The Ellis School, Pittsburgh's only age 3 to grade 12 independent schools dedicated to girls' education. The mission of The Ellis School is to prepare, empower, and inspire every girl through excellent education in an all-girls environment. Our vision is to be a leading school for girls, provide an excellent education for every student, and innovate, so each girl thrives in school and excels in life. Our values:
- The all-girls educational environment maximizes girls' intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. Girls are empowered to take risks, work collaboratively, ask questions, and pursue their dreams.
- We seek intellectual, emotional, and physical health for every member of our community. We set priorities and pursue our desire for achievement in a balanced way.
- We work to make a difference in the world. Our relationships are collaborative and responsible, and through our interactions, we demonstrate honesty, integrity, and respect.
- We pursue, support, and embrace all kinds' diversity, recognizing the collective strength derived from our differences.
- Joyfulness and appreciation of one another are fundamental to our School community. We make time for social interaction and fun.
- As individuals and as a community, we embrace change, pursue new opportunities, and seek continuous improvement.
- We know and nurture every girl through her journey. We provide each girl with the support she needs to know herself, pursue excellence, and reach her potential, both as a student and as a citizen.
- Our academic program is rigorous, engaging, and forward-thinking. Our faculty promotes critical thinking and creativity and inspires girls to reach their full academic potential.
"For 100 years, The Ellis School has provided an excellent education to girls and young women. In this girl-centered, immersive environment, tailored specifically to girls' development and empowerment, students push the limits of their potential, pursuing a rigorous curriculum that offers a breadth and depth of study that meets their interests, talents, and goals. Girls hold every leadership position — they captain every team, are the lead in every play, and sit at every class's head. Guided by expert faculty, Ellis girls are uniquely equipped with the confidence and authority to be well prepared, personally empowered, and intellectually inspired to succeed in school and life. Supported within a diverse community and by an enduring alumnae network of talented and successful women, every Ellis girl develops the skills and sense of self that will propel her ongoing success as a life-long learner."
For over a century, The Ellis School has offered unparalleled academic excellence to our students. Ellis is known not only for excellence in the humanities but for outstanding STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) classes and co-curricular offerings. The Stanford University design school recognizes Ellis as among the leading K-12 programs because we foster creativity, communication, collaboration, and innovation in every subject area.
A particular type of girl emerges from our unique learning environment. She is confident, proud, and courageous. She is an independent thinker, a lifelong learner, and a doer. She has passion and purpose. At Ellis, we empower every girl to thrive—intellectually, physically, and emotionally. We offer a learning experience and a life experience that is second to none.
Academic Support Services at The Ellis School are in place to address all students' needs and concerns from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Our specialized team offers referrals, resources, guidance, and care to ensure every Ellis girl's academic success and personal well-being. This revolving door of support for Ellis students ensures that all issues are identified and addressed so students can unlock their unique potential.
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