2024-2025 Forest Ridge Viewbook

Welcome! I am delighted to introduce you to Forest Ridge’s vibrant, dynamic, and joyful learning community.

For over 115 years, Forest Ridge has provided an exceptional education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development. Our holistic approach ensures that each student is not only challenged academically, but also supported in their journey to become confident, compassionate, and socially responsible individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.

At Forest Ridge, you will be engaged in your own learning. You will challenge yourself, step outside of your comfort zone to try new things, collaborate with your peers, and discover what matters most to you in and outside of the classroom. Through our intentional blend of core academic courses, multi-disciplinary classes, and experiential learning opportunities, you will access relevant and meaningful learning experiences that prepare you to lead in the world to come, not the world that was.

As a Forest Ridge student, you will be supported and challenged by our talented, mission-driven faculty. Our teachers are passionate, innovative, and skilled. Most importantly, they are deeply invested in your success.

You will be part of a diverse student body that will welcome you with open arms and open hearts. You will build lifelong lasting friendships with interesting, driven, and compassionate peers. You will find your community.

I invite you to visit campus to learn about our school.

From the breathtaking drive up the hill, to the warm welcome you will receive upon your arrival, to the one of a kind programs we offer, you will quickly understand what makes a Forest Ridge education so profound. I look forward to meeting you!

Mary Rose Guerin, Head of School

About

Forest Ridge.

Since 1907, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart has provided access to a transformative education for girls, in an environment specifically designed for them. Grounded in research and supported by excellent faculty, our empowering learning environment centers the experiences of girls and women, shapes its pedagogy and curriculum around how girls learn best, and provides ample opportunity for our students to discover and use their voices. We prepare our graduates to participate, shape, and lead in our everchanging world.

As a member of the world-renowned Sacred Heart Network of Schools, Forest Ridge provides a holistic education designed to develop persons of faith, intellect, character, and integrity. We promote timeless values and tradition, along with innovative educational practices allowing our students to become resourceful and adaptable, while deepening their capacity to think creatively and critically. As a warm, inclusive community that represents the richness of the Seattle area, and a member of an international network, graduates leave our campus curious, empathetic, global leaders committed to making a positive and meaningful impact on their communities.

Vision Forest Ridge is a national leader in preparing girls to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Through a challenging core curriculum, multi-disciplinary courses, and experiential learning opportunities, our students grow in the competence, confidence, and courage needed to shape the changing world.

Sacred Heart Goals Forest Ridge educates to: • • • • •

A personal and active faith A deep respect for intellectual values A social awareness which impels to action The building of community Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Our Signature Programs provide intentional and meaningful opportunities for students to dive deeper into their learning. Immersive Week is a special one-week term in the spring during which students explore and experience an interdisciplinary topic not traditionally covered in the middle and upper school curriculum. One Immersive group explored the wonders of France and Spain, learning about history, religion, and culture across cities in this region.

By the

Numbers.

14

100%

6:1

schools nationally, including Forest Ridge, to offer the MOD schedule in Upper School

of graduates are accepted to 4-year colleges and universities

student to faculty ratio

12

69%

33%

average class size

of our students identify as students of color

of students are Catholic

45

3

21

zip codes and 12 countries represented by our student body

Endorsement Pathways offered

week-long Immersive trips offered

26

6

35

languages spoken on campus

bus routes serving the Puget Sound area

countries represented by our community

2.2 M

60%

52%

awarded in financial aid last year to 30% of our families

of students participate in athletics

of students serve in leadership roles

Academic

Philosophy.

At Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, our educational philosophy extends beyond merely preparing students for the next stage of their academic journey. We equip students with the skills and mindset necessary to meet the needs of tomorrow’s world. By integrating core academic subjects, interdisciplinary courses, and immersive experiential learning opportunities, we encourage our students to lead lives of significance and satisfaction, preparing them to tackle the most critical challenges of their generation. Our educational approach provides our students with the tools, insights, and self-awareness needed to navigate life’s path with courage, confidence, integrity, and intention.

