Summary
Contact Info
Abington Friends School
575 Washington Lane
Jenkintown
, PA
19046
www.abingtonfriends.net
Tel:
(215) 886-4350
Director:
Debbie Green, the Preschool Director
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 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 6 months |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
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 rooted in Quaker beliefs, combining reflection with action and balancing the needs of individuals with those of community. The School holds scholarship, moral integrity, simplicity, and diversity at its core.
The precepts and practices of Friends give definition to the daily life of the School and affirm the belief that there is “that of God” to respect and answer in every individual. Weekly Meeting for Worship, the central spiritual experience of the community, offers time for silent reflection and thoughtful sharing. Quaker values promote individual and collaborative work toward such ends as environmental stewardship, social justice, and the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Students meet challenging academic expectations by uniting personal strengths and varied talents with vision, imagination, and well-disciplined effort. Interdisciplinary, intercultural, and aesthetic studies spark innate curiosity and the joy of learning fundamental to long-term growth. Emphasizing social responsibility and the life of the mind, the School prepares students to become independent leaders who voice and act upon strongly held beliefs.
Abington Friends School, drawing on its three centuries of history, expects to instill in each student a life-long love of learning, personal integrity, and commitment to self, family, and the service of others
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Curriculum & Teaching Approach
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Quality of Teaching
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Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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