Our CinCinnati COuntry Day SChOOl

1 intrODuCtiOn

1 hiStOry

1 MiSSiOn

2 EnrOllMEnt

3 DiVErSity

3 CharaCtEr DEVElOPMEnt

4 DiViSiOnS/SChOOlS

6 athlEtiCS

7 COllEGE COunSElinG

8 tEChnOlOGy

8 SErViCES

8 OutrEaCh

9 aCtiVitiES

10 artS

10 EnVirOnMEnt

11 aDMiSSiOn

12 tuitiOn aSSiStanCE

13 ViSitinG

13 COntaCt uS

Our SChOOlLocated in the beautiful suburb of Indian Hill, CCDS is 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. On

the 62-acre campus, you will find students and faculty enjoying the rich academic opportunities,

state-of-the-art technology, competitive athletics, and you may even see families in the

neighborhood horseback riding. We are nestled in an environment that allows many healthy

opportunities for faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and most importantly, student growth.

Our hiStOry Cincinnati Country Day School was founded in 1926 as an all boys, college preparatory school serving

young men through grade 6. In 1953, CCDS became coeducational. In 1962, the need for a middle

school was evident, and a program was established. In 1972, girls were granted admission through

grade seven on an experimental basis, and in 1974, they were admitted into every class in the school.

The computer, as an educational tool, was introduced in the spring of 1967. Today the school enrolls

more than 800 students from 56 zip codes in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.

Our MiSSiOnCincinnati Country Day School serves students in early childhood (18 months) through grade 12.

The school continues to emphasize educational excellence and character development. The school

helps each student reach his or her potential by providing a strong academic program, offering

opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities, developing responsibility and respect for

others, embracing a diverse community, and building self-confidence and self-esteem.

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Each student leaves Cincinnati Country Day School with superior academic

preparation, having grown personally in the areas of social interaction and

self-awareness. The School prepares each student to participate responsibly

in the local and worldwide communities and to exhibit high moral

character, integrity, and respect.

Cincinnati Country Day School fulfills its mission by providing

superior faculty and staff who build on each student’s

uniqueness and by encouraging active participation

in a varied curriculum, rich in meaning. The School

advocates a diverse community as an educational

imperative and builds community through

opportunities for student leadership and

parental involvement. In superior learning

facilities and in a climate conducive to

intellectual, social, physical, and artistic

development, the School instills a lifelong

love of learning.

Our EnrOllMEntNumber of Students: 800 Number of faculty and staff: 110Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1Average class size: 15

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DiVErSity FaCtS: Student Diversity

by Division:

lower School: 21%

Elementary School: 24%

Middle School: 25%

upper School: 21%

Our DiVErSityCCDS explores, respects, and celebrates diversity while

recognizing the common goals, principles, and beliefs

shared by everyone. More than 22% of the student body is

ethnically/racially diverse. The School offers various clubs and

organizations school-wide that appeal to the diverse student body

such as the Black Cultural Workshop (BCW), Asian Awareness,

Diversity Book Club, and the International Club.

Our CharaCtEr:The School helps develop the character of each student through the Code of Conduct. Within the

Lower and Elementary School grades and programs, the virtues of respect, responsibility, integrity,

courage, and compassion are taught in the classroom and modeled in the community. Throughout

the Middle and Upper Schools, students continue to mature into young adults by developing these

virtues in their daily lives and through groups such as the Honor Council and Students Helping Students.

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lOwEr SChOOl

The curriculum is designed to develop children’s knowledge and skills in these developmental areas –

physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. Our primary goal is to teach children how to learn. Children

take swimming, music, and movement once a week beginning in pre-Kindergarten I/Montessori I. In

Kindergarten/Montessori Kindergarten, children begin foreign language study, library, and art.