Portrait

of a Graduate

When we envision the Forest Ridge graduate, we see not just scholars, but authentic leaders and global citizens. These individuals possess the intellectual acumen, moral compass, and emotional resilience necessary to effect positive change in the world. Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as a compass, guiding us toward the cultivation of essential competencies and values that remove disciplinary boundaries, preparing students for the complexities of an interconnected world.

Innovative Problem Solvers who approach challenges with a fresh perspective, employing critical thinking skills and adaptability to devise effective, forward-thinking solutions. They excel in navigating uncertainty, leveraging diverse resources and perspectives, and collaborating with others to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and improvement.

Agile Thinkers who have deep commitments to life-long learning.

They swiftly adapt to new situations, applying flexible and creative thinking to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. They excel in synthesizing information quickly, implementing feedback appropriately, applying knowledge in new ways to make fresh connections, and converting innovative ideas into reality.

Authentic Leaders who inspire others through genuine actions and open communication, grounded in a strong sense of self-awareness and integrity. They build trust and foster collaboration, empowering their team to achieve collective goals while staying true to core values.

Global Citizens who take accountability for their impact on the world. They seek to understand the cultural complexities of global issues, advocate for equity and justice, and exercise their personal, social, and civic responsibility.

Principled Contributors who consistently align their actions with their deeply held beliefs, living with integrity from their core values. They value and protect the human dignity of others and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society.

Fostering Healthy Balance

& Academic Rigor.

Forest Ridge provides an academic environment characterized by high expectations and equally high levels of support. Our rigorous academic program challenges students with a demanding curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth.

Our experiential learning approach brings education to life through hands-on projects, realworld problem-solving, and community partnerships, empowering students to apply their learning in meaningful, practical contexts.

Middle School Curriculum

Our middle school program is grounded in rigorous academics that form a solid foundation in both content knowledge and academic skills. Through intentional learning experiences informed by the research of the Association for Middle Level Education, students grow their skills to be deep learners and authentic leaders who: • Actively seek challenges in a variety of subjects and settings outside the classroom, doing so with confidence.

• Listen with openness.

• Communicate clearly.

• Support the success of others while practicing personal well-being.

During these critical adolescent years, the middle school program provides experiences that foster critical-thinking skills, and builds the resilience needed for students to meet the rigor and demands of the upper school.

Our middle school curriculum uniquely offers: • Rigorous, hands-on lab science courses all four years of middle school that connect directly with our outdoor education experiences as well as our innovative Tech Maker curriculum.

• Math classes at least one grade level above their assigned grade, with options for students to accelerate through three years of upper school math courses by the conclusion of their 8th grade year.

• Access to international language classes for all four years to build global citizen competency.

• Intentional opportunities for students to develop their identity and voice in all classes.

Upper School Curriculum

Forest Ridge’s upper school curriculum is a dynamic blend of rigorous core academic subjects and innovative multi-disciplinary classes, aimed at developing the skills necessary for students to be successful in college, and more importantly, life beyond. Students engage deeply with challenging courses in mathematics, science, literature, social studies, international language, religion, and the arts, ensuring they develop deep critical thinking and analytical skills. Complementing this robust academic framework are multi-disciplinary classes that aim to push students to draw connections across different fields of study and apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of cross-curricular ways.

The MOD Schedule

The upper school MOD Schedule is an innovative, research-backed schedule that divides the academic year into 6 MODs, each lasting 28-30 academic days. During each MOD, students take 3.5 classes, which gives students more time for deep, ambitious learning, a better opportunity to retain what they’ve learned, and tangible ways to transfer the critical skills they’re developing.

With fewer, yet longer, classes, breaks between periods, and time to explore other areas of interest, our MOD schedule allows girls to more fully grapple with the curriculum and enhance their skills while encouraging a more balanced lifestyle – with space to pursue their passions.

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Learn by

Doing.

