PrivSchDirE120222

East | February 22-23, 2012

A Community Press Specialty Publication

Because community matters.

ContactThe Private School Directory is published in

February and September byThe Community Press/The Community Recorder

Specialty Publications Department.

Send questions or comments to:Jo Kovach

Specialty Publications EditorEnquirer Media, 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: 513-768-8367

To advertise call:Doug Hubbuch

Territory Sales ManagerEnquirer Media

Phone: 513-379-6330

P R I V A T E S C H O O L D I R E C T O R Y

ADVERTISER DIRECTORYChildren’s Meeting House Montessori ...............................................11

Cincinnati Country Day School.............................................................16

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy .....................................................24

DePaul Cristo Rey High School .............................................................15

Guardian Angels School.........................................................................17

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School........................................................8

McNicholas High School ..........................................................................5

Miami Valley Christian Academy...........................................................3

Mount Notre Dame High School...........................................................7

St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth..........................................................................4

St. Cecilia School ......................................................................................18

St. Gertrude School ...................................................................................4

St. Margaret Of York...............................................................................14

St. Mark’s Lutheran School......................................................................9

St. Thomas More School ........................................................................10

St. Ursula Villa...........................................................................................14

Seven Hills School ....................................................................................12

Summit Country Day School .................................................................10

TABLE OF CONTENTSSt. Gertrude School ...................................................................................4

Badin High School .....................................................................................4

McNicholas High School ..........................................................................5

Mount Notre Dame High School...........................................................6

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School........................................................8

Summit Country Day School .................................................................10

Children’s Meeting House Montessori ...............................................11

The Seven Hills School ............................................................................12

St. Ursula Villa...........................................................................................14

DePaul Cristo Rey High School .............................................................15

Cincinnati Country Day School.............................................................16

Guardian Angels School.........................................................................17

St. Cecilia School ......................................................................................18

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy .....................................................23

A descriptive directory of area privateschools starts on page 18

THE COMMUNITY PRESS / THE COMMUNITY RECORDER /// FEBRUARY 22, 2012 3

CE-0000494593

4 FEBRUARY 22, 2012 /// THE COMMUNITY PRESS / THE COMMUNITY RECORDER


St. Gertrude Schooloffers a traditionalprogram distinguishedby . . .

» ... effective meth-ods, up-to-date tech-nology and a compet-itive curriculum.

» ... dedicated, pro-fessional, and caringteachers and staffwho are committed tothe total formation ofthe child.

» ... Virtues in

Practice, an originalprogram which teach-es faith and service,hope and study, char-ity and community.

» ... an ongoingeffort to meet theneeds of each childthrough differentiatedinstruction.

» ... the availabilityof reading, math,speech and interven-tion specialists forstudents with excep-

tional gifts or needs.» ... a vibrant li-

turgical and sacra-mental life, includingweekly Mass, monthlyconfession and sea-sonal devotions.

» ... well-developedart, music, foreignlanguage and PEclasses, along with avariety of junior highelectives.

» ... a state-of-the-art school facility

filled with classicalCatholic art.

» ... the strong sup-port of a thriving par-ish led by the Domin-ican Friars of theEastern Province ofSaint Joseph.

» ... the continuedpresence and leader-ship of the DominicanSisters of Saint Ceci-lia of Nashville, Tenn.

Perfect 10 for St. Gertrude School

For the third consec-utive year, Badin HighSchool will welcome thelargest class in the build-ing when the Class of2016 enters the coedCatholic high school inHamilton in August 2012.“This is a great trend,’’said BHS Principal BrianPendergest. “Badin is anoutstanding school withexcellent opportunitiesfor all students.” Thecurrent freshman class of122 students comes from22 different schools in theHamilton, Fairfield, But-ler County and northernHamilton County , asstudents come from allover to become a memberof the Badin “family.”Badin expects to enroll140 or more students inthe incoming class.

“Our students excel allacross the board,” Pen-dergest said. “We wel-come all students to Ba-din, because there is trulysomething for everybodyhere.”

That “something” gotan impressive boost inDecember with the an-nouncement that for the2012-13 school year therewill be 1:1 iPad technol-ogy in place for all stu-dents in the school. At thetime of the announce-ment, Badin was the sec-ond high school in thestate of Ohio to have sucha program. “But innova-tion in technology is justone way that Badin isstaying in front of theeducational curve,’’ Pen-dergest said. “We areconstantly working tomake sure our programsoffer the best possibleopportunities to our stu-dents. Our graduates areready for college and the21st-century world.”

Badinreadiesgraduates

CE-0

0004

9449

0

Academic Excellence in the Dominican Tradition:Preaching Truth, Practicing Virtue, Loving One Another in Christ

6543 Miami Ave • Madeira, OH • [email protected]

To schedule a weekday tour,call 513-561-8020 ext. 1101!

Open Enrollment BeginsFebruary 21, 2012

Go to www.stgertrudesch.orgto learn more

Teaching the Mind...Touching the Heart...Nurturing the Soul

www.saseasschool.org

St. AndrewSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Milford, OhioCE-0000497072

ACADEMICALLYExcellent

PASSIONATELYCatholic



Make McNicholas thechoice for your son ordaughter.

iChooseDeciding on the best

education for your child isclear when the choice isArchbishop McNicholasHigh School. McNicholasprovides a coeducational,Christ-centered Catholiccommunity with award-winning and challengingacademic programs; morethan 30 clubs to meet everystudent’s interest; and afull roster of competitiveathletic teams. Coed oppor-tunities in these extra-curricular activities and inclass prepare studentswith well-rounded experi-ences that will guide themas they enter the realworld. Spiritual growth is

fostered daily and throughgroup retreats. All fresh-men, sophomores andjuniors participate in Daysof Reflection and Renewal.Seniors participate in aKairos retreat or an Appa-lachian retreat.

iThinkExcellence in academ-

ics is at the center of McNi-cholas. McNicholas imple-mented a Tablet PC pro-gram this past year withthe Classes of 2014 and2015, to give students anedge in 21st-century learn-ing. McNicholas is the firstcoed school in the region tooffer the program to theirstudents.

McNicholas offers abroad range of curricularchoices to challenge everystudent at the appropriate

level. The overall curricu-lum includes a collegepreparatory program thatoffers two levels ofcourses; honors courses inmath, English and Spanish;and STEM initiatives (Sci-ence, Technology, Engi-neering and Math) to cre-ate critical thinkers whowill abound in the workforce and in higher educa-tion. Classes have a ratio of14 students to every teach-er, and McNicholas offers13 Advanced Placementcourses as well as 25 fineand performing arts elec-tives.

iBelongEvery Rocket is encour-

aged to become involved,and with more than 30clubs, groups and organiza-tions to choose from, every

student finds a place in theMcNicholas community.The choices range fromthe exhilaration of mu-sicals to the intensity ofAcademic Team tourna-ments, from the activismof Service Club to the lead-ership of Student Council.The Ecology Club started acommunity garden on theMcNicholas campus in theSpring of 2011and cele-brated their first harvestduring an after-schoolcookout with the CookingClub.

In addition to the Na-tional Honor Society,McNicholas also recog-nizes students in honorsocieties for French, Latin,Spanish, science, math andart. The award-winningband has been invited to

participate in the Cincin-nati St. Patrick’s Day andCincinnati Reds OpeningDay parades annually, andin 2009 they were invited torepresent the state of Ohioin the Memorial Day pa-rade in Washington, D.C.

iServeMcNicholas fosters

Catholic identity throughfaith development andencourages social con-sciousness through ser-vice. Students are requiredto complete at least 40hours of service before

Make McNicholas your choice From freshman ori-entation to senior gradua-tion, students will findmany choices at McNicho-las to prepare them forlife after high schoolacademically, socially andspiritually.

See MCNICHOLAS, Page 8

CE-000049459898

join us!6536 Beechmont Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45230

www.mcnhs.org(513) 231-3500

iChoose McNicholas because everyonecan find their place here. The environmentmade me feel welcome, comfortable, andsuccessful, both academically and socially.

Sarah Hayes, Valedictorian 2011

iCiC ecause everyoneeause everyocause everyonbecChooose McNiccholasiccaca nmenthere. The environmenvironmencancan find their pplace hpfi d th i l h



Upon entering a roomof 18 high school stu-dents with heads buriedin Tablet PCs, completelyengaged and engrossed,one might assume thatthey are watching thelatest YouTube sensationor checking the latestFacebook updates.

Not so at Mount NotreDame.

These students areactually manipulating afree-moving point on thegraph of a polynomial –this is the scene duringMs. Paula Schute’s pre-calculus class. Ms.Schute leads as the stu-dents follow, noting ontheir tablets how thezeros, extrema and in-tercepts are affected aswell as how the equationsof the function changed.Questions and answersfly about the room as thestudents respond to Ms.Schute with an enthusi-asm that shouts of com-plete understanding.

Ms. Schute utilizes aninnovative software pro-gram called Geometer’sSketchpad, which allowsstudents to interact withvisual representationssuch as graphs and geo-metric figures. By drag-ging points on the mathe-matical image and ob-jects on-screen inSketchpad, studentsovercome the limitationsof static textbook imagesand the misconceptionsthey can develop fromseeing only a few genericsamples. Dragging andshifting the geometricpoints immediatelyshows what works andwhat doesn’t, a feedbackprocess that encouragesimagination and errorcorrection.

Senior Jackie Kremerloves that the class is sointeractive. “Ms. Schutedoes so much to help usunderstand,” she said.“The programs we use on

the tablets give us a visu-al of what is happeningwith the graphs. If youare ever confused aboutsomething, you have theability to enter a formulainto Sketchpad and actu-ally see how the numberschange the graph.”

