Westridge School for Girls: News

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JPL Engineer Gives Careers in STEM Lunchtime Talk

Posted Friday, Dec 14, 2018 10:31:00 AM

In the most recent installment of the US Careers in STEM lunchtime talks, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Systems Engineer Tracy Drain talked to students

7th-Grade Service Learning Class Challenged Students to Avoid Using Plastic This Week

Posted Friday, Nov 30, 2018 5:38:00 PM

The entire 7th grade was challenged to avoid single-use plastic this week as part of the service learning class that focuses on human impact on our environment.

New Family Q&A: Alisa & Keenan

Posted Friday, Nov 30, 2018 1:56:00 PM

We sat down with new fourth grader Keenan and her mom Alisa to talk about Westridge from the perspective of a new family.

Lower School Visual Art: Creative Exploration and Classical Art Foundations

Posted Friday, Nov 30, 2018 12:20:00 PM

Lower School Art Teacher Val Trimarchi is a passionate advocate of the arts in education and Westridge student creativity.

8th Grade American Studies Class Tries Their Hands at Persuasive Writing, Roman-style

Posted Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018 3:53:54 PM

Admission Ambassador Q&A: Anelise P. '20

Posted Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Meet Anelise! A junior from South Pasadena, Anelise is one of our Admission Ambassadors. Get to know her in our latest Q&A.

Westridge Girls Change the World: Introducing the Westridge Global Initiative

Posted Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 4:22:12 PM

This new Upper School program is designed to provide an opportunity for meaningful interdisciplinary study of a modern-day global issue.

Faculty Q&A: Brandon Kruhm, Director of Theatre

Posted Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 3:44:00 PM

Brandon Kruhm became the director of theatre in 2017. Kruhm sat down with us to share his thoughts and plans for the theatre department.

Ed-Tech Leader Brings Spanish to Life for Students

Posted Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 1:56:00 PM

In her classroom, Lower School Spanish Teacher Sabrina Leon integrates digital tools into her curriculum.

Ethics Students Meet Holocaust Survivor for Study of Kant's Philosophy of Obligation

Posted Friday, Nov 9, 2018 10:42:00 AM

As part of a current unit on Kant's theory of obligation, Ethics students spent a recent lunch with holocaust survivor Trudie Strobel.

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An independent, forward-thinking
day school for girls, grades 4–12

324 Madeline Drive
Pasadena, California 91105
Phone: 626-799-1153
Fax: 626-799-9236

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an established, forward-thinking institution founded on the fundamental belief that girls are best educated in a single-sex setting.
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conscious of her role in her local community and determined to make a difference as a global citizen.
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100 years of tradition, opportunity, intellect, and goodness.
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a product of an environment that engages the heart, intellect, body, and soul.
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educating and empowering girls to lead lives of courage, compassion, and conviction.
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provided with opportunities to maximize her academic development and prepared for the challenges she will face.
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leadership modeled for girls, by girls.
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a girl who leads by example, whether or not she is in an elected position.
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committed to matching each senior with a college or university that supports her unique qualities and interests.
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a well-rounded young woman who values creativity as much as intellect.
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dedicated to excellence in education, and to instilling a lifelong joy of learning for both teachers and students.
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inquisitive, excited to learn, and understands that her interaction with the material enhances the experience of learning for everyone involved.
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stewards of a 9.5-acre historic campus with 17 buildings that spans a century of architectural significance.
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at home in the library, the laboratory, on the stage, or field.
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a multifaceted community that values diversity of thought, perspective, and voice.
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a beneficiary of the century-long legacy of community support and generosity.

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a school that embraces a growth mindset where girls reflect on their progresses and challenges.
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a student who communicates openly with her teachers, parents, and peers.
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proud to maintain a 97% enrollment retention rate.
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a girl who will share the bond of sisterhood beyond her years at Westridge.
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dedicated to developing young women whose joy in learning, personal ideals, and commitment to ethical action will lead them meaningful lives.
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a contributing local citizen with a progressively global perspective.
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a school that provides inspiring and challenging opportunities for young women to learn, but more importantly, to thrive.
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an inquisitive young woman who is encouraged to explore different interests and discover her passions.
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a school that admit students based solely on their aptitude, motivation to succeed, achievement, and potential to become a contributing member of the community.
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proud of who she is, where she comes from, and shares her perspective with the community.
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stewards of a 9.5-acre historic campus with 17 buildings that spans a century of architectural significance.
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at home in the library, the laboratory, on the stage, or field.