Students learn best when their courses of study are relevant and connected to the real world. Through a collaborative, hands-on approach to education both in and out of the classroom, our students take an active role in their learning, applying academic concepts to real-world experiences. Putting theory into practice, we engage our students’ curiosity, enhance their critical thinking and problemsolving skills, and support their creativity, making learning more meaningful and relevant, ultimately deepening our students’ understanding and retention.

Immersive Week A dedicated week where students engage in hands-on, experiential learning activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom. Immersive courses include opportunities such as week-long immersion trips, local field trips, service-learning experiences, and interdisciplinary projects. This week-long event allows students to explore new interests, develop practical skills, and deepen their learning through real-world experiences.

Sacred Heart Exchange One unique benefit of a Sacred Heart education is the opportunity to participate in a reciprocal cultural exchange with a student from another Sacred Heart school. With over 150 Sacred Heart schools located in nearly 40 countries, our students are given the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zones, immerse themselves in another culture, build their confidence, grow their independence, and refine their language skills, all within the embrace of a mission-aligned international network of schools.

Middle School Camp Each year, middle school students participate in a multi-day, overnight outdoor camp experience designed to enhance their classroom learning, provide real-world leadership skills, and build upon their social and emotional skillsets. While building community, students gain practical knowledge about themselves, their environment, and their ability to make a positive difference for the needs of the Earth and its people.

“Experiential learning aligns seamlessly with our commitment to educate to a deep respect for intellectual values. When coupled with a strong core curriculum, experiential learning enhances our students’ educational journeys by empowering them to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful and relevant ways outside of their classroom.” — Mary Rose Guerin, Head of School

Uncovering

Purpose.

“AIS allowed me to dive deep into a topic of interest- pediatric mental health, exploring how childhood trauma affects adult behavior. I knew that I was interested in mental health and was considering an occupation within that field, but completing my AIS project helped me confirm my aspirations to work within pediatric mental health in the future.” — Lilly ’24 Forest Ridge’s academic program provides opportunities for students to discover who they are and what most inspires them. Through a learning environment that provides student choice and fosters inquiry-driven and independent research, students are empowered to explore new intellectual horizons, delve deep into their academic interests, take ownership of their own growth, and ultimately develop a lifelong love of learning.

Advanced Integrated Seminar Advanced Integrated Seminar (AIS), a senior capstone project, provides students the opportunity to independently explore a topic of interest beyond the classroom. As an interdisciplinary, self-directed experience, AIS requires an extended process of inquiry and is designed to encourage students to research effectively, think critically, and creatively present their findings to an audience of educators and peers.

Recent AIS projects include: The Secret Life of Bacteria: Treating Bacterial Infections without Contributing to Antibiotic Resistance; The Experience of Unhoused Women; Dirt on the Brain: The Benefits of Gardening for School-Aged Children; and Music and Mental Health: A Look at Mental Health and Management Techniques in the Classical Music Industry.

Endorsement Pathways The Forest Ridge Endorsement Pathways is a structured academic path that allows students to focus their studies on a particular area of academic interest. Each endorsement consists of a series of required courses and academic experiences designed to develop specific skills and knowledge in one of the following categories: Global Leadership, The Arts, or STEM. To earn an endorsement upon graduation, students must engage in activities that display their knowledge of content, leadership in a related field, and service to a relevant cause. They present their learnings in a final portfolio.

MIddle School Global Days During Global Days, a 3-day long experience,

Middle School Global Days

During Global Days, a 3-day long experience, middle school students pause traditional classes to explore a topic with global implications. Students spend Global Days learning in cross-grade level “family groups,” applying their newly acquired knowledge as they participate in service learning related to the year’s theme.

Support for all

Students.

Forest Ridge strives to provide a balanced level of support to all students that encourages them to find success while continuing to nurture personal growth. We believe students grow in courage and confidence as they discover new abilities, learn from mistakes, cultivate strengths, develop empathy, and exercise resilience in meeting challenges and therefore aim to create student-led learning environments and supports that foster these experiences.

