Sandy Spring Friends School
- Private, Boarding, Quaker
- SANDY SPRING, MD
Quaker School
Sandy Spring Friends School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- SANDY SPRING, MD
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 76 reviews
Sandy Spring Friends School Reviews
Rating 4.22 out of 5 76 reviews
I enjoyed my experience at Sandy Spring Friends School. The school clearly works to ensure students are happy and cared for. The sense of community is stronger than any other school I've been to. I'd love to see improvements in organization and diversity.
SSFS was really fun for me especially because I was on dorm. There was also academic help where you chose to meet teachers of interested. The major thing I loved about this school was their focus on mental health. If they see you struggling they would offer the best resources to help you. Diversity is also top notch.
The community is very inclusive and everyone there is there to help you succeed. I think it is pretty diverse and inclusive and works towards making the community even more diverse and inclusive.
Nice environment but maybe people are a little too babied and we need another location for school dances, more opportunities to show school spirit in a regular high school way. I felt there was a good amount of college preparation for college though with our college counselors and our dorms on campus.
It's a good school, and I'm extremely privileged that I get to attend. I love the students, and it's been a wonderful experience for me overall. However, in recent years, there have been issues with the administration. There are several teachers that have displayed unacceptable behavior, and yet the school refuses to fire them. In two cases, teachers were fired, but it took months of the administration refusing and gaslighting students about their actions. These incidents have only dampened my experience a little. Overall, it's a great school and I would recommend it to people if they have the resources to go.
This school is AMAZING. They value their staff, students, and families. My daughter is thriving academically and emotionally. Love the people at this school and I believe they truly get to know and care about the kids.
SSFS wasn't a good fit for us and I ended up removing my son from this school. They struggled with diversity due to low enrollment among certain gender/races and they tried to push radical ideology to compensate but the equity just wasn't there.
Quaker values exist on paper but when my child began to show learning differences they were purged. Though I spent many many hours supporting the school activities during the several years we attended the school, not one student or parent has reached out to find out how we are doing. Quaker values? I think not.
Very good private school with nice people and a beautiful campus. Close to 5 stars, but lacked some academic options and college preparedness advice that would have been very useful.
a piece of heaven on Earth. Unbelievable community! My son is a different kid compared to our experience at the last school! He is so happy, and growing in confidence. He tells me “teachers really care about you here. Everybody is so nice”
The school works really hard to make it inviting to everyone regardless of race, background, sexual orientation, etc.
Excellent teachers, excellent communication provided by Admin staff. They are so nice and so helpful.
Amazing school A+++
The school works really hard to make it inviting to everyone regardless of race, background, sexual orientation, etc.
Excellent teachers, excellent communication provided by Admin staff. They are so nice and so helpful.
Amazing school A+++
We are a new family coming into the school & will most likely have more to say in the future, but our experience w/the admissions & leadership team deserves a review now. We are thrilled & feel like this is a very good fit for us- values, education & community-wise. From the very first moment I heard leadership and staff announce their pronouns, to throughout the many open houses, I feel like we were seen & belong.
Both Shamika & Ashaki were phenomenal throughout the admissions process. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, kindness & professionalism were top notch. They both spent time really getting to know us, and contributed to a feeling that no matter what happened, we had a fairest opportunity in the process.
Further, to have received an invite right away for my daughter to join a cooking class for new middle schoolers this week blew my mind- we are months away from start & they would be forgiven for taking a break before jumping into welcoming activities! Thank U SSFS!
Both Shamika & Ashaki were phenomenal throughout the admissions process. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, kindness & professionalism were top notch. They both spent time really getting to know us, and contributed to a feeling that no matter what happened, we had a fairest opportunity in the process.
Further, to have received an invite right away for my daughter to join a cooking class for new middle schoolers this week blew my mind- we are months away from start & they would be forgiven for taking a break before jumping into welcoming activities! Thank U SSFS!
Sandy Spring Friends School has been such a welcoming community for my two kids in the lower school. The faculty and staff are nurturing, but academically rigorous, providing a challenge when needed in a safe environment. My kids have grown so much because of their SSFS experience - they have the confidence to meet academic challenges; they are caring and supportive to their classmates, because that is the behavior they see modeled; and they are curious about the world around them, because that is so encouraged and nurtured. SSFS is truly a special place, and I’m so thankful we can provide an educational experience like tips for our kids.
I absolutely love attending SSFS and cannot recommend it highly enough. The school fosters a kind, supportive environment while also pushing students to do their best. They help foster positive relationships between students and teachers. I feel thoroughly challenged and also equipped with the resources to meet those challenges. I also love our theatre/dance program and have found so many great opportunities through the school!
I have been at Sandy Spring Friends for my entire life and I have made some amazing memories here with all of the experiences Sandy Spring holds. It offers so many opportunities for growth and experience, and they have made me into the person I am today. The school isn't just a community but it's a diverse family full of loving students, faculty and staff. Our community has grown a lot in the past year with issues of racial inequality and diversity by listening, learning and responding. No school is perfect but I am proud to be at a school that is doing something about its issues and keeps the students in the loop. The school listens to our social and academic concerns and works with the students for solutions. The school and its teachers are very transparent with us students and they treat us as equals. Sandy Spring Friends gives a well rounded education that prepares me academically and socially. The school is tight knit but welcoming, and always excited to expand our community.
I have grown so much from Sandy Spring Friends School, I have made some many beautiful connections with both domestic and international students, and now have a very diverse background.
We have found SSFS to be a well rounded and balanced school that places personal social emotional growth with an equal importance to academics. The school culture is one of inclusiveness and a safe space for all children. The academics are well balanced without being overwhelming. The facilities and extra curriculars well managed and organized. The school has ample opportunities for educational trips that also build independence and responsibility. The faculty is extremely caring and works hard to help the children thrive. Self advocacy is promoted and encouraged. The small classes aid in learning and the inquiry based curriculum engages the kids. This school has been a great fit for my two children.
All of the faculty and staff are very kind and encouraging. The beautiful campus allows for a unique way of learning that is very beneficial to students.
I have enjoyed my time at SSFS , obviously there are some issues with the school, but otherwise great!
Sandy spring friends school has made me grow, open my mind and become a better person.The school campus is really nice and the best part of the school is the international environment since there is a dorm on campus where students from all over the world live.
The teachers have a very good relationship with their students and are always there to support them. Going to sandy spring friends school is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
The teachers have a very good relationship with their students and are always there to support them. Going to sandy spring friends school is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
When I think of Sandy Spring, I think of 'good people.' Out of all the things that came out of my experience at SSFS, I'd say I became a good person. While the academics, sports, and other extra circulars are not as renowned as Montgomery County Public Schools are, the people that come out of SSFS are much more diverse, open-minded, and overall, interesting people.