This kind of digitalaccess has changed theway MND students learn.Ms. Schute uses the pro-gram to interact with herstudents in an unprece-dented manner thatwouldn’t be possiblewithout this technology.“Implementing this pro-gram gives students theability to interact withthe visual representa-

tions of mathematics,”Ms. Schute said. “Theycan manipulate differentproperties of one repre-sentation and see howthe properties in theother representation areaffected. I think it’s im-portant for my studentsto be able to experiencethe mathematics on theirown.”

Through Sketchpadactivities, the processesand questions of arithme-tic and algebra them-selves become structuralobjects. This process isvital for visual learners,but it also provides othercues that students needto experience if they are

to expand their mathe-matical and problem-solving ability. Using thistype of technology alsoencourages and requirescommunication, reason-ing and proof of conceptand answer by consen-sus. Answers can bederived by both solowork and group discus-sion, theoretical proc-esses that can be con-structed visually insteadof simply disproportionalsketching on college-ruled homework sheets.

“The true beauty ofmathematics is in thepatterns and connectionsbetween the numeric,geometric, graphical and

algebraic representa-tions of relationships.Geometer’s Sketchpadhas allowed my studentsto observe and discoversome of these connec-tions and patterns,”shares Ms. Schute.

Students bring mobile tech to life

Students use innovative mathematics visualization software in Paula Schute’s precalculus class. The technology allowsstudents to experience mathematics in a more tactile manner. PROVIDED

» Nearly 30 percent ofMND’s Class of 2011 tookmore than four credits ofmath.

» Over the last 3 years,an average of 35 percentof seniors graduated fromMND with calculus credit –more than triple thenational average.


Mount Notre Dame

mndhs.org

Imagine What YOUCan Be With MND!

CE-0000496265



“IHM is excited to beopening a new preschooland pre-K in fall 2012,”said Co-Principal NancyGoebel. Our preschoolprogram will strive tocreate an atmosphere ofChristian love and con-cern that promotes the

healthy development ofeach child. Our goal isto provide learning ex-periences and play ac-tivities that encouragethe spiritual, intellectu-al, social and physicalgrowth of each individ-ual.

Our preschool pro-gram will be fully li-censed by the Ohio De-partment of Education.“We will provide two-and three-day classesfor 3-year-olds, three-day sessions for 4-year-olds, a five-day after-noon session for pre-K,and a five-day all-daysession for 4-year-olds.Morning and Aftercarewill be offered alongwith enrichment ses-sions for religion andscience. IHM is excitedabout welcoming theselittle people into ourcare. For more informa-tion, please go towww.ihom.org/educa-tion/ihmparishpre-school.aspx.

IHM has receivednumerous awards, in-cluding U.S. Depart-ment of Education NoChild Left Behind BlueRibbon School desig-nation in 2004, and aCatholic School of To-morrow in 2010 for “In-novations in Curriculumand Instruction.”

“We believe it is ourmethods of teaching as

well as our reputation inthe community thatdraw parents to ourschool,” said Goebel.

“We moved to Cincin-nati five years ago anddecided on IHM after abit of research and,ultimately, after visitingit,” said parent MariaGoble. “It was an optionbecause it was a largeCatholic school, and itwas our choice becauseof the academics (and)service involvement,and because of theamazing feeling we re-ceived when we touredthe school.”

Part of what makesthe IHM experiencespecial is the curricu-lum. Spanish is offeredto most grades, for ex-ample. And early on,students get a taste ofcommunity and servicelearning.

This year duringCatholic Schools Week,IHM students will per-form a number of activ-ities to spread goodcheer and celebratewhat IHM is about.“Students will wear

their uniforms to churchon the weekend beforeCatholic Schools Week.They will act as greet-ers and lectors for allthe Masses,” said Goe-bel. “They will also passout thank-you cards toparishioners for theirsupport of the school.”

In addition, IHM doesmany service projects.One project is a second-and sixth-grade activitywhere students makeno-sew baby blanketsfor a local pregnancycenter. A speaker willvisit the school to ex-plain to the studentsabout the need beforethey begin the project.Finally, all students willmake valentines for thesenior members of theparish.

“It is a great schoolwith many wonderfulthings happening in it!”summarized Goble.

For more informationabout Immaculate Heartof Mary Catholic School,located at 7800 Beech-mont Ave., call 513-388-4086 or visit http://www-.ihomschool.org.

IHM provides tomorrow’s innovations todayImmaculate Heart of Mary hasprovided a Catholic education togrades K-8 in Anderson Twp. since1955, and is about to change

graduation, but the aver-age per student is almost80 hours. In 2011, 67 seniorsbecame part of The Centu-ry Club, which honorsthose who have given morethan100 hours of serviceduring their four years.The Class of 2011providedover 20,000 hours of ser-vice to the community.

The Service Club is oneof the most active organi-zations on campus. Eachyear, they organize theWarm Clothing Drive, theThanksgiving Givebackfood collection, the Christ-mas Gifts for Kids Pro-gram, Penny Drive and St.Patrick’s Day Senior Citi-

zen Prom. They also takepart in the Adopt-a-High-way program.

iCompeteCompete with the best!

McNicholas offers over 42sports teams at all levelsfor both men and women,and also has very activeintramural volleyball andbasketball leagues. McNi-cholas boasts several dis-trict and regional champi-onships, many from the2010-2011season. McNi-cholas also holds severalstate titles, King of the Hilltrophies and other leaguehonors. McNicholas is inPhase II of Project Para-dise, the initiative to giveRocket athletes the home-field advantage with thenew all-weather artificialturf field, upgrades to the

baseball and softball fields,and the soon-to-be-in-stalled regulation eight-lane track in Penn StationStadium.

iSucceedOver the past decade,

McNicholas has had over30 National Merit Semi-finalists and nearly 70National Merit Commend-ed Students. McNicholas isalso proud to offer theSAIL (Support and Accom-modations for IdentifiedLearners) program, whichaddresses the needs ofidentified students, help-ing them cope with learn-ing in the high school envi-ronment. The Class of 2011earned $11.3 million inscholarships, and 99 per-cent continued to highereducation.

McNicholasContinued from Page 5

CE-0000494644



CE-0000494889

St. Mark’s Lutheran SchoolCHILD DEVELOPMENT

Accredited by State of Ohio*13:1 student: teacher ratio Physical • Social • Spiritual • Technologically ForwardAcademic Excellence

Pre-2’s, 3’s, 3 & 5 day 4’s, PK, K-8

Children of All FaithsWelcomeFaith Based

Quality Education

$50 offenrollment fee with this ad for new

students only

Ensuring student overall well-being Art, Music,PE, Spanish, Technology.

Tuition Assistance 5849 Buckwheat Rd., Milford

575-3354www.stmarksmilford.org

Before- and after-school programs helpmotivate students todo their best duringschool hours.

That was the resultof a recent survey ofelementary and middleschool superinten-dents. The survey un-derscored the impor-tance and benefits thatout-of-school-time pro-grams can providestudents. Conducted byextended-learning pro-vider Champions andthe National After-School Association(NAA), the survey ex-plored before- andafter-school education-al and enrichment pro-grams and superinten-dents’ beliefs in theireffectiveness.

“The data from ourrecent survey showsthe high value superin-tendents place on af-ter-school programsand why they are criti-cal in improving theoverall education ofstudents today,” saidDr. Paul Young, presi-dent and CEO, NAA.

A vast majority – 82percent – of surveyedschool superintend-ents agreed that edu-cational programs be-yond the traditionalschool day are not onlyimportant, but theyimprove learning andsocial interaction andare highly successfulat supplementing in-class curriculum.

“The benefits ofout-of-school-time pro-

grams are extremelyclear, and we see thisdemonstrated dailythrough the ChampionsExtended Learning™offerings we provideto more than 400school sites across thecountry,” said ShelleyLambert, vice presi-dent of operations,Champions.

Key findings fromthe survey revealedthe many reasons su-perintendents feelthese programs areimportant:

ImprovedPerformance

Surveyed schoolsuperintendents werein near-unanimousagreement on thebenefits students re-ceive from attending

out-of-school-time pro-grams:

» Improving in-classroom academicperformance (93 per-cent)

» Improving in-classroom engagement(92 percent)

» Increasing socialinteraction skills (92percent)

» Improving studyskills (87 percent)

» Improving testscores (86 percent)

Skill BuildingThe majority of su-

perintendents saidout-of-school-time pro-grams can improvestudent achievement inimportant disciplines,including math andreading:

» Math (95 percent)

» Reading (94 per-cent)

Champions(www.discovercham-pions.com) is a leadingout-of-school-time pro-vider of extendedlearning and educationprograms for school-age children. Programsare offered at morethan 400 sites in 19states.

The National After-School Association(www.naaweb.org) isthe leading voice ofthe after-school profes-sion dedicated to thedevelopment, educa-tion and care of chil-dren and youth duringtheir out-of-schoolhours.

– North AmericanPrecis Syndicate

After-school programs raise student achievement



Summit Country DaySchool’s Montessori Pro-gram set an enrollmentrecord this year reaching250 students, as moreparents were attracted tothe distinctive qualitiesof one of Cincinnati’smost-experienced Mon-tessori schools. Morningacademic classes andenrichment programs for3- and 4-year-olds are atcapacity this year.

Summit is in its fourthyear offering a uniqueacademic Montessoriprogram for 2-year-olds.Three signature pro-grams augment the corecurriculum – Enrichment,World Language and OrffSchulwerk music. After-school and summer aca-demic programs giveparents even more op-tions.

The retention rate

among Montessori-trained, master’s-de-greed, experienced teach-ers is high as the pro-gram nears its 50th anni-versary in 2013. The Sum-mit’s Fourth AnnualEarly Childhood Educa-tion Symposium in Octo-ber drew a record crowd.

