Program Overview

Introduction to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a private, independent, and Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 5-12. With 110 years of experience, it is the only Sacred Heart school in the Pacific Northwest.

Academic Programs

The school offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Middle School (Grades 5-8): Providing an engaging and supportive environment for academic excellence and personal growth.
• Upper School (Grades 9-12): Focusing on rigorous academics, purpose, and real-world impact, preparing students to lead with integrity and purpose.
• Signature Programs: Offering intentional and meaningful opportunities for students to dive deeper into their learning, including Endorsement Pathways, Immersive Week, AIS Senior Capstone Program, Cor Unum and Global Days, and Sacred Heart Exchange, which provide students with a unique and well-rounded education that sets them apart from other schools in the region, such as the ability to specialize in Global Citizenship, The Arts, or STEM, and participate in interdisciplinary topics and service projects that foster curiosity, creativity, and a strong foundation for future success, as well as the opportunity to study abroad or host students in an exchange with other Sacred Heart schools, allowing for a truly global educational experience that prepares students to be confident, compassionate, and courageous leaders in their chosen fields, with a strong sense of social awareness and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world, as evidenced by the school's emphasis on community service, social justice, and environmental sustainability, which are all core components of the Sacred Heart education and essential for creating a more just and equitable society, and are reflected in the school's mission and values, which prioritize the development of the whole child, including their intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth, and aim to inspire students to become active, engaged, and responsible global citizens who are capable of making a positive difference in the world, and who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their passions and interests, and to make a meaningful contribution to their communities and to society as a whole.

Student Support and Learning

The school provides a collaborative team of counselors, teachers, and specialists dedicated to academic success and personal wellbeing, offering support and resources to help students build confidence, resilience, and empathy.

College Counseling

The college search is a journey of discovery and growth, with individualized coaching, workshops, and college visits, preparing students to navigate their next chapter with purpose and success.

Unique Opportunities

The school offers a range of unique opportunities, including:

• Endorsement Pathways: Allowing students to specialize in Global Citizenship, The Arts, or STEM.
• Immersive Week: A one-week term exploring an interdisciplinary topic.
• AIS Senior Capstone Program: A senior project completed by every student in their senior year.
• Cor Unum and Global Days: Service projects and workshops focused on social justice and global issues.
• Sacred Heart Exchange: An opportunity to study abroad or host students in an exchange with other Sacred Heart schools.

The Power of Girls' Education

Girls' school graduates are more likely to consider majoring in math, science, or technology fields, and are more likely to hold leadership positions after high school. They also report higher levels of self-confidence in every academic area.

Testimonials

Students and alumnae share their experiences and the impact of Forest Ridge on their lives, highlighting the school's intentional approach to learning and community, and the confidence and compassion it inspires in its students, as well as the strong sense of belonging and support that is fostered through the school's emphasis on community and social responsibility, and the opportunities that are provided for students to develop their interests and talents, and to pursue their passions and interests, both within and outside of the classroom, and to make a positive difference in the world, through service, leadership, and activism, and through the development of a strong sense of social awareness and a commitment to creating a more just and equitable society, which are all core components of the Sacred Heart education and essential for creating a more just and equitable world, and are reflected in the school's mission and values, which prioritize the development of the whole child, including their intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth, and aim to inspire students to become active, engaged, and responsible global citizens who are capable of making a positive difference in the world, and who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their passions and interests, and to make a meaningful contribution to their communities and to society as a whole.