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Roger Bacon High School ........................... 3

Cardinal Pacelli School ................................ 4

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

The Seven Hills School ................................. 5

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy .......... 6

Archdiocese of Cincinnati........................... 8

St. Ursula Academy ...................................... 9

St. Margaret of York School.....................10

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

St. Xavier High School................................11

Mount Notre Dame High School............12

Badin High School ......................................14

Ursuline Academy ......................................14

McNicholas High School ...........................16

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

Moeller High School ..................................18

Good Shepherd Montessori.....................18

St. Mary School............................................19

St. Ursula Villa..............................................19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Archdiocese of Cincinnati ........................................................... 23

Badin High School .........................................................................14

Cardinal Pacelli School.................................................................... 4

Children’s Meeting House Montessori .....................................15

Cincinnati Christian Schools........................................................ 21

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.............................................. 7

DePaul Cristo Rey High School ..................................................... 8

Good Shepherd Montessori ........................................................18

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

La Salle High School...................................................................... 20

McNicholas High School...............................................................16

Miami Valley Christian Academy............................................... 28

Moeller High School .....................................................................18

Mount Notre Dame High School ...............................................13

Roger Bacon High School .............................................................. 3

Seven Hills School ............................................................................ 5

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

St. Margaret of York School........................................................10

St. Mary School...............................................................................19

St. Ursula Academy.......................................................................... 9

St. Ursula Villa.................................................................................19

St. Xavier High School...................................................................11

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

Ursuline Academy..........................................................................14

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Roger Bacon HighSchool was established in1928, but has continu-ously made improve-ments to keep up with thetimes and the ideals ofthe Franciscan educationand its goals to developthe mind, body, heart andsoul of the students en-trusted to its care. Amongthe improvements is useof new technology toenhance learning and anexciting new program forhigh-achieving students.

“Starting in fall 2012,the iPad will be the newtechnology used at RogerBacon,” said BrandonCowans, director of Ad-missions and Communi-cations for the school.“Each incoming studentwill receive the new iPadloaded with their text-books, the Roger Bacon

app package and accessto the world at their fin-gertips.”

With thousands of appsto choose from, studentswill have the opportunityto take notes, write pa-pers, create presenta-tions, spreadsheets, ta-bles and charts to masterthe technology skillsneeded to compete suc-cessfully in today’s world.

One of the ways stu-dents will be using theirnew iPads is in a newprogram designed for the2012-13 freshmen honorsstudents. Students will beexposed to learning activ-ities at school and in theculturally rich and histor-ic environment of theCincinnati community.“The Assisi ScholarsProgram is the mostunique and selective

program in the city forhigh-achieving students,”explained Cowans.

Students must suc-cessfully complete atwo-tier admission proc-ess to become an AssisiScholar. First, incomingninth-grade students willapply to be part of theRoger Bacon HonorsProgram by submittingan application that in-cludes recommendationsand information aboutgrades, activities andinterests. This processalso includes participat-ing in an interview withthe Honors Programadmissions committee.After successful comple-tion of the freshman hon-ors program, studentsmay apply for the next,more challenging step intheir journey – The Assisi

Scholars Program.Those selected to be

Assisi Scholars (namedfor St. Francis of Assisi,the founder of the Fran-ciscan movement) willcontinue their rigorousacademic curriculumthroughout high school.In addition to coursework, students will attendspecial events and work-shops designed to enrichtheir education, includ-ing:

» Attending schooland evening speakers andevents

» Participating instudy-skills and team-building activities of-fered during the academ-ic year and summer semi-nars

» Enhancing interviewskills for college and jobopportunities

» Enrolling in a PSATprep course at no addi-tional cost

» Shadowing profes-sionals in a career path ofinterest to the student

» Taking part in col-lege, business and otherprofessional visits orga-nized by the program

» Having a uniqueScholars App package onthe iPad to support studyefforts

At the culmination oftheir program, scholarsare sent on a pilgrimageto Assisi, Italy. This op-portunity is unique toRoger Bacon and itsFranciscan heritage,allowing students to trav-el the world and walk inthe footsteps of St. Fran-cis of Assisi and St. Clare.

Learn more at www-.rogerbacon.org.

ROGER BACON SETS STAGE FOR ACHIEVEMENT

Open HouseSunday, October 21

12:00 - 3:00 www.ROGERBACON.org

Be a Spartan!

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Administrators, facul-ty and parents at thisDominican Sisters-ledschool collaborate dailyto celebrate their faithand school heritage whilepreparing students fortoday’s challenges. Theschool has a fourth-gener-ation family enrolled andinitiated two programs tohelp students becomemore civically and social-ly aware of their commu-nity.

Mr. andMrs. DickWhitton both completedgrade school at SGS in1956, and have two grand-children in the school.When they settled inMadeira, they were in-trigued by the DominicanFriars and Sisters andhave never left. Whenasked why they stayed,they said: “It was theexcellence of the Domin-ican Order, the strongacademic programs, andthe wonderful high schooland college careers thatensued for our childrenand grandchildren.”

