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Forsyth School those lessons back into the classrooms. In terms of athletics, an average of 85 % of Forsyth students participate in one or more league sports, and 200 children on average stay after school, engaged in multiple activities on a daily basis.
With morning meetings and closing circles, faculty focus on character education where they instill the Honor Code values of honesty, kindness, respect, responsibility and good sportsmanship. These communal gatherings also offer another touch point for appreciating diverse perspectives and teaching empathy. Moreover, the longstanding big and little friend program fosters community mindedness as big friends learn what it means to serve as role models.
Sustainability serves as part of the culture and curriculum at Forsyth. Coming alive within the facility of the School, the board has adapted and repurposed neighborhood homes as part of their commitment to sustainability. In addition, the School has 105 solar panels on the roof of the gym, a class gift from graduating sixth graders; the panels offer a hands-on tool for energy studies. Over recent years, Forsyth has been implementing a native landscape plan across the campus in partnership with the St. Louis Audubon Society. Children of all ages have planted many of the native plants along with vegetable gardens. As a result, Forsyth boasts many regional and national awards for sustainability education.
In tune with their varied pedagogical approaches, teachers employ a myriad of assessments to gauge student progress. Lower school mostly uses portfolios to monitor development, whereas upper school uses a combination of project based and traditional assessments. Pre- and post-tests and quizzes happen on a regular, low-stakes time table so that teachers can track progress, and students can practice for secondary school testing. Grades 2-6 use standardized testing( ERBs) to provide a basis of comparison with appropriate norms and to monitor the continuing excellence of the academic program. Forsyth students routinely outperform other schools both within the region and nationally. In 2016-2017, Forsyth six graders averaged in the 95 th percentile nationally on the ERB CPT tests. Twenty percent of the Class of 2011 achieved National Merit recognition on the SAT as seniors. Forsyth graduates are well prepared for and thrive in the most selective secondary schools.
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