… are well-spoken and well-read, who eagerly compete in Shakespearean monologue competitions and who look forward to filling out college applications.

Girls who admire passionate teaching and who never fear individuality.

Girls who use nature as a catalyst for artistic exploration.

Girls who learn to empathize in a way that requires fluidity, creativity, and resourcefulness—but above all, requires a strong sense of self.

Who, as middle schoolers, can’t wait for high school to take more challenging, advanced classes.

Who look forward to coaching students with special needs.

Girls who are boundlessly curious.

Girls who encourage others to be proud of who they are.

Girls who learn negotiation and connect deeply with their lessons.

Who understand that learning is a life-long journey.

Girls who build rollercoaster prototypes and Rube Goldberg machines.

Who like solving crimes and exploring forensic anatomy.

Who want to know more about the role of women in
Medieval Europe or the history of birth control and so they find out.

Girls who become activists against sex trafficking and for ocean clean-up.

Girls who aren’t willing to settle for the easy answer.

Girls who fight for equality.

Girls who value the stories, people, and diversity of their community.

Girls who believe in one another.

A La Pietra girl is a confident decision-maker, a well-reasoned debater. She takes initiative and seeks out new opportunities. Even at age 12, she is already becoming a young woman of purpose.