The “Sacred HeartLeadership” programbegan last year and is ledby the school counselor,Mrs. Beth Blumberg. Theprogram consists ofeighth-grade studentleaders who are assignedto meet with a group ofyounger students. Themeetings are designed toteach the kids how tohandle sensitive socialsituations.

The “Holy Days andHolidays” programwasinitiated by adminis-trators and designed tohelp students becomemore aware of not justtheir faith and the liturgi-cal calendar, but othermajor civic holidays.

SAINTGERTRUDESTUDENTSPREPARED

For the past sevenyears, Cardinal Pacellihas partneredwith theInternational School-to-School Experience (ISSE)to give students the expe-rience of total culturalimmersion. Last spring, adelegation of10 sixthgraders and two teacherstraveled to Guayaquil,Ecuador, for a two-weekstay.

ISSE is a unique stu-dent-exchange programgeared towardmiddle-school students. Based inLouisville, Ky., the or-ganization believes

young people of this agemake ideal ambassadorsto foreign countries. Thestudents staywith hostfamilies who have chil-dren of a similar age.

Formost of the Cardi-nal Pacelli students itwas their first time trav-eling out of theUnitedStates.

“I thought it would beinteresting to go to atotally different place,”sixth grader LucasDa-niher said.

Fabiola Galarraga,Cardinal Pacelli’s Span-ish teacher and a native

of Venezuela, accompa-nied the students anddescribed the journey asan eye-opening and en-riching experience.

“Going to live with thehost families took ourstudents totally out oftheir routine,” she said.“All of it made an impres-sion on them – from theEcuadorianway of eatingsmallermeals through-out the day to their visitsto some of the region’scultural hot spots.”

One highlight was avisit to ParqueHistorico,a zoo and historic center

in Guayaquil. With threedifferent zones to explore– wildlife, traditions andarchitecture – studentslearned about Ecuador’secosystems, as well asthe agricultural tradi-tions of the past.

“Therewere somanydifferent types of plantsand animals.We saw atapir for the first time,”LeahDeremo said.

Students also experi-enced Ecuador’s educa-tion system by attendingclasses at Jefferson

CARDINAL PACELLI AMBASSADORS

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Cardinal Pacelli students haveopportunities to lead, explore andgrow! The sixth graders picturedhere visited Ecuador as part of theschool’s foreign exchange program.

Cardinal Pacelli students have

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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 HOUSETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012Go to www.stgertrudesch.org

to learn more



Young men and womengraduate from The SevenHills School as confident,well-rounded individuals,prepared to be engagedcitizens in the globalcommunity. Their devel-opment into completehuman beings – intellec-tually, physically, emo-tionally and socially –takes place in every as-pect of their Seven Hillseducations – in and out ofthe classroom – and thisdedication to the wholechild is intrinsic to theschool culture.

Known for its rigorouscollege-preparatory cur-riculum, Gerber Analyt-ics, LLC named SevenHills one of Ohio’s topfive Academic Champi-ons four consecutiveyears; and 100 percent ofgraduating seniors ma-

triculate to college everyyear.

At Seven Hills, educat-ing the whole child meansoffering limitless oppor-tunities outside the class-room for participation,initiative and communityengagement. LowerSchool students begincommunity and globalsupport activities in pre-Kindergarten. Middle andUpper School studentscan hone their leadershipskills in a wide array ofextracurricular clubs andcommunity service op-portunities.

Seven Hills’ PhysicalEducation and Healthprogram, led by expertsin their fields, fosters thedevelopment of team-work, healthy living hab-its, and decision-makingand time-management

skills.The athletics program

at Seven Hills is out-standing in both itsachievements and itsculture. Led by profes-sional coaches, both Mid-dle and Upper Schoolteams earn honors andwin championships in theleague, city and district.The school’s athletic phi-losophy supports fullparticipation, and allteams have a no-cut pol-icy. More than 80 percentof students in grades 1-12participate in a schoolsport, and by the timethey are in Upper School,they can join one of 15teams in 13 differentsports.

“As educators, it is ourrole to help students dis-cover their passions inlife, and those passions

may lie in a wide range offields,” said Nick Francis,Head of Upper School.“It’s wonderful to see agifted lacrosse playershare his talent as anactor. Our students areencouraged to develop allof their talents, and toexplore their potential inmultiple areas.”

Seven Hills is knownfor the excellence andbreadth of its Fine andPerforming Arts pro-gram. A defining featureof the Lower School expe-rience is the abundanceof opportunities to ex-press oneself throughmusic, art and drama inregular classes and per-formances. In the MiddleSchool, courses in visualart, theater and musicgive students regularopportunities to learn

new skills and exploreand expand their artisticvision.

The Upper School Fineand Performing Artsprogram offers all stu-dents a rich array ofcourses in the visual artsfrom Painting and Pot-tery to Time-BasedMediaand Art History. Talentedsingers perform in theConcert Chorus or Cham-ber Ensemble, and in-strumental musicians canjoin the Symphonic En-semble and the Contem-porary Ensemble. Thea-ter students can choose totake varied courses inActing, Directing, orTechnical Theater.

