--- title: Sandy Spring Friends School Blog | Boarding Program description: Boarding Program | --- [![Sandy_Spring_Logo.png](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sandy_Spring_Logo.png?width=2500&name=Sandy_Spring_Logo.png "Sandy_Spring_Logo.png")](http://www.ssfs.org/) ## [Educating the Whole Child in our Global School Community](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/the-global-citizen-dorm-curriculum) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 9:02:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Global-Citizen-Westview Dorm](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/2-Global-Citizen-Westview-No-02.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/the-global-citizen-dorm-curriculum) At SSFS we seek to educate children in all areas of their lives so that they may become effective citizens of the world. As such, the thematic content of our new syllabus is organized around addressing the following query: how do we educate the whole child in our increasingly connected, global community? With this guiding principle in mind, we focused the program on eight content areas: Social Justice, Culture, Mindfulness, Financial Literacy, Sexual Health/Consent, Emotional Intelligence, Digital Citizenship, and Diversity. Throughout the academic year, every two weeks our boarders will participate in an interactive presentation spanning a variety of current and relevant topics relating to our eight areas of study. Students also have the opportunity to reflect and journal on the subject matter via our new subscription to [Thrively](https://www.thrively.com/), a multifaceted, convertible learning platform. [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/the-global-citizen-dorm-curriculum) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/the-global-citizen-dorm-curriculum#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program), [Holistic Learning](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/holistic-learning) ## [Keeping our Boarding Students Healthy and Fit](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/keeping-our-boarding-students-healthy-and-fit) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 8:38:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Wallace Cooper November 19 Write Up photo 2](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/Wallace%20Cooper%20November%2019%20Write%20Up%20photo%202.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/keeping-our-boarding-students-healthy-and-fit) The Dorm Wellness Program kicked off in October with a 30-day challenge to get students to become more active, which includes regular workouts, and to start eating healthier.  Phase 1 was a big success, in part, because the kids thrived and showed great determination and resilience. [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/keeping-our-boarding-students-healthy-and-fit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/keeping-our-boarding-students-healthy-and-fit#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program), [Wellness](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/wellness) ## [Diversity and Inclusion are Priorities in our Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/diversity-and-inclusion) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 4:25:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![World Fair 2019 El Salvador](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/World%20Fair%202019%20El%20Salvador.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/diversity-and-inclusion) As a community filled with diverse cultures and ethnicity, Boarding Life at Sandy Spring Friends School wants every student and staff to feel valued, heard, and supported. Have you seen our video that features some of our current international boarding students talking about their personal experiences with diversity at SSFS? [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/diversity-and-inclusion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/diversity-and-inclusion#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program), [Diversity](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/diversity), [Inclusion](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/inclusion) ## [Our Boarding Students Love the Food and Off-Campus Trips](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/food-and-trips) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 4:07:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Mentee Dinner](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/Mentee%20Dinner.jpeg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/food-and-trips) Hello! My name is John Fahey.  I became the Assistant Director of the Boarding Program at Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) in 2018 after working at a boarding school in the Boston area for 20 years. And, because we're always working to improve the Boarding program, I am excited to have the opportunity to share my knowledge and ideas to offer a more meaningful experience to all our boarding students. [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/food-and-trips) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/food-and-trips#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program), [Private School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/private-school) ## [Our Boarders Explore During Weekend Activities at Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 1:52:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Ice Hockey](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/Ice%20Hockey.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities) **Alison Cheetham, Activities Coordinator** [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/boarding-activities#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program), [Private School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/private-school) ## [Coordinate Your Student's Travel with Holly](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/travel-plans) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Dec 10, 2019 1:09:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_0935-Holly-w-students](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/2019-20%20Boarding%20Assets/IMG_0935-Holly-w-students.jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/travel-plans) Hello! My name is Holly White and I am on the dorm staff here at SSFS. This is my second year here. Before this job, I lived in Eau Claire, WI and went to school at a university there. Sandy Spring, Maryland, is very different from my hometown of Wisconsin, but I love being part of this welcoming community built on the foundation of the SPICES. I never attended a boarding school program, but I spent each of my summers at a sleep-away camp and recognize the independence, strong friendships, and community that comes with being a part of a residential program. It truly is an honor to be part of this spectacular environment with such wonderful students.   While working in the dorm, one of my responsibilities is coordinating travel. This entails managing the logistics for holiday breaks, long weekends, and even one-day trips for our students. [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/travel-plans) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/travel-plans#comments-listing) Topics: [Boarding Program](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program) ## [Why 5-day Boarding Schools Are a Great Option](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/5_day_boarding_schools) Posted by [Sandy Spring Friends School](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/sandy-spring-friends-school) on Feb 9, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/Beginning%20of%20Year%20Assembly%20-%202329454%20(1).jpg)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/5_day_boarding_schools) Sandy Spring Friends School offers a meaningful, fulfilling, and well-rounded experience to its students through programming in academics, athletics and artistic pathways. The elements of mentoring and teaching allow for a strong and fresh way of learning in a residential setting. Learn more about our programs:  [http://www.ssfs.org/admission/boarding](http://www.ssfs.org/admission/boarding). 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