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Since its establishment in 1845 by the Religious Society of Friends, Friends' Central School, a coeducational, college preparatory day school for nursery through grade 12, has been guided by Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality.
Underlying all facets of school life is the belief that "there is that of God in everyone." Meeting for Worship is central, providing time for connections among members of the community and between individuals and their spiritual sources.
Peaceful resolution of conflicts, seeking truth, and collaborative process are key aspects of a Friends' Central education.
Friends' Central offers rigorous and varied educational experiences in academics, arts, and athletics, helping each student to realize his or her true potential and achieve at the highest level possible.
We encourage trial and error, critical thinking and questioning, and intellectual courage in all areas of our curriculum.
We strive to balance competence in using sophisticated technology with the richness of a humanistic education.
Students' individual interests are encouraged and supported while essential skills are carefully honed.
We intentionally seek a wide spectrum of diversity in our school community.
We respect unreservedly that diversity and strive to enhance and support it.
Diversity influences how we teach, learn, and communicate. It enriches the community and furthers understanding that each human life is intrinsically valuable and interrelated, one with another.
Since its establishment in 1845 by the Religious Society of
Friends, Friends' Central School, a coeducational, college
preparatory day school for nursery through grade 12, has been
guided by Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity,
community, and equality. Underlying all facets of school life is
the belief that "there is that of God in everyone." Meeting for
Worship is central, providing time for connections among members of
the community and between individuals and their spiritual sources.
Peaceful resolution of conflicts, seeking truth, and collaborative
process are key aspects of a Friends' Central education. Friends'
Central offers rigorous and varied educational experiences in
academics, arts, and athletics, helping each student to realize his
or her true potential and achieve at the highest level possible. We
encourage trial and error, critical thinking and questioning, and
intellectual courage in all areas of our curriculum. We strive to
balance competence in using sophisticated technology with the
richness of a humanistic education. Students' individual interests
are encouraged and supported while essential skills are carefully
honed. We intentionally seek a wide spectrum of diversity in our
school community. We respect unreservedly that diversity and strive
to enhance and support it. Diversity influences how we teach,
learn, and communicate. It enriches the community and furthers
understanding that each human life is intrinsically valuable and
interrelated, one with another.
In this article we look at the benefits of a STEAM education, highlighting its interdisciplinary approach, the subjects involved, and the value it brings to students.
This article explores the rich histories of several prestigious schools in the United States, including the Allen-Stevenson School, Lycée Français de New York, Catherine Cook School, Shattuck-St. Mary's School, and The Spence School. It explores their origins, founders, growth, philosophies, and enduring legacies, highlighting their commitment to academic excellence and progressive education principles.
The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $19,972 for elementary schools and $28,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
