Department Director Jonathan Oglesbee

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 28

Number of AP Courses Offered: 16

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 57%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Differences Support
• Peer Tutoring
• Writing Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry

History

• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Social Justice

Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Health
• Meteorology
• Physics

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

• Choral Music
• Music Theory

Performing / Visual Arts

• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Film and Video
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Publications
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Weaving
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

Extensive Arts And Athletic Programs Intersession Program International Student Program

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 60

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

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

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

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
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Cross Country Trail; High Ropes Course; 2 Gymnasiums

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Animal Rights Club
• Asian Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Future Business Leaders of America
• Gardening Club
• Habitat for Humanity
• International Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• Newspaper
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Quiz Bowl
• SADD
• Science Fiction Club
• Sexualities Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Arts Department Director: Hannah Kerr

Athletics Department Director: Stephen Powers

Arts

• Art History
• Ceramics
• Choreography
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Fiber Arts
• Film and Video
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Publications
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Weaving
• Woodworking
• Modern Dance

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
• Freestyle Skiing
• Kickball
• Outdoor Education
• Rock Climbing
• Snowboarding

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates: