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Mission/Philosophy

  • At Virginia Beach Friends School, we know that a school must be founded on solid principles, which is why we take such pride in our Mission Statement and Statement of Philosophy. We believe that these statements articulate our unwavering commitment to the students who attend Virginia Beach Friends School, and that our attention to the philosophical underpinnings of Quaker education benefits our students immensely.

Mission Statement

  • At Virginia Beach Friends School, we integrate the Quaker values of equality, integrity, simplicity, peace, and environmental stewardship in a nurturing community of academic excellence that encourages mutual respect, personal responsibility, and the fulfillment of each person’s potential, based on the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone.

Statement of Philosophy

  • Virginia Beach Friends School is deeply rooted in the Quaker belief that there is that of God in every person. The uniqueness of each individual engenders respect and consideration for one another. We believe Meeting for Worship fosters a sense of harmony, community, and spirituality.
  • We promote the sense of self-worth and emotional security essential to growth and maturity. We believe the educational process requires the integration of mind and spirit. We integrate academic achievement with physical, social, emotional and spiritual development to teach the whole person.
  • We believe an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect among student, teacher and parent strengthens the individual and the community. We affirm a responsibility to the larger community, which encompasses family, school, Meeting, city, nation and world. School is a living part of contemporary society and must demonstrate a concern for and involvement in society's problems and opportunities.
  • We believe adult leadership, group interaction and inner contemplation help students to recognize and develop a moral code.
  • We believe education provides the foundation for intellectual growth, which strengthens the individual's ability to adjust to change. We focus on developing each student's ability to apply knowledge, solve problems, and use critical thinking skills to achieve higher levels of understanding.
  • We believe Friends School's emphasis on individual growth, group interaction and responsibility, respect for diversity, and the development of the whole person encourages every student to strive to fulfill his potential.