Learning Support Services Our accommodations-based program supports students with disabilities who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations at Forest Ridge provide access to our academic program but do not alter or modify curriculum nor do they change what a student is expected to master in the class content. Our learning support specialists seek to assist students to realize their potential in a comprehensively accessible environment that promotes self-awareness, self-motivation, and self-advocacy.

ELL Services Forest Ridge welcomes students from around the world to immerse themselves in speaking, reading, writing, and learning in English. Our English Language Learners (ELL) program provides differing levels of support in each division during a student’s transition into our English-taught curriculum.

Guided Study To support all middle school students in fully engaging with our rigorous curriculum, our schedule provides a daily 35-minute Guided Study Hall. During this time, students utilize our Learning Management System to view feedback and updates, review their school-provided planner with their advisor, work on assignments in a quiet environment, and check in with teachers when they need help.

Building Confidence,

Discovering Voice.

Forest Ridge offers a comprehensive arts and athletics program that empowers students to explore their creativity, build confidence, and grow in resilience. With numerous opportunities for artistic expression and a variety of sports available year-round, every student is encouraged to participate and develop their talents in a no-cut, supportive, and inclusive environment.

The Arts The fine and performing arts are an integral part of the Forest Ridge experience. Whether throwing on the wheel in pottery class, painting a self-portrait in Advanced Studio Art, singing at Benaroya Hall with the Chamber Choir, performing in the spring musical, choreographing an original performance for Dance Fest, or managing behind the scenes in stage crew, our arts program provides students the platform to express their creativity, explore their personal identity, grow in confidence, and practice resilience, ultimately empowering them to express themselves authentically and with conviction.

Athletics Forest Ridge students can choose from a variety of sports across three seasons, including basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and more. Whether you are an experienced athlete, new to a sport, or somewhere in between, the Forest Ridge Ravens have a place for you. Our no-cut policy assures every student the opportunity to be a member of a team.

Student Leadership Forest Ridge believes that all girls are leaders. Whether they are leading on ASB, playing on the soccer field, or organizing a new school club, students learn important leadership skills that will follow them throughout their lives. We encourage every student to lead in some capacity during their time at Forest Ridge, stretching themselves to take an active role in our campus and community.

Clubs Each year, students take the lead to create fun and exciting new clubs based on common interests. Clubs include: knitting club, environmental club, service club, women in STEM, student hiring interview committee, bookworm buddies, rock climbing, and many more.

A Culture

of Belonging.

The Department of Faith and Justice anchors the work of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat’s vision of education by reimagining how the Sacred Heart is experienced in the PNW. We cultivate a culture of care that appreciates the diversity of our community by ensuring each student is seen, heard, and valued for all their intersectional identity markers. From celebrating interfaith holidays to being actively socially aware, our students are constantly sharpening their skills of resilience and dialogue.

Retreats At Forest Ridge, retreats provide an opportunity for students to explore our Sacred Heart values, justice work, and their own spiritual beliefs. Middle School retreats tend to be one-day, while our Upper School retreat program offers off-campus, multi-day, overnight experiences at each grade level. During these retreats, students explore their values and belief systems through various forms of prayer, play, group activities, keynote speakers, and reflections.

Faith Celebrations As a Catholic school serving families of all faiths, our vision of education supports each child in their spiritual exploration within their own faith tradition. As such, Forest Ridge celebrates all major Catholic feasts within the liturgical calendar, as well as feasts that commemorate the Sacred Heart and our patron saints. Additionally, we acknowledge and celebrate faith traditions across the globe, such as Eid al-Fitr, Navaratri, Diwali, Hannukah, Yom Kippur, and more.

Service Learning Service is vital to the mission of Sacred Heart education. We partner with local non-profit organizations to support the most vulnerable in our communities by being an active agent of compassion and change. Students participate in service learning and reflect on their impact several times throughout the academic year.

Affinity Groups Affinity groups are a cohesive group of students that share an identity marker with similar experiences and backgrounds. These groups are essential to the life and culture at Forest Ridge.

