:: Friends Academy ::

Our Mission
Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented," FA is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college-preparatory day school serving students from age three through twelfth grade. More >>

The Parent Perspective
Click here to read what some of our parents are saying about the Friends Academy experience.

What Exactly Does It Mean to Be a Quaker School?
Quakers use the acronym "SPICES" to explain the testimonies. Click here to view the Parent Council Guide to Our Quaker School.

Portrait of Our Community
In support of our mission, our community has created a statement of principles called the Portrait of Our Community - REACHES OUT. Each day we challenge ourselves to demonstrate these qualities in our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Contact Us
Friends Academy
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
516.676.0393

Today at Friends

Thursday
March 11, 2010

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2009-2010 Vacation Calendar
2010-2011 Vacation Calendar
2009-2010 Student Handbook

Athletics Calendar
Click here for HighSchoolSports.net

Musicians: The NYSSMA Piano Registration Deadline is March 15
Click here for more info

Congratulations BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL!
Winners of the Nassau County Class C Championship
For more sports news CLICK HERE

[Click here for more photos in our GALLERY]

W h a t ' s N e w a t F r i e n d s ?

FA Chess Festival: Sunday, March 21

LS Winter Games: March 14

2010 DINNER & AUCTION: THURS. APRIL 29

Celebrating our Past, Present and Future! Next planning meeting is Wed. March 24. All parents welcome. More >>

Calling All Parent Volunteers!

Please visit the Parent Council area of the Web site for volunteer opportunities or to volunteer on-line for 2009-2010.

FA Infant & Toddler Center Openings

We are excited to announce openings in our child care program for ages 6 weeks to 36 months! More >>

Get involved and give back to the community

Soles4Souls is collecting your old shoes and more. Click for more info. More >>

Early Childhood Center: Tours available

Call 516-676-0393 for an appointment and to arrange a tour of our new Early Childhood Center. More >>

Catch up with Among Friends

Did you miss an issue? Archived 09-10 issues are now online. More >>

Summer 2010 programs

NEW! SAT Prep and Mommy & Me classes. More >>

Athletics News
	Boys BBall win county championship! FA Sports team head into post-season. Click here to read more. Calendar \| Directions \| Newsday

Admissions News
	Call now to schedule a personal visit and tour of our campus. Call 516-676-0393 for more information. Learn more about Friends >> Download an application >>

Community Service News
	Family Community Service Day Saturday, March 20th @ 10:00 AM Please bring your family and friends. All are welcome! Click here for more information. Recent Projects \| Bulletin Board

Alumni News
	Nicole Bielawski '09 Rows to 15th Place in World Event After winning the gold medal in the US championships... Read more >> Click here for more Alumni news.

Friends Academy Summer Camp
	Spend the summer with Friends! Open June 28 - Aug. 20, 2010. Next Open House: Sun. Feb. 7th (12-2pm) or call for a tour. Click here to visit the Friends Academy Summer Camp Web site.