Sandy Spring Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) is a Quaker independent school located in Sandy Spring, Maryland that offers a rigorous academic program with a strong emphasis on Quaker values. The school is dedicated to providing both academic and spiritual growth opportunities for its students through a curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses, experiential learning, and environmental stewardship. At SSFS, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, arts, and community service programs to help them develop leadership skills and become responsible citizens. The school is particularly proud of its championship-winning sports teams, award-winning arts programs, and strong commitment to service learning. As a Quaker school, SSFS promotes values such as simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality, and strives to instill these values in its students. The school's mission is to inspire students to become agents of positiv...