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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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