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Abington Friends School
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Telephone: (215) 886-4350 · Website: www.abingtonfriends.net
Contact Info
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 enrollment | 1 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 applications | March 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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