Seven Hills studentsthrive in a community inwhich all individuals arecelebrated for theirunique contributions.

SEVEN HILLS: EDUCATING THEWHOLE CHILD

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All parents desire thevery best education fortheir children and choos-ing the right school canbe a difficult decision.This is especially true inCincinnati where thereare many wonderful op-tions. Some area schoolsare committed to strongacademics; others arecommitted to Christianeducation; still others areknown for athletic prow-ess or an arts focus. Cin-cinnati Hills ChristianAcademy, a non-denom-inational preschool-through-grade 12 college-prep school, excels at allof these things. CHCA’sdedication to instilling apassion for learning, de-veloping leadership andserving the community isunparalleled.

Like many privateschools, CHCA has muchto offer in the way ofsmaller class sizes andmore individualized at-tention. Add to that: ascience lab and enrich-ment programs at EdythB. Lindner Elementar; abeautiful performing artstheater and state-of-the-

art science laboratories atthe high school; extensivetechnology integration toenhance student learning;outstanding athletic facil-ities; four Department ofEducation Blue RibbonSchool of ExcellenceAwards; and mission tripand service opportunitiesthat begin as early as theseventh grade. CHCAmakes for an extremelydesirable choice.

Then consider that allCHCA courses are taughtat the college-preparatorylevel. Eighteen AdvancedPlacement courses areoffered with 33 percent ofthe class of 2012 earningAP Scholar distinction,and an overall pass rateof 90 percent compared to

state average of 67 per-cent. Additionally, 100percent of CHCA gradu-ates go on to top colleges,with the majority accept-ed into the college of theirfirst choice. Students arefar from being classroom-bound though, engagingin experiential learningopportunities and com-pleting thousands ofhours of community ser-vice locally, in the U.S.and around the world.

Academically giftedstudents with provenachievement are invitedto pursue the Cum LaudeMerit Scholarship Pro-gram, a renewable highschool scholarship. Dis-tinguished Scholarawards recognize elite

students scoring excep-tionally high among theirpeers with awards equalto 90 percent of highschool tuition. Commend-ed Scholar awards re-ward highly gifted stu-dents scoring in the toppercentiles among peersand are equal to 75 per-cent of high school tu-ition.

In addition, CHCA’sglobal perspective ex-pands as students from17different countries are oncampus this fall. New thisyear, we will be hostingstudents fromNorwayand Columbia. Each stu-dent brings a uniqueviewpoint to the class-room as we learn fromeach other’s experiencesand see the world througheach other’s eyes.

These are impressiveacademic statistics, butfor many parents andstaff, the well-rounded-ness of the school experi-ence and focus on thefaith-centered missionare just as critical. “In-tegrating an atmosphereof academic excellence,unapologetic faith, pro-

motion of athletics andappreciation of the arts,while actively leveragingand engaging the ex-pertise of staff and par-ents to further theschool’s mission are nor-mal parts of life atCHCA,” says Rob Hall,CHCA research analystand CHCA parent. “In-stead of settling for oneor the other in such sce-narios, CHCA is success-ful in finding ways to doboth. That is what makesCHCA such a unique andengaging place to workand learn. That’s why Inot only work here butsend my own children toschool here as well.”

Plan a campus visit,schedule a shadow or joinus for Open House:

» Saturday, Nov. 17,2012, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., All-Campus

» Tuesday, Jan. 22,2013, 6-8 p.m., ArmlederCampus

» Saturday, Feb. 2,2013, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., NorthCampus

Call 513-247-0900 orexplore us online atwww.chca-oh.org.

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy features a performing arts theater and state-of-the-art science labs at the high school. PROVIDED

CAMPUS LOCATIONS:Edyth B. Lindner Elementary School (Grades PK-4)11312 Snider Road, Cincinnati 45249Otto Armleder Memorial Education Center (GradesPK-8)140 West 9th Street, Cincinnati 45202CHCAMiddle School (Grades 5-8)11300 Snider Road, Cincinnati 45249Martha S. Lindner High School (Grades 9-12)11525 Snider Road, Cincinnati 45249

CHCA: GREAT ACADEMICS,FAITH-CENTEREDMISSION

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School with the childrenin their host families.MeghanByrnewasstruck by the courtyard-style classrooms thatallowed for frequentoutdoor breaks. All thechildren commented onthe “extra” recesses,when students wouldplay soccer or eat a smallsnack like an empanada.

MandyKirk, the ISSEprogram coordinator atCardinal Pacelli, said theexperience providesstudents with a safeopportunity to seewhat

they are capable of in aninternational setting.

“For some of the stu-dents, this is the firsttime they have ever beenaway from home, and theexperience gives them apersonal confidence thatcould not be attained anyother way,” she said.

Cardinal Pacelliserves 400 students ingrades preschool-8 andis affiliatedwith OurLord Christ the KingChurch.

