FAQ

A Quaker educator founded our school, which was originally located in the Horsham Monthly Meeting House of The Religious Society of Friends. You do not need to be Quaker to attend the school or to participate in any of the activities.

Our school philosophy is based on the peaceful Quaker tenets of respecting the dignity of everyone, accepting differences, celebrating diversity, and observing the Quaker principles of education. Learn more on our Quakerism page.

TQS has three options for paying tuition and fees through TADS. Payment options are:

• Single Payment Plan: Full tuition to be paid by June 1st. There is a $250 discount for selecting this option.
• Regular Payment Plan: Tuition to be made in two payments: first payment (60%) by June 1st; and second payment (40%) by December 1st. The exact amount of each payment is specified in the enrollment agreement.
• 8-Month Payment Plan: 8 equal payments due by the 1st of each month from June through January. There is a $50 fee to participate in the monthly plan.

TQS does not require a uniform but does have guidelines that our students are expected to follow.

It is important for students to wear clothing that is neat, clean, free from tears, appropriate for the weather, in good taste, and in keeping with the philosophy of the school. TQS students spend time learning and playing indoors and outdoors, and they actively participate in health and wellness, yoga and recreation therapy classes.

The Quaker School is a special place, created with love and intention. An investment in a TQS education is an investment in the joy and confidence of your student, and their ability to become a lifelong learner.

At TQS, we are committed to ensuring this opportunity is within reach. For this reason, financial aid is readily available for all grades; Sassafras enrollment is not financial aid eligible. Thirty-two percent of TQS families currently receive financial aid. Families may apply for financial aid at the time of application.

We encourage you to begin the application process, or contact us to learn more.

If TQS is within 10 miles of your school district’s border, then your home district is required to provide transportation. Many families also car-pool with other families in their area.

During the Summer Enrichment Program (also called Extended School Year), transportation is only provided for students who receive funding for the program from their school districts.

Our school day starts at 9:00 a.m. Students may begin to arrive at 9:00 a.m. 

Dismissal at the end of the day begins at 3:45 p.m. Any students remaining after 4:00 p.m. are enrolled in the After School Program for the afternoon and subject to the daily drop-in fee.

Technology is integrated throughout our program. Students are part of a one-to-one device program, where students are issued their own Chromebook.  

There are many programs available to help students in reading, comprehension, math, writing and keyboarding. Our technology team is dedicated to finding and implementing assistive technology that is right for each student.

We do not have additional fees and costs beyond tuition; any programming or field trips are included in the cost of attendance. 

If you decide you would like your student to receive 1:1 tutoring, private occupational, speech and language, or physical therapy while at school, they would be provided at an additional cost.  We can also provide services for speech and OT evaluations as well as FBA creation for an additional cost. We also provide an optional After School Program. There is an itemized list available available in our Family Resources section of the website or from the business office.

We provide the After School Program on a regular or drop-in basis. Students receive homework support from expert teachers and engage in relaxing and prosocial activities.

Children grades 5 - 9 can also partake in the drama program.  

Students are able to join a monthly Pride Alliance club, started by a TQS student in partnership with a member of faculty.

Beginning in January 2023, students in grades 6-12 will be able to participate in an eSports program.

Our 11th and 12th grade students participate in an internship program through which they spend a certain number of hours each 6-day cycle period at a local business learning about, then performing various jobs.