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Saturday Academy strives to engage all motivated young people, including those from under-represented communities, in hands-on, in-depth learning by connecting them to community experts as educators and mentors. Their vision is that all interested, pre-college students in our region will have the opportunity to interact with community experts and experience professional environments in ways that assist them in developing intellectually and preparing for rewarding careers. Saturday Academy's innovative programs are open to all students in grades 2 through 12. They value all learning, and offer experiences in many disciplines. They emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), because these fields are critical for children's careers and their fast pace of change is difficult to address in traditional school settings. Saturday Academy was founded in 1983, and became an independent 501c3 nonprofit in 2006. Saturday Academy has provided instruction to more than 190,000 students throughout Oregon and SW Washington.

Torah High School was founded in 1999 with the purpose of providing an intensive program of Torah studies combined with a rigorous general studies program. Torah High School has received international recognition for its ability to provide a rigorous dual curricular program of secular and Judaic education for girls, preparing them for successful university and seminary study. Our mission is to prepare all students for a lifetime of learning, spiritual growth, and community responsibility. Our goal is to provide all students with an outstanding Torah education and an excellent college preparatory secular education.

Roland Park Country School, a college preparatory school for girls, is dedicated to the intellectual, aesthetic, physical and moral development of its students. While maintaining high academic standards, it upholds tradition and promotes innovation. It encourages self-discipline, independence of thought, tenacity of purpose, creativity, and spiritual well-being. It also fosters personal integrity, respect for others, an appreciation of diversity, and a cooperative, resilient spirit. RPCS values the friendly atmosphere of mutual trust inherent in an inclusive community. It strives to instill in its students a lifelong love of learning and the motivation to look within and beyond themselves in order that they become responsible, contributing members and leaders of their communities.

The Mission of The Spence School is to educate girls and young women to the highest academic and personal standards necessary for responsible, effective citizenship and for the successful pursuit of higher education.The School is committed to the rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences appropriate to Grades K through 12. The development of high standards and character is considered as important as achievement in academic areas. The School integrates visual and performing arts and athletics both within its academic program and as extracurricular activities. The School creates an environment that fosters the growth of self-confidence, instills the joy of learning, develops the skills of leadership in every student and prepares its graduates intellectually and emotionally for the future. The School is committed to preparing its students for full participation in a diverse and changing world. Believing in the importance of strong traditions, the School also looks to the future and adapts its educational programs to meet the needs of its students, while remaining centered on a curriculum that provides preparation for college as well as "for life."

Holland Hall was chartered in 1930, following its founding as a college preparatory school for girls in 1922. In its seventy-five year history, Holland Hall has grown from 60 students and eight teachers to a school of nearly 1,000 students and more than 180 faculty, teacher's assistants and staff. Its mission of teaching a challenging college preparatory education while giving attention to the individual student has remained central throughout its history. Proud of its college preparatory tradition, 100% of its graduates are routinely accepted to college while benefiting from a "state-of-the-art" progressive educational philosophy. In a decision aimed at focusing Holland Hall's community on our commonly held values and beliefs, the Board of Trustees has recently adopted the following Mission Statement and Essential Qualities of a Holland Hall Graduate: MISSION: Holland Hall provides a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. A PreK-12 Episcopal school, we seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES: MORAL ? Possess integrity, ethical standards, and compassion ? Exhibit respect and sensitivity for others ? Cherish the humanity in all people and treat them equitably INTELLECTUAL ?? Think critically and communicate effectively ?? Possess intellectual curiosity and an enthusiasm for learning ?? Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill foundation for academic success in college ?? Have an appreciation for and experience in the arts KNOWLEDGE OF SELF ?? Acquire a foundation for decision-making that is healthy, balanced, and respectful ?? Value perseverance and hard work, and recognize the potential for growth from adversity ?? Pursue health of mind, body, and spirit ?? Know how to collaborate and compete with grace and to lead as well as to follow ?? Possess the self-discipline, self-awareness, and time management capability to be successful in post-secondary school life and beyond CITIZENSHIP ?? Share responsibility for the environment ?? Live as a cooperative, compassionate, and engaged member of local and global communities ?? Have a commitment to social responsibility and service