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Tandem Friends School Mission: Rooted in Quaker values, Tandem Friends School prepares young people for higher education and fulfilling lives of integrity, creative expression and service.
Club or Organization: Art Club, Chess Club, Creative Writing Club, Diversity Council, Drama Club, Friends Council, GSA, Knitting & Fiber Arts Club, Model United Nations, Science Olympiad Team, Student Newspaper, Student Senate, Tandem Earth
Arts and Music Programs: Upper School Drama
School Notes
What happens when young people are given the chance to truly
explore their imaginations, express their inner light, contribute
to their community, and collaborate in their education? They
become their boldest selves - and they grow, together, into
engaged, inspired and purposeful change-makers. For 50
years, Tandem Friends School has been the place for these daring
doers: the big dreamers who embrace the beauty and power of ideas
and self-expression; the purposeful learners who have an unabashed
enthusiasm for discovering knowledge; the independent thinkers who
care about the world and want to change it for the
better.
Here, students in grades 5-12 benefit from a progressive,
purpose-based approach to education, as they build a lifelong
respect for learning on a foundation of:
Freedom with Responsibility: TFS students are trusted
as active partners in their education, embracing the joys of
exploration, inventive learning, and risk taking, while always
weighing the consequences of their actions.
Kindness & Wisdom: Our academic program not only
emphasizes individual thought, expression, and curiosity, but also
shared intention and service to others - resulting in engaged
and self-assured graduates who embrace their unique gifts
while cultivating community.
Creativity & Integrity: By prioritizing both academic and
creative pursuits, TFS helps students let their lives
speak while challenging them to take initiative in their own
growth and development. When students learn and share in a
community that recognizes their unique voices, values both creative
and academic challenge, and acts for peace and justice, it`s no
surprise that tomorrow`s leaders grow in Tandem.
Ready to join them? Experience the Tandem difference.
Grades: NS-8 | 351 students4.5 miles 1205 Pen Park Rd Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 964-0400
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
510/13/2021
Tandem Friends School is the best independent school option in the greater Charlottesville area for middle and high school students -- if our kids hadn't gone to Tandem Friends, they would have gone to one of the very good local public schools. However, because of tracking in the public schools, our kids would not have had as complete a school experience as they had at Tandem. Here, they got to know their teachers, staff, and fellow students in a much more authentic way across boundaries like age, interest area, etc. Everyone knows everyone well and participates in the community as a whole person. Teachers and staff are very committed to helping everyone navigate challenges and celebrate successes. My kids were incredibly well prepared for both the academic and social aspects of their college experiences, and I'm incredibly grateful to this wonderful school community for helping each of them to learn and grow into responsible, hard-working, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent young adults.
- Posted by Parent - RecentParent
511/21/2020
Tandem is the most inclusive, creative school my kids have attended. Everyone is welcome and everyone is valued. The applied learning across disciplines is challenging. The teachers are very accessible.
- Posted by Parent - momof2
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