Affinity groups meet every week and are led by elected upper school students who receive rigorous leadership training and are moderated by campus adults who receive culturally responsive professional development. Together, our affinity groups promote a social awareness that impels to action, build community with games and activities, and prepare whole-school heritage month assemblies.

Our affinity groups include: • Black Student Union • Latine Student Union • Multi-Racial Student Union • Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union • International Student Union • Queer Straight Alliance

College

Counseling.

As a college preparatory school, the entire Forest Ridge community works together to provide our students with the skills and experience they need to find success in college and beyond.

Our Director of College Counseling offers highly individualized coaching and support, as well as unlimited hours of guidance, to each upper school student during their college search.

At Forest Ridge, we promote unwavering dedication to our graduates’ ongoing achievements in college and beyond. Focusing on the student as a whole—their strengths, both academic and extracurricular, their long-term goals and ambitions, and their vision for the future—our college counselor partners with each student to find the college that is the best fit for them.

Over 10 touch points throughout the 11th and 12th grades, including both individual and group meetings, prepare our students for the journey of college admission. Our college counseling program includes: Individual coaching College representative meetings and ambassador program College 101 workshop series College application workshops Member of the Seattle Area Independent Schools (SAIS) group

Class of 2024

67%

$1.3 M

applied to 125 different colleges in 32 states and 4 countries

of seniors will attend college out of state, 24% will stay in Washington, and 9% will study internationally

in merit aid was awarded to the Class of 2024

25%

40%

100%

of the Class of 2024 will study art-related subjects in college

of the Class of 2024 will major in STEM-related subjects

of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities

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Sacred Heart

Network.

Forest Ridge is a proud member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. Founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, Sacred Heart schools were designed to educate young women to effect broad-reaching social change. Embracing 200 years of Sacred Heart heritage and tradition, Forest Ridge’s Department of Faith and Justice emphasizes spiritual practice, social awareness, and service. This essential component of the Forest Ridge experience develops reflective, purposeful, independent, and compassionate young people who positively impact their communities.

As a community, we educate and live by the following Sacred Heart Goals & Criteria: 1. A personal and active faith in God 2. A deep respect for intellectual values 3. A social awareness which impels to action 4. The building of community as a Christian value 5. Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

There are over 25 Sacred Heart schools across the United States and Canada. There are also Sacred Heart schools in 41 countries around the world. Our exchange program allows students in grades 8-12 to study abroad or host students in an exchange with other Sacred Heart schools. Many students remember their Sacred Heart exchange as one of the highlights of their Forest Ridge experience and often make lifelong friends with their sisters from other schools.

Young Alums on the Move Introducing three exceptional alumni who are making significant strides and demonstrating remarkable accomplishments in their endeavors.

Sesana Allen ’14 has been busy since graduating from Forest Ridge. In December, she was featured in Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 for her work at a venture firm, Smash Capital. She led the firm to invest in several startups, including Fizz, a social gaming platform. Sesana is also the co-founder of the Anti-Racism Fund, a non-profit that has raised more than $1 million in its mission to combat racism and promote equality through justice system reform, education parity, health and wellness, community outreach, and social justice advocacy. In her spare time, she produces a podcast that explores issues facing millennials and Gen Z. Sesana is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Mandarin.

Shireen Nori ’12 is a grassroots organizer and a social movement strategist. She believes in the power of storytelling and has been using her voice to build and strengthen social justice movements for years. Her activism took shape in high school where she led the diversity club, Act Out, founded the School’s first GayStraight Alliance, and served as a Student Diversity Leadership member. Today, Shireen is the Director of Organizing at Public Rights Project, a legal advocacy organization that bridges the gap between government allies and communities impacted most by key issues like voting rights, state abuses of power, reproductive justice, and workers’ rights.

Shireen’s passion for helping others includes developing winning strategies for political campaigns and ballot initiatives in Washington and Georgia, helping to create a digital strategy for the 2019 Climate Strikes which brought almost 8 million people together in a single day, and power building in Black and Brown communities to help them fight for their rights.

