FOUNDED IN 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented, " Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college-preparatory school for students age three through twelfth grade. Our philosophy is based in the principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the "gathered meeting" bring the presence of God into the midst of our busy lives. Friends is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skills. We are also committed to service and ethical action, and to an understanding that every life is to be explored, celebrated and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.
A Friends Academy education starts with the inner light - the fundamental belief, firmly rooted in our Quaker tradition, that there is truth and goodness in each person. We believe that each child carries unique gifts and talents which we seek to nurture and celebrate. We prepare our students to go into the world and do good work, to use their gifts generously for worthwhile goals. A Friends education helps children grow in mind, body, and spirit, and builds a firm foundation for full lives, well lived.
Friends Academy is a Quaker school, and that begs a question - What exactly does it mean to be a Quaker school? First and foremost, it means there are certain principles that go to the heart of everything we do - integrity, simplicity, justice, patience, moderation, respect for others, and the peaceful resolution of conflict. It means we are committed to doing work in service of others, on our campus, in the larger commuity, and beyond. These things are as fundmental to every student's Friends education as anything they learn about history or literature or science. We come together as a caring community of learners that values the inherent worth of every person. We are a community that doesn't merely talk about the thing that are important to us; we live them, in how we treat each other, and how we engage the world around us.
In support of our mission, the Friends Academy 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.
R espectful, responsible, and reflective
E nthusiastically embraces learning
A ppreciates all diversity
C ompassionate and courageous
H onest and humble
E ngages in service within and beyond the school community
S trives for spiritual awareness, emotional well being, and physical health
O pen-minded and creative in pursuit of excellence
U understands and honors Quaker testimonies
T hinks analytically and independently
We believe that the most noble of callings is guiding students to discover enduring truths that lead them to do good works. We believe that a Friends Academy education transforms lives in the realization of our Quaker ideals.
Click here to view a Flash presenation of the Portrait of Our Community
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FOUNDED: 1876 by Gideon Frost
CAMPUS: A stimulating environment for learning, with exceptional facilities, technology, and other resources across a 65-acre campus of green lawns, woods and great natural beauty.
STUDENTS: 750 students from a diverse range of backgrounds and communities throughout Long Island. There are 210 students in the Lower School, 185 in the Middle School, and 355 in the Upper School.
FACULTY: 116 full- and part-time teachers committed to the development of each student in mind, body and spirit. The student-teacher ratio is 7:1.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT: All Friends graduates go to college, attending outstanding colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and abroad.
FINANCIAL AID: A generous program of financial aid to support families with financial need.
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