Welcome

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your interest in Sidwell Friends School.

We are a coeducational day school serving approximately 1,100 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We offer a challenging academic experience, extensive arts and athletic programs, and a warm, supportive environment.

The School is made up of three divisions on two campuses. The Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Four) is located in Bethesda, MD. The Middle School (Grades 5-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12) are located on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest Washington, DC. Driving distance between our two campuses is 15 minutes. The School operates a shuttle bus between the two campuses in the morning and afternoon.

We seek students who demonstrate the potential to meet high academic and personal standards and contribute to the vitality of the School. As a Quaker school affiliated with the Religious Society of Friends, we are committed to promoting the basic testimonies of Friends (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship) and providing all of our students with opportunities to “let their lives speak” of excellence and caring. One of these opportunities is the weekly Meeting of Worship, during which the students and adults present may use a period of outward silence to reflect inwardly on their spiritual, social, community and political concerns and speak aloud of these concerns to their peers and mentors.
It is central to our philosophy that the student body includes diverse economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, as well as a variety of interests and talents. It is important that the expectations of SFS parents be consistent with the School Philosophy.

If you are interested in learning more about Sidwell Friends, information sessions are held in October, November, and December 2007. Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year will be accepted between September 4, 2007 and January 7, 2008.

We hope the information on our Web site will be helpful and would be happy to answer any additional questions you might have.

Thank you,

Erby L. Mitchell
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid