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The Center for Girls
Here, she can lead
The Center for Girls prepares girls to be brave, resilient, global leaders by supporting the development of three essential pillars: wellness, social-emotional intelligence and leadership. These foundational pillars are based in research and woven into every element of the Forest Ridge experience. From the classroom curriculum, to community service, to the playing field—she practices the skills that make her ready to lead. It's this emphasis on leadership and well rounded qualities that make us a leading private school for girls not only in Seattle or Western Washington, but internationally.
The Essential Pillars of Girls' Leadership
We believe that every girl is powerful. Her personal wellness and ability to care for herself is at the core of her capacity to empathetically lead and collaborate with others. Her social-emotional intelligence comes next, empowering her with a toolbox of strategies for knowing herself and building relationships with others. With this strong foundation, she is ready to share her strengths through leadership and service to others.
Wellness
Care for yourself
Emotional Wellness: Develop emotional literacy and a personalized toolbox of healthy strategies
Financial Wellness: Make informed and deliberate personal finance decisions
Digital Wellness: Stay safe online and in control of technology use
Social-Emotional Intelligence
Know yourself
Resiliency: Respond productively to ambiguity, open-endedness and challenge
Deliberate Risk-Taking: Engage with nature beyond your comfort zone
Personal Footprint and Reputation: Mind your community footprint and public persona
Leadership
Leverage your strengths
Owning the Room: Use purposeful strategies for speaking and listening authentically
Purposeful Collaboration: Negotiate differences when working together on complex tasks
Community Engagement: Make a habit of active social and civic engagement
Partnering with Parents
We're in this together
Parent Enrichment: A monthly education series on timely topics
Coaching: We walk through tough challenges together
Curated Resources: Information on everything you thought you knew—or never knew to think of
Parent Ed Series
World-Class Resources
Forest Ridge prepares girls through authentic leadership experiences, courageous conversations and world-class resources. The Center for Girls invites national experts and community leaders to partner with us to create powerful learning experiences for Forest Ridge students, parents and faculty.