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Welcome, Families of Friends Academy!

At Friends Academy, our parents/caregivers are trusted partners. From in-class activities to volunteering at major school events to attending your child's performances and games, we look forward to seeing you on campus!

Parent Tools

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Lunch Menus

In a close-knit, inclusive community, students learn how to lead, collaborate -- and care.

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Guide to Giving & Getting Involved

A guide to making the most of your partnership with FA.

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2025-26 Dress Code

Our values of Simplicity and Equity guide us in creating a dress code that strengthens our school community.

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For New Families 2025-26
"How Do I" FAQ

"How Do I?..."

 

What is Magnus Health?

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Friends Academy uses Magnus Health, which is the electronic storage system for our students' medical records and is accessed via the FA Parent Portal. Visit this site to complete your child's Vital Health Records, and upload your child's physical examination and immunizations. NOTE FOR NEW FAMILIES: Log-in information will be emailed the week of July 11th.

What are the Security Procedures & Protocols

School Safety & Security Plan

In the event of inclement weather, the following protocols will go into effect:

  1. Parents will receive a direct phone call with a recorded message from the Head of School via the school's phone alert system.

  2. FA's status will be posted as a pop-up window on the FA website.

  3. FA's status will be available on Cablevision and FIOS - watch the closings and delays crawl on the television or go to the websites for News12 Long Island or FIOS1.

FA's first line of communication is the phone alert system. If you do not receive a call and are concerned about the safety of the driving conditions, please check the FA website, News12 Long Island, or FIOS1.

Quick Links

2025-26 Calendar

FA Calendar

A guide to major events in Lower, Middle, and Upper School events.

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Go Quakers!

View today's games and how to get there so that you can help cheer on the Quakers!

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Directory of Colleagues

A searchable directory of all employees at Friends Academy.

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Support Friends Academy

We rely on the shared commitment from all in our community to support our Quaker mission. Make your gift today.

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Diversity Grant Fund

The Diversity Grant Fund provides funds for expenses and fees that are part of a student's educational experiences but are not covered by financial aid.

The Parent Community at Friends Academy

The Friends Academy experience is built upon a deeply engrained foundation of community, one of our Quaker Testimonies.

We are a community that looks for the best in all of its members and that celebrates the wide variety of gifts and talents they have to share. There is also an interconnected community among the parents and caregivers at Friends Academy. Our Parent Council aims to strengthen our community ties by maintaining a close working relationship among parents/caregivers, faculty, administration, and trustees. The Parent Council welcomes families to volunteer and participate in its various activities!

2025-26 FA Parent Council

All parents of current students are automatically members.

2025-2026 Parent Council Executive Board

President - Cathy Dorego
Executive Vice President - Danielle Valenti Smith ’93
Executive Secretary - Sue Mandel
Treasurer - Meera Mehta Gobindram
Assistant Treasurer - Faiza Rashid

Lower School VP - Emily Silverstein ’05
Lower School Asst. VP - Franki Doshi
Lower School Secretary - Amy Younai

Middle School VP - Liting Chang
Middle School Asst. VP - Kara Kelly
Middle School Secretary -  Adina Eigen

Upper School VP - Carol Marcel
Upper School Asst. VP - Jennifer Ross
Upper School Secretary - Alexis Barr Kurita

2025-2026 Class Representatives

Lower School

  • Play Group – Julia Burt and Caroline Mendel
  • Pre-Kindergarten – Kristin Schneider and Olivia Hertrick
  • Kindergarten – Stephanie Yohe
  • 1st Grade – Alisa Rudolph and Lauren Bisaccio
  • 2nd Grade – Maria Karageorgiou and Jackee Missick
  • 3rd Grade – Fara Satin and Janet Chiang
  • 4th Grade – Karen Keats and Qiqi Li

Middle School

  • 5th Grade – Marlene Sotelo-Dynega and Danielle Chalson
  • 6th Grade – Alicia Tsibiridis, Catherine McCrain, and Ebony Barrett
  • 7th Grade – Lauren Chiang ’01 and Carolyn Mott
  • 8th Grade – Christine Cohen and Nancy Kwon Destefano

Upper School

  • 9th Grade – Anna DeNatale and Trina Coviello
  • 10th Grade – Karen Lipp-Ostrick and Adelina Popp
  • 11th Grade – Jill Panagiotakos, Jackie Nathel, and Jennifer Biondo
  • 12th Grade – Amanda Berritto, Kimberly Bohner, and Bettina Saad
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