Our DiViSiOnS:

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ElEMEntary SChOOl

The curriculum includes language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, foreign language

(French or Spanish), art, music, swimming and physical education. The program emphasizes

increased independence, collaboration, and more advanced reasoning skills. The one-to-one

laptop computer program is introduced into the grade 5 program.

ES FaCtS

Programs: Grades 3 - 5 with curriculum designed to nurture, challenge, and

engage each learner

Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1; average class size is 16

The Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School.

lS FaCtS:

Programs: 18 months, pre-Kindergarten, Montessori, Kindergarten, grades 1 – 2 (half-day,

full-day, multi-day, early morning, extended day, and after school programs are available)

Student-to-faculty ratio: 6:1 for younger children; 9:1 for older children

Students in grade 2 scored at the 90th percentile for reading

and the 94th percentile for mathematics on the

Stanford Achievement Test (SAT).

MS FaCtS

Programs: Grades 6-8 with curriculum designed to meet the extraordinary wide range

of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of young adolescents

Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1; average class size is 17

The Middle School had teams compete at the local, regional, and national

levels in mathematics and economics.

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MiDDlE SChOOl

The Middle School curriculum includes English, social studies, mathematics, science, foreign language

(French or Spanish), geography, health, computer science, physical education/athletics, the arts (music,

drama, dance, and studio art), and a variety of electives. There is an interdisciplinary focus within the

Middle School which teaches students how academic subjects are related to one another.

uPPEr SChOOl

The Upper School curriculum includes English, mathematics, foreign language (French or Spanish),

history, science, health, computer science, fine arts, and physical education. Twenty-one credits in

these areas, including three electives, are required for graduation. Advanced Placement (AP)

and Honors level classes are available in every subject area.

uS FaCtS

Programs: Grades 9-12 with curriculum designed to prepare students to successfully

continue their education at the college level with an emphasis on critical thinking,

problem solving, and applying knowledge to new situations

Student-to-faculty ratio: 8:1; average class size is 14

The Upper School has a strong college counseling program with 100% attending

four-year colleges.

Our athlEtiCSAthletics play an integral role in a student’s overall development and are an important

part of the educational component at CCDS. Student in grades 1 – 6 often compete on various

athletic teams comprised of students in the surrounding communities. Competitive athletics

begin in grade 7 and continue through grade 12. There is a no-cut policy for all programs.

Upper School students compete in 24 sports with over 50 teams in the Miami Valley Conference.

athlEtiC FaCtS:

in the past 12 years,

CCDS has accumulated

the following athletic

accolades: 64 MVC

championships, 26

Sectional Champion-

ships, 21 District

Championships, 4

regional, and 4 State

Championships

including lacrosse,

tennis, and baseball.

MiDDlE SChOOl SPOrtS (GraDES 7-8) Boys GirlsBaseball BasketballBasketball Cross CountryCross Country GymnasticsFootball LacrosseLacrosse Soccer Soccer SoftballSwimming SwimmingTennis TennisTrack TrackWrestling Volleyball

uPPEr SChOOl SPOrtS (GraDES 9-12)Boys GirlsBaseball BasketballBasketball Cross CountryCross Country GolfFootball GymnasticsGolf LacrosseLacrosse Rowing (Crew) Rowing (Crew) SoccerSoccer SoftballSwimming SwimmingTennis TennisTrack TrackWrestling Volleyball6

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Our COllEGESHighly individualized college counseling begins as early as grade 9 and includes information nights, test

preparation, college fairs, student/parent meetings, and the senior college retreat. Over the course of the

year, students have time to meet with nearly 90 different college representatives on campus. At CCDS,

100% of our seniors attend four-year colleges and universities. Here is our most recent matriculation list:

Baldwin Wallace College (conservatory)

Ball State University (architecture)

Boston College (3)Boston University (3)Case Western Reserve (2)Chapman University (film)University of Cincinnati (4)University of Cincinnati (DAAP)Colby CollegeUniversity of Colorado, Boulder (2)Colorado CollegeDartmouth College (2)Denison UniversityFurman UniversityHamilton College (2)Hampshire CollegeHampton UniversityHarvard UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-

