STEAM
Programming

Since Friends school was founded in 1980, we have been inspiring and challenging our students to seek knowledge, be curious, solve problems, find their voice and work for a better world.  To ensure that our students continue to reach for the stars, we have been hard at work creating vibrant, cutting edge, educational opportunities that will inspire our students and change lives.  

What is STEAM?

STEAM= Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering and the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements. STEAM is a way to teach how all things relate to each other in school and in life.  It’s more fun than traditional learning styles and makes more sense to all types of learners because it is based on the natural ways that people learn and are interested in things.

How does Friends use STEAM?

To integrate STEAM into our educational program, Friends School uses weekly designated educational time to work on designing and implementing projects rooted in engineering, mathematics and the arts. Within these lessons, students utilize problem-solving skills, mathematics, scientific theory, and social/communication skills to complete exciting and engaging activities. Within our preschool program, we naturally integrate STEAM-inspired activities into the thematic weekly lessons such as gathering items from outside to bring into the school for a science/art project.