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Jenkintown, PA
Abington Friends School

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Telephone: (215) 886-4350  · Website: www.abingtonfriends.net

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Abington Friends School
575 Washington Lane
Jenkintown, PA  19046

http://www.abingtonfriends.net

Tel: (215) 886-4350

Director: Debbie Green, the Preschool Director

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School Philosophy and Mission

"Abington Friends School, a coeducational, college-preparatory day school, serves students from preschool through grade twelve by providing a strong academic foundation for advanced study. Teaching is...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 1 years 6 months to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
7:30 am- 6:00 pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment1 years and 6 months

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Application Information

Applications accepted There are 5 pieces included in the application packet: 1. part 1: application for admission 2. part 2: parent statement 3. part 3: student statement and writing sample (ms and us only) 4. part 4: teacher recommendations 5. part 5: release of information form complete part 1 and part 5 of the application and return them to the school with the fee of $40 step 2: call the admissions office to schedule a parent interview step 3: complete and submit part 2, the parent statement, prior to the interview date step 4: if you have not already done so, forward the confidential recommendation forms, part 4, to your child's current classroom teacher(s) step 5: complete the parent interview. at the conclusion of the interview, we will schedule a time for your child to attend a play day or visit afs. please note that applicants to grades 2-5 visit the school for two consecutive days applicants to pk must turn four by september 1 of the year in which they enter afs,
Deadline for applicationsMarch 00
Application Information $40.00
Acceptance criteria: Priority is given to currently enrolled families, siblings of current AFS families, Quaker families, faculty children and full day schedules] diversity

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