Friends Central School
Friends' Central School is a Quaker coeducational college preparatory school with campuses in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. The school serves students from pre-K through 12th grade.
History
[edit | edit source]Friends' Central was founded in 1845 by members of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. The school maintains strong Quaker values while providing excellent academic preparation.[1]
Quaker Values
[edit | edit source]The school emphasizes:
- Simplicity
- Peace
- Integrity
- Community
- Equality
- Stewardship
Campuses
[edit | edit source]Friends' Central operates:
- Lower School campus
- Middle and Upper School campus
- Both located in Wynnewood
Academics
[edit | edit source]The school offers:
- Rigorous college preparatory program
- Experiential learning
- Community service requirements
- Strong arts and athletics
Athletics
[edit | edit source]The Phoenix compete in the Friends Schools League and other conferences.