Fall open houses takeplace 9-10:30 a.m. Friday,Oct. 19 and Friday, Nov.2. Visit www.cardinal-pacelli.org. Or call513-321-1048 formoreinformation.

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The teenage years canbe the most challengingin children’s lives. Youngpeople need the knowl-edge and skills to excel inan increasingly compet-itive, global world. Moreimportantly, they need avibrant, caring environ-ment where they canreach their full potentialand become the best thatthey can be.

Catholic High Schoolsprovide the academicrigor that students needto compete with the verybest in the world. Re-search shows that be-cause of a greater empha-sis on homework andstudy, Catholic Schoolstudents develop moreeffective writing skills.

Catholic High School

students consistentlyoutperform others in avariety of standardizedtests and alumni matric-ulate to the finest col-leges and universities inthe United States. Lastyear, Catholic high schoolgraduates in the Archdio-

cese of Cincinnati gener-ated over a quarter of abillion dollars in collegescholarship offers.

But the most impor-tant thing about a Catho-lic high school is its mis-sion to educate youngpeople in the light of theGospel of Jesus Christ.You’ll find a special bondamong students, families,the school and theChurch, where all share astrong sense of communi-ty. There is a mutualrespect among students,faculty, and adminis-trators which mirrors thevalues that children aretaught at home. There isan insistence that stu-dents measure their livesby what they give ratherthan what they get.

WHY IS A CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL A GOOD CHOICE?

2012 CATHOLICHIGH SCHOOLOPEN HOUSESCatholic High School

open houses are through-out the fall. The schoolsinvite you to attend andsee how they can workwith you to provide abright future for yourchild. See page 23 for anopen house schedule.

www.discoverdepaul.org

513-861-06001133 Clifton Hills Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

The AFFORDABLE choicefor a Catholic, college-prep education

where students learn as much on the jobas they do in our classrooms.

Discover DePaul Cristo Reyat our Open House

Saturday, October 209 a.m. to 12 noon

Discover theDIFFERENCE

at work at school

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The St. Ursula differ-ence – it’s the reasonstudents come frommorethan 80 grade schoolsacross Greater Cincinnatito attend St. Ursula Acad-emy. They know it’swhere they will have theultimate high-school ex-perience, and when theygraduate they will bewell-prepared for collegeand beyond.

St. Ursula Academy isa nurturing, Catholiceducational communityfor girls in grades 9-12and is considered a pre-mier private girls’ highschool in Greater Cincin-nati. It’s known for help-ing its students achieve

success at all academiclevels. The programschallenge students tobecome thinkers, leaders,nurturers and prophets.

For more than 100years, St. Ursula hascommitted to helpingyoung women unleashtheir potential throughacademic excellence,relationship and charac-ter building, and servicerooted in Catholic values.

With core values based onthe teachings of SaintAngela Merici, St. UrsulaAcademy focuses on thewhole person and theunique gifts of each indi-vidual. Each student iswelcomed warmly intoour community so shecan enjoy an enrichingand well-rounded high-school experience. Pro-grams are in place toenhance the classroomwork to help each studentbecome a woman of faith,integrity and couragecommitted to building abetter world.

AcademicsSUA offers students a

2st century college- pre-paratory education whichwill prepare them fortheir future by incorpo-rating creativity andinnovation, critical think-ing and problem solving,communication and col-laboration into the learn-ing process.

All courses at SaintUrsula Academy arecollege preparatory. SaintUrsula’s college-prepcurriculum is challengingfor students and helpsthem build a solid educa-tion foundation in allcritical areas. The facul-ty, staff and guidanceteam all offer support tothe student to help her

achieve success. Studentsreport being well pre-pared for college andbeyond after completingcollege-prep course workat SUA.

For students who de-sire an even more chal-lenging curriculum, hon-ors-level courses areoffered to eligible stu-dents. Honors coursesare similar to their col-lege-prep counterparts,but these classes move ata faster pace and delvedeeper into the subjectmatter. Guidance coun-selors and teachers assisteach student in selecting

ST. URSULA ACADEMY – EDUCATING YOUNGWOMEN OF FAITH, INTEGRITY AND COURAGE

For information oropportunities to tour SUA,visit www.saintursula.org.Or call Michelle Dellecaveat 513-961-3410, ext. 183.

See ST. URSULA, Page 15

open houseSunday, October 28, 2012

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

shadow daySpend a day at SUA

September 10 – December 14

showcase nightsOctober 8 & 18, November 14, December 5

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Michelle Dellecave at:St. Ursula Academy Admissions Office: (513) 961-3410 ext. 1831339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati OH 45206 Become a fan on facebook: SUA Bulldogswww.saintursula.org Follow us on Twitter: SUABULLDOGS

Welcoming family atmosphere A tradition of rich student life and faith formation Critical thinkers well-prepared for college

85% of the Class of 2012 earned $24-million in college scholarship offers in Academics, Community Service, Fine Arts or Athletics.

