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Pacific Ridge School
6269 El Fuerte
Carlsbad, California 92009

Private/Independent School
Coed Day 7 12 556 students

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The Mission In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life. The School A Middle and Upper School (grades 7-12), founded in 2007 Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Initial accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Member of the National Association of Independent Schools The Campus Carlsbad, California Academic and administrative buildings, laboratories, gathering spaces, full-size soccer/lacrosse field, outdoor sports courts The Students Total 2008-2009 enrollment of 225 students in 7^th, 8^th,9^th, and 10^th grades, with roughly equal numbers of female and male students Planned growth to achieve Middle School grade size of 75 and Upper School grade size of 90 for total enrollment of 510 2007 -2008: 7^th and 9^th grades 2008-2009: 7^th - 10^th grades 2009-2010: 7^th- 11^th grades 2010-2011: 7^th-12^th grades Class Size Average class size of 15 The Academic Program Seminar-style learning Integrated academic program to allow students to address over-arching ethical questions, and to unite content across thematic touchpoints, or Big Ideas Talented and experienced teachers, many with advanced degrees Curriculum exceeds University of California requirements for admission Honors and advanced placement courses Diploma requirements History – 3 years Science – 3 years Mathematics – 3 years English – 4 years Language – 2 years of same language, plus community Mandarin Chinese Arts – 2 years Health – One trimester Athletics/Physical Education – 2 years (or equivalent) Global Engagement requirement Service learning as part of the standard curriculum Arts program with dance, music, visual and theatrical arts Campus Life A full range of student-led clubs, academic competitions, publications, student government and social activities Comprehensive physical education program Competitive athletic program for Middle and Upper School students Students wear uniforms Beyond Pacific Ridge Individual college counseling for 10^th – 12^th grade students

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