ARE FUTURE LEADERS BORN OR ARE THEY SHAPED? CAN CHILDREN LEARN TO ACCEPT AND EMBRACE THE POWER OF RESPONSIBILITY? DOES CREATIVITY PRECLUDE SUCCESS? D O YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN VA L UES AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
Y O U S H OULD EXPECT BOTH. At Friends’ Central we believe in kindness, teach compassion, encourage generosity of spirit, and demand academic excellence. Our rigorous curriculum is blended with enduring Quaker principles to create a solid foundation for a future of opportunity and success. Here your child will find perspective, balance, and an unparalleled intellectual experience that has proven itself for more than 160 years.
A MIND EAGER FOR LOGIC AND REASON.
Douglas G. Baird PROFESSOR OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Friends’ Central Class of ’71 B.A., YALE UNIVERSITY; J.D., STANFORD UNIVERSITY
As your child begins to understand the conflict between head and heart, we are there to encourage that one always be tempered by the other. We teach that reason does not preclude compassion and that curiosity leads always to possibility. Our Quaker values drive an intense commitment to an education that is both intellectual and thoughtful, encouraging students to approach everything with an open heart and mind.
A HEART SEEKING COMPASSION AND TRUTH.
WHEN YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE WORLD, WHERE DO YOU BEGIN?
Chinwe Onyekere EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROJECT HEALTH Friends’ Central Class of ’94 B.A., WELLESLEY COLLEGE; M.P.H., COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MAILMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The ability to change the world begins with an education grounded in reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. It is this solid foundation, as well as the support of a community that nurtures social conscience, that opens doors to opportunities beyond imagination. Our students begin changing the world at Friends’ Central and they continue changing it throughout their lives—from classrooms and boardrooms to communities and courtrooms.
IMAGINE HAVING THE CAPACITY TO BRING JOY TO MILLIONS,
AND THE BUSINESS ACUMEN TO MATCH.
Stacey Snider CO-CHAIRMAN & CEO, DREAMWORKS STUDIOS Friends’ Central Class of ’78 B.A., UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA; J.D., UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW
The world that today’s children will experience is an unknown and ever-changing mosaic. The digital era moves more quickly, forgives less readily, and demands knowledge and creativity of thinking. There is only one way to prepare children for their future—teach them to think critically and creatively, and instill in them a steadfast moral character and unprecedented work ethic. It is a combination that ensures both the opportunity and ability for extraordinary achievement.
THE PATH WILL NOT ALWAYS BE TRADITIONAL.
THEREFORE THE PREPARATION MUST BE THOROUGH.
Leo Chang SENIOR DESIGNER, NIKE Friends’ Central Class of ’97 B.F.A., RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
It is our job to inspire children to express themselves, infuse their education with creative passion, and encourage them to follow their dreams. Thorough preparation is not achieved by limiting creativity; it is achieved by understanding that creativity gives children a unique advantage in both traditional and nontraditional fields. We cannot predict the outcome, but we can equip your child with the intellectual, spiritual, and creative fortitude to guarantee that whichever path they choose, they will succeed.
WHERE THERE IS HARD WORK,
Barry Sharpless WINNER, NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY 2001 Friends’ Central Class of ’59 B.A., DARTMOUTH COLLEGE; PH.D., STANFORD UNIVERSITY
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE REWARD.
Academic rigor is at the heart of Friends’ Central. Our curriculum is thorough and intense, and we are dedicated to preparing your child for a future that insists on hard work. Though we value kindness, cooperation, and generosity of spirit, we are also committed to giving your child an education that will unlock doors. Our advantage is our ability to instill a love of learning that fuels hard work—and opportunity—throughout a lifetime.
WILL IT BE HER DEDICATED WORK OR HER COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS THAT DRIVES HER FORWARD?
WILL IT BE HIS PASSION FOR LEARNING OR HIS COMPASSION TOWARD OTHERS THAT SERVES HIM BEST?
HOW WILL THEY CHANGE THE WORLD?
At Friends’ Central we believe that Quaker works. A rigorous academic foundation is augmented by the Quaker pedagogy in a way that ensures that your child will flourish. We encourage you to learn more about the opportunities that lie ahead. FRIENDSCENTRAL.ORG
FRIENDS’ CENTRAL SCHOOL Lower School Nursery School through Grade 4 228 Old Gulph Road Wynnewood, PA 19096-1098 610-642-7575 610-642-6983 (fax) Middle and Upper Schools Grades 5 through 12 1101 City Avenue Wynnewood, PA 19096-3490 610-649-7440 610-649-5669 (fax)
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