SAN francisco friends school is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and nurturing children in the quaker school tradition. The daily life of our school is rooted in the quaker values of simplicity, integrity, mutual respect, peaceful problem-solving, and service to others. We strive to develop in each child intellectual curiosity and passion for learning. We challenge students with academic rigor, while honoring individual strengths and abilities. We seek to create a community that embraces children and families of ALL backgrounds, recognizing that diversity is essential to the vitality of our school. We engage with the larger world around us, working toward the quaker ideal of a caring and just society.