Whittier Friends School is a Quaker elementary school and preschool in Whittier, California, serving children from preschool age through sixth grade and offering year-round preschool care and seasonal enrichment programs.
Whittier Friends School is a Quaker-based TK–6 school with an associated preschool program. The school emphasizes small class sizes, multi-grade classrooms, and family participation as part of its community model.
The program follows Quaker values such as peace, simplicity, equality, integrity, service and community. Classroom work includes core academic subjects (math, language arts, history, science) alongside art, music, theatre, physical education and social-emotional learning; students also take part in regular field trips related to classroom studies.
Multi-grade elementary classrooms for early grades that combine core academics with art, music, theatre, physical education and social-emotional learning; students participate in frequent field trips related to classroom studies.
Upper elementary multi-grade classrooms continuing core academics and enrichment subjects, with optional before/after care available for an additional charge.
Kindergarten is offered full day with before/after care options available to families.
A developmentally appropriate preschool program for children ages 2–6 that focuses on academic and social preparation for kindergarten, including fine- and gross-motor development and reinforcement of letters, phonics, numbers, colors and shapes.
Seasonal enrichment program for school-age children offering themed weeks of structured learning and activities such as games, arts and crafts; families provide lunch and snacks.
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Transitional Kindergarten is offered as part of the TK–6 program and is scheduled as a full-day option with before/after care available.
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