OUR MISSION

Partnering with families, Friendly Academy empowers all students to live purpose-driven lives by using their gifts and talents to make a positive difference in their families, their communities, and the world. 

 

Friendly Academy fosters an environment where students are encouraged to love themselves, love others, and love learning. We define love as the practice of patience and kindness in human interactions and a sense of joy in the pursuit of learning.

 

Love Yourself:

(Self-awareness and confidence)  

We show self-love by valuing the internal characteristics that make us unique. Self-love differs from vanity and selfishness, instead focusing on self-awareness and confidence. Students develop confidence and purpose as they identify and accept their areas of strength and growth. Why is this important? Students with greater self-awareness are more likely to be reflective of their actions and how they impact those around them. Confident students are more likely to challenge themselves in productive ways and have less fear and anxiety about learning. 

 

Love Others:

(Compassion)

We show our love for others through acts of service. It is a part of our identity to “be friendly” by showing kindness and goodwill. Why is this important? Students who feel supported by their peers develop a sense of belonging and develop trusting relationships. Creating this emotionally safe environment for students is foundational for focusing on learning. 

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Love Learning:

(Fun, Engaging, and Rigorous Experiences)

We show our love for learning by enjoying and having fun while learning new and challenging content. Why is this important? Students have higher academic success when they experience engagement and joy at school. Students experience rigor when they have a voice and choice about their own learning and engage in higher-order thinking and problem-solving.