Friends School is a nurturing, positive environment. The entire staff focuses on educating the whole child--academically, socially, and physically. The Friends School provides children with a warm and loving community. FSM's Quaker values impart the values of simplicity and social justice to children
... Read more of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. All of the teachers know not only my child who attends FSM, but also my preschooler, by name. It is such a warm and loving place, with students who are joyful and motivated learners. FSM teaches children to learn with wonder and develop with a sense of justice and community which will help them grow into wonderful productive adults. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
The Friends School of Minnesota is a values-centered education that fosters respectful communication to resolve conflicts. The teachers and staff do an excellent job of building a wonderful sense of community and love of learning. I am lucky enough to have two children in school here and have been
... Read more thrilled by the individual attention to children's learning styles and incredible learning environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
FSMN is a really wonderful school. Kids learn to love learning and to be responsible for their learning. we have found the schools' real strengths to be in writing, speaking, presenting skills, but science and quantitative skills are improving thoughout the school. FSm will get new music and art specialists
... Read more this year, demonstrating the school's commitment to strengthening these areas as well. One of the biggest strenghts at FSM is that kids learn to be effective advocates for themselves not only with other kids but with the adults, who treat them as people worthy of respect. FSM takes its committment to providing a peaceful environment seriously, and while kids are kids and some teasing remains, the school really works to provide a healthy learning environment. Last note--the Physical education program is terrific! Kids of all ability levels are encouraged to get fit, learn about their bodies, and find activities they enjoy! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/13/09
I went to FSM 6th to 8th grade. I consider myself very lucky to have been able to go to a place every day where I didn't have to worry about many of the things I worried about at other schools. Class sizes, teacher to student time, and in general feeling comfortable with being myself.
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Posted by a student on 07/13/09
FSM (despite the rather embarrassing name) was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. It's one of the few schools that teach the students how to be good people with fulfilling lives instead of just teaching what they're required to and moving on to the next person standing in line. They taught
... Read more us to accept people for who they are no matter how quirky and left us with friends we'll have forever. It was my home-away-from-home for almost a decade. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/10/09
Easily the single most impressive school we looked at when searching for a school for our brilliant yet very shy daughter. Yet it works just as well for our also brilliant, but very outgoing son.
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Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
Friends School has been a great fit for my daughter. The school is very respectful of each student's individual learning style, strengths/weaknesses, etc. The teachers and staff foster a strong sense of community, both within the school and as a part of the world at large. Kids are given the freedom
... Read more to be themselves but also have the responsibility to the school community. Plus: There is no snobby private school attitude here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
Friends School is an amazing school with amazing staff and students that help each individual learn and grow in their own ways. I went to Friends for 9 years, and was so sad to leave last year. Everyone fits in and is welcomed there, and it is such a supportive comfortable learning environment. It is
... Read more also great because new kids are always brought right in and make lots of friends. All of my friends from there and I have grown so close over the years, so I know we will be friends forever. I have a second home at Friends School. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/09/09
We have two children at the school. Very strong community, excellent teachers, wonderful programs, small classes. Has all those things that I used to get in public school but have been cut to ribbons over the years - strong music, art, phys ed/sports. My little kindergartner came home telling me that
... Read more her metatarsals hurt from running. I had to look it up. She learned this in phys ed, along with balance skills, hand-eye coordination skills, etc. I compare that to phys ed in my day and remember just doing jumping jacks or getting killed in flag football. It's an entirely different world. Very strong writing curriculum. Most amazingly, the theory of progressive education which underlies the entire curriculum develops very healthy and happy children who are independent thinkers with a good level of confidence in themselves, and genuine respect for others. I couldn't be more pleased. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
The Friends School is a true jewel. We chose Friends School for our two daughters for several reasons. First, the school is academically excellent. We are true believers in progressive education, and Friends School more than meets our expectations in that regard. There is true respect for the child.
... Read more Attention is paid to developing the whole child, not just the left brain. Learning is activity based. Kids are not locked down in desks (there are no desks!). The school is a pioneer in conflict resolution. All of this shows in the wonderful children that create a positive energy that you can feel when you visit the school. I could go on. It is a wonderful school! Read less
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Saint Paul schools — Friends School Of Minnesota is located at 1365 Englewood Ave, Saint Paul MN 55104. 1365 Englewood Ave is in the 55104 ZIP code in Saint Paul, MN Friends School Of Minnesota is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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