Zishan (Lisa) Sun ’19 was known for her passion for arts and filmmaking during her time at Forest Ridge. In 2023, she graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, earning a B.F.A. in Film & TV Production and a minor in Business, Entertainment, Media, and Technology. During her senior year, she collaborated with Deacon Phillippe on directing and producing two music videos, in addition to serving as the producer for one of his other music videos. One of these videos marked her directorial debut, receiving recognition with four awards and six honorable mentions/nominations for best music video across various international film festivals.

In April 2024, Zishan showcased her work at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, the world’s largest film festival for emerging filmmakers. She presented her acclaimed music video as an official jury award nominee and an experimental narrative short film she co-produced.

Let’s start

the process.

Contact us at admission@forestridge.org to learn more, schedule a student visit day and campus tour, and meet our Enrollment Management team who will show you the impact of our academic programs and the strength of our community.

How to Apply We use an online application through Ravenna®, a platform that many Seattle-area independent schools utilize in their admission process. To begin your application, please visit www.ravenna-hub.com/login. Once you create your family Ravenna account, you will be able to check the status of your daughter’s application, upload documents, arrange for forms to be sent from your daughter’s current school, and register for events.

Financial Aid We recognize that an independent school education is a significant financial investment. Forest Ridge is dedicated to creating access for students admitted to our school from a wide range of financial circumstances. If paying full tuition is unrealistic for your family, we encourage you to apply for Financial Aid. To learn more about our financial aid application, visit www. forestridge.org/admission/affording-forest-ridge.

Last year, Forest Ridge awarded over $2.2 million in financial aid to 30% of our families.

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Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 4800 139th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98006 425.641.0700

www.forestridge.org

Middle School

Schedule

2

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

8:30 - 9:25 AM

1

MON Establishing Literary Roots

Exploring World Religions

Late Start 9:30 AM

Exploring World Religions

Intro to Fun, Cooperative, & Active Games

9:30 - 10:25 AM

Sample 5th Grade Weekly Schedule

Foundations of Mathematical Practices

Experimental Science

Experimental Science

Experimental Science

America’s Past

3

10:40 - 11:35 AM

Break 10:25 - 10:35 AM Introductory French

Establishing Literary Roots

Establishing Literary Roots

America’s Past

Establishing Literary Roots

12:15- 1:10 PM

5

America’s Past

2:15 - 2:50 PM

4

Experimental Science

1:15 - 2:10 PM

Lunch 11:35 AM - 12:10 PM Performance Art Semester 1

Visual Art

America’s Past

Introductory French

Semester 2

Middle School Assembly

Foundations of Mathematical Practices

Advisory

All School Assembly Intro to Fun, Cooperative, & Active Games

Guided Study 2:55 - 3:30 PM

Foundations of Mathematical Practices Advisory

Foundations of Mathematical Practices

Performance Art Semester 1

Visual Art Semester 2

Guided Study Chess Club

Sample Middle School

Course Offerings ENGLISH • • • •

5th: Establishing Roots 6th: Identity, Community, & Civilization 7th: Writing Building Blocks 8th: Identity, Rights, & Power

SOCIAL STUDIES • • • •

5th: America’s Past 6th: Identity, Community, & Civilization 7th: Contemporary Global Issues Through Historical Context: Developing Global Citizenship 8th: Civics, Citizenship, & Power in the United States

RELIGION • • • •

Foundations of Mathematical Practices Beyond Numeracy Structure & Precision Pre-Algebra Models & Abstraction Algebra I Geometry

FINE ARTS • • • • • • •

• • • •

The Art of Performance: Introduction to Vocal Techniques & Music Theory Exploring Visual Art: An Introduction to Design Concepts & Art History Performing Arts Ensemble: Foundations of Theater, Voice, & Movement Exploring Art & Creativity: A Journey Through Design Introduction to Drama: Discovering the Art of Performance The Art of Public Speaking Foundations of Studio Art