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a supportive, knowledgable faculty who are experts in the subjects we teach.
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a critical, independent thinker learning to work collaboratively.
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grounded in research and experience about how adolescent girls learn, interact and grow.
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confident, articulate, self-motivated, aware.
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a program that supports powerful learning in and out of the classroom with long academic blocks and scheduled time for student clubs, electives, and service opportunities.
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driven to explore new areas of interest and discover where she excels and what she loves.
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highly committed to instilling in students a love of the arts, staging multiple theatre productions, music concerts, dance performances, and art exhibitions each year.
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a sculptor, photographer, stage manager, lighting technician.
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informed, compassionate, and engaged local and global citizens.
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a tutor at a local elementary school, a sustainable gardner, a contributor to her community.
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supportive of the social, emotional, ethical, and spiritual growth of girls through programs that encourage reflective, mindful, and deliberate engagement with their peers and the community.
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resilient in the face of challenges and thinks on her feet.
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here to guide her through testing, essay writing, and every other phase of the college application process.
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prepared to present her best self and choose a college that reflects who she is now and who she wants to become.
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committed to the overall health and wellness of each student.
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taught study skills and time management to promote a balance between time spent on school work and outside interests.

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a community of big and little sisters, role models, and learners.
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a 4th grader who wants to be just like the seniors, only to discover that she simply needs to be herself as she grows into that very role, nine years later.
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a community of leaders who learn from the words and actions of one another, regardless of titles and traditional hierarchy.
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the student who dares to ask the question, who starts a new initiative, who embraces responsible risk-taking.
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the Associated Student Body, elected Upper School leaders who promote school spirit and organize events.
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encouraged to take learning into her own hands, to feed her interests and pursue her passions.
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committed to matching each senior with a college or university that supports her unique qualities and interests.
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a well-rounded young woman who values creativity as much as intellect.
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a faculty composed of research scientists, math and technology specialists, and humanities teachers who collaborate to bring STEM to life.
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encouraged to test, try, reasses, and draw new conclusions through creative thought and problem solving.
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informed, compassionate, and engaged global citizens.
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an 11th grader who was able to integrate her love of travel and service by working with at-risk students during a school experiential learning trip to El Salvador.

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tiger pride.
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a server, goalie, diver, pitcher, sprinter, and above all, a team player.
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coaches who maximize each athlete's potential through individual training and by creating opportunities for her to make successful contributions to the team.
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taught to increase self-awareness, self-efficacy, and self-confidence through athletic participation.
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a varsity tennis team with three consecutive prep league championships.
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poised under pressure when facing opponents in high-stakes games.
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12 prep league championships in 10 years.
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coached to win and lose with grace.
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home to a regulation soccer, lacrosse, and softball field, a basketball and volleyball court, a dedicated dance studio, and a weight training room designed specifically for girls.
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a well-conditioned athlete during the on and off season.
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unified to win championships, defend titles, and make come backs.
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full of Tiger pride on the court and in the stands.

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bursting with inspiring and thought-provoking stories, and with unique and engaging voices and conversations.
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part of a diverse array of conversations happening across our campus every day.
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faculty, administrators, and staff dedicated to educational excellence and instilling a lifelong joy of learning.
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taught by an experienced faculty, 65 percent with advanced degrees and seven members with doctoral degrees.
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more than 4500 graduates living in 49 states and 25 countries in six of the seven continents.
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always a Greek or Roman, a lifelong member of our cherished community.
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the result of community foresight, support, and generosity established 100 years ago.
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a reading volunteer at a low-income public school.
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informed, compassionate, and engaged local citizens.
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a tutor at a local elementary school, a sustainable gardener, a contributor to her community.
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partners with the Pasadena Unified School District to provide a summer enrichment program.
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a public school student who spends two summers at Westridge boosting her math and verbal skills.
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the one-stop-shop for Tiger spirit items.
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proud to wear the Westridge logo.
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honored to have been selected as one of the Metro Los Angeles Top Workplaces, determined solely on employee feedback.
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able to learn and thrive because Westridge invests in only the most qualified faculty and staff.

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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.
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a community which gives because we believe in supporting the excellence of a Westridge education.
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a girl who benefits from the generosity of our community and leads a meaningful life as a contributing citizen of the larger world.

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committed to helping alumnae maintain relationships with the school and each other.
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inspired to pursue her ambitions and proud to call Westridge home.
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committed to helping alumnae maintain relationships with the school and each other.
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inspired to pursue her ambitions and proud to call Westridge home.
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committed to helping alumnae maintain relationships with the school and each other.
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inspired to pursue her ambitions and proud to call Westridge home.
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committed to helping alumnae maintain relationships with the school and each other.
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inspired to pursue her ambitions and proud to call Westridge home.
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committed to helping alumnae maintain relationships with the school and each other.
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inspired to pursue her ambitions and proud to call Westridge home.

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