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Delaware Valley Friends School

19 E Central Ave, Paoli, PA, 19301-0193 -

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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School Overview:

	Delaware Valley Friends School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) National Association of Independent Schools Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Learning Differences,Dyslexia, Executive Functioning,ADD, AD/HD, Dysgraphia
Year Founded	1986
County	Chester County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	207 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	25%
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	48 teachers
Average Class Size	6
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	168 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$33,400
% on Financial Aid	25%
Head of School	Katherine Schantz
Admissions Director	Jeannie Bowman
Admissions Associate	Kathy Wynn
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Tennis

School Notes:

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: 04/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19301)	School Zip (19301)	(PA) State Average
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	47 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	68% / 32%