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38 Years
experience
K-8 Progressive Quaker School in St. Paul
At Friends School of Minnesota, we are dedicated to preparing children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. Founded on Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity, and integrity, our K-8 progressive educational model fosters critical thinking, active citizenship, and ethical leadership. Our curriculum integrates academic rigor with social-emotional learning, emphasizing conflict resolution, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary exploration. With over three decades of experience, we cultivate a learning environment where students develop intellectual discipline, ask complex questions, and advocate for themselves and others.Our graduates consistently demonstrate exceptional readiness for high school, equipped with both academic excellence and a strong moral foundation. We maintain transparency in our educational approach, ensuring families understand how our values-driven programs prepare children for meaningful participation in democracy. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our evolving curriculum, dedicated faculty, and strong community partnerships.
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Quaker Education
Conflict Resolution
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Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We integrate Quaker values with academic rigor for holistic child development
- Our conflict resolution program builds essential life skills for students
- Arts and sciences are taught through interdisciplinary, project-based learning
- Graduates consistently demonstrate exceptional readiness for high school challenges
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized student-teacher engagement
What people say
Exceptional preparation for high school
Strong values education
Supportive community environment
Dedicated teachers
Excellent conflict resolution program
Services
Academic Programs
Our K-8 academic programs combine rigorous standards with progressive education principles. Students engage in interdisciplinary learning that develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills while maintaining strong community values. The curriculum emphasizes both individual achievement and collaborative projects.
Quaker Education
Rooted in Quaker traditions, our education model emphasizes peace, justice, simplicity, and integrity. Through Meeting for Worship and values-based discussions, students develop ethical frameworks that guide their academic and personal growth in a supportive learning community.
Conflict Resolution
Our comprehensive conflict resolution program teaches students essential life skills for resolving disputes peacefully. Through structured practices and peer mediation, children learn effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving techniques that foster respectful relationships and positive community dynamics.
Questions
What makes Friends School of Minnesota unique?
Our Quaker values-driven education combines academic rigor with social-emotional learning, emphasizing critical thinking, conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary exploration in a supportive K-8 environment.
How does the school prepare students for high school?
Our graduates demonstrate exceptional readiness through intellectual discipline, complex problem-solving skills, and ethical leadership developed through our values-based curriculum and small class sizes.
What extracurricular programs are available?
We offer after-school programs, summer camps, and enrichment activities focusing on arts, sciences, and community service projects aligned with our educational philosophy.
How are Quaker values integrated into daily learning?
Quaker principles of peace, justice, and integrity are embedded in our curriculum through conflict resolution programs, service learning, and reflective practices across all grade levels.
What financial aid options exist?
We provide tuition assistance programs to ensure accessibility, with specific details available through our admissions office for qualifying families.
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