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La Canada Flintridge, California, USA All Girls, Roman Catholic
For 87 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way. Our graduates walk securely and confidently in the world and make their indelible mark and our unique school community continues to bring together students from diverse nations, cultures and backgrounds; FSHA graduates have come from or currently live in more than 40 countries and on six continents. Our students are thoughtfully and enthusiastically involved in the breadth of their high school education. They become scholars, athletes, writers, artists, thespians and leaders within their communities. We urge our students to take risks, try new things and accept challenges within the safety of our school community. As a result, they learn to succeed or fail with dignity and grace, ultimately discovering their special talents and unique gifts. Our dedicated staff and faculty recognize the inner beauty and hidden potential of the teenage girl. Over the course of her high school years, she is helped to realize the fullness of who she is meant to be in a beautiful location that truly nurtures her development. The supportive interaction within the school community combined with FSHA’s challenging curriculum creates what can only be characterized as “the Flintridge experience.”
440 St. Katherine DriveLa Canada Flintridge, California, USA 91011 (626) 685-8333
Director of Admissions: Therese Bagsit Admissions Phone:(626) 685-8521Fax:626-685-8520 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fsha.org
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Summary: The education is strong and the bonds of community are lasting at FSHA. Love, respect and compassion are the underpinnings which support the people, the place and the programs that make FSHA the special place it is.Our dedicated staff recognizes, with a trained eye and a compassionate heart, the inner beauty and hidden potential of the teenage girl. In the course of four high school years, she is helped to realize the fullness of who she is meant to be. The supportive interaction within the school community combined with FSHA's nurturing and challenging curriculum creates what only can be characterized as “the Flintridge experience.”For 85 years, the Dominican Sisters and their colleagues have nurtured the dreams, intellectual curiosity and goals of young women in a quiet yet powerful way. FSHA graduates walk securely and confidently into the world and make their indelible mark. The entire Flintridge community celebrates the achievements of the thousands of young women who have passed through FSHA's doors and look with hope to the many young women who come to share the joys of life “on the hill.”
Department Director: Kathy Desmond
Average Class Size: 15
Full Time Teachers: 40
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 71.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 27
Summary: FSHA students are part of a wonderful legacy that began in 1931. Our unique school community continues to bring young women together from diverse nations, cultures and backgrounds; FSHA graduates have come from or currently live in more than 40 countries and six continents. Approximately 400 students occupy a 41-acre campus that is nestled in the San Rafael Hills, overlooking the San Gabriel Valley and the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Our boarding program is home to 63 students who enjoy the quiet seclusion of the hills, but are within a comfortable distance from all the cultural delights of Southern California and less than an hour's drive from Los Angeles International Airport. The boarding program has special monthly activities, ranging from visiting local ski resorts, enjoying some of Southern California’s 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, Knott’s Berry Farm or Magic Mountain. There is also a multitude of opportunities for leadership exclusively for boarding students, including participation in the Boarding Student Council, the Boarding Student Ambassadors, or as a staff writer or editor with the Veritas Shield.
Department Director: Jill Flinders
Number of Dorms: 1
Average Students Per Dorm: 58
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Uniform
Summary: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy believes in nurturing the unique talents and interests of young women and driving them to achieve in ways they never thought possible. Leadership is a valued skill at FSHA and prioritized just as highly as academic subjects such as math and English. In today's world, young women must have the confidence and skills to be strong, capable and confident individuals in their post-high school education, careers and relationships. FSHA believes that each young woman has the potential to be an exceptional leader — and in the right environment, that potential can be realized.
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Summary: The goals of the fine arts classes include providing a positive working environment for all students to express themselves freely and creatively while training them to become well-rounded, thoughtful and thinking artists in all fields. As a department, we strive to give our students the tools necessary to continue an arts education if they wish, whether it be in dance, music, fine arts, theatre, video production, graphic design, stagecraft or ceramics. Students are graded on effort and diligence in all of the arts classes. We provide an extensive arts education for students who wish to participate in the classes we offer. The FSHA Athletic Program believes that participation in a variety of student-selected athletic activities is a vital part of the educational experience. Such participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, the team, the student body, the community and the students themselves. Participating in the Athletic Program not only helps FSHA students develop valuable learning and leadership skills, but it's also a lot of fun!
Arts Department Director: Kent Heather
Athletics Department Director: Stephanie Contreras
Notable Achievements: CIF Southern Section Div. I champions in soccer, Choir placed first at World Strides On Stage compe, Soccer & Volleyball team received academic awards
Summary: The Class of 2017 continues the FSHA tradition of sending 100% of graduates on to colleges and universities around the world, many of them highly selective. Of the 94 graduates in the class of 2017, 23 will attend a four-year Catholic college, 70 will attend other four-year colleges and one will attend community college. College choices include Rice University, New York University, University of Notre Dame, Boston University, Boston College, Georgetown University, University of California, Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Oberlin College, Lehigh University, Wellesley College, Emory University, University of Michigan, Gonzaga University, University of California, Los Angeles, as well as University of Southern California and many more!
Department Director: Candy Navarro
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Camille Johnston (Class of 1986) Director of Communications to First Lady Michelle Obama
Beverly Beesemyer (Class of 1937) Former WASP and recent recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor
Claudine Cazian (Class of 1996) Production executive for "On Air with Ryan Seacrest"
FSHA challenged me not to stay in the comforts of my community, but to go out into the world to seek a better life not only for myself, but for others.
-Annie Rose Ramos, Class of 2004, Served in the Peace Corps
It’s so different comparing the girls that go to single-sex schools versus the girls that go to coed schools. Here, it’s cool to be smart. You can really embrace your brilliance.
-Marisa McKently, Class of 2010, Attending Harvard University, Class of 2014
Flintridge Sacred Heart has made me unafraid to use my voice. In a comfortable setting, I’ve gained what many young women in the world lack: empowerment.
-Laura Allen, Class of 2011, Attending Barnard College, Class of 2015
Summary: For incoming and current students interested in getting ahead in their class requirements, FSHA offers a wide variety of review, required and advanced classes during the summer. Course offerings include: Algebra Review; Pre-Algebra Review; Analytical Geometry for AP Calculus Students; American Government; Economics; Geometry; Writing Intensive; English Review; and College Application and Essay Class.
Summary: Visit our various social media accounts to get a better idea of who we are! We're on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; simply search for FSHA!