5th: Experimental Science 6th: Life Science 7th: Earth Science 8th: Physical Science

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE • • • • • •

5th: Developing a Personal & Active Faith • 6th: Exploring World Religions & Hebrew • Scripture • 7th: Exploring the Person of Jesus 8th: Catholic Social Teaching & Living Goal • 3 of a Sacred Heart Education

MATH • • • • • • •

SCIENCE

The French Language & Our Sacred Heart Heritage Introductory French French 1A: Communication & Culture French 1B: History & Culture Interactive Mandarin: Games, Songs, & Conversation Mandarin 1A: Mandarin Language & Culture Mandarin 1B: Mandarin Language & Culture Introductory Spanish Spanish 1A: ¡Exploremos Español Juntas!

Spanish 1B: Conversaciones y Culturas

PHYSICAL EDUCATION • • •

Introduction to Fun, Cooperative, & Active Games Advancing the Fun, Cooperative, & Active Games Play & Developing Lifelong Fitness Habits

COMMUNITY-BUILDING BLOCKS • • • •

Small Group Advisory Guided Study & Office Hours Middle School Assembly All-School Assembly

CLUBS • • • • • •

Math Club Chess Club Rock Climbing Club Cooking & Baking Club Walking & Hiking Club & many more

Upper School

Schedule

C

THU

FRI

8:30 AM

X

WED

Exploring Global Cultures

Geometry

Late Start 9:30

Exploring Global Cultures

Geometry

Assembly/Chapel/ Class Meetings

Advisory

Physics I

Affinity Groups/ Study Break

Flex Time

Geometry

Physics I

Lunch

Geometry

Physics I

Lunch

Lunch

Exploring Global Cultures

Lunch

Lunch

Presenting with Confidence

Cardio & Strength

Presenting with Confidence

Cardio & Strength

Flex Time

Clubs/ Study Break

Break

Affinity Groups/ Study Break

Clubs/ Study Break

Physics I

Exploring Global Cultures

Geometry

Physics I

Exploring Global Cultures

1:30 PM 12:45 PM 12:00 PM 10:30 AM

B

TUE

2:00 PM

A

MON

10:00 AM

Sample 9th Grade Weekly Schedule

B Bin

All School Assembly

Yearly Overview

MOD 1

MOD 2

MOD 3

MOD 4

MOD 5

MOD 6

A

Exploring Global Cultures

Exploring Global Cultures

Exploring Global Cultures

Exploring Global Cultures

Exploring Global Cultures

Exploring Global Cultures

B

Geometry

French II

Geometry

French II

Geometry

French II

X

Presenting with Confidence

Mock Trial

Mock Trial

Art of Nails

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Poetry & Painting

Cardio & Strength

Poetry & Painting

Media Literacy

Intro to Engineering

Stanzas & Stories

Physics I

Drawn to Language

Physics I

Theatrical Tales

M/TH T/F

C

Cardio & Strength Physics I

Sample Upper School

Course Offerings ENGLISH, MEDIA, & WRITING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Stanzas & Stories Drawn to Language Theatrical Tales The American Experience Fantasy & Sci-Fi Literature The Power of Poetry Everyone but Shakespeare Let’s Get Emo: Gothic Fiction & Poetry Poetry & Painting Take a Bite Out of the Classics Film Studies: Representation & Power Anagnorisis & Peripeteia in Video Games Critical Theory Research & Presentations Writer’s Workshop Advanced English Language Development

SOCIAL STUDIES • • • • • • • • • • •

Exploring Global Cultures The American Experience Civics Mock Trial Congress Fascism in History Business Financial Literacy Psychology Indigenous Peoples East Asian History, 1500-1945 The History of Food & Power

RELIGION • • • • • • •

Jewish & Christian Scriptures Liberation Theologies Spiritual Autobiography The Spirituality of Food The Catholic Imagination Climate Change Social Ethics

