Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy.

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Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

Introduction

The education is strong and the bonds of community are lasting here. Love, respect and compassion are the underpinnings which support the people, the place and the programs that make us who we are. For over 77 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way. We celebrate the achievements of the thousands of young women who have passed through our doors and look with hope to the many young women who come to share the joys of our Flintridge family. FSHA supports an atmosphere where cultural, ethnic and economic diversity are prized, where academic challenge is expected, and where the Dominican philosophy governing the Catholic education is lived, a philosophy that recognizes the intrinsic worth of each person. The school has not wavered in its commitment to values, women dignity and equality, cultural diversity, or to single-gender college preparatory education. This unique balance of academic excellence and moral integrity is the foundation of "the Flintridge experience."

Overview:	Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	7-12
School Type	All-girls	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Catholic	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1931	1900
Campus Size	41 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	404 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	59%	18%
Percent International Students	11%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	13%	70%
Average SAT Score	n/a	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	18	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	23	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	60%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$39,750	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$18,200	$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid	25%	31%
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	57%	59%
Director of Admissions	Luana Castellano Cathrine O&apos&aposBrien

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball	Cross Country
Diving	Equestrian
Golf	Soccer
Softball	Swimming
Tennis	Track and Field
Volleyball	Water Polo

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Academic Decathlon	Alpha Sigma Mu (Science Club)
Ambassadors	Amnesty International
Amnesty International	Art Club
Associated Student Body	California Scholarship Federation
Christian Action Movement	Class Officers
ComedySportz	Debate Team
La Vanguardia (Spanish Club)	Mu Alpha Theta (Honors Math Club)
Multicultural Club	National Honor Society
National Junior Classical League	Resident Council
Saltatrix Dance Company	Students Against Destructive Decisions
Theatre Club	Varsity Club
Veritas Shield	Yearbook
Young Writers Society


College Matriculation:
Year: -	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

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Academic excellence is the core of Flintridge, and the school broad curriculum prepares graduates well for their journey into higher education.
As with virtually all Flintridge alumnae, one hundred percent of the Class of 2008 will attend college. These talented young women were the recipients of many academic, athletic and leadership scholarships at a variety of universities and colleges throughout the country.
Students at each grade level participate in spiritual retreats led by adult and trained peer counselors, and include one- and two-day retreats for underclasswomen, a four-day retreat to Catalina Island for juniors, and two days of prayer and a four-day Kairos retreat for seniors.
Students are trained as peer leaders in LIFE (Living in Faith Experience), as Journey leaders and as Kairos leaders, all of whom help lead retreats.
The visual and performing arts program has, from the school inception, always been a vital part of the Flintridge curriculum. In addition to being able to select from a wide variety of arts classes, students present a full-scale musical production each year, plus a drama or comedy on the alternate semester.
Members of the school dance companies, and from all dance classes, stage a dance concert in the spring of each year, featuring not only Flintridge dancers but also student choreography. Dance students also perform in the annual musical.
Four musical recitals are held each year to showcase piano, chamber music, orchestra, advanced musicians and vocal technique. Student musicians may also play for school liturgies, the student musical and at graduation.
Art students display their work at the annual art show while also contributing their talents by helping produce backdrops for theatrical productions and illustrating the school literary magazine.
The Academy believes that the opportunity for participation in selected athletic activities is a vital part of the educational experience.
Freshmen must take a full year of Physical Education/Health, but all students are encouraged to try out for a team. Consistently, well over 70 percent of the student body in any given year participates in athletics.
Clubs are busy. Time is set aside each week for members to meet and plan activities, which may range from a bake sale by the math club and a mime-a-thon by Thespians to a limerick contest by the literary glub club or oga day by the Latin club.
Flintridge is home to approximately 51 boarding students, many of whom are international students who travel a considerable distance to attend. All boarding students will find a safe, structured, nurturing and caring environment, which provides a truly global learning experience that contributes to the character of the school.
Weekend life in the boarding halls is bustling. FSHA is close to Pasadena, which boasts many excellent retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters, as well as museums and cultural landmarks. The activities director plans a special monthly activity, ranging from visiting local ski resorts, enjoying some of Southern California finest beaches, shopping at the outlets in the desert city of Palm Springs, or having fun at a nearby amusement park, such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm or Magic Mountain.
The Director of Boarding Students and supervisors live with the students in the boarding halls, and ensure that school attendance, meal times, study hours and curfews are followed. Dominican Sisters reside in the same building and interact with the students daily.
Approximately 25 percent of the Academy student body receives some form of scholarship or financial aid. During the 2007-2008 academic year, close to $600,000 was awarded in financial aid to qualified students.
Additionally, between four and six incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, entrance exam results, co-curricular activities, service to school and community, and based on teacher/principal recommendations receive merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $8,000.
The original mission-style buildings, which were designed in 1927 by noted Southern California architect Myron Hunt, overlook the San Gabriel Valley and the Pasadena Rose Bowl from the crest of the San Rafael hills.
School accreditations: WASC, CAIS, NCEA, Members of NAIS, WCEA
Profile last updated: 11/30/2009