About - Friends School of Wilmington - Quaker School-8th Grade Independent School in Wilmington, NC
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About - Friends School of Wilmington - Quaker School-8th Grade Independent School in Wilmington, NC
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Lifelong Learners. Lifelong Leaders. Lifelong Friends.
Friends School of Wilmington is a preschool-8th grade independent school rooted in Quaker values that is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning and a drive to act always with courage, integrity, and love.
At FSW, our educational mission is grounded in a sustained commitment to academic excellence and ethical character; a learning environment where students are equipped to lead lives guided by curiosity and kindness, wisdom and empathy. Starting in our Montessori preschool classrooms, we empower children to explore the world around them through creative, hands-on discovery. Our Lower and Middle School students develop as self-confident critical thinkers who solve problems with authenticity, adaptability, and collaboration.
Our teachers and administrators are the best of the best, the majority of whom hold postgraduate degrees. Through an innovative, robust curriculum that draws upon experiential and service-learning principles, we help each child reach their highest individual potential. This work is supported by first-class campus facilities, like our multi-acre Longleaf Center for Environmental Learning, our Lower School EdTech classrooms, and our Middle School 1:1 Chromebook program.
A joy to seek knowledge, a drive to lead courageously, and a love to build community — This is Friends School of Wilmington.
Friends School of Wilmington believes the world needs passionate, lifelong learners who act with courage, integrity and love and are inspired by the Quaker values of peace, equality and care for the earth. We are a vigorous academic community committed to educating the whole child.
- FSW Mission Statement -
What We Believe
What We Do
How We Do It
We believe in a learning environment grounded in Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. These “SPICES” provide a set of shared values and a common set of expectations for everyone at FSW.
We believe that learning should have a public purpose. Our students are involved in the community and are provided with myriad opportunities to connect the curriculum with real-world issues in Wilmington and beyond.
We believe in cultivating a diverse community of belonging where everyone is known, respected, and valued for their authentic selves.
We inspire our students to think critically, problem solve creatively, and apply lessons with nuance and care for the world around them.
We deliver a dynamic academic program in sync with a global landscape that keeps students interested, active, and engaged. Academic challenge is matched with support from expert and caring faculty, ensuring that every student is truly seen and known as an individual.
We offer a wide variety of enrichment programming, athletics, and arts opportunities so that students can pursue their passions, learn to work together, and contribute to a wider community ecosystem.
We integrate experiential processes, evidence-based practices, blended methodologies, and differentiated instruction to cultivate a vibrant learning environment across all ages and grade levels. This includes curricular programming like Everyday Mathematics, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, OpenSci, StoryPath, and Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs.
We combine our core subjects with enrichment programming, service-learning partnerships, environmental education, social-emotional learning, and DEI projects to nurture the whole child.
We actively involve students in the learning process so that they feel ownership in navigating the curriculum with confidence and curiosity.
EXPLORE THE
CURRICULUM
LEARN ABOut
STUDENT LIFE
CONNECT WITH OUR
ADMISSIONS TEAM
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About
Lifelong Learners. Lifelong Leaders. Lifelong Friends.
Friends School of Wilmington is a preschool-8th grade independent school rooted in Quaker values that is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning and a drive to act always with courage, integrity, and love.
At FSW, our educational mission is grounded in a sustained commitment to academic excellence and ethical character; a learning environment where students are equipped to lead lives guided by curiosity and kindness, wisdom and empathy. Starting in our Montessori preschool classrooms, we empower children to explore the world around them through creative, hands-on discovery. Our Lower and Middle School students develop as self-confident critical thinkers who solve problems with authenticity, adaptability, and collaboration.
Our teachers and administrators are the best of the best, the majority of whom hold postgraduate degrees. Through an innovative, robust curriculum that draws upon experiential and service-learning principles, we help each child reach their highest individual potential. This work is supported by first-class campus facilities, like our multi-acre Longleaf Center for Environmental Learning, our Lower School EdTech classrooms, and our Middle School 1:1 Chromebook program.
A joy to seek knowledge, a drive to lead courageously, and a love to build community — This is Friends School of Wilmington.
Friends School of Wilmington believes the world needs passionate, lifelong learners who act with courage, integrity and love and are inspired by the Quaker values of peace, equality and care for the earth. We are a vigorous academic community committed to educating the whole child.
- FSW Mission Statement -
What We Believe
What We Do
How We Do It
We believe in a learning environment grounded in Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. These “SPICES” provide a set of shared values and a common set of expectations for everyone at FSW.
We believe that learning should have a public purpose. Our students are involved in the community and are provided with myriad opportunities to connect the curriculum with real-world issues in Wilmington and beyond.
We believe in cultivating a diverse community of belonging where everyone is known, respected, and valued for their authentic selves.
We inspire our students to think critically, problem solve creatively, and apply lessons with nuance and care for the world around them.
We deliver a dynamic academic program in sync with a global landscape that keeps students interested, active, and engaged. Academic challenge is matched with support from expert and caring faculty, ensuring that every student is truly seen and known as an individual.
We offer a wide variety of enrichment programming, athletics, and arts opportunities so that students can pursue their passions, learn to work together, and contribute to a wider community ecosystem.
We integrate experiential processes, evidence-based practices, blended methodologies, and differentiated instruction to cultivate a vibrant learning environment across all ages and grade levels. This includes curricular programming like Everyday Mathematics, Reader’s Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, OpenSci, StoryPath, and Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs.
We combine our core subjects with enrichment programming, service-learning partnerships, environmental education, social-emotional learning, and DEI projects to nurture the whole child.
We actively involve students in the learning process so that they feel ownership in navigating the curriculum with confidence and curiosity.
EXPLORE THE
CURRICULUM
LEARN ABOut
STUDENT LIFE
CONNECT WITH OUR
ADMISSIONS TEAM