Greenwood Friends School
| Greenwood Friends School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1509 PA Route 254 Millville, PA 17846 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Independent Progressive |
| Established | 1978 |
| Head of School | Beth Frattali |
| Grades | PS-8 |
| Enrollment | 71 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Mascot | Fox |
| Website | http://www.greenwood-friends.org |
Greenwood Friends School is a Quaker school associated with the Millville Friends Meeting House. It was established in 1978.[1]
About[edit]
Greenwood Friends School (GFS) serves students from pre-K through 8th grade. Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is 72 students, served by 6 full time and 4 part time teachers. About half of Greenwood students receive need-based financial aid, and transportation is provided from local school districts. GFS is a member of the Friends Council on Education[2] and accredited by Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools.[3]
Programs[edit]
The elementary curriculum includes "Wednesday in the Woods," a program where young students go on nature-based field trips every Wednesday. Curriculum for older students emphasizes a balance of socio-emotional learning (SEL) and academic rigor, in the progressive tradition of student voice and choice.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Welcome". Millville Friends Meeting. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
- ↑ "Friends Council on Education -> Quaker Schools -> Directory of Schools". www.friendscouncil.org. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS): Greenwood Friends School". www.paispa.org. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
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