“We are a hallmarkMontessori program withcarefully prepared class-rooms that encourageindependence and self-directed learning,” saysProgram Director PhyllisSchueler. “The child-centered learning envi-ronment is creative andchallenging. It sparks theimagination and expandsthe young mind. Here, webelieve in the potential ofevery child.” The out-come of Summit’s Mon-tessori academic pro-gram is measurable:Summit kindergartenerstypically score above 90percent on national stan-dardized testing.

“I think parents todayare looking for estab-lished programs wherethey can be assured ofseveral things,” saysCrystal Dahlmeier, pro-gram director of theGreater Cincinnati Cen-ter for Montessori Educa-tion. “One would be high-quality education fortheir children. Certainly,The Summit’s MontessoriProgram has been aroundfor a long time and it hasa very stable staff. That’simportant for parents.”Parents also find consis-tency of approach andcontinuity of care frommorning to afternoon andyear to year, she says.Enrollment for the 2012-13 school year is open butspaces are limited. Call513-871-4700 ext. 209 toarrange a tour. Or ex-plore the program atwww2.summitcds.org.

Summit Country Day’s unique Montessori Programsets enrollment record, reaching 250 students

Teacher Brooke Byam uses a moveable alphabet to workwith 3- to 6-year-olds. PROVIDED

% , $ , ! # * " + ) & ' +),),,,,,''--------' $.$.$..$ " %" %" %" %" %%%" %%%%%%%% / -----------#"#"# ""# " . .. .. .. .. .. . "&""&"&&""&&&&###'#'''''#'''''###'''''''*.**.**.*.*.....* .***.**.*.......... &&&&&'('('('('(( // ,/ ,,%%%% /% / # !#!#!#!!

$(*'&##,()&"!+!&%)!%

$$$$$$$$$$$$$******''''''''''''''''''''+++++)))))////00&&&&'''+++++ '''''''''***********************%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%!!!!!!!((((((("""""""""""""""""""''''''''''''/////0000000000----------------"""""" ###1111100*******.......""""""""""""""((((((((((((((((((

)))#10*."( !("'/0-"

)))

('!+&'" )#'$#&

C53 ) %5748!K! 8;LK 5Q !H!6KL=H;L;K FFF$+LJ77;K%#L+53O*!H!6KL*$&N& A3)6#;6 /5)#= I;6%;66)K;= 0? RP$(:P&"+:<&+R<((= !DK+ $N& FFF+LJ77;K%#L+53O

-M! .J77;K I5J6K3B G)B .%M558 L!3H!L LKJ#!6KL Q357 )O!KF5 KM35JOM O3)#! KF!8H! ;6 ) %5!#J%)K;56)8 L!KK;6O+ -M!.J77;K %57';6!L KM! )%)#!7;% !D%!88!6%! )6# 56!,56,56!OJ;#)6%! 5Q ) K54,K;!3 ;6#!4!6#!6K L%M558 F;KM KM! L!3H)6K8!)#!3LM;4 )6# %M)3)%K!3 'J;8#;6O !6H;3567!6K KM)K )3!M)887)39L 5Q ) I)KM58;% !#J%)K;56+

/!65F6!# Q53 E#J%)K;6O 2!)#!3L 5Q

IM)3)%K!3= -M! .J77;K I5J6K3B G)B .%M558

;L %577;KK!# K5 KM! #!H!8547!6K 5Q !)%M

LKJ#!6K>L ;6K!88!%K= %M)3)%K!3 )6# 8!)#!3LM;4

KM35JOM 4!3L56)8;@!# !#J%)K;56+

*

CE-0000494501

788 Ohio PikeCincinnati, Ohio

45245513-753-2540

www.sttmschool.org

St. Thomas More School

Serving families inWithamsville,Amelia, Anderson,Batavia andEastgate

Small class sizes & full day kindergartenGovernor’s Award Winner for Excellencein Science Education since 2008Reading scores in the top 15% of the nationArt, music, physical education & computerinstruction K-81-1 netbook program and Spanish for grades 6-8Hot lunch & before/after school care

Choose MORE for your child!

MORE Faith

MORE Academics

MORE Service

MORE Community

CE-000

0494

590



Travel through buzz-ing, historic Loveland,past the bike trail, fa-vorite shops and res-taurants. Cross overthe railroad tracks andventure past the firestation on the corner.Continue to whereWest Loveland be-comes O’BannonvilleRoad, and you willeventually come to agreat space of endlesssky and earth. Somemight call it a tinypiece of paradise.Many say, “WOW! I didnot notice that thisbeautiful place andspace even existed!”

Nestled up on thehill, where Lovelandmeets Clermont Coun-ty, is Children’s Meet-ing House Montessori

School. Children’sMeeting House (CMH)is not just any ordinaryschool. CMH rests on 8acres surrounded by300-plus acres. For alegacy of 40 years,CMH has offered thevery best of Montesso-ri education to childrenaged 3 to 12 (preschoolthrough sixth grade).

Montessori educa-tion is known for itsstrength of hands-onlearning that focuseson the whole child. Dr.Montessori researchedchild development todetermine optimallearning for all stu-dents. Considered theeducation of the 21stcentury, Montessoriprovides students withexcellent academic as

well as communication,problem-solving andcollaboration skills forlife.

At Children’s Meet-ing House, familieswill find a partnershipof experienced andtreasured Montessoriteachers in each class-room. Multiage class-room communities al-low students to excelor work at a pace thatis conducive to theirbest learning. A curri-culum extends in-depth, beyond the agesor grades representedin each classroom.CMH offers enrich-ment programs thatinclude Spanish, out-door education with anaturalist, music, artand yoga. After-school

clubs and studios pro-vide a natural additionto the instructionalday.

CMH is currentlyaccepting applicationsfor all ages for the

2012-13 school year.Every child deservesthe gift of a Montessorieducation.

For more informa-tion please call 513-683-4757.

Every child deserves the gift of a Montessori education

PHOTOSPIN





Graduates of The Sev-en Hills School do morethan succeed at the col-leges and universitiesthey attend. They thrive.Director of College Coun-seling Susan Marrs ex-plains the philosophy atthe heart of Seven Hills’nationally-recognizedcollege counseling pro-gram: “Our belief is thatstudents have to under-stand themselves beforethey can even begin toconsider which collegewould be best. So ourthree counselors leadthem through a highlyindividualized processthat’s as much aboutself-discovery as it isabout researching dozensof colleges and universi-ties. The result is thatthey go to colleges where

they belong, and theythrive.”

This philosophy re-flects Seven Hills’ overallmission to provide allstudents the opportunityto discover their individ-ual passions – academi-cally, artistically, athlet-ically – with small class-es, engaging teachers,and curriculum that ischallenging, evolving andinnovative.

The effectiveness ofSeven Hills’ “highly indi-vidualized process” isclear from the widerange of colleges anduniversities that theschool’s graduates attend.The 70 members of theClass of 2011 matriculat-ed to 48 schools in everypart of the United States,plus one in England.

Members of the Class of2011 netted $4,856,950 inmerit scholarships forcollege or more than$179,227 per recipient.

Susan Marrs said ofthe current seniors, “Todate, the Class of 2012has filed 468 applicationsto 174 colleges. Many ofthese applications won’tbe resolved until spring,but of the students whoapplied Early Action orEarly Decision and re-ceived replies by mid-December, 77 percenthave already been ac-cepted. This includesacceptances of two stu-dents each to Stanford,Cornell, University ofChicago and Universityof Pennsylvania, as wellas acceptances to ArizonaState, Babson, Case West-

ern, Columbia, Davidson,Denison, DePauw, Elon,Georgetown, GeorgeWashington, Lewis &Clark, Michigan, Muhlen-berg, Northeastern, No-tre Dame, Oberlin, Pur-due, Tulane, Vanderbilt,Wellesley, Williams andWittenberg.”

As a college prepara-tory school, Seven Hillsprepares its students forsuccess beyond highschool through The SevenHills Method, a philoso-phy that focuses on de-veloping students’ confi-dence in independentthought and inquiry, col-laborative problem solv-ing, global perspective,creativity to innovate andadapt, communicationskills, and a passion forlearning. By the time

students begin their for-mal college counseling asjuniors, they are wellprepared to begin seriouswork on their collegeadmission journeys. Thedecision not to start for-mal college counselinguntil the junior year isdeliberate. Marrs said,“In high school, youngpeople need to concen-trate on being a teenagerand being a student andathlete and artist. Highschool needs to be abouthigh school, not justabout getting into col-lege.”

The highly individ-ualized nature of SevenHills’ formal collegecounseling means thateach of the school’s threeexperienced collegecounselors – Susan

Individualized Approach to College Counseling Yields Big Benefits for College Placement and BeyondMarrs, Wynne Curry, andErich Schweikher – has20-30 advisees, in con-trast to larger schools inwhich a counselor mightoversee the college proc-ess of 300-400 students.

Marrs continued, “Wemeet one-on-one witheach advisee once ortwice a week, 40 minutesat a time. You really getto know the students, andthey know that you arereally there for them.We’re always helpingthem think through whatworks for them individ-ually. The students talkwith us about their col-lege essays (usually threeto five per student), whatto wear to an interview,how to construct a re-sume, whom to ask for arecommendation, how to

get in touch with an ad-missions officer, when tocontact a coach, whichscores to send, and amillion other details. Westrategize with them onevery single point.”

College CounselorWynne Curry said, “Dur-ing the time that wespend with our advisees,we are on two parallelpaths. One is the collegeadvising path, strategiz-ing their individual col-lege process. The otherpath is counseling, help-ing them at a formativetime of their adolescenceto take stock of who theyare, what they do well,what are the things thatthey love learning, whatare the things that pre-sent challenges for them.So it’s not just about col-

lege admissions or col-lege placement; it’s abouthelping young peoplethrough this major deci-sion-making stage oftheir lives.”

