HQ Function

Serves as the primary educational and administrative hub for the Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12). It hosts a majority of academic, athletic, and arts facilities.

Notable Features:

The campus features a Meeting House central to its Quaker identity, modern academic buildings, extensive athletic facilities including a turf field and athletic center, a performing arts center, libraries, and green spaces. The school is known for its sustainable building practices, including a LEED Platinum-certified addition.

Work Culture:

The environment at Sidwell Friends, for both students and staff, emphasizes intellectual engagement, collaborative learning, mutual respect, and a strong sense of community, guided by Quaker principles. It encourages critical thinking and ethical decision-making.

HQ Significance:

The D.C. campus is significant for its long history of educating students who have gone on to notable achievements, its role in the Washington D.C. community, and its embodiment of Quaker educational philosophy in the nation's capital.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Quaker values through the central Meeting House, emphasis on community spaces, commitment to environmental stewardship (e.g., sustainable buildings, gardens), and fostering an inclusive atmosphere.

Location:

As an educational institution, Sidwell Friends School's global presence is primarily expressed through its diverse student and faculty body, international exchange programs, global studies curriculum, and an extensive alumni network worldwide. The school fosters global awareness and encourages students to engage with international issues, often through travel programs and language studies. It does not operate physical campuses or offices internationally in the corporate sense.

Street Address:

3825 Wisconsin Avenue NW

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA