List of 4 frequently asked questions.

• Quaker Education

  At the heart of a Quaker education at Friends is the belief that there is “that of God”—or “the Light”—within each person. This essential tenet informs all that we do, beginning with creating a community that honors the humanity and the unique gifts and challenges of each student. The Quaker testimonies of community, integrity, peace, equality, stewardship and simplicity underpin our school culture and curriculum. A Quaker education cultivates curious learners who “practice truth-seeking and know the various ways this can be accomplished—through inquiry, scientific investigation, reflection, creative expression, critical thinking, dialogue, worship, and service.” (from Friends Council on Education)

• Diversity, Equity & Belonging

  As a Quaker school, the work of diversity, equity and belonging has been an integral piece of the fabric of our school since its inception over 230 years ago. Our vision is to create a community where everyone experiences a sense of belonging as soon as they walk through the doors of our building. We celebrate the fact that we all hold multiple identities, and we aim to ensure that everyone can stand proudly in their racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic identities.

  
  

  We ensure that diversity, equity and belonging come to life within our curriculum, our school structures, our policies and our overall programming. We approach this work in several ways, from creating affinity spaces for students from historically marginalized identities, to learning about the diverse histories that make up our community. We also create programming to learn and listen about important topics such as racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, sexism or homophobia in developmentally appropriate ways, while simultaneously celebrating our various cultural traditions and accomplishments.

  
  

  We understand that a diverse community fosters a rich and compassionate learning environment for everyone—students and adults alike.

  
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• Community Engagement

  The dedication to community engagement, stewardship and service is palpable at Friends Seminary. All members of our community—from our youngest learners, to Middle and Upper School students, to families, alumni and faculty and staff—seek not only to serve, but to learn about and meaningfully address issues of social injustice and community need. We strive to educate our students to become more knowledgeable, purposeful and responsible participants in the community who collaborate with local, national and global partners through relationships of reciprocity. In doing so we guide students to build crucial understanding about social injustice through listening, observation, dialogue and action.

• Global Education

  Through a range of curricular and co-curricular offerings, community engagement, and meaningful local, national and international experiences, students grow their knowledge and skills, while also developing the empathy necessary to understand and address shared global challenges. Global education at Friends seeks to encourage curiosity and open-mindedness, underscore our shared humanity, and engage students’ own sense of shared responsibility and stewardship for our future and a more just world.
  
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