<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

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<ul type="circle">

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

 

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

The Campus<ul type="circle">

Carlsbad, California

Academic and administrative buildings, laboratories, gathering spaces, full-size soccer/lacrosse field, outdoor sports courts

 

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

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<ul type="square">
• 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

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

Class Size<ul type="circle">

Average class size of 15

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

The Academic Program<ul type="circle">

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<ul type="square">

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

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

Campus Life<ul type="circle">

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

<ul type="disc" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', 'Times New Roman', Tahoma, Georgia, 'sans serif'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff; ">

Beyond Pacific Ridge<ul type="circle">

Individual college counseling for 10^th – 12^th grade students