Academics at Friends
Here, Achievement and Goodness Go Hand-in-Hand
At Friends, we set high standards for learning and living. Quaker education fosters a meaningful kind of rigor, one that challenges students to think independently and engage deeply with ideas. Academic excellence here is grounded in real-world learning: students don't just memorize, they question, create, and apply knowledge through hands-on projects and collaborative problem-solving.
Our approach to education is rooted in our core values or SPICES (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Stewardship). These are historical tenets of Quakerism, and at Friends, we use them to guide and encourage our students in their personal growth, instilling in them principles that have lifelong value.
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Lower School
Grades PK - 5
Signature Programs
Our Signature Programs make it possible for students to engage in a variety of challenging academic and co-curricular programs to explore their interests and passions.
Middle School
Grades 6 - 8
Library and Technology
Our librarians and technology educators work in tandem to integrate into the curriculum a variety of skills that promote active, student-centered learning.
Upper School
Grades 9 - 12
Teaching and Learning
Our teachers challenge students to master the fundamentals and reach beyond their existing knowledge to take ownership of their learning and explore their full potential.