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CAN CHILDREN LEARN TO ACCEPT AND EMBRACE THE POWER OF RESPONSIBILITY?
ARE FUTURE LEADERS BORN OR ARE THEY SHAPED?
DOES CREATIVITY PRECLUDE SUCCESS?
DO YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN VALUES AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
YOU SHOULD EXPECT BOTH.
At Friends’ Central we believe in kindness, teach compassion, encourage generosity of spirit, and demand
academic excellence. Our rigorous curriculum is blended with enduring Quaker principles to create a solid
foundation for a future of opportunity and success. Here your child will find perspective, balance, and an
unparalleled intellectual experience that has proven itself for more than 160 years.
A MIND EAGER FOR LOGIC AND REASON.
As your child begins to understand the conflict between head and
heart, we are there to encourage that one always be tempered by
the other. We teach that reason does not preclude compassion and
that curiosity leads always to possibility. Our Quaker values drive
an intense commitment to an education that is both intellectual and
thoughtful, encouraging students to approach everything with an
open heart and mind.
Douglas G. BairdPROFESSOR OF LAW,UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Friends’ Central Class of ’71B.A., YALE UNIVERSITY;
J.D., STANFORD UNIVERSITY
A HEART SEEKING COMPASSION AND TRUTH.
WHEN YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE THE WORLD,
WHERE DO YOU BEGIN?
The ability to change the world begins with an education
grounded in reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept
responsibility. It is this solid foundation, as well as the support
of a community that nurtures social conscience, that opens
doors to opportunities beyond imagination. Our students begin
changing the world at Friends’ Central and they continue
changing it throughout their lives—from classrooms and
boardrooms to communities and courtrooms.
Chinwe Onyekere EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROJECT HEALTH
Friends’ Central Class of ’94B.A., WELLESLEY COLLEGE;
M.P.H., COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
MAILMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
IMAGINE HAVING THE CAPACITY TO BRING JOY TO MILLIONS,
AND THE BUSINESS ACUMEN TO MATCH.
The world that today’s children will experience is an unknown and ever-changing mosaic. The digital
era moves more quickly, forgives less readily, and demands knowledge and creativity of thinking.
There is only one way to prepare children for their future—teach them to think critically and creatively,
and instill in them a steadfast moral character and unprecedented work ethic. It is a combination that
ensures both the opportunity and ability for extraordinary achievement.
Stacey Snider CO-CHAIRMAN & CEO, DREAMWORKS STUDIOS
Friends’ Central Class of ’78B.A., UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA;
J.D., UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW
THE PATH WILL NOTALWAYS BE TRADITIONAL.
THEREFORE THE PREPARATIONMUST BE THOROUGH.
It is our job to inspire children to express themselves, infuse their education with
creative passion, and encourage them to follow their dreams. Thorough prepara-
tion is not achieved by limiting creativity; it is achieved by understanding that
creativity gives children a unique advantage in both traditional and nontraditional
fields. We cannot predict the outcome, but we can equip your child with the intel-
lectual, spiritual, and creative fortitude to guarantee that whichever path they
choose, they will succeed.
Leo Chang SENIOR DESIGNER, NIKE
Friends’ Central Class of ’97B.F.A., RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
WHERE THERE IS HARD WORK,
Barry SharplessWINNER, NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY 2001
Friends’ Central Class of ’59B.A., DARTMOUTH COLLEGE;
PH.D., STANFORD UNIVERSITY
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE REWARD.
Academic rigor is at the heart of Friends’ Central. Our curriculum is thorough and intense, and we
are dedicated to preparing your child for a future that insists on hard work. Though we value kindness,
cooperation, and generosity of spirit, we are also committed to giving your child an education that will
unlock doors. Our advantage is our ability to instill a love of learning that fuels hard work—and
opportunity—throughout a lifetime.
WILL IT BE HIS PASSION FOR LEARNING OR HIS COM-PASSION TOWARD OTHERS THAT SERVES HIM BEST?
WILL IT BE HER DEDICATED WORK OR HER COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS THAT DRIVES HER FORWARD?
HOW WILL THEY CHANGE THE WORLD?
At Friends’ Central we believe that Quaker works. A rigorous academic foundation is augmented by
the Quaker pedagogy in a way that ensures that your child will flourish. We encourage you to learn
more about the opportunities that lie ahead.
FRIENDSCENTRAL.ORG
FRIENDS’ CENTRAL SCHOOL
Lower SchoolNursery School through Grade 4
228 Old Gulph RoadWynnewood, PA 19096-1098610-642-7575610-642-6983 (fax)
Middle and Upper SchoolsGrades 5 through 12
1101 City AvenueWynnewood, PA 19096-3490610-649-7440610-649-5669 (fax)
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