--- title: The Friends' Central School Blog | N-12 Advice (7) description: As a leader in (innovative) education since 1845, Friends' Central School shares its perspective on relevant topics in 21st century learning. (7) --- - [About Us](http://friendscentral.org/about) - [Admissions](http://friendscentral.org/admission) - [Academics](https://friendscentral.org/academics) - [Athletics](http://friendscentral.org/page.cfm?p=501) - [Arts](https://friendscentral.org/arts) - [Campus Life](https://friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide#_ga=2.50017889.679910470.1731592311-467942295.1720540655) [![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-wide.png) ![FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FriendsCentral%20-Mar2018/Images/text-narrow.png)](https://www.friendscentral.org/) Outstanding Quaker Education Since 1845 | Nursery - Grade 12 - [About Us](https://www.friendscentral.org/about) - [Why FCS?](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/why-fcs) - [Strategic Plan](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/strategicplan) - [Diversity and Inclusivity](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/diversity-and-inclusivity) - [School Leadership](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/school-leadership) - [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/faculty-staff-directory) - [Directions](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/directions) - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/employment-opportunities) - [Lower School Campus Map](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/lower-map) - [Middle & Upper School Campus Map](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/middle-upper-map) - [Admission](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission) - [Request Info](https://info.friendscentral.org/free-guide) - [How to Apply](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/apply) - [Admission Events](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission) - [Directions & Transportation](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/directions-transportation) - [Our Admission Team](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/our-admission-team) - [Affording FCS](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/affording-fcs) - [Wynnefield Scholar Program](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/wynnefield-scholar-program) - [Tuition Refund Insurance Plan](https://www.friendscentral.org/uploaded/Admissions/Documents/2017-2018/TRP_Dewars_Brochure_(generic).pdf) - [International Students](https://www.friendscentral.org/admission/international-students) - [Admission Portal Login](https://admissions.veracross.com/App/FCS/Account/Login) - [Academics](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics) - [Quaker Philosophy in the Curriculum](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/quaker-philosophy) - [Signature Programs](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/signature-programs) - [Nursery](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school/early-childhood) - [Lower School](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school) - [Middle School](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/middle-school) - [Upper School](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/upper-school) - [College Counseling](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/college-counseling) - [Learning Through Service](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/program-highlights/service-learning) - [Technology & Libraries](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/technology-libraries) - [Athletics](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics) - [Athletics Overview](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics) - [Schedule](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/schedules) - [Teams](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/teams) - [Directions & Facilities](https://www.friendscentral.org/about/directions) - [Wellness](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/wellness) - [Inside Athletics](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/inside-athletics) - [Contact](https://www.friendscentral.org/athletics/contact) - [Arts](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts) - [Music](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/music) - [Drama](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/drama) - [Visual Arts](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/visual-arts) - [Meet the Arts Department](https://www.friendscentral.org/arts/meet-the-arts-department) - [Campus Life](https://www.friendscentral.org/campus-life) - [Student Support Services](https://www.friendscentral.org/campus-life/student-services) - 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[Trustee Portal](https://www.friendscentral.org/board-member) - [FCS Summer Programs](http://www.fcsprograms.org/home/) - [FCA (Aquatics)](http://www.swimfca.org/) [The Friends' Central School Blog](https://blog.friendscentral.org) [![Friends Central-Scholarships vs Financial Aid-What's the Difference](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FCS%20scholarships%20vs%20financial%20aid%20blog%20feature%20image.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) ## [Scholarships vs. Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance: What's the Difference?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Feb 03 2020 If you are considering an independent school education for your child, then you may have concerns related to whether or not your family will be able to afford the cost. This worry can cause many. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/scholarships-vs-financial-aid) [![Planning For College](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Planning%20for%20college.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/when-should-you-start-planning-for-college) ## [When Should You Start Planning for College?