Come see us and experience the St. Ursula difference.

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Pope Benedict XVIhas called for a “Year ofFaith” beginning thisOctober. At St. Margaretof York (SMOY) CatholicParish School this isnothing new. The Catho-lic faith is a very impor-tant part of the faith-based curriculum,where Christian valuesare encouraged daily.Dedicated to faith for-mation, students pre-pare for the Sacramentsof Reconciliation, FirstCommunion and Confir-

mation, as well as prac-tice their faith throughoutreach projects thatmake a positive impacton the community andthe world. They alsoattend weekly Masses.

A faith-centered edu-cation that is rooted inthe gospel message ofJesus (as teacher) givesway to academic excel-lence. “Our studentswork hard to developtheir understanding of

ST. MARGARET OFYORK IS FAITH-BASED

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The Summit CountryDay School has a newtake on its long-standingCharacter EducationProgram. PreK-12 curri-culum has been recod-ified to teach one charac-ter trait per grade level:kindness, caring, respect,fairness, responsibility,courage, perseverance,accountability, justice,patience, humility, com-passion and gratitude.

The program drawsfrom the Character Edu-cation Partnership andthe “smart and good”ideal espoused by Thom-as Lickona, noted authorand educator. “Characterisn’t just about ‘doing theright thing’ in an ethicalsense,” Lickona says in an“Independent School”article he co-authored.“It’s also about doing ourbest work. If that’s true,then character educationisn’t just about helpingkids get along; it’s alsoabout teaching them towork hard, develop theirtalents and aspire to ex-cellence in every area ofendeavor.”

That fits The Summit’smission to develop chil-dren into people of char-acter who value and im-prove the world theyinherit, says Head ofSchool Rich Wilson.“Summit has been edu-cating Cincinnati’s lead-ers of character since1890,” he says, “but unlikecharacter programs atmost schools, Summit’sprogram is woven intothe curriculum in almostevery subject area. Newparents often tell me theyexpect academic excel-lence, but the tippingpoint for choosing TheSummit is how we formthe character of our stu-dents.”

SUMMIT FOCUSES ONCHARACTER EDUCATION

Summit Lower School Director Helen Clark introduces thenew Character Education logo to third-graders. Theprogram incorporates a unique trait into each grade’scurriculum and activities throughout the year. PROVIDED

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St. Margaret of YorkCatholic Parish School

St. Margaret of York (SMOY) is a CatholicParish School—Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

It is dedicated to:Spiritual Growth

Serving Christ actively through communityservice and gospel teachings put into practice

Academic GrowthCritical Thinking Skills and Individual Creativity

foster a lifelong learning processPersonal Growth

Expression of Diverse Ideas through verbaland written communication

9495 Columbia Road, Loveland, OH 45140513-683-9793 ~ www.smoyschool.com



St. Xavier HighSchool’s educational heri-tage stretches back morethan 180 years – inspiredby more than 450 years ofJesuit tradition – and ishome to a warm, welcom-ing atmosphere of learn-ing, friendship and spiri-tual affirmation. Boysfrommore than 100 gradeschools across GreaterCincinnati come to St. X’s110-acre campus andleave as men to populatethe world with a genuinesense of purpose andbelonging.

St. Xavier is a college-preparatory school. Eachyear more than 99 per-cent of its graduates ma-triculate to four-yearcolleges and universities.Eighty-five percent of theclass of 2012 left with acollege scholarship. The

school offers 24 Ad-vanced Placementcourses in seven subjectareas.

Grounded in its RomanCatholic faith and Jesuitmission, St. Xavier callsits students to serve oth-ers. Community serviceis not mandatory, yetmore than 80 percent ofthe student body partici-pates in some type ofservice program throughthe school. Students alsoparticipate in one of ninesummer mission tripsand five retreat pro-grams over the course oftheir four years at St. X.

St. Xavier boasts animpressive array of co-curricular activities,including 17 interscholas-tic varsity athletic teams,a variety of intramuralsports and more than 110

clubs. The school’s athlet-ic complex has been lik-ened to a small college.Facilities include a 6,000-seat stadiumwith artifi-cial turf; an eight-lane,all-weather track; aneight-lane swimmingpool; five tennis courts;two baseball diamonds;and two gymnasiums –and the locker rooms,trainer’s suite andstrength and conditioningareas to support them all.St. Xavier’s athletic facil-ities are classrooms pro-viding instruction in life-long health maintenance,teamwork, the need tostrive for fairness andbuilding unshakable selfconfidence.

The arts are a vitalpart of the St. Xaviereducation, too, and theschool features a fine arts

wing with ample space toprovide a full arts curri-culum and co-curricularprograms. Included are a500-seat main stage thea-ter, a 200-seat black boxtheater, band and choralrooms, instrumental re-hearsal spaces and sixstudio classrooms fordrawing, painting, sculp-ture, printmaking, ceram-ics and photography. Thefine arts wing has its owncomputer lab used forgraphic design. The goalof the fine arts wing is toprovide superior supportand instruction so youngartists might achieve aheightened awareness ofthe presence of God in allthings.