ChampaignIndiana University

University of KentuckyKenyon CollegeKnox CollegeMarietta College (2)Massachusetts Institute of

TechnologyMiami UniversityMississippi State University

(veterinary)The University of Montana,

Missoula (4)New York University (2)Northwestern University (2)University of Notre DameOberlin CollegeThe Ohio State UniversityOhio University (2)Oxford College of Emory

University (2)University of PennsylvaniaPrinceton University Purdue University (2)Rollins CollegeSaint Louis University

(physical therapy)

University of San DiegoSanta Clara UniversitySavannah College of Art and

DesignSkidmore College (2)Spring Hill CollegeUniversity of St. Andrews

(Scotland)Stetson University (3)University of Tennessee,

KnoxvilleTufts UniversityUniversity of VermontUniversity of Virginia (4)Wake Forest University (2)Washington and Lee

University (2)Washington University

in St. LouisWheaton College Wittenberg University (2)College of WoosterWright State UniversityXavier University (3)

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Our tEChnOlOGyCCDS is a wireless laptop community. Students are introduced

to computers in our Early Childhood program through grade 4.

In grades 5 through 12, every student receives a TabletPC. The

Microsoft/Toshiba computers have been integrated into the

curriculum at every level and are used to create, synthesize,

analyze, calculate, and communicate. In 1967, CCDS

introduced computers to the school community. Since

then, the technology program has grown into one of the

premier school computer programs in the country.

Our SErViCESCCDS offers various services designed to assist students with finding success both

academically and socially. There are supervised After School Enrichment programs

for students 18 months through grade 5.

Medical services are provided through a full-time, licensed school nurse.

Educational psychologists are employed by the School to provide support services

to faculty and students. Learning specialists are also available in each division to

work with students. These specialists work with school psychologists to identify

strategies for improved learning.

tEChnOlOGy FaCtS:

On a daily basis, more

than 700 computers are

operational on campus

awards:

• Nation’s first laptop

computer program

• Microsoft Center of

Excellence

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Standardized tests, including the PSAT, SAT, ERB, or Stanford Achievement tests, are administered

each year for students in grades 2 through 12. These tests provide both aptitude and achievement

scores and are used to annually assess potential and performance. The Kindergarten Readiness

Test (KRT) is given to pre-Kindergarten II and Montessori II students to assess their likelihood for

success in our full-day Kindergarten program.

Our OutrEaCh Students in all divisions are involved in community service from the Lower School

Bike-A-Thon and Elementary School recycling project to the Middle School canned food drive

and Upper School Environmental Club. Upper School students provide 90 hours of service

to the community prior to graduation.

Our aCtiVitiESThere are over 50 clubs and organizations school-wide. There are numerous types of groups

for students to become involved with from academic and leadership organizations to athletic and

special interest clubs. In the Lower, Elementary, and Middle Schools, many of the clubs meet

after school. In the Upper School, there are group meeting times scheduled during the school

day. Some of our clubs and organizations include:

Archive (yearbook)Chess ClubClimbing Club Debate Club

Environmental Club Jazz BandHonor CouncilModel UN

Science OlympiadSki ClubStudent GovernmentUltimate Frisbee

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Our artSAt CCDS, a dynamic, integrated, and comprehensive arts program supports the School’s

commitment to academic quality. The engagement of Early Childhood through grade 12 students

in the fine and performing arts widens and deepens the whole-student experience that CCDS

promises. Aesthetic appreciation and creative expression are central to the development of a

student’s intellect and spirit and are essential components of a student-centered curriculum.

At all levels, students are exposed to the visual, performing, and literary arts. While opportunities

abound for students to experience the arts as part of our academic program, there are also

extracurricular opportunities for involvement including theatrical productions, choir, band,

yearbook, or writing for The Scroll, our student-run newspaper. In recent years, students have

been locally, regionally, and nationally recognized for their contributions to the arts.

