Sandy Spring Friends School

At Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), we view education as much more than the transfer of knowledge. Our goal is to cultivate compassionate, reflective, and proactive individuals who are equipped to make a positive impact on the world around them. We achieve this through a dynamic academic program that encourages students to explore, reflect, and take action—developing the critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills they’ll need to thrive in an ever-changing global society. The QRA Framework: Question, Reflect, Act At the heart of our approach lies the QRA framework—Question, Reflect, Act. This methodology invites students to actively engage with new ideas by questioning, reflecting, and applying their knowledge. By focusing on these core principles, students gain not only a deep understanding of academic content but also the life skills that will help them navigate the world with empathy and purpose. It’s a process that encourages inquiry at every step and drives meanin...