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.8 rooms |
5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
46 years old |
51 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (19301)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
79% / 21% |
68% / 32% |
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