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Sandy Spring Friends School

United States, Sandy Spring

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 370
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Typical class size 16
Strengths 140+ acre Quaker campus, 6:1 student-teacher ratio, 49% students of colour, Aerial adventure park, Old-growth forest
Clubs Ceramics, Photography, Woodworking, Weaving, Dance
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Sandy Spring Friends School is a Quaker PreK-12 coeducational school on 140+ pastoral acres in Montgomery County, Maryland. With 370 students, a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and 49% students of colour, the school features inquiry-based education, 40 clubs, aerial adventure park, and old-growth forest.

16923 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

The Essentials

Sandy Spring Friends School has 370 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
SSFS is at 16923 Norwood Rd in Sandy Spring, MD 20860 on 140+ pastoral acres.

Stages
PreK through Grade 12 across Preschool, Lower, Middle, and Upper School.

Type
SSFS is an independent co-educational Quaker day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
49% students of colour.

Additional learning support
Learning Resource Collaborative (LRC) for diverse learners.

Religious affiliation
Quaker (Friends). Values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES).
Academics

Sandy Spring Friends School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Inquiry-based approach with experiential learning. Play-based preschool. College counselling in upper school.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Higher Education Progression
College counselling available.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Quaker values SPICES: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Resource Collaborative (LRC) supports diverse learners.
Parent Experience

Community
All-school and division meetings emphasising community. Annual community play.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
140+ acres with old-growth forest, stream, six miles of cross-country trails, pond/swimming hole, aerial adventure park.

Sports Facilities
Athletics emphasising sportsmanship and honest effort.

Academic Facilities
Performing arts centre, visual arts studios for ceramics, photography, woodworking, weaving, and music.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Dance, ceramics, photography, woodworking, weaving, and music.

Social & Hobbies
40 student clubs and committees.

Community & Service
Service and civic engagement. Annual community play.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Environmental stewardship programmes on 140+ acres.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions process available.
School Events
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