Because Seven Hills isa small school with a lowteacher-student ratio, thestudents are well knownby their teachers andcounselors. Curry con-tinued, “We get to knowthem in the context of thewhole community. Weteach them and we seethem at soccer gamesand plays and concertsand service activities. Wehave a very multidimen-sional, comprehensiveview of the students,which helps us to guidethem and to write recom-mendations for them.These kids are known.”

College CounselorErich Schweikher said,“What impresses collegeadmission people, afterthe strength of our stu-dent body, is the widearray of colleges our kidsattend in a broad range oflocations. This is impres-sive to them because, atmany schools, kids clus-ter. They want to gowhere their best friendsare going. Our kidschoose for themselves.They have the confidenceto go alone to a schoolacross the country. So itisn’t risky for a college inCalifornia or Washingtonor Europe to accept astudent from Seven Hillsbecause we have a histo-ry of sending kids allover the place to collegeswhere they do very well.”

Seven Hills parentsbenefit as much as theirchildren do from theSchool’s college counsel-ing program. SusanMarrs said, “Our stu-dents’ parents tell us thatwe make the college ad-mission process easy forthem. Often their friendswith children at otherschools talk about theprocess as a wildernessthey have to navigate ontheir own with no maps.”

At the start of thecollege counseling proc-ess, Seven Hills studentsand their parents fre-quently ask, “Will I livethrough this?” Counsel-ors Susan Marrs, WynneCurry, and ErichSchweikher confidentlyreply, “Absolutely.”

BBBBBBuuuuuuttttt SSSSeeeeevvveennnnn HHHiiilllllllllllsss ppprroodddduuuuuucccceeeeessssss aa ssssiiiiiinnngguuulllaarrr ooouuttcome:aaaannnnnn iinnntttttteeellllleecctttttuuuuuuaallllyyyyy vvviiibbbbbrrrrrrraaaaaaaannnnnnnnttttttttt, fffffuuuuuuutttttuuuurrrreeeeeee---rreeaaddyy learner,ppppppprrrrreeeeepppaaaarrrrreeeeddddd ttttttoooooooo sssshhhhhhhhaaappee aa rreeewwwwaaaarrrrdddddiiiiinngg lliiffee.

Hillsdale campusCincinnati, Ohio 45227Doherty campusCincinnati, Ohio 45206513.728.2400

www.7hills.org

HILLSSCHOOL

SEVENTHE

'& +.& ,/ -.&-+.&( %/.)/""&#& +!( *&$/!(

Please call to schedule a visit or R.S.V.P. for our Lower School Parent Coffees February 28th and 29th.



Treasuring itsuniqueness and legacyas Cincinnati’s onlyUrsuline elementaryschool, St. Ursula Villaimplements the corevalues of an Ursulineeducation into the aca-demic experiences ofstudents in preschoolthrough eighth grade.

The Ursuline charac-teristic of PersonalCare of the Individualis evident in Villaclassrooms, where ded-icated faculty create a

dynamic learningatmosphere throughsmall classes and indi-vidualized instruction.Newly expanded spe-cialized resources foracademically giftedstudents support theVilla’s established rep-utation for meetingeach student’s individ-ual needs. Academicchallenge continueswith small classes.Math classes in grades4 through 8 are ability-grouped, averaging 12

students per class.Early childhood educa-tion options includeMontessori and tradi-tional programs in pre-school through kin-dergarten, providingrich learning experi-ences tailored to theindividual child.

Specialty classes ofart, music, physicaleducation, computerand foreign languagesare part of the Ursulinefocus on Whole ChildDevelopment. St. Ursu-

la Villa kindergarten-ers begin foreign lan-guage instruction inFrench, with additionaloptions of Spanish orLatin in later grades.Opportunities for per-sonal discovery andgrowth are offeredthrough musical anddramatic perfor-mances, sports, clubsand extracurricularactivities, includingDestination Imagina-tion, Science and MathClubs, Power of the

Pen, and iSpace. Newthis year is a Piano Labincorporating computertechnology with pianokeyboarding techniquesand music instruction.

Following the Ursu-line characteristic ofCommitment to Chris-tian Service, St. UrsulaVilla has launched anew Service Learningprogram which linksacademic, curriculum-based study with stu-dents’ community-ser-vice experiences. TheVilla’s Service Learn-ing program will in-crease students’ knowl-edge of communityneeds and empowerthem to be agents ofpositive change.

The Ursuline charac-teristic of AcademicExcellence is evident atevery level. With asolid foundation laid inits earliest programs, aVilla education culmi-nates in its strong Ju-nior High program,which is consistentlyrecognized for rigoroushigh school preparationand placement. Sup-porting this reputationare high school schol-arship offers to Villagraduates that exceed-ed $1.8 million over thelast 3 years. Additional-ly, 100 percent of Villagraduates of the Class-es of 2011 and 2012were accepted to theirfirst-choice highschool. Outstandingteachers, strong aca-demics and personalattention nurture in-dependent learnerswho create, lead, en-gage, serve and inspire.

Discover the Villadifference by arrang-ing a personal tour.Contact Marta Runnels,513-871-7218 ext. 2101;[email protected]; orwww.stursulavilla.org.

Discover the St. Ursula Villa difference

For more information, visit www.stursulavilla.org

Discover theVilla Difference

Learn more about St. Ursula Villa...St. Ursula Villa

is:• Independent Catholicand coeducational

• Preschool through 8thgrade

• Academic excellence inthe Ursuline tradition

• Historic, secluded21-acre Mt. Lookoutcampus

• Unique, family-centeredcommunity

St. Ursula Villadelivers:

• Outstanding highschool preparation andplacement

• Strong spiritual, social,and academic growth

• Educational experiencetailored to the student

• Dynamic teachers andsmall classes

• Extra-curriculars andchampionship athletics

3660 Vineyard PlaceCincinnati, OH 45226(513) 871-7218

CE-0000490784

I WILL FLOURISHSt. Margaret of York (SMOY)Catholic Schoolis a preeminent Catholic learningand development environment forchildren from kindergarten through8th grade. Located conveniently inthe midst of the Loveland, Mason,and Maineville areas, SMOY isdedicated not only to educating

children but to making a difference in the world through anactive expression of Jesus’ love and gospel message throughChristian service.

ST. MARGARET OF YORK, 9495 COLUMBIA ROAD,LOVELAND, OH 45140 • 513.683.9793

St. Margaretof York

SERVING CHRISTACTIVELY throughcommunity service -gospel teachings putinto practice.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

GROWING IN CHRIST - PREPARING FOR LIFEhttp://st-margaret-york.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.us

CRITICAL THINKINGSKILLS & INDIVIDUALCREATIVITY fostera lifelong learningprocess.

ACADEMIC GROWTHEXPRESSION OFDIVERSE IDEASthrough verbal &written communication.

PERSONAL GROWTH



“Even though mydaughter is only a ninth-grader, we’re lookingahead. I believe DePaulCristo Rey is providingevery opportunity for herto go to college, includingacademic preparation aswell as leadership andathletic opportunities.When you consider collegescholarships, these are thekinds of things schools lookfor,” says Ramona Wade.

Jasmine Wade is a stu-dent at DePaul Cristo Rey,the newest Catholic highschool in Greater Cincin-nati. Mrs. Wade likesDPCR’s all college-prepcurriculum, which is one ofthe factors that sets DPCRapart from other local high

schools. Another is itsaffordability. DPCRreaches out to families whotypically can’t pay privateschool tuition. All DPCRstudents work five days amonth in office jobs atCincinnati-area companiesthrough the CorporateWork Study Program(CWSP). This covers asignificant portion of theireducation costs. It alsogives them valuable real-world job experience andthe opportunity to meetmentors and make corpo-rate contacts who can playa critical role in their even-tual college and careerdecisions.

School staff works witheach family on an individ-

ual basis to assist with thecosts that aren’t coveredby CWSP participation.More than 95 percent ofthe students currentlyenrolled at DPCR receivesome form of financial aid.Beginning in the 2012-13school year, DPCR will alsoaccept EdChoice schol-arships.

The CWSP program,college-prep curriculumand affordability wereamong the reasons theWades were drawn toDPCR while Jasmine wasan eighth-grader at Nativ-ity School. Those samefactors caught the atten-tion of the Luning familyfrom Cincinnati’s WestSide. Last year, when Ma-

ria was an eighth-grader atSt. Augustine School inCovington, Ky., her momheard about the plans toopen DPCR. “Since shewas enrolled in a smallelementary school, wewere looking for a highschool that was small andaffordable. Maria alsowanted a coed school,”says Kate Luning. “I lovethe whole idea that thestudents work, and that’sonly offered at DPCR. Ithink it’s teaching them somuch about life. It’s a tasteof the real world to havethe responsibility of a job.”

Maria’s CWSP positionis at Xavier University;Jasmine works for theHamilton County Prose-

cuting Attorney. “It’s agood learning experienceand a good opportunity tobe able to work somewhereat a young age,” explainsJasmine. “After gradeschool I was ready to trysomething new, and thework program is some-thing no other high schoolhas in Cincinnati.”

Much of Jasmine’s workinvolves preparing files.Maria also files, copies andscans documents, and doesdata entry at Xavier. Sheworks with college stu-dents and has found theirinsights helpful as shethinks about her collegeand career decisions

Students, parents appreciate the CorporateWork Study Program at DePaul Cristo Rey

See DEPAUL, Page 20

1133 Clifton Hills Avenue | Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 | 513-861-0600 | www.depaulcristorey.org

The AFFORDABLE choice for a Catholic, college-prep education wherestudents learn as much on the job as they do in our classrooms.

8th Graders: Join us for Discover Days any Wednesday in March“Shadow” a current student and experience how the Tablet PCs are used in the classroom.Call today to register. Now accepting EdChoice Scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year.