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/when-should-you-start-planning-for-college) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jan 13 2020 For students, the pressure to start planning for college has continued to increase over recent years. As a result, many teens feel pressured to begin navigating the college admissions process earlier. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/when-should-you-start-planning-for-college) [![parent-info-session](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/images/parent-info-session.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-quaker-school) ## [What is a Quaker School?](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-quaker-school) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Jan 10 2020 As families begin researching schools for their children, it quickly becomes apparent that parents and families have many choices. Not only are there so many options in a particular location; there. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-is-a-quaker-school) [![](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/5%20copy.png)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/6-benefits-of-participating-in-high-school-sports) ## [6 Benefits of Participating in High School Sports](https://blog.friendscentral.org/6-benefits-of-participating-in-high-school-sports) [By Friends' Central School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/friends-central-school) Dec 23 2019 High school is a formative time to build lifelong habits of health and wellness. At Friends’ Central, athletics help students stay active, develop teamwork, and build skills that support growth in. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/6-benefits-of-participating-in-high-school-sports) [![Teaching-Creativity-1 feature image](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Teaching-Creativity-1%20feature%20image.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/importance-of-play-based-preschool-5-benefits) ## [Importance of Play-Based Preschool: 5 Benefits](https://blog.friendscentral.org/importance-of-play-based-preschool-5-benefits) [By Andrea Dominic Lubrano](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/andrea-dominic-lubrano) Dec 23 2019 Choosing a [preschool](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school/early-childhood) for your child to attend can be a difficult one. In addition to thinking about their safety and happiness, you are probably also considering other factors, such as academics,. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/importance-of-play-based-preschool-5-benefits) [![\_2017-01-16-MLK\_Day\_of\_Service\_Assembly\_LS Blog Feature](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/_2017-01-16-MLK_Day_of_Service_Assembly_LS%20Blog%20Feature.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/community-service-for-kids-main-line-pa) ## [7 Community Service Opportunities Along the Main Line](https://blog.friendscentral.org/community-service-for-kids-main-line-pa) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Dec 23 2019 Community service is a critical component of the identity, culture, and tradition of Friends’ Central School. We believe that caring for our communities, both locally and globally, serves our guiding. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/community-service-for-kids-main-line-pa) [![Students In The Theater](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/Theaters%20and%20Entertainment%20Venues%20Featured%201280%20image-1.jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-shows-on-main-line) ## [9 Family-Friendly Theaters and Venues On the Main Line](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-shows-on-main-line) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Dec 19 2019 Philadelphia offers several opportunities for kids to stay engaged with learning outside the classroom. Most notably, the Main Line has countless opportunities to expose your child to interactive. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/kids-shows-on-main-line) [![FC-3591 (2)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FC-3591%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-lower-school/) ## [What to Expect From Friends’ Central Lower School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-lower-school/) [By Andrea Dominic Lubrano](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/andrea-dominic-lubrano) Nov 14 2019 Choosing an [elementary or lower school](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/lower-school) can be a difficult decision for families to make, and many people don’t know what to expect once they decide to enroll. At this stage, parents are asking. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-lower-school/) [![11.2.16\_fcs\_140\_1488 (2)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/11.2.16_fcs_140_1488%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-to-expect-upper-school) ## [What to Expect From Friends’ Central Upper School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-to-expect-upper-school) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Nov 04 2019 Joining the Friends’ Central School community is more than just enrolling in a high school or college preparatory program. Our [Upper School](https://www.friendscentral.org/academics/upper-school) pairs challenging academics with innovative teaching. [Read more](https://blog.friendscentral.org/what-to-expect-upper-school) [![FC-4236 (1)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/hubfs/FC-4236%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-middle-school) ## [What to Expect From Friends’ Central Middle School](https://blog.friendscentral.org/friends-central-middle-school) [By Lydia Martin](https://blog.friendscentral.org/author/lydia-martin) Oct 28 2019 Many families who are considering changing middle schools do not know what to expect from the process, which can lead to anxiety and confusion. You want to know that you are making the right. 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