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Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring, Maryland, USA
Co-Ed, Quaker

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Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Pre-K3 through 12th Grade, with an optional boarding program in the Upper School. Founded in 1961, SSFS offers a deep and rigorous academic curriculum, character education rooted in universal Quaker principles, and a diverse and international student body that reflects today's global community. SSFS sits on a pastoral 140-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland, midway between Washington D.C. and Baltimore - an ideal setting for intellectual contemplation, athletic training, diverse extracurricular pursuits, outdoor exploration, urban excursion, and personal growth.

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16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, Maryland, USA 20860

(301) 774-7455

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Director of Admissions: Tony McCudden
Admissions Phone:(301) 774-7455Fax:301-576-8664
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.ssfs.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $75
  • International Application Fee: $125
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1961
  • Campus Size: 140 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: AIMS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     40 253 293
Boys     57 241 298
Total     97 494 591

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $57,825
  • 5-Day Boarding: $46,225
  • Day Tuition Fee: $31,400
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 38.00%
  • Average Awarded: $19,000
 

Department Director: Karen Cumberbatch

Average Class Size: 12

Full Time Teachers: 28

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 57.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:8

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 16

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
  • Internship Program
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
History:
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
  • History and Cinema
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Social Justice
  • Quakerism
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Peace and Social Justice Seminar
Sciences:
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Health
  • Meteorology
  • Physics
  • Bioethics
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Finance
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Java
Music:
  • Choral Music
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Production
  • Instrumental Music
  • Handbells
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fiber Arts
  • Film and Video
  • Journalism
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Publications
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
  • Weaving
  • Woodworking
  • Video production
  • Chorus
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Internships
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Comparative Government & Politics
  • US Government & Politics
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • US History
  • World History
  • Music Theory
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Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 60

No. of Girls Dorms: 1

No. of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Vending Machines

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: Be a part of the residential life community at Sandy Spring Friends School! Living on campus allows students to..
Gain a greater sense of independence and learn important lessons about personal integrity and responsibility.
Engage in active learning opportunities focusing on relationships, respect, time management and more.
Develop a built in study time to help make the most of their high school education.
Live with their peers in an environment that cares about community and each student's growth.
Be more fully involved in after school activities such as interscholastic sports and performing arts rehearsals.
Enjoy leadership opportunities as proctors and dormitory leaders.

Facilities

  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Cross Country Trail
  • High Ropes Course
  • 2 gymnasiums

Clubs and Organizations

  • Amnesty International
  • Animal Rights Club
  • Asian Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Future Bus. Leaders of Am.
  • Gardening
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • International Clubs
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Bowl
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • SADD
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
  • Student driven clubs
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Arts Department Director: Kerr Hannah

Athletics Department Director: Steve Powers

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Rock Band
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • State of the art theater facilites
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rock Climbing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Camping
  • Dance
  • Free Style Skiing
  • Kick Ball
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
 

Department Director: Jerome Cole

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

American University 3 graduates
Dickinson College 5 graduates
Georgetown 2 graduates
Stanford 1 graduates
UC Berkeley 1 graduates

 

Summary: Young World Leaders' Social Entrepreneurship Program will take place on Georgetown University's campus in Washington, DC from July 8th-August 4th. The program is designed for domestic and international students with both day and boarding options. The program is a highly interactive, engaging four weeks where students learn about and practice entrepreneurship, leadership, and tools like Design Thinking that they'll use to come up with their own solution to address a social issue that is meaningful to them.

Young World Leaders is a program created and run by Sandy Spring Friends School, located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland.

Department Director: Nick Boedicker

Social Entrepreneurship

July 08, 2018 to August 04, 2018

Young World Leaders' Social Entrepreneurship Program will take place on Georgetown University's campus in Washington, DC from Jul 8-Aug 4. Come learn and apply business and leadership skills to address social issues that are meaningful to you! Boarding and day options. High School students only.

Registration Deadline: June 01, 2015
Financial Aid Available:  Yes
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Summary: At Summer at Sandy Spring, the daily camp experience is a combination of the active sounds of laughter, enthusiasm, and learning. The self confidence of campers grows as they are challenged by new activities and exposed to engaging programs. All our programs are designed for flexible schedules, stimulating experiences, and tons of fun.

 
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