DISCOVER the DIFFERENCEat work at school

+ / 0 1 + 0 - ' ( , $ ) " ' + ! + ) ' - + 0 & * " . - ! ) $ 0 & * ! 1 * ! 1 1 .) ! # 2 ' 2 , ' - 0 & ) " ' * - ! + )0 - ' $ 1 ' ) % 0 - 3CE-0000495627



Our world is changingrapidly, and students mustbe prepared for the future.Country Day students areuniquely prepared fortomorrow through ourrigorous academic pro-gram, the support of ourinclusive and engagedcommunity, and the free-dom to explore and discov-er their interests.

Learning is more of a“want to” than a “haveto.” At Country Day, stu-dents are learning tothink, learning to stretch,and learning to learn.Since 1926, CCDS hasoffered a superior collegepreparatory program.

Small class sizes of ap-proximately 15 studentsallow our outstandingfaculty to focus on individ-ual learning styles. Coun-try Day’s thoughtful, spi-raling curriculum be-comes increasingly rigor-ous from early childhoodto grade 12, allowing stu-dents to deepen theirlearning from year toyear. The school is alsoknown as an internationalleader in technology in-tegration. Every studentin grades 5-12 is equippedwith his or her own TabletPC, effectively blendingboth traditional and in-novative teaching. Nathan

Grant, class of 2016, en-joys coming to schoolevery day. He feels thetechnology program giveshim the opportunity tolearn in creative and funways. “The tablet PC al-lows us to be organized forclass and will help us beprepared for college andlife.” Students leave Coun-try Day, knowing how tolearn, how to think, andhow they learn best.

To do well, studentsneed a safe, loving envi-ronment. To excel, stu-dents need to broadentheir perspectives. Thecommunity of CountryDay is what sets it apart

from similar schools. Thecampus is situated on 62beautiful acres in a safe,suburban neighborhood.Children 18 months to 18years of age come togeth-er in close-knit relation-ships with students, facul-ty, staff, parents and alum-ni. Modern classrooms,labs, studios, athleticfields, playgrounds, obser-vatory, and a natural pondwith its own mini-habitatallow students to activelyconnect learning withdoing. Donna Legette,first-grade teacher, usesthe nearby pond to teachher students about water.“Books are great, but

there is nothing likehands-on experiences,”she said. Students leaveCountry Day feeling sup-ported, encouraged, ap-preciated, and confident inwho they are.

To find your true tal-ents, you must try manythings. Country Daymakes this possiblethrough a wide variety ofco-curricular opportuni-ties. Athletic and artsprograms are open to allstudents. Every studentparticipates in servicelearning. Students areactive in over 60 organiza-

The students at Cincinnati Country DaySchool find success in any world

See CCDS, Page 18

CE-0000496555



Guardian AngelsSchool has been an in-tegral part of the MountWashington/Andersoncommunity since 1895.Guardian Angels Schoolfosters the developmentof the whole child in avalue-enriched environ-ment. Our school pro-gram is a dynamicblend of current, re-search-based education-al practices, incorporat-ed with proven tradi-tional curricula andmethods. We provide anenvironment whichprepares each studentfor a culturally diverseworld by proclaimingvalues rooted in theGospel of Jesus Christ.

In October 2007,Guardian Angels Schoolwas named a Blue Rib-bon School of Excel-

lence by the U.S. De-partment of Education.While the Blue Ribbonstatus recognizes aschool’s efforts to deliv-er the highest-qualityeducation , it also en-courages its communityof teachers, staff, stu-dents and parish to con-tinue supporting andstriving for excellence.

Guardian AngelsSchool, in cooperationwith Guardian AngelsParish, parents and thecommunity-at-large,endeavors to preparestudents to be followersof Christ and produc-tive citizens.

We believe…» ... every child is a

gift from God andcalled to be a faithfulservant of God.

» ... every child is

capable of learning.» ... in guiding and

assisting each studentto reach his or her po-tential academically,socially and spiritually.

» ... in designingacademic and religiousinstruction to stimulatea desire for lifelonglearning, while foster-ing self-discipline, re-sponsibility and integri-ty.

» ... in having re-spect permeate theschool environment.

Guardian AngelsSchool establishes aneducational environ-ment where studentsare able to maximizetheir spiritual, academ-ic, social and physicalpotential. Teachers em-ploy methods and tech-niques that meet the

learning style of eachstudent; there is no“one size fits all” wayof teaching.

Guardian AngelsSchool integrates tech-nology into daily class-room instruction ac-cording to the needs ofthe students and educa-tors. All classrooms,plus the science lab andSpanish classroom useinteractive white boardtechnology, and everygrade level has one setof hand-held student-response units for in-stant assessment.Guardian Angels in-troduced a one-to-oneTablet PC program thisyear and next year,sixth-, seventh- andeighth-grade studentswill use Tablets in theirdaily classes. The state-

of-the-art science lab isequipped with technol-ogy and equipment forall grade levels, andcommunication to class-rooms comes via theAngels on the Airbroadcast studio.

Guardian AngelsSchool has a student-to-teacher ratio of 20-to-1.Since 2003, GuardianAngels School has pro-vided an after-schoolcare program in re-sponse to parents’needs. Parents are en-couraged to be a part oftheir children’s GAeducation as they volun-teer to participate inclassroom activities orany number of PTA,music booster, and ath-letic booster opportuni-

Guardian Angels prepares students for a lifetime of learning

See ANGELS, Page 19

6539 Beechmont Avenue , Cincinnati, OH 45230513-624-3141 ! www.gaschool.org

Or contact the school to arrangea tour and visit.

% 8:=D#+4#6F#!#3 0:FG&=E4#6BE!&69#6F HE64# (-*2

% )<4#==#6F :4:3#9E4 $!&I!:9H"&! I!:3#H 5 + -

% @F:F#+&"'FG#+:!F H4E#64# =:7"&! :== I!:3# =#B#=H

% /DFHF:63E6I 7:63. 4G&!DH.:63 BEHD:= :!F $!&I!:9H

% ( F&( >:7=#F ,!&I!:9 E6 ;$$#! A!:3#H

% )<F!:4D!!E4D=:! :4FEBEFE#H =E?# @FD3#6F0&D64E=. C&7&FE4H :63 )6IE6##!E6I.:63 16I#=H &6 FG# 1E!

A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Join us for ourOPENHOUSESunday, January 29 -

1 to 3 p.m.

CE-0000496267

Or visitwww.gaschool.org

To schedule yourvisit and tour of

Guardian Angels School,call 624-3141



Over the past year, St.Cecilia Parish and itsneighborhood of Oakleyhave been undergoingtransformations that arebreathing new life into thecommunity. The changesare dramatic and exciting– from the church’s suc-cessful capital campaign tothe neighborhood’s cos-metic and structural up-dates to initiatives that aretaking the school in a newdirection.

As the Catholic K-8grade school of St. CeciliaParish, St. Cecilia Schooloffers a rigorous academicprogram in a disciplinedand nurturing environ-ment. “We help preparestudents to lead successful,

virtuous and happy lives,”says Principal MichaelGoedde, who is in his firstyear at St. Cecilia.

Students this year arebenefiting from new inter-active white boards anddocument cameras in theclassrooms; a science fair;an eighth-grade class tripto Washington, D.C.; a newcharacter awards pro-gram; and tutoring witharea high school students.The results of the church’scapital campaign are seenin updates – including newfront doors for the church– with others soon to follow.And Oakley’s Streetscapeproject has brought a rede-signed green space to theSquare, plus new side-

walks, lights and land-scaping along MadisonRoad.

“Although the timeshave changed, the funda-mental mission of ourschool remains,” Goeddesays. “It is in this spirit thatwe pledge to continue thistradition by creating aculture of excellence thattranscends time, instillingin our students a love ofour Lord while equippingthem with knowledge,values and skills that areneeded now and always.”

Come experience whatit means to be a part of St.Cecilia. Visit www.stceci-liacinti.org. Or call theschool office at 513-533-6060 to schedule a tour.

St. Cecilia School focusing on the future

ALL SAINTS8939 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, 513-792-4732

www.allsaints.ccKindergarten through gradeeight

» Enrollment: 435» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: (2012-2013)$3,775 for 1st child, $200discount for 2nd child, $750discount for 3rd child, $1,850discount for 4th child,$2,830 discount for 5th child» Financial Assistance:Yes.» Hot Buttons: As a 2011Blue Ribbon School, we arestrong in academics andrich in spirituality. Weinspire academic excel-lence, personal growth,self-confidence, leadership,

spirituality, strength ofcharacter, lifetime friend-ships, and the courage toachieve.

ARCHBISHOPMCNICHOLAS HIGHSCHOOL6536 Beechmont AvenueMount Washington,513-231-3500www.mcnhs.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 680» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ARCHBISHOPMOELLER HIGHSCHOOL9001 Montgomery RoadMontgomery, 513-791-1680www.moeller.orgGrades nine through 12 (allmale)» Enrollment: 931» Religious Affiliation:Catholic (Marianist tradi-tion)» Tuition: (2011-2012)$10,590» Scholarship/Financial

See SCHOOLS, Page 19

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORYOur community’s private schools are rich in tradi-

tion and high-quality education. Students at pri-vate schools get a lot from their education – a spiritof giving back, a respect for education and a deeplyrooted value system.

Editor’s note: The Private School Directory is publishedin February and September. To update information forthe September 2012 publication, please contact Jo AnnKovach, Enquirer Media specialty publications editor, at513-768-8367.

tions, and they are wel-come to take on the chal-lenge of starting a newgroup or club. BaldurTangvald, class of 2011,was encouraged to ex-plore his interest in filmboth inside and outside ofschool. His passion land-ed him an acceptance andeventual scholarship to

Southern California’sprestigious film school.Baldur credits his par-ents, friends, teachersand school for motivatinghim to explore his hiddentalent. “Country Day is areally healthy place togrow up,” he said. CCDSapplauds student involve-ment as much as studentachievement.

