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From Montessori mud kitchens to Middle School capstones, Friends School students are intellectually challenged and deeply known. Rooted in community and joyful learning, they grow into curious thinkers and compassionate changemakers, ready to build a more just and sustainable world.
A Friends School Education
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Student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 15
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Dedicated environmental education campus for K-8 students in all of southeast North Carolina
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Students who participate in after-school clubs and sports, like our award-winning Science Olympiad team
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Buddy system to build community across each and every grade level
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We’re thrilled to share that 5th grader Mackenzie Francis has won the regional Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest, hosted by the American Immigration Council! This nationwide contest challenges fifth graders to reflect on themes like “Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants” or “What Does It Mean to Be a Welcoming Nation?” Mackenzie’s thoughtful and powerful writing earned her the top regional honor, and she now advances to compete at the national level
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