Board approves next steps toward a Boys’ Division
Mark Pierotti, Head of School
A school for boys under the Forest Ridge banner in 2012?
The conversation about a Boys’ Division has been in the air around Forest Ridge for more than 30 years. As recently as 2008, after months of study and conversations, the Board of Trustees approved a roadmap for the school’s future: The Strategic Initiatives. One of those Initiatives calls for Forest Ridge to offer a Sacred Heart education for boys. Committees have met since that time to flesh out the details of that program and as recently as this past year, a Boys’ School Committee dug deep into the details and saw a few options for the school’s future. READ MORE...
IB Diploma Programme FAQ
Connor Geraghty, HS English/IB Coordinator
Dr. Carola Wittmann and I recently conducted three informational meetings with parents concerning the plan to implement the IB diploma programme at Forest Ridge. During these meetings certain questions emerged which have helped us to clarify and, in some cases, modify our proposed course offerings. We are grateful to the parent community for their interest in the IB diploma programme and their valuable input as we strive to develop the best possible course of study for our students. The following questions represent the most consistent concerns voiced at the meetings. READ MORE...
Marking the end of the year with our Sacred Heart traditions
Julie Thenell Grasseschi, Director of Middle School
May and June are filled with Sacred Heart traditions across campus. To a newcomer, the traditions can seem simple, but to Children of the Sacred Heart, they are rich with meaning.
On May 21, the juniors received their Sacred Heart rings in the long-standing tradition of Ring Ceremony. As the seniors walked in dressed in their full white gowns, white nylons and white sandals, I was reminded of when those same girls arrived on campus for the first time in their perfect dress uniform to join their fifth or sixth grade classmates. READ MORE...
Educational Technology: About the latest gadgets
Michael Smith, Educational Technology Director
Forest Ridge has a long history for being on front line of technology implementation in education. Back in the last century - 1996 to be exact - Head of School Sister Suzanne Cooke and High School Director Janet Graeber helped launch Forest Ridge into a new frontier of educational interactivity. READ MORE...
Women as Global Leaders are women of influence
Kisha Palmer, Program Director, Women as Global Leaders
What’s so great about being a woman leader? And what in the world does that even mean?
This is the question that has guided my conversations with the Forest Ridge community throughout this first year. The answers have ranged from: READ MORE...
A hug of gratitude from the Admission Office
Rosanne Tomich, Director of Admission
The end of the school year is always busy. The frantic pace of getting everything accomplished before graduation is upon us! However, I really must take time to pause and say, “Thank You.” Thank you to all of you who reenrolled your daughters for next year. In this economic time, we appreciate your dedication to providing a Sacred Heart education for your daughter(s). We are humbled by your continued support of the mission of the Sacred Heart Network of Schools and the vision of St. Madeleine Sophie. READ MORE...
From the Development Office: our thanks!
Mary Kenny, Director of Development
What is a Development Office? At Forest Ridge, like most independent schools, the Development Office is responsible for the Annual Fund campaign, capital campaign, endowment program, planned giving, special events, alumnae relations, reunions and other events and activities through which funds – and friends – are raised.
At this time of year, however, the Development Office is simply …grateful. READ MORE...
Parent volunteers make all the difference at Forest Ridge
Pam Szkutak, Volunteer Coordinator, Parent Association
As I leave my position as Volunteer Coordinator after two years on the Parent Association board, I cannot thank the members of our parent volunteer community enough for all the support they have given to the PA. Without your help, the PA could not provide the numerous events and activities for our parents, students and faculty and staff during the year. READ MORE...
A great year for athletics at Forest Ridge!
Kim Eng, HS Athletic Director
What a year in high school sports! A record 85 girls participated in sports...11 of whom played a sport every season. One senior played a sport every season for all four years! In addition, we had nine Emerald City All League Award recipients and two League Sportsmanship Awards. A Forest Ridge golfer won the Emerald City League Championships, another golfer won the District Championships and both of these golfers competed at the State Tournament where they brought home a 3rd place team trophy for Forest Ridge (not to mention a 5th and an 18th place individual finish)! Friendships were made. Confidence, discipline, accountability and leadership were learned. Thank you athletes for a great year! Highlights from the year: READ MORE...
MS athletic focus: participation and learning
Annie Koning, Middle School Athletic Director
The focus of our Forest Ridge Middle School Athletic program is to provide an environment for Middle School students to participate together on school sponsored sports teams and outdoor experiential groups. We have a wide variety of abilities on our teams ranging from beginners to players who compete on outside “select” leagues. In our Middle School Athletic program, EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to participate. The focus is on the experience, building individual skills, and learning how to be a great team member. READ MORE...
Summer math homework? Here's what the surveys said:
Chris Pesce
Math Department Chair
Thank you from the Math Department to everyone who responded to our online survey this spring regarding HS summer math homework. The following table summarizes the results: READ MORE...