At Country Day, stu-dents learn to seek an-swers, to invest in theircommunities and to find

their passions. As theydevelop academically,physically, socially andemotionally, students willgrow in confidence and incharacter. They are readyfor the next chapter, thenext challenge, and thenext year. What tomor-row’s world holds is un-certain. But we know thatnavigating it will take aninventive, insightfulmind. Country Day stu-dents are ready for anypossible future.

CCDSContinued from Page 16

A rigorous academic program that allowsfor students to reach their potential

A faith-based curriculum that instillsa love of God and builds character

Extracurriculars that promote teamwork

An experienced staff dedicated toinspiring tomorrow’s generation

www.StCeciliaCinti.org

Creating a Culture of ExcellenceO A K L E Y

St. Cecilia School

4115 Taylor Avenue | Oakley | (513) 533-6060CE-0000496352



Assistance : Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:14» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 99» Hot Buttons: Emphasison the development of thewhole person. The in-novative House Systemprovides a system of pasto-ral care and leadershipdevelopment for all stu-dents. Student-supportservices program for read-ing and math. Moeller is inits 13th year of a one-to-one laptop program, witheach student using a Tabletcomputer with touchscreen. Opportunities forglobal education are avail-able to all studentsthrough service trips, ex-change programs, and anumber of other travelabroad programs.

BADIN HIGHSCHOOL571 New London RoadHamilton, 513-863-3993www.badinhs.org» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: (2012-13) $7,900,$200 technology fee» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 95» Hot Buttons: Badin HighSchool is the only Catholichigh school in Butler Coun-ty and serves a variety ofsuburbs in northern Cincin-nati, West Chester, Fair-field, Hamilton, Ross, Ox-ford and more. Badin iscommitted to tailoring anacademic program thatmaximizes the individualsuccess of each student.Badin has introduced 1:1iPad technology for the2012-13 school year, con-tinuing to lead the way intechnology innovation.

BETHANY555 Albion AvenueGlendale, 513-771-7462www.bethanyschool.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 250» Religious Affiliation:Episcopal

BISHOP FENWICKHIGH SCHOOL4855 St. Rt. 122Franklin, 513-423-0723www.fenwickfalcons.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 442» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: (2012-13) parish-ioner, $7,700; non-parish-ioner, $8,400» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:14» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 99» Hot Buttons: Blockscheduling, honors and APclasses, and an expandingengineering STEM curricu-lum through Project Leadthe Way affiliation. Tech-nology is brought into theclassroom through the useof iPads, Kindles, laptopcomputers and smart-boards. Located just northof I-275 and one mile eastof I-75.

CALVARY ACADEMY11970 Kenn RoadSpringdale, 513-674-9600www.thecalvarychurch.orgK-4 through grade 12» Enrollment: 100» Religious Affiliation:United Pentecostal

CARDINAL PACELLISCHOOL927 Ellison AvenueMount Lookout,513-321-1048www.cardinalpacelli.orgPreschool through gradeeight» Enrollment: 410» Religious Affiliation:Parish school of Our LordChrist the King Church(Catholic)» Tuition: $3,570 (in Parish),grades 1-8» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:22» Hot Buttons: Formationof strong faith valuesbalanced by the academicachievement expected froma National Blue RibbonSchool. Small classes allowteachers to differentiateinstruction; foreign lan-guage in grades K-8; in-tegrated technology; andgreat community atmos-phere. Schedule a tour. Orjoin us for a fall FridayCoffee information sessionin October/November orCatholic Schools Weekopen house in late January.

CHILDREN’SMEETING HOUSEMONTESSORISCHOOL927 O’Bannonville RoadLoveland, 513-683-4757childrensmeetinghousemon-tessori.comPre-K through grade 12» Religious Affiliation:None

CINCINNATICOUNTRY DAYSCHOOL6905 Given RoadIndian Hill, 513-979-0220www.countryday.netAge 18 months throughgrade 12» Enrollment: 820» Religious Affiliation:None» Tuition: $6,010-$21,920» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Over $3.4million available in need-and merit-based assistance» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 100, to4-year colleges» Hot Buttons: CountryDay is a coeducational,college preparatory school.Since 1926, we’ve beenfocused on providinginnovative preparation toour students, so they areready to achieve success incollege and in life. Rigorouspreparation. A joyful envi-ronment. Students whofind success in any world.

CINCINNATI HILLSCHRISTIANACADEMY

11525 Snider RoadSycamore Township,513-247-0900Pre-kindergarten throughgrade 12www.chca-oh.org» Enrollment: 1,450» Religious Affiliation:Nondenominational

DEPAUL CRISTO REYHIGH SCHOOL

1133 Clifton Hills AvenueClifton, 513-861-0600Grades nine through 12 (by2014)www.depaulcristorey.org» Enrollment: 82 (freshmenonly); will add a grade leveleach year to reach approxi-mately 400 students by2017» Religious Affiliation:Catholic, sponsored by theSisters of Charity

» Tuition: Sliding scalebased on family need; nofamily pays more than$5,000» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes, andEdChoice accepted» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:16» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 100percent college-acceptancerate across the Cristo Reynetwork» Hot Buttons: Throughthe unique Corporate WorkStudy Program, all studentswork five days a month inentry-level clerical positionsat Greater Cincinnati busi-nesses, with their earningsgoing toward the cost oftheir education. Studentsalso learn job skills, gainvaluable real-world jobexperience, meet mentorsand make corporate con-tacts who can play a criticalrole in their eventual col-lege and career decisions.

GARDENMONTESSORISCHOOL

1318 Nagel RoadAnderson Township,513-474-4933www.gardenmontessori.comAge 3 through Kindergar-ten» Enrollment: 47» Religious Affiliation:None

GUARDIAN ANGELSSCHOOL6539 Beechmont AvenueMount Washington,

513-624-3141Kindergarten througheighth gradewww.gaschool.org» Enrollment: 570» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

HILLSIDE CHRISTIANACADEMY5554 Muddy Creek RoadWestern Hills, 513-451-37774255 Ashland AvenueNorwood, 513-451-3777K-3 through grade 12» Religious Affiliation:Baptist

IMMACULATEHEART OF MARYCATHOLIC7800 Beechmont AvenueAnderson Township,513-388-4086Kindergarten throughgrade eightwww.ihomschool.org» Enrollment: 689» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: In-parish $3,671,out-of-parish $6,334» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes, multiplechild discount» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:22» Hot buttons: We valuethe individual child, nur-ture spiritual growth, andpromote student responsi-bility and independence.We provide excellencethrough an integratedcurriculum based on thegospel values of Jesus

SchoolsContinued from Page 18


ties.The school’s music

program offers stu-dents the opportunityto participate in sever-al bands and choralgroups, including GABand, jazz band andchorus. All studentsparticipate in the artshow each spring. Ex-tracurricular activitiesinclude athletics, stu-dent council, Angelson the Air, drama club,robotics and engineer-

ing club, chess cluband writing club.

An education atGuardian Angels intro-duces and preparesstudents for the spiri-tual, intellectual, andemotional journeythey will continue totravel long after theywalk the halls of thisBlue Ribbon school.

Please call 513-624-3141 or visitwww.gaschool.org toschedule a tour ofGuardian AngelsSchool.

AngelsContinued from Page 17



Christ and educationalpractices that includeactivities suited to a varietyof learning styles. 2004 NoChild Left Behind BlueRibbon School. After-careprogram.

LIBERTY BIBLEACADEMY4900 Old Irwin-SimpsonRoadMason, 513-754-1234Preschool through gradeeightwww.lbatoday.org» Enrollment: 150» Religious Affiliation:Nondenominational

MARS HILLACADEMY4230 Aero DriveMason, 513-770-3223Kindergarten throughgrade 12www.marshill.edu» Enrollment: 270» Religious Affiliation:Protestant

MARVA COLLINSPREP SCHOOL7855 Dawn RoadRoselawn, 513-761-6609Pre-K through grade eight» Enrollment: 60

MERCYMONTESSORICENTER2335 Grandview AvenueEast Walnut Hills,513-475-6700www.mercymontessori.orgPreschool through gradeeight» Enrollment: 250» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

MIAMI VALLEYCHRISTIANACADEMY6830 School StreetNewtown, 513-272-6822Preschool through grade 12www.mvca-oh.com» Enrollment: 350» Religious Affiliation:Nondenominational» Tuition: $1,800-$8,150» Financial Assistance: Yes» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 98» Hot Buttons:Immersed in a Christ-cen-tered environment, stu-

dents not only master therigors of engaging academ-ics but will explore andexpress their faith in JesusChrist. Fine arts, athleticsand other cocurricularprograms complementcollege-prep curriculum.Graduates are preparedacademically and spirituallyto succeed at any college oruniversity, and to be Chris-tian leaders in their home,community and chosenprofession.

MILFORDCHRISTIANACADEMY

1365 Woodville PikeMilford, 513-575-1708www.mcabulldogs.orgK-3 through grade 12» Enrollment: 234» Religious Affiliation:Baptist

MONTESSORIACADEMY OFCINCINNATI & THECHILD’S PLACE OFCINCINNATI8293 Duke BoulevardMason, 513-398-7773www.montacademy.orgAge 3 through 8» Enrollment: 300» Religious Affiliation:None

MOUNT NOTREDAME HIGHSCHOOL711 E. Columbia AvenueReading, 513-821-3044www.mndhs.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 700» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic» Tuition: $10,000, plusTablet PC» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 98» Hot Buttons: State-of-the-art academics with aleadership-building stu-dent-development programand state championshipathletics. Strong programsin the humanities, STEM(Science, Technology, Engi-neering and Math) dis-ciplines, including an engi-neering program. Theone-to-one Tablet PC pro-gram revolutionizes theclassroom experience. MNDprovides a top-notch,college-prep experience

that prepares students forcollege, for career and forlife.

