Mission
FRIENDS WESTERN SCHOOL RESTS IN THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED BY THE QUAKER BELIEF THAT THERE IS AN INNER LIGHT IN EACH OF US. THIS IDEA INSPIRES THE ETHOS OF SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, RESPECT AND KINDNESS THAT IS EVIDENT AT FRIENDS WESTERN. WE SEEK DIVERSITY AND WELCOME FAMILIES OF ALL FAITHS AND NO FAITH. - FOSTER ACADEMIC INQUIRY AND LEARNING- ENCOURAGE AND HONOR EACH CHILDS INDIVIDUALITY AND UNIQUE GIFTS- PREPARE CHILDREN TO USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH CREATIVITY AND COMPASSION- NOURISH A DIVERSE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS, CHILDREN AND PARENTS