To learn more aboutthe St. Xavier Advantage,call 513-761-7600, ext. 106,or visit www.stxavier.org.

ST. XAVIER: MIND, SPIRIT, FRIENDSHIPAttend an upcoming

event:» PreviewMon-

tessori PreK-K (ages2-6), Oct. 25 and Nov.8, 8:45 a.m.

» Preview LowerandMiddle Schools(grades 1-8), Nov. 13,8:45 a.m.

» Open House Up-per School (grades9-12), Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.

» Early ChildhoodEducation Symposium,Oct 27, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Keynote by Dr. JulieRiess, Director, VassarCollege WimpfheimerNursery School. Regis-ter at www.summitcd-s.org.

RSVP required. Call513-871-4700, ext. 261.Or email [email protected].

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Mount Notre Dameoffers a unique and com-plete experience for lifebeyond high school. It isan experience that isrooted in Catholic tradi-tion and superior aca-demic quality.

It is also an experi-ence full of special activ-ities and opportunitiesfor its students that fos-ter leadership, teamworkand a sense of responsi-bility to share their giftswith others. The result –bright, confident youngwomen who go on toexcel in college, careerand life.

The foundation of theMount Notre Dame expe-rience is the outstandingacademic program fea-turing the most Ad-vanced Placementcourses (18 – including anAP opportunity for fresh-men) of all of the girls’schools in the metro areaand 22 honors courses.

MND’s Scholars Pro-gram exposes qualifyingstudents to not only themost challenging courseof study and early expo-sure to college placementtests, but also to a vastarray of career explora-tion opportunities.

The Tablet PC Pro-gram makes the most ofeducational technologyand opens doors teachersand students never evendreamed of knocking onjust a few years ago.

MND’s engineeringcourses prepare the sci-entifically talentedyoung women of todayfor a career in this com-petitive field.

MND also boastsstrong programs in thehumanities that offerleadership opportunitiesand a greater awarenessof the inter-connected-

ness of our global soci-ety.

MND is deeply com-mitted to the role ofwomen in philanthropyand was the first highschool in the area to es-tablish student-run YouthPhilanthropy Council(YPC), which operates asa mini-foundation. TheYPC has made an impactfrom a local level to aninternational level and isreplicated by 20 otherarea schools.

Mount Notre Dame’sCollege Counseling andGuidance Departmentviews the road to collegeas a four-year partner-ship between the student,her parents, the academ-ic team and her collegecounselor. MND’s cus-tomized approach tocollege counseling en-sures that each youngwoman arrives at thedestination that is best

for her.MND’s family spirit

sets it apart. Walkingthrough the halls, it isevident that MND’s stu-dents support, encourageand challenge each other.This produces youngwomen who think criti-cally to solve problems,work cooperatively ingroup settings, delight ineach other’s successesand push one another tomaximize and share theirGod-given gifts.

MND’s athletic pro-gram not only consistent-ly brings home statechampionships but alsoproduces players soughtafter by the most com-petitive colleges. George-town, Northwestern andVanderbilt are just a fewof the universities thathave MND Cougarswearing their colors. Injust the last two years, 35seniors have signed tocontinue their athleticcareers at the collegiate

level.The Mount Notre

Dame experience is onethat nurtures the mind,body and soul. That com-mitment to the “wholeperson” is extremelyevident in the MND’sStudent Activities Pro-gram, meeting interestsand developing leader-ship through nearly 50clubs and organizations.

From academic toadventure, the environ-ment to equestrian, mi-nority interests to ModelUN, whatever a student’sinterests may be “MNDhas a club for that.”MND’s clubs receivelocal, regional and na-tional attention. MND’sCougar Dance Teamconsistently places in thetop ten at the nationallevel, and MND’s theatercompany consistentlyproduces top-shelf showslike last summer’s “Hair-spray.”

Mount Notre Dameprepares its students forsuccess. It provides theyoung women of MNDwith the values and toolsto succeed in high school,college and in their ca-reers.

Beyond that, the en-couragement and supportfrom faculty and friendsinstills a solid sense ofself in the young womenof MND, allowing themto succeed in life.

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When I sent my chil-dren to Badin HighSchool, I did it because Iknew they would get agreat education.

I was right – and thensome.

They were so im-pressed with how friend-ly the overall atmos-phere at Badin was –from their fellow stu-dents to the faculty tothe entire administra-tion.

Everyone is part of“The Herd” – they bleedgreen!

Students have a won-

derful experience atBadin High School.There is so much to do –athletics, clubs, serviceopportunities.

And it all enhancesthe outstanding academ-ic program.

I really like the factthat Badin High Schoolis a coed Catholic school.The positive environ-ment truly makes a dif-ference, and since theReal World is full of menand women, it’s onlyright that they’re in thehigh school hallways,too.

Now a strong educa-tion is getting evenstronger at Badin – withiPads for all studentsand an ongoing commit-ment to being ahead ofthe tech curve in the 21stcentury.

