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Why middle school at GFS?

Middle School at GFS is a time of spectacular growth. While immersed in project-based learning, technology, and interdisciplinary study, students engage with wonderful challenges, take on leadership roles in student government, environmental and community action, on stages and playing fields—and find their voices. Explore Our Program Upper School

Why choose GFS early childhood?

Germantown Friends School GFS Early Childhood fosters young children’s natural curiosity while providing them with the foundation needed for academic success. Families have the option to choose between two vibrant locations: Germantown and Center City. Find out More Lower School Germantown Friends School

What's new at GFS Athletics?

GFS developed a new athletics staffing model, education focus, and holistic and individualized approach to health and well-being that impacts students in the classrooms, during sports, and outside of school. Read more about In Practice: GFS Athletics' Wellness Program Conrad Benner Brings Street Art to GFS

How do I contact Germantown Friends School?

If you have login questions, please contact veracross@germantownfriends.org. A Quaker, Coed, Independent Day School for Preschool through Grade 12 Footer Container Germantown Friends School 215.951.2300/31 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

What is the core of GFS?

At the core of the GFS experience is discovering who you are and taking pride in your unique personality, spirit and character.

Is GFS a girls school?

From beginners to veteran riders and polo players, the nationally renowned riding programs at GFS cater to students of all skill and interest levels, with top-notch facilities. Polo at GFS is truly unique, as we are the only girls’ school in the US to offer the sport. Beginning in the 6th Grade, riders can apply to join the Equestrian Institute, a program designed for top competitive riders. Our expert faculty guide our equestrians to reach their greatest potential while learning self-confidence.

What is GFS Early Childhood?

GFS Early Childhood fosters young children’s natural curiosity while providing them with the foundation needed for academic success. Families have the option to choose between two vibrant locations: Germantown and Center City.

What is middle school GFS?

Middle School at GFS is a time of spectacular growth. While immersed in project-based learning, technology, and interdisciplinary study, students engage with wonderful challenges, take on leadership roles in student government, environmental and community action, on stages and playing fields—and find their voices.

What is a GFS lower school?

With an academic program that is highly ambitious, developmentally appropriate, well balanced, and joyful, the GFS Lower School is a truly wondrous place where students engage actively in learning, creating, problem-solving, and community building.

Welcome to GEMS Parent Portal

With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.

GEMS Connect

With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.