Our EnVirOnMEntCCDS is situated on 62 wooded acres in Indian Hill. Through the School’s

Environmental Council, our entire community is involved in activities that connect

all life in local and global environments. The environmental education program

comprises a vast number of disciplines including nature study, outdoor

education, recreation education, and conservation study.

At all grade levels, students are involved in on-campus environmental

activities from gardening to recycling that bring classroom lessons to life.

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The School is also involved in numerous projects and activities off-campus with organizations such

as the Cincinnati Nature Center, Turner Farm, Greenacres, Highlands Nature Sanctuary, and Morgan’s

Canoe and Outdoor Centers. The environmental program at CCDS celebrates our diverse nature.

Our aDMiSSiOn:CCDS seeks to enroll academically qualified students who represent a variety of interests and

backgrounds. Because the school strives to maintain a diverse student body, it is interested in and

takes into account not only an applicant’s academic qualifications but also personal qualities and

extracurricular involvement.

The School serves students from average to exceptional ability who can contribute to and benefit

from its educational programs. Admission decisions are based upon multiple criteria including

academic readiness and qualification, maturity, affiliation with the school, diversity and gender

balance, academic recommendations, and appropriateness of the match between family and school.

Evaluation, observation, and/or testing are required for admission. The timeline for completing the

admission and tuition assistance process is as follows:

Deadline/Notification Priority Regular

application Deadline Dec. 15 Mar. 15

PFS Filing Deadline for tuition aid Feb. 1 n/a

Admission/Enrollment Contract Notification Mar. 1 Apr. 1

Tuition Aid Notification Mar. 15 Apr. 15*

Confirmation Deadline Apr. 1 May 1

*(if funds are available)

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New students in Kindergarten/Montessori Kindergarten through grade 12 must meet the deadlines

indicated for submitting the application for admission, applying for tuition assistance, and

confirming their intent to enroll at CCDS. Early Childhood, pre-Kindergarten, and Montessori

applicants are evaluated and reviewed on a rolling basis. As many of our programs reach

enrollment capacity each year, it is important to submit the application for admission in a timely

manner. A member of the admission staff will contact the applicant’s family to determine the best

time to schedule an evaluation based on the availability of the family and age of the child.

Our aSSiStanCE:As part of an effort to attract outstanding individuals and broaden the diversity of the school

community, CCDS offers need-based tuition assistance to students in Kindergarten/Montessori

Kindergarten through grade 12 whose families qualify on the basis of need. Parents must submit

the Parent Financial Statement (PFS) and a copy of their most recent Federal Income Tax return,

along with all schedules. The PFS can be obtained from the Admission Office or at www.nais.org/

financialaid/sss. Families applying for need-based tuition assistance must submit all forms by the

dates indicated on the prior page.

Merit-based assistance is awarded to prospective students in grades 6 through 12 on the basis of

academic ability as demonstrated in the prior academic record, school activities, and performance

on a standardized test. First priority for merit-based awards is given to new students entering

grade 9. Students interested in merit-based assistance must submit a complete application for

admission along with standardized test scores by March 15. Awards are made on a rolling basis

beginning in late-March.

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Our COMMitMEnt:We invite you to learn more about CCDS by visiting the school, meeting teachers,

and observing classes. To understand what makes CCDS unique, it is essential to observe students and faculty interacting in a classroom setting. Open houses are scheduled

throughout the year in both the fall and spring to give families the opportunity to gather information, meet members of the school community, and take a tour. Individual appointments can also be scheduled during the week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For additional information or to schedule a visit, please contact us at:

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Cincinnati Country Day SchoolAdmission Office6905 Given road

Cincinnati, Oh 45243-2898(513)979-0220

(513)527-7614 (f)admission@countryday.net

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