My children willcome and go from highschool, but Badin willcontinue to be a terrificplace to send children.

As they like to say:“It’s not just high school… it’s Badin!”

S. Adams, Hamilton, Ohio – aproud Badin parent

A BADIN PARENT SPEAKS

Ursuline Academy is aCatholic, independentcollege-preparatory highschool for girls that em-powers each young wom-an to find her voice, de-fine her values and liveher vision. In the missionof its foundress, St. Ange-la Merici, Ursuline’schallenging academicprogram provides stu-dents with the tools theyneed to succeed in col-lege and beyond. Theschool’s course of study

is taught by an outstand-ing faculty, of which 77percent hold doctoral ormaster’s degrees. The14:1 student-to-facultyratio makes individualattention a key compo-nent of an Ursuline edu-cation; teachers serve ascaring guides to knowl-edge, excellence and theachievement of the stu-dent’s personal best.Ninety percent of theClass of 2012 earnedmore than $22.8 millionin college scholarships.Started 116 years ago inCincinnati, the schoolmoved to a beautifulcampus in Blue Ash in1970, and draws studentsfrom more than 50 differ-ent grade schools.

As a premier all-girlsCatholic high school inGreater Cincinnati, Ursu-line’s academic achieve-ments, athletic awards,fine arts and performingarts accomplishmentshave been highly pro-filed. In addition, Ursu-line is deeply committedto perpetuating strongvalues, faith, spiritualityand service. About 85percent of the studentbody participates in someform of community ser-vice, and throughout theyear all students attendprayer services, Massesand spiritual retreats. Awell-rounded education iskey, and with numerousclubs and activities thereis a place for every stu-dent in UA’s nurturingenvironment. Fully pre-pared for college andbeyond, the successfulalumnae have taken thelead in the fields of medi-cine, law, science, educa-tion, journalism, mother-hood and other areasimportant to society. Formore information, pleasevisit www.ursulineacad-emy.org.

AT URSULINE, GIRLSARE EMPOWERED

A good investment in yourdaughter’s future:

Open House • SUNDAY, NOV. 4th11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Mass at 10:00 a.m.)

Entrance Test • SATURDAY, NOV. 17th9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Registration required)

Information nights for 7th and 8th grade students and parentsheld September through November. RSVP to Molly McClarnonat [email protected]

www.ursulineacademy.org

Of the 168members of theClass of 2012,90% earnedcollege scholar-ships in excessof $22.8 million.

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the appropriate balanceof college-preparatoryand honors course workthat is best suited to her.

Student LifeSt. Ursula Academy

believes balance is impor-tant. Students find theycan pursue many inter-ests at SUA beyond theclassroom. There aremore than 40 studentclubs and organizationsthat include hobbies, finearts, honor societies,community service andmore. There are alsoseveral teams in 12sports. There truly issomething for everyoneat SUA.

A WelcomingAtmosphere

St. Ursula is a nurtur-ing Catholic educationalcommunity where stu-dents thrive inside andoutside of the classroom.Experienced and caringteachers, coaches andstaff guide the studentsto build confidence,knowledge and friend-ships as part of their SUAexperience.

Ask an SUA student orparent or come see foryourself what makes St.Ursula so extraordinary.There are many opportu-nities to experience first-hand the SUA campusand state-of-the-art facil-ities, the talented teach-ers, the tradition andhistory and the unforget-table feeling you get whenyou walk in the door.

Location, Location,Location

Located in one of thesafest neighborhoods inCincinnati, St. Ursulaoffers many benefits.Situated in the heart ofthe city’s cultural center,students benefit from thesurrounding gems likethe Krohn Conservatory,Eden Park, Playhouse inthe Park, Cincinnati ArtMuseum andMount Ad-ams – all within walkingdistance. It’s easy toreach because it’s cen-trally located and manymethods of transporta-tion are available to ourstudents.

Community for aLifetime

It’s easy to makefriends at St. Ursula andour alums tell us thatmany of those friend-

ships last a lifetime. Classreunions and strongalumnae programs keepclassmates and friendsconnected for life. Itdoesn’t take long for newand lasting friendships toform, whether incomingstudents know other girlson their first day or not.Our students become partof our family and feelnurtured by their caringteachers.

Upon graduation, stu-dents tell us they feelprepared for college. St.Ursula students are edu-cated to be open-mindedcritical thinkers and life-long learners who studyall aspects of an issue andform opinions based uponinquiry and analysis.These skills give themself-confidence, highself-esteem and integrity.SUA graduates are awareof their own unique gifts

and the responsibilitythey have to use thesegifts to benefit them-selves and others.

Whatever a student’shopes and dreams, St.Ursula Academy can helpher achieve them. Theguidance teamworkspersonally with eachstudent beginning in herfreshman year to helpwith the adjustment tohigh school. They alsomake sure the classes fitthe student through one-on-one hand scheduling.Student guidance con-tinues every year to makesure each student is ontrack to meet her per-sonal and education goals.

