Founded in 1784, Friends School of Baltimore provides a coeducational, college preparatory program guided by the Quaker values of Truth, equality, simplicity, community, and peaceful resolution of conflict. By setting high standards of excellence for a diverse and caring community, Friends seeks to develop in each student the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative strengths to make a positive contribution to the world. Recognizing that there is that of God in each person, the School strives in all its programs, policies, and affairs to be an institution that exemplifies the Religious Society of Friends' ideals.
Friends School seeks to live the conviction that there is that of God in each person. At Friends, we work together to build and sustain a community that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all people. We value diversity and cherish differences. Dedication to simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship permeates every friend's School life aspect. Regular Meeting for Worship strengthens and deepens our commitment to these Quaker testimonies. Active practice of these principles nurtures empathy and fosters a sense of responsibility to the needs of others. Structured opportunities for service help students live the Quaker testimonies at School and in the broader community.
Friends is a coeducational college preparatory school offering a Pre-K to 12 program that promotes internal motivation, diligence, a passion for learning, and a strong desire to excel. Therefore, the School is most useful for students who can thrive in an enriched and challenging environment. Friends School cultivates the students' intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, and spiritual development. Our program balances academics, athletics, and the arts.
Quaker education is a pilgrimage--a continual seeking after Truth. The search for Truth requires a willingness to listen openly to others' ideas, even in fields of controversy. Friends School believes that through self-awareness, growth, and service to others, God's in each person is made manifest.
We bring girls and boys together in a learning community defined by equality and respect, to learn with and from each other, in the classroom and beyond. We do so because research has proven that interaction enriches academics and social skills. That is why we insist on creating a microcosm of the real world, where every aspect of daily life — academic, social, interpersonal, and professional — is represented in a coeducational environment.
At Friends School of Baltimore, our Quaker values and commitment to being an inclusive and constructive learning environment compel us to uphold the dignity of all individuals at all times. We practice George Fox's belief that there is "that of God in everyone" and hold ourselves accountable for our behavior and speech's intention and impact. Friends School opposes and actively addresses hurtful language and behavior, especially that which demeans or discriminates based on race, ethnicity, ability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or identity attributes. We believe that such acts are harmful to individuals, divisive within our community, and corrosive to society. Friends School engages in open dialogue, embraces diverse perspectives, and celebrates differences. We also insist that all discourse, however controversial or well-intended, must always be respectful in tone in content and, ultimately, must support the Quaker value of inclusivity.
In a world of exponentially increasing information, how do you prepare your children for a future you can only imagine? At Friends School, our students receive a solid academic foundation delivered within a structure that promotes innovation and creativity.
Our Pre-K through 12 college-preparatory program focuses on providing students with the tools and skills they need to express ideas, navigate complexity, and cultivate a genuine passion for inquiry. Learning takes place in an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, and empathy. This intangible spirit is engrained in our School's Quaker-based educational mission. It is reflected in our dedicated teachers' quality, who set high standards for excellence, and it is in the confidence of our students, who set the bar high for success.
At Friends School, nurturing a love of reading and literature is paramount to our work. Our librarians and technology educators work in tandem to integrate into the curriculum a variety of skills — from information literacy and research techniques to coding and programming, digital literacy, and digital citizenship — that promote active, student-centered learning. We believe that cultivating this level of expertise in our students is critically important to prepare them for the many challenges that college and the real world will present.
Our divisional libraries serve as a "learning commons" for students of all ages, offering space and opportunities for group work, project-based learning, and time spent enjoying books. Our librarians and technology educators are teachers first and serve as collaborative partners with our faculty. Together they guide students to find new ways of demonstrating knowledge, conducting research, and exploring their passions through authentic learning that reinforces traditional skills and concepts.
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