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Sandy Spring, Maryland, USA Co-Ed, Quaker
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.
16923 Norwood RoadSandy Spring, Maryland, USA 20860 (301) 774-7455
Director of Admissions: Tony McCudden Admissions Phone:(301) 774-7455Fax:301-576-8664 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ssfs.org
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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
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 60
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
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.
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Arts Department Director: Kerr Hannah
Athletics Department Director: Steve Powers
Department Director: Jerome Cole
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
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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
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 More Details
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.