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.

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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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