MATH • • • • • • •

Algebra I & II Geometry Trigonometry Accelerated Precalculus Math Analysis Statistics Calculus I & II

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE • •

Levels I-V in French, Spanish, & Mandarin French & Spanish Language Conversation

SCIENCE • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Physics I Biology I Chemistry I Kinematics Electricity & Magnetism Ecology Microbiology Biotechnology Forensics Neuroscience Growing STEM Environmental Science Astronomy Science Fair Kickstarter

FINE ARTS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Glee Chamber Choir Handbells Topics in Music History Theater Arts Production Iconic Women in Musical Theater Dance Technique 2D/3D Art Foundations Advanced Studio Art Advanced Ceramics Sacred Art Art History The Art of Nails

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION • • • • • •

Games & Sports Cardio & Strength Health & Wellness Fitness for Life Yoga Lifesaver 101

TECHNOLOGY • • • • • • •

Introduction to Computer Science Computer Programming Digital Media Studio Lab Introduction to Engineering Yearbook Technology Internship Social Media Foundations

SEMINARS • • • •

9th Grade Seminar Presenting with Confidence Advanced Integrated Seminar College Workshop

College

Counseling The college counseling process at Forest Ridge is highly individualized. Our goal is to ensure each graduate matriculates to the college or university that fits her best. 100% of Forest Ridge students are admitted to four-year colleges and universities.

Forest Ridge students benefit from individual coaching with our Director of College Counseling, workshops, and meetings with college representatives and are equipped with the resources, the latest insights, and the confidence to navigate the college selection process authentically and successfully. Each student is encouraged to consider her academic aptitudes, career ambitions, evolving personal goals, and financial circumstances as she navigates the college application process.

Below you can see a sampling of colleges and universities our graduates have been admitted to over the last five years:

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2024 MATRICULATION ClassCLASS of 2024OF Acceptance List Arcadia University Arizona State University (2) Boston University (3) Brandeis University Brigham Young University California Arts University California College of the Arts (2) California Institute of Technology California Institute of The Arts California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University (3) Case Western Reserve University (2) Central Washington University (2) Chapman University Colby College Cornish College of the Arts Creighton University Dickinson College Dominican University Drexel University (2) Duke Kunshan University Eastern Washington University (2) Evergreen State College Fairfield University (2) Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College George Fox University George Washington University Glasgow School of Art Gonzaga University (7) Hawaii Pacific University Hobart William Smith Colleges Ibero-Mexican University Lewis & Clark College Linfield University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Maine College of Art Manchester Metropolitan University Marquette University (2) Maryland Institute College of Art Massachusetts Institute of Technology Merrimack College Mexico Autonomous Institute of Technology Miami University Michigan State University Minneapolis College of Art & Design Muhlenberg College New York University (2) North Carolina State University Northeastern University (2) Northwest University Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College (2) Ohio State University Otis College of Art and Design (4) Oxford College of Emory University Pacific Lutheran University (2) Pacific Northwest College of Art Parsons School of Design (2) Pennsylvania State University (2) Pratt Institute Purdue University Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University Saint Martin's University (2) San Jose State University (2) Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design (2) School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3) School of Visual Arts Seattle Pacific University (2) Seattle University (9) Stanford University Suffolk University Syracuse University Temple University Tulane University University of Arizona University of California, Davis (3) University of California, Irvine (4) University of California, Los Angeles (2) University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego (5) University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado Boulder (2) University of Connecticut (2) University of Delaware University of Dundee University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2) University of Manchester University of Maryland (2) University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2) University of Miami University of Michigan (3) University of New Mexico University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of Oregon (2) University of Pittsburgh University of Portland (2) University of Puget Sound University of Rochester (2) University of Saint Katherine University of San Francisco (3) University of Southern California (3) University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of the Arts, London University of the Pacific University of Utah (2) University of Vermont University of Washington, Bothell (3) University of Washington, Seattle (7) University of Washington, Tacoma Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Washington State University (3) Western Washington University (3) Whitman College Whittier College Whitworth University Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2) York University

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