Friends Christian Middle School

This is the same review I posted for the Elementary campus of FCS. I felt it necessary to post here too as my kids attended both campuses and had great success: My children went to FCS from preschool through 8^th grade. They received so much love and nurturing the entire time they were there. They received a great education and both of my children went on to attend public high school where they both graduated in the top 10 of their class with my younger child becoming class valedictorian. The strong spiritual foundation they received at FCS is evident in their lives as young adults. I will forever be grateful to the teachers and staff at FCS for all they did for my children.

What a wonderful school! My daughter attended here in 5^th and 6^th grade (my preschooler also did a year of preschool and a year of pre-​k on this same campus). If you are looking for a private school that cares about your children, and provides sound biblical and academic instruction, look no further!
The new superintendent, Dr. Burton, is approachable and proactive. He has began a robotics club, and STEM program, and is always open to discussing cirriculum. The principle, Dave Hammand, is caring and addressed my concerns each time I had something on my mind. The 5^th and 6^th grade teachers who taught my daughter loved the Lord and their students, and my daughter absolutely adored them.
This school has chapel every week, with student led worship and a variety of lessons and speakers. Sometimes a teacher teaches the chapel, sometimes it is student-​led (like the Thanksgiving chapel, in which students share their testimonies, etc).
There are several sports and academic club opportunities, as well as a music and a drama program. There’s also a year end talent show. There is a 6^th grade camp, and an 8^th grade trip to washington dc and new york. They have uniforms at this school, but twice a year there is a sale benefiting the 8^th grade washington dc trip, at which you can buy used uniform pieces for $ 5 each.
I loved sending my kids here! As with any private school, cost is always a factor. But they do offer scholarships and multi-​sibling discounts. If a Christ-​centered education is what you want for your middle schooler, give FCS a try. They are large enough to offer everything you need for your students (four classes of each grade was normal, plenty of kids for sports teams, etc). My daughter tested into honors math for her next school, and her teacher from FCS was instrumental in helping her love math and be prepared.