Sandy Spring Friends School

 

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Admissions Fall Open House
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Admission

Thank You for Starting the Journey With Us.

Finding the right school for you and your family is an important process, one that is both equally exciting and challenging as you investigate, reflect on what you've learned, and come to a decision. At Sandy Spring Friends School, we encourage this inquiry-based method of learning—in fact, it's ingrained in our School's educational philosophy. 

Although the Jan. 15 priority application deadline has passed, we are still accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year on a space-available basis! Please see the Applying to SSFS web page for more information about how to get started, and, as always, feel free to contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Connect With Us

Questions? Call Us:
301-774-7455 Ext. 101

Who We Are

Across our three divisions, we help students internalize a process we call "QRA"—Question, Reflection, Action—which ensures that they think critically, have opportunities to reflect on and integrate new knowledge, and apply what they learn. Our challenging academic curriculum, enriched arts program, inclusive athletics, and service opportunities promote intellectual excellence, collaboration, and strength of character. Recognizing the unique worth of each person, our faculty and staff strive to challenge each student to reach their potential and develop individual talents.

Sandy Spring Friends School students are engaged in the learning process; enjoy the integration of academics, arts, and athletics; and seek to become constructive, caring and effective citizens of the world. We hope you will join our thriving community of scholars, performers, athletes, artists, thinkers, and doers.

Interactive Campus Tour

Click on a map icon to see 360° photos of our campus, as well as classroom-in-action photos and videos!

Ways To Connect

Schedule your one-on-one 15-minute Zoom meeting with one of our Admissions Directors at a time that's convenient for you, or connect with us via email and phone.

Meet With Ashaki
(PreK-Grade 5)

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One-on-One-Meeting

Meet with Shamika
Grades 6-8 and Boarding (6-12)

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Meet with Tony
Grades 9-12

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Meet The Admission Team

We look forward to working with you as you investigate whether Sandy Spring Friends Schools is the right school for your child.

Tony McCudden
Director of Enrollment Management, Grades 9-12 (Day Students)
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Dawn Griffith
Director of Financial Aid & Enrollment Development
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Shamika Murray

Shamika Murray
Director of Middle School and Boarding Admissions
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Megan Conway

Megan Conway
Receptionist, Administrative Assistant to Admissions
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Ashaki Todman, Director of Admission, Preschool - Grade 5

Ashaki Todman
Director of Admissions, Preschool-Grade 5
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Download: SSFS Virtual Book

 

Download our Viewbook to get a closer look at all that Sandy Spring Friends School  has to offer!

Our Viewbook offers:

  • Details about our academics program
  • Testimonials from SSFS students and alumni
  • Highlights from our Athletics and Arts program
  • And more!

Sandy Spring Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs. However, special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends.