Upper School Academics
Upper School
Beyond Ordinary
We prepare minds that matter through partnership and purpose. At AFS, learning is active, deeply rooted in relationships and energized by our students' curiosity. As you walk the halls you’ll find classrooms where scholars don’t just receive knowledge, but help shape it.
Upper School is where your Light shines brightly.
What If Learning Went Further?
That’s the question driving AFS Upper School every day. Our collaborative approach makes learning dynamic, meaningful and built around purpose.
Collaborative Learning
Teachers go beyond route lecturing and team up with students to explore bold “what if” questions that push past the ordinary.
Our Quaker Way
Quaker principles are more than just tradition, they create a culture of reflection, balance and care that supports wellness and fuels academic success.
A No-Walls Mentality
Learning here is interdisciplinary, experiential and driven by what excites students most.
Meet Angela Miklavcic, Interim Director of the Upper School
Welcome to the Upper School at Abington Friends School!
At Abington Friends School, your student will be seen, known, and will find a true place of belonging. As a Quaker high school near Philadelphia, Abington Friends seeks to find the Light within each student so they can grow into changemakers within and beyond our walls.
A Quaker Approach to Learning
Our Quaker testimonies guide the actions our students demonstrate in the classroom, on the stage and on the athletic fields. At Abington Friends School, students are challenged to think critically, develop their own voice, and live in community with others. From small interactions in the hallway to speaking in front of peers in assembly, Upper School students learn to honor that Light within one another.
Academic Excellence and Curiosity in the Classroom
Abington Friends challenges students to tackle tough questions and deepen their understanding across every subject. Our curious thinkers ask questions of their peers that further everyone's knowledge and insight. Faculty encourage students to consider different perspectives, investigate new ideas, and share what they learn with others.
From experiential education programs to a full slate of AP classes, the Upper School guides students to learn about themselves and the world, both in and out of the classroom. This work happens collaboratively, in service of building a community rooted in intellectual excellence, growth, and reflection.
Clubs, Arts and Athletics
Learning at Abington Friends does not stop at the classroom door. It carries into student led clubs, theater productions, and athletic competitions. In the Upper School, students find meaning and belonging in many ways: leading an important service project, building sets for the fall musical, or winning a league championship.
Students are encouraged to discover their own talents and purpose, and to grow into the confident, compassionate graduates who define an Abington Friends School (AFS) education.
Warmly,
Angela