THE NEW SCHOOLMONTESSORI3 Burton Woods LaneNorth Avondale,513-281-7999www.thenewschool.ccAge 3 through grade six» Enrollment: 150

PRINCE OF PEACECATHOLIC SCHOOL6000 Murray RoadMadisonville, 513-271-8288princeofpeacecincinnati.orgKindergarten througheighth grade» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

PURCELL MARIANHIGH SCHOOL2935 Hackberry StreetEast Walnut Hills,513-751-1230www.purcellmarian.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 430» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance : Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:13» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 95» Hot Buttons: Committedto offering a high-qualityprogram of faith, devel-opment, academic andextracurricular activities foreach of our students, withcaring Catholic Christianinclusive environment.

QUEEN OF ANGELSMONTESSORI4460 Berwick StreetMadison Place, 513-271-4171www.qams.orgPreschool through gradeeight» Enrollment: 185» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

RENAISSANCEMONTESSORISCHOOL9994 Zig Zag RoadMontgomery, 513-234-5821Toddler through first grade

ROCKWERNACADEMY8401 Montgomery RoadKenwood, 513-984-3770Pre-2 through grade eightwww.rockwernacademy.org» Enrollment: 215» Religious Affiliation:

Jewish Day School

ROGER BACON HIGHSCHOOL4320 Vine StreetSt. Bernard, 513-641-1300www.rogerbacon.orgGrades nine through 12,co-educational» Enrollment: 590» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ROYALMONTACADEMY723 Western Row RoadMason, 513-754-0555www.royalmont.comPre-K3 through grade eight» Enrollment: 155» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

THE SCHILLINGSCHOOL FORGIFTED CHILDREN8100 Cornell RoadMontgomery, 513-489-8940www.schillingschool.orgKindergarten through grade12» Enrollment: 38» Religious Affiliation:None

THE SEVEN HILLSSCHOOL5400 Red Bank Road and2726 Johnstone PlaceMadisonville, Oakley andEast Walnut Hills,

513-728-2400www.7hills.orgPre-kindergarten throughgrade 12» Enrollment: 1,000» Religious Affiliation:None» Tuition: (2011-12) $5,660-$20,426» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance: Over $3 mil-lion in financial assistanceavailable through merit- orneed-based awards.» Teacher/Student Ratio:Pre-K/K 1:10-12; Grades 1-51:15, Grades 6-12 1:15 (class-rooms)» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 100» Hot Buttons: The SevenHills School is a vibrant,highly personalized learn-ing community that pre-pares students for collegeand beyond. A 21st-centurycurriculum is integratedand dozens of extracurric-ular opportunities roundout the educational experi-ence.

SPRINGER SCHOOLAND CENTER2121 Madison RoadHyde Park, 513-871-6080www.springer-ld.orgFirst through grade eight» Enrollment: 200



ahead. “I’m consideringnursing or sports medi-cine, so I’ve talked a lotwith nursing studentsabout their majors andclasses,” says Maria.

While the CorporateWork Study Program andintense focus on earlycollege planning may notbe typical of other highschools, DPCR sharesother similarities. It hassports teams, studentgovernment and clubs.“I’m on the yearbookstaff, the manager for thewomen’s and men’s bas-ketball teams, and belongto the ski/snowboardclub,” says Maria. Jas-mine played on the wom-

en’s volleyball team in thefall and is on the basket-ball team. Both studentshave served as tourguides for school visitorsand enjoy sharing theirschool pride. “I like thatDePaul is different thanother schools and I likehaving the chance to showthat to people,” says Jas-mine. “Since I’ve beenhere my grades haveimproved and I made thehonor roll – felt reallygood.”

DPCR is now enrollingfor next year’s ninthgrade. Students and fam-ilies who want to see theschool and experience theDPCR difference areinvited to schedule a touror a Shadow Day. Call513-861-0600 for moreinformation. Or log on towww.depaulcristorey.org.

DePaulContinued from Page 15



» Religious Affiliation:None

SPRINGS EASTMONTESSORISCHOOL9429 Loveland-MadeiraRoadLoveland, 513-793-7877www.springseast.comPreschool and kindergartenthrough grade three» Enrollment: 75» Religious Affiliation:None

THE SUMMITCOUNTRY DAYSCHOOL2161 Grandin RoadHyde Park, 513-871-4700www.summitcds.orgAge 2 through grade 12» Enrollment: 1,080» Religious Affiliation:Catholic, Independent, allwelcome» Tuition: $5,550-$18,800» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance: For qualifiedfamilies PreK-12, and meritscholarships for grades 7-12» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 100,since 1890» Hot Buttons: The Summitcombines the academicexcellence and one-on-oneguidance of a top-tierindependent school withthe servant leadership andcharacter-building environ-ment that are hallmarks ofa Catholic education.

ST. ANDREW-ST.ELIZABETH ANNSETON CATHOLICSCHOOLST. ELIZABETH ANNSETON CAMPUS5900 Buckwheat RoadMilford, 513-575-0093www.saseasschool.orgKindergarten throughgrade five

ST. ANDREWCAMPUS555 Main St.Milford, 513-831-5277www.saseasschool.orgGrades six through eight» Enrollment: 483» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. BERNADETTESCHOOL

1453 Locust Lake RoadAmelia, 513-753-4744Preschool through gradeeightwww.stbernadetteame-lia.org» Enrollment: 180» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic» Tuition: (2012-13) K-8in-parish: $3,120; out-of-parish: $4,500 (preschoolvaries from $1,900-$2,300)» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Limited assis-tance is available based onneed» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:16» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 95» Hot Buttons: Values-based, academically rigor-ous, small-school familyspirit. Exceptional parentalinvolvement and support.Tradition of excellence forover 65 years. Core curricu-lum plus art, music, phys-ed, Spanish and computertraining. Students learn21st-century problem solv-ing and higher-order think-ing skills (communication,collaboration and creativ-ity).

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL4115 Taylor Ave.Oakley, 513-533-6060www.stceciliacinti.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 177» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. COLUMBAN896 Oakland RoadLoveland, 513-683-7903www.saintcolumbanschool.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 725» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: Active parishion-ers, $3,535 for one child,with discounts for multiplechildren in the same family;non-parishioners, $5,135.Kindergarten, $2,600 forparishioners; $2,800, non-parishioners» Financial Assistance:Limited amount by applica-tion, need-based only» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:28, with teacher-aideassistance

ST. EDMUNDCAMPIONACADEMY4100 Taylor AvenueOakley, 513-871-0331www.stedmundcampion.orgGrades one through 12» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. FRANCIS DESALES SCHOOL20 A DeSales AvenueLebanon, 513-933-6501www.stfrancisdesales-lebanon.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 181» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic» Tuition: $100 registrationfee» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:14» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes» Hot Buttons: The addi-tion of interactive Prome-thean Boards with the useof individual student-responder units allowsstudents to interact withthe lesson instantly andprivately, providing theteacher with ongoingassessment of the effective-ness of the lesson. Theexpanded service opportu-nities for all grades allowthe students to put thevalues taught in the class-room into action.

ST. GABRIELCONSOLIDATED

18 West Sharon RoadGlendale, 513-771-5220www.stgabeschool.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 430» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic» Tuition: (2012-2013)Registration fee $175/family. Tuition for ParishStudents of St. MaximilianKolbe, St. John West Ches-ter, St. Gabriel and St.Matthias parishes: $3,400for grades 1-8, $3,500 forkindergarten; non-parishstudents: $3,800 for grades1-8; $3,900 for kindergarten» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:24» Hot Buttons: 2010 BlueRibbon School. Togetherwith the parishes, we assistparents in the Christianformation of our students.All-day kindergarten pro-gram, after-school latchkeyprogram, advanced tech-

nology (including smart-boards), daily hot lunchprogram and Spanish.

ST. GERTRUDE6543 Miami Ave.Madeira, 513-561-8020www.stgertrudesch.orgP-4 through grade eight» Enrollment: 460» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Hot Buttons: Differ-entiated instruction; avail-ability of reading, math,speech and interventionspecialists for students withexceptional gifts or needs;vibrant liturgical and sacra-mental life; well-developedart, music, foreign lan-guage, and PE classes,along with a variety ofjunior high electives; state-of-the-art school facilityfilled with classical Catholicart.

ST. LOUIS SCHOOL250 North BroadwayOwensville, 513-732-0636www.stlparish.orgPre-kindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 170» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: Call school.» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:16» Hot Buttons: The small-family atmosphere providesthe opportunity for individ-ual attention within achallenging curriculum tooptimize student achieve-ment, growth of leadershipcapabilities and a spirit ofservitude. Technology inclassrooms (smartboardsand desktops) and a 35-person computer lab;software for languagecurriculum, math, reading,writing, grading and as-signments; resources toassist students with learn-ing differences; and extra-curricular First LEGO Robot-ics Team(s).

ST. MARGARET OFYORK9495 Columbia RoadLoveland, 513-683-9793http://st-margare-tyork.cnd.pvt.k12.oh.usKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 705» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: Yes

» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Financialassistance for parish fam-ilies» Teacher/Student ratio:1:28» Hot Buttons: Curriculumbased on Archdiocese ofCincinnati-graded coursesof study. All students aretaught Spanish, and benefitfrom technology that isintegrated into all curric-ular areas. Within an envi-ronment of educationalexcellence, we strive tosupport and encourageeach other to be active andresponsible members of theBody of Christ and theglobal community.

