Global Engagement at Pacific Ridge School

GLOBAL

Engagement Expanding our view of the world – and ourselves Being able to step away from my parents and journey halfway across the world – I learned that getting out of your comfort zone can produce really big rewards.

Alumnus

At Pacific Ridge, students begin to see themselves in relation to the world and discover what it means to be a part of a global community. In addition to learning about global issues in their daily studies, students partake in an extensive travel program at the end of each academic year.

6th, 7th, and 8th GRADE

9th and 10th GRADE

11th and 12th GRADE

Local Citizens

Expanding Horizons

Global Citizens

6th and 7th graders explore nature and small communities in Big Bear and Catalina Island; 8th graders consider notions of civic action and national government in Washington, D.C.

Students in these two grades gain important independence and experience traveling internationally and exploring wilderness environments in the U.S.

School-designed and student-designed travel experiences across the world encourage students to consider themselves, their education, and their futures in a global context.

fun facts: 90%

of students participate in the global travel program each year

100%

of upper school students hold a passport

58

countries & protectorates explored

6

continents visited

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26

U.S. destinations