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Durham, NC
Carolina Friends School

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Telephone: (919) 383-6602  · Website: www.cfsnc.org/units/ES/index.htm

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Carolina Friends School
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC  27705

www.cfsnc.org/units/ES/...

Tel: (919) 383-6602

Director: Mike Hanas : Principal
mhanas@cfsnc.org

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The Carolina Friends Early Schools' philosophy of education blends the Quaker emphasis on the uniqueness and worth of each individual with the work of development psychologists and the legacy of trad...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"The Early School program recognizes the need of young children to participate in active and quiet play as well as in larger and smaller groups. The School's conviction that young children need to mak...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
6 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 3:15 pm
Tuition: $11,820/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


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Application Information

Applications accepted The complete application process typically includes the following steps: a parent tour of cfs main campus, designed to orient parents to the overall program of the school. to arrange a tour, parents can contact the admissions secretary on the main campus (383-6602 x 221). the tour is for parents only and can occur before or after the written application is completed. submission of a completed application and non-refundable $25 application fee. an observational visit at the early school designated as the family's first choice, including an interview between parents or guardians and that early school's head teacher. after sending an application, a parent should call the admissions secretary in the main office to schedule this visit as soon as possible. only students whose parents have interviewed will be offered admission to cfs
Deadline for applicationsJanuary 04
Application Information $25.00
Acceptance criteria: Carolina Friends School, in its active commitment to building a diverse school community, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, national origin, or socio-economic background. Decisions regarding admissions are made independently of consideration regarding families' abilities to pay the full cost of enrollment at the School, and many families are eligible to receive limited need-based tuition assistance from Carolina Friends School. If a family believes they would require assistance, they may request the tuition aid application packet when applying for admission to the School

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