How large is the campus?

140+ pastoral acres with old-growth forest, trails, pond, and aerial adventure park.

Is there learning support?

Yes, the Learning Resource Collaborative supports diverse learners.

How diverse is the school?

49% of students identify as students of colour.

What arts are offered?

Dance, ceramics, photography, woodworking, weaving, and music.

How many clubs are there?

40 student clubs and committees.

Is there an aerial adventure park?

Yes, on the school's 140+ acre campus.

Sandy Spring Friends School

United States, Sandy Spring

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Unlisted

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 370

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Typical class size 16

Strengths 140+ acre Quaker campus, 6:1 student-teacher ratio, 49% students of colour, Aerial adventure park, Old-growth forest

Clubs Ceramics, Photography, Woodworking, Weaving, Dance

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Sandy Spring Friends School is a Quaker PreK-12 coeducational school on 140+ pastoral acres in Montgomery County, Maryland. With 370 students, a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and 49% students of colour, the school features inquiry-based education, 40 clubs, aerial adventure park, and old-growth forest.

www.ssfs.org

16923 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

The Essentials

Location

SSFS is at 16923 Norwood Rd in Sandy Spring, MD 20860 on 140+ pastoral acres.

Stages

PreK through Grade 12 across Preschool, Lower, Middle, and Upper School.

Type

SSFS is an independent co-educational Quaker day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

49% students of colour.

Additional learning support

Learning Resource Collaborative (LRC) for diverse learners.

Religious affiliation

Quaker (Friends). Values: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES).

Academics

Curriculum

Inquiry-based approach with experiential learning. Play-based preschool. College counselling in upper school.

Student Teacher Ratio

6:1

Higher Education Progression

College counselling available.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Quaker values SPICES: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning Resource Collaborative (LRC) supports diverse learners.

Admissions

Admissions process available.

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