How we empower girls

While society is still filled with messages about what girls can and cannot do, Flintridge Sacred Heart empowers girls to find their voice, embrace their passions, align their goals with their true selves, and pursue their goals with determination. Our community’s deeply rooted commitment to “Veritas,” the Latin word for “truth,” creates freedom for each girl to examine who she is, to take risks, and to be courageous about seeking what is true for her, even in the face of obstacles. Up on the Hill, the possibilities for women are sky high.

In today’s increasingly polarized society, the persistent shouting and lack of listening have resulted in widespread disrespect for individual differences.

At Flintridge Sacred Heart, based on our Catholic, Dominican mission of upholding the dignity of every young woman, we commit to accepting, embracing, and honoring every girl for who she is. In a non-judgmental setting, we instill in our girls the confidence to be their authentic selves, to ask questions, and to express their ideas without fear; and with open arms, folded hands, and compassionate hearts, we listen. We foster a healthy and respectful exchange of ideas.

Children are taught from an early age to always tell the truth, so it must be confusing to young adults today to live in a world where misinformation can be spread so easily and facts are often diminished. There is an opportunity to help young women grasp that a better understanding of self will provide a more focused lens through which they can relate to the world when they graduate.

“Veritas,” the Latin word for “truth,” is central to the Dominican order, and at Flintridge Sacred Heart, there is a vigilant commitment to the pursuit of truth. Teachers and administrators stir a deeper and fuller understanding of truth with the girls, be it in their studies, their faith, their relationships, or their individual identity. The college-level research program, as well as other teachings that develop critical thinking skills, allow young women to better understand themselves and to engage with the world confidently, actively, and safely.