Harford Friends School Facts
2009-2010 Faculty
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Jonathan Huxtable, Head of School
B.A., Haverford College; Ed. M., Harvard University |
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Kimberly Carlone, computer technology
S.S., Sawyer School |
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Laurie Colquitt, physical education
B.A., Towson University; certified personal trainer; certified youth fitness trainer |
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Karen De Mey, Intermediate Elementary
B.S., Towson University, M. LT, College of Notre Dame |
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Cheryl Foley, science
B.S., College of William and Mary |
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Marsha Grossman, Primary Elementary
B.A., Roger Williams University |
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Jacob Norton, mathematics, science, social studies
B.A., Macalester College |
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Ami Pacheco, Spanish
B.A., Ashford University |
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James E. Pickard, Humanities (English/social studies)
B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University; Harford County Educators Hall of Fame Inductee |
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Raymond Pitz, mathematics
B.S., Towson State University; M. Applied Mathematics, UMBC |
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Dr. Alan Schmaljohn, science
B.S., University of Nebraska; Ph. D., Colorado State Univ. |
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Collaborative Partnerships* |
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| Blue Dog Arts, LLC |
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| Eden Mill Nature Center |
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| Fun With Foreign Language |
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| Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center |
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| Joyful Sounds School of Music |
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| *These organizations work with HFS to provide expert development, implementation, and instruction of academic programs. |
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Certifications/Memberships |
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| Certified, State of Maryland Department of Education |
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| Member, Friends Council of Education |
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| Member, Educational Records Bureau |
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| Member, School and Student Services for Financial Aid |
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Field Trips (2005-2009) |
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| Annapolis, MD |
Emory Knoll Farm |
Spring Valley Farm |
| The Arena Club |
Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center |
Susquehanna State Park |
| Assateague & Chincoteague Islands |
Gettysburg, PA |
US Naval Academy |
| Babikow Greenhouses |
Goucher College |
The Veterans Administration Hospital at Perry Point |
| The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra |
Hagley Museum (DE) |
The Visionary Arts Museum |
| Baltimore Science Center |
Haverford College |
The Walters Art Gallery |
| Belvedere Farm |
Holloway Brothers Farm |
Washington, D.C. |
| Blue Dog Arts, LLC |
Jamestown, VA |
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| Brandywine River Museum |
Janes Island, MD |
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| Broom's Bloom Dairy |
La Tolteca restaurant |
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| Center Stage |
Longwood Gardens |
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| Colonial Williamsburg, VA |
Rocks State Park (rock climbing) |
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| Deer Creek (paddling & stream studies) |
Smith Island, MD |
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| Eden Mill Nature Center |
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2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR |
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Grades: K - 8 |
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| Tuition: $11,000 Grades 1-8; $9800 Full-Day K; $5600 Half-Day K |
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| Activities Fee: $700 (est., may vary by grade division) |
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| Scholarships: Merit based and available upon admissions acceptance |
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| Financial Aid: Available to qualified families |
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48% - families receive financial assistance
$3,200 - average financial aid gift
10% - tuition income reserved to support financial aid program |
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February 15 - Financial Aid applications due
Visit http://sss.nais.org/ for more information |
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| Class Size: 15 students (maximum) |
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| Applications: Available on-line or by contacting HFS |
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| Open Houses: |
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| Sunday, November 8, 2009, 2-4 PM |
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| Sunday, January 10, 2010, 2-4 PM |
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2-4 PM |
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| 3rd Thursday of each month October through May, 9-11 AM |
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November 19 |
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December 17 |
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January 21 |
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February 18 |
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March 18 |
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April 15 |
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May 20 |
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| Admissions Testing Dates* (RSVP required): |
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| Saturday, December 5, 2009, 9-11 AM |
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| Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9-11 AM |
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| *Please call to schedule an assessment should you not be able to attend one of the above dates. |
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| Student-Technology: Classroom set of iBook laptop computers connected to high-speed wireless network. iMac desktop available in each classroom. Students use and apply computer technology in all facets of their academic work. |
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| Recent High School Acceptances/Placements: Aberdeen Science and Math Academy, Bel Air High School Honors Program, Calvert Hall College High School, Friends School of Baltimore, Harford Technical High School (landscape architecture), Havre de Grace High School Honors Program, The John Carroll School, Newberry Park High School International Bacalaureate Program (Los Angeles, CA), West Nottingham Academy, Westtown School (Westtown, PA), York Catholic (York, PA) |
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| Criteria for Admission |
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Harford Friends School seeks students of average to above-average ability who can contribute to and benefit from a challenging academic program. Students are selected for admission to the school on the basis of academic potential, developmental maturity, school achievement, and readiness for the school’s program. Testing is used as a tool to provide information to assist in the assessment of each candidate. In all cases, the school retains the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether on not to select a student for admission or to re-enroll a student. The admissions committee makes recommendations to the head of school, who has ultimate authority and sole discretion in the decisions whether on not to admit or re-enroll a student.
Typically, those decisions are based upon a number of criteria
- Academic readiness or qualifications
- Affiliation with the Society of Friends
- Relationship to other members of the Harford Friends School community
- Diversity and gender balance
- Appropriateness of match between the family and Harford Friends School
We do not attempt to be all things to all children; we are not equipped to handle severe emotional, physical, psychological, or learning disabilities.
When there are more qualified candidates than openings available, the school establishes an unranked waiting list: if any openings occur, the admissions committee decides which candidate(s) to offer a position based on the overall profile of the class and the match between the needs and qualifications of the student with the needs of the school
Harford Friends School, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. |
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