At Westridge School, PFS girls in 5th and 6th grade experience fun, educational, engaging, and memorable summers that help them develop valuable academic and life skills. Students take courses that deepen their skills in math, technology, science, reading, and writing. Attention is given to developing the whole child and helping students develop confidence in their voice. In addition to core academic classes in math and technology, science, and English, students take physical education classes each day and participate in a social emotional learning program through Calibrate Connections. Students build their engineering and design skills in woodworking and have the opportunity to take electives in coding and art. Special field trips are planned to local museums and community centers such as the California Science Center and the Alhambra Pool. Summer highlights also include an annual Career Day, Pajama Day, Costume Day, and a Science Olympiad.

Summers at Westridge allow PFS students to strengthen their academic skills and connect with 5th and 6th grade girls from other elementary schools within PUSD. They build community and work closely with caring and dedicated educators, PFS alumni, and graduates of independent schools in our partnership.

Courses Offered

• English Language Arts

• Math and Technology

• Science

• Woodworking

• Physical Education

• Social Emotional Learning

• Electives in Coding and Art

Nichole Anderson
Hamilton School
Computer Lab Teacher
PFS Subject/Class: Math and Technology

Allison Clark
Westridge School
Physical Education Teacher
PFS Subject/Class: Physical Education

Tamyke Edwards
McKinley School
Instructional & English Language Coach
PFS Subject/Class: Science

Karen Hanselman
Westridge School
Physical Education Teacher
PFS Subject/Class: Woodworking

Jenna Orlandini
Westridge School
Physical Education Teacher
PFS Subject/Class: Physical Education

Andre Prosperi
Hamilton School
3rd Grade Teacher
PFS Subject/Class: English