ST. MARK’SLUTHERAN SCHOOL5849 Buckwheat RoadMilford, 513-575-3354www.stmarksmilford.orgPre-2 through grade seven» Enrollment: 162» Religious Affiliation:Lutheran

ST. MARY SCHOOL2845 Erie Ave.Hyde Park, 3513-21-0703www.smshp.comKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 500» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. MICHAELSCHOOL

11136 Oak StreetSharonville, 513-554-3555www.stmichaelsharonviile-.orgKindergarten throughgrade eight» Enrollment: 420» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: $3,120 parishion-er, $4,400 non-parishioner» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Need-basedfinancial assistance avail-able to parishioners» Hot Buttons: 2009 BlueRibbon School of Excel-lence. All-day and half- daykindergarten. ExtendedDay Program available.Many extracurricular activ-ities offered includingScouts, band, studentgovernment, sports and art& science after schoolactivities. The school dis-tricts of Princeton, Lakotaand Sycamore provide bus





service to and from ourschool.

ST. NICHOLASACADEMY

170 Siebenthaler AvenueReading, 513-686-2727www.stnacademy.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 314» Religious affiliation:Catholic. All are welcome» Tuition: $3,100 memberof covenanting parish;$3,870 non-member Catho-lic; $5,080 non-membernon-Catholic. Tuition dis-counts for multiple stu-dents in the same family.Tuition assistance is avail-able to parishioners. Ed-Choice vouchers are accept-ed» Teacher/Student Ratio:On average, 1:20 (Art,Music, Physical Educationtaught by certified special-ist)» Hot buttons: Enrolls amix of students from morethan six different communi-ties and 24 Zip codes.Bbuilds on the Archdioceseof Cincinnati-graded courseof study with: foreignlanguage; technologyinstruction; Seeds of Ser-vice, a Christian outreachprogram; and a construc-tive response writing pro-gram. An intervention teamof licensed specialists assistclassroom teachers. Nutri-tious, hot lunches serveddaily in accordance withthe federal lunch program.Onsite before- and after-school care is available.

ST. PETER CLAVERLATIN SCHOOL FORBOYS

121 East 13th StreetCincinnati, 513-929-9164www.stptclv.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 36» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

SAINTS PETER ANDPAUL ACADEMY231 Clark RoadReading, 513-761-7772sppacademy.orgKindergarten througheighth grade

» Enrollment: 88» Tuition: (2012-13) $4,490,plus $100 book fee» Hot Buttons: We enhancestudent learning withprograms such as acceler-ated math, acceleratedreader, computer andscience labs and smart-boards throughout thebuilding.

ST. RITA SCHOOLFOR THE DEAF

1720 Glendale-Milford RoadCincinnati, 513-771-7600www.srsdeaf.orgDaycare through grade 12» Enrollment: 180» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. SUSANNA500 Reading RoadMason, 513-398-3821www.stsusanna.orgGrades one through eight» Enrollment: 620» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. THOMAS MORESCHOOL788 Ohio PikeCincinnati, 513-753-2540www.sttmschool.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 286» Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic

ST. URSULAACADEMY

1339 E.McMillan StreetEast Walnut Hills, 513-961-3410www.saintursula.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 665» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: $11,100» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15» Percent of GraduatesGoing to College: 99.9» Hot Buttons: St. UrsulaAcademy, 100 years strongin tradition, is known bestfor: academic excellence;faith-based education;technology; and a balancedhigh school experience withmore than 40 student clubsand organizations. St.Ursula unleashes the poten-tial of each student tobecome a woman of faith,integrity and couragecommitted to building abetter world.

ST. URSULA VILLA3660 Vineyard PlaceMount Lookout, 513-871-7218www.stursulavilla.orgPreschool through gradeeight» Enrollment: 465» Religious Affiliation:Independent Catholic» Tuition: Ranges from$2,321 (3-day preschool) to$9,735 (junior high)» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:11, on average» Hot Buttons: Focuses onthe individual; dynamic,nurturing teachers; smallclasses; family-centeredcommunity. Outstandinghigh school preparation,acceptance and placement.

ST. VERONICASCHOOL4475 Mount Carmel Tobasco

RoadMount Carmel,513-528-0442www.stveronica.orgPreschool through gradeeight» Enrollment: 484» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

ST. VINCENT FERRER7754 Montgomery RoadKenwood, 513-791-6320www.svf-school.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 177» Religious Affiliation:Catholic» Tuition: Registration fee:$125; tuition, Catholic,$3,575; non-Catholic, $4,900» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15» Hot Button: Saint VincentFerrer School has educatedyoung leaders of faith for

more than 50 years.

ST. XAVIER HIGHSCHOOL600 W. North Bend RoadSpringfield Township,513-761-7600www.stxavier.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 1,568» Religious Affiliation:Catholic/Jesuit» Tuition: (2012-13) $11,850» Scholarship/FinancialAssistance: Yes, more than$2.7 million in tuitionassistance awarded duringthe 2011-12 school year» Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15» Hot Buttons: Cura Per-sonalis ( care of the wholeperson.) St. X offers awell-rounded, diverseeducational opportunity.Not only will your son growacademically at St. X, butalso spiritually, physically,interpersonally and expres-sively. Academics: Morethan 99 percent of ourgraduates go on to a four-year college or university;in the class of 2011, 77percent of those studentsmatriculated with a com-bined 42 million in schol-arship opportunities. 85%of the class of 2011 wereadmitted to their firstchoice college. Men forOthers: The school motto isone not just said, but alsoput into practice. Studentshave myriad opportunitiesto become servant leaders –locally, regionally and eveninternationally – by way ofseveral community serviceand mission trip opportuni-ties.

URSULINEACADEMY5535 Pfeiffer RoadBlue Ash, 513-791-5791Grades nine through 12www.ursulineacademy.org» Enrollment: 714» Religious Affiliation:Catholic

VILLAGE CHRISTIANSCHOOL4581 Long Spurling RoadPleasant Plain, 513-877-2143Prekindergarten throughgrade 12» Religious Affiliation:Church of Christ


PHOTOSPIN

THE COMMUNITY PRESS / THE COMMUNITY RECORDER /// PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY 23


Like many privateschools, CHCA hasmuch to offer in theway of smaller classsizes and more individ-ualized attention. Addto that a science laband enrichment pro-grams at Edyth B.Lindner Elementary; abeautiful performingarts theater and state-of-the-art science lab-oratories at the highschool; extensive tech-nology integration toenhance student learn-ing; outstanding athlet-ic facilities; four De-partment of EducationBlue Ribbon School ofExcellence Awards;and mission trip andservice opportunitiesthat begin as early asseventh grade. CHCAmakes for an extreme-ly desirable choice.

Then consider that

All parents desirethe very best educa-tion for their childrenand choosing the rightschool can be a diffi-cult decision. This isespecially true in Cin-cinnati, where thereare many wonderfuloptions. Some areaschools are committedto strong academics.Others are committedto Christian education.Still others are knownfor athletic prowess oran arts focus. Cincin-nati Hills ChristianAcademy, a nondenom-inational preschoolthrough grade 12 col-lege-prep school, ex-cels at all of thesethings. CHCA’s dedica-tion to instilling a pas-sion for learning, de-veloping leadershipand serving the com-munity is unparalleled.

all CHCA courses aretaught at the collegepreparatory level; that17 Advanced Place-ment courses are of-fered, with nearly one-third of AP studentsearning AP Scholarcommendation; andthat 100 percent ofCHCA graduates go onto top colleges, withthe majority acceptedat the college of theirfirst choice. Studentsare far from beingclassroom-boundthough, engaging inexperiential learningopportunities and com-pleting thousands ofhours of communityservice locally, in theU.S. and around theworld.

These are impres-sive academic statis-tics, but for many par-ents and staff, the

well-rounded schoolexperience and focuson the faith-centeredmission are just ascritical. “Integratingan atmosphere of aca-demic excellence, un-apologetic faith, pro-motion of athletics andappreciation of thearts, while activelyleveraging and engag-ing the expertise ofstaff and parents tofurther the school’smission are normalparts of life at CHCA,”says Rob Hall, middleschool principal andCHCA parent. “Insteadof settling for one orthe other in such sce-narios, CHCA is suc-cessful in finding waysto do both. That iswhat makes CHCAsuch a unique and en-gaging place to workand learn. That’s why I

not only work here butsend my own childrento school here as well.”

Visit www.chca-oh-.org for more informa-tion.

CAMPUSLOCATIONS

Edyth B. Lindner Ele-mentary School (GradesPK - 4)

11312 Snider Road,Cincinnati, Ohio 45249

Otto Armleder Memori-al Education Center(Grades PK - 8)

140 West 9th Street,Cincinnati, OH 45202

CHCA Middle School(Grades 5 - 8)


Martha S. Lindner HighSchool (Grades 9 -12)


Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s high school contains a performing arts theater and state-of-the-art science laboratories. PROVIDED

CHCA: Faith, academics,experiential learning, service

24 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY /// THE COMMUNITY PRESS / THE COMMUNITY RECORDER

Unleashing a passion to learn, lead and serve | www.chca-oh.org

Join us for Spring Preview Day - Tuesday, March 13th

At Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, science is more than a class, it’s a way of thinking. It’s where the pursuitof knowledge and faith intersect, and no question is off limits. A student’s story starts early and builds with eachyear: from learning about the complex properties of water in kindergarten to conducting water quality research in APEnvironmental Science, our faculty inspires each student to observe, investigate and understand the world aroundthem. Along the way, they become part of a dynamic faith community that develops character and shapes lives. Stepinto our classroom and begin your story.

CINCINNATI HILLSCH R I S T I A N AC A D E M Y

INQUISITIVE.

CE-0000495131

Date post:	22-Mar-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	enquirer-media
View:	218 times
Download:	0 times

PrivSchDirE120222

Documents