The Girls' School Difference
Why Choose a Girls' School?
Girls’ school graduates are confident and impactful twenty-first century community members, change-makers, and leaders
I went on to graduate from a university, studied abroad and entered the professional world with confidence. And yes, with my personality, most of my accomplishments sadly would have been far less had I attended a co-ed high school. I would have lived much closer to the vest.
—Camile (Barbaro) Spina '87
In Their Own Words
-
Finding Happiness on the Hill
by A.C. Bailey '21
"I realized that girls at Flintridge Sacred Heart do not try to blend in, as I had previously tried to do at my 8th Grade Shadow Day, but they stand out and are not afraid to be out of the norm. Girls here extol those who are out of the box and are true to who they are."
Alumna
-
Girls' school positively impacts college
by Carly Spina '15
"The most valuable teachings I would take from my four years Flintridge Sacred Heart were the ones taught without my knowledge, most of which were a result of simply being in an all girls’ environment."
Alumna
-
The Priceless Jewel of an All Girls’ Education
Camille Barbaro Spina '87
"Carly learned what she was capable of, she became confident, she found her voice and learned how to express it, and she was armed with tools to navigate the path that was ahead of her. And yes, I do attribute so much of her growth and success to the all-girls’ education."
Alumna and Parent of Carly '15
Girls' Schools— Where the possibilities are sky high
At girls' schools, a girl occupies every role, allowing her to explore and succeed in any interest, even ones typically dominated by boys.
Tiffani Riggers-Piehl, Ph.D. “Fostering Academic and Social Engagement: An Investigation into the Effects of All-Girls Education in the Transition to University.” National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, 2019, https://www.ncgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ResearchReport_FINAL.pdf.
Perks of an All Girls' School Education
By Tania Mouchamel '15
When I began college at UCLA, something felt very strange and new. For a while, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, and then I realized “Wait! There are boys here!”Certainly, there are benefits of the co-educational school system, but there is also something very special and unique about going to an all-girls high school like Flintridge Sacred Heart. People joke and tease that because I went to an all-girls school, I wouldn’t know how to talk to boys or I would be socially inept, but that isn’t the case. I think there is a time and place for everything, and during high school, on campus, you shouldn’t be worried about how your hair looks or what you’re wearing. High school is a time to grow intellectually and discover more about yourself. These things can only be done in a safe space, where you feel most comfortable to be your true self.
Being surrounded by an all-girls community also pays off in the classroom. I certainly would not have been as open and unrestrained with my questions in class if I had gone to a co-ed high school.
Continue reading
My experience at an all girls school is something I will cherish forever; the support, the solicitude, and the sisterhood will all stay with me forever. And I know that anytime I go back to visit, I’ll feel just as welcome.
—Tania Mouchamel '15
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART
440 St. Katherine Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300
Privacy Policy · Terms of Use
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300
Privacy Policy · Terms of Use
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