In a student’s senioryear, the guidance teamoffers many resources toassist with the collegeapplication and selectionprocess, and the resultsare impressive.

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Make McNicholas thechoice for your son ordaughter.

iChoose“iExperience something

new every day at McNicho-las!” – Samantha ’15

Deciding on the besteducation for your childis clear when the choiceis Archbishop McNicho-las High School. McNi-cholas provides a coedu-cational, Christ-centeredCatholic community withaward-winning and chal-lenging academic pro-grams, clubs to meetevery student’s interest,and a full roster of com-petitive athletic teams.Coed opportunities inthese extra-curricularactivities and in classprepare students with

well-rounded experiencesthat will guide them asthey enter the real world.

iThink“iSucceed at McNicholas

because of its strong aca-demics and how teacherspush their students tostrive for high achieve-ment.” – Ericka ’15

Excellence in academ-ics is at the center ofMcNicholas. McNicholasbegan the Tablet PC Pro-gram with the Class of2014, and the programwill be fully implementedwith the Class of 2017.McNicholas was the firstcoed school in the regionto offer this to their stu-dents.

The overall curricu-lum challenges everystudent at the appropri-

ate level and includes aCollege Preparatory Pro-gram offering two levelsof courses; honorscourses in math, English,and Spanish; and STEMinitiatives (Science, Tech-nology, Engineering, andMath) to create criticalthinkers who will aboundin the workforce and inhigher education.

iBelong“iQuestion whether

there is a school betterthan McNick. At MCNHS,you have the ability to bethe person you want to beby joining clubs andteams.” – Paige ‘15

Every Rocket is en-couraged to become in-volved. With over 30clubs, groups and organi-zations to choose from,

every student finds aplace in the McNicholascommunity. The choicesrange from the exhil-aration of musicals to theintensity of AcademicTeam tournaments, fromthe activism of ServiceClub to the leadership ofStudent Council. Uniqueto McNicholas is a com-munity garden started bythe Ecology Club in thespring of 2011.

Along with the Nation-al Honor Society, McNi-cholas also recognizesstudents in honor societ-ies for French, Latin,Spanish, science, mathand art. The award-win-ning band has been in-vited to participate in theCincinnati St. Patrick’sDay and Cincinnati RedsOpening Day parades

annually.

iServe“iServe with my class-

mates in a high school thatworks to help each studentgrow in Christ. Throughservice opportunities,school masses, religionclasses, and a fantasticliturgy choir, everyonefeels God’s presence atMcNicholas.” –Scott ‘14

McNicholas fostersCatholic identity throughfaith development andencourages social con-sciousness through ser-vice. Students are re-quired to complete atleast 40 hours of servicebefore graduation, butthe average per studentis almost 80 hours. In

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Archbishop

McNicholas513.231.3500

6536 Beechmont AvenueCincinnati, OH 45230

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When Guardian AngelsSchool students returnedto school this fall, a newleader welcomed them.Mr. Corey J. Stoops is thenew principal of Guard-ian Angels School, bring-ing a strong commitmentto spiritual development,instruction and studentachievement.

“I was drawn to GAbecause of its spiritualand academic reputa-tion,” Mr. Stoops said. “Inaddition, one of the great-est strengths of GuardianAngels is the passion andcommitment the commu-nity has for the school.”

Guardian AngelsSchool has been an in-tegral part of the MountWashington/Andersoncommunity since 1895.Guardian Angels School

fosters an educationalenvironment where stu-dents are able to maxi-mize their spiritual, aca-demic, social and phys-ical potential. Teachersemploy methods andtechniques that meet thelearning style of eachstudent; there is no “onesize fits all” way of teach-ing. We provide an envi-ronment which prepareseach student for a cultur-ally diverse world byproclaiming values root-ed in the Gospel of JesusChrist. In October 2007,Guardian Angels Schoolwas named a Blue RibbonSchool of Excellence bythe U.S. Department ofEducation.

Guardian AngelsSchool, in cooperationwith Guardian Angels

Parish, parents and thecommunity at-large, en-deavors to prepare stu-dents to be followers ofChrist and productivecitizens.

We believe …» ... every child is a

gift from God and calledto be a faithful servant ofGod.

» ... every child iscapable of learning.

» ... in guiding andassisting each student toreach his or her potentialacademically, sociallyand spiritually.

» ... in designing aca-demic and religious in-struction to stimulate adesire for lifelong learn-ing, while fostering self-discipline, responsibilityand integrity.

» ... in having respect

permeate the school envi-ronment.

Guardian AngelsSchool integrates technol-ogy into daily classroominstruction according tothe needs of the studentsand educators. Each stu-dent in grades 6, 7, and 8has a tablet PC as part ofthe 1:1 computer pro-gram. They take andorganize class notes,complete research andturn in homework – allthrough their tablets. Notonly does the 1:1 programdevelop technology skills,but it also uniquely pre-pares our students forhigh school.

In addition to the tab-let technology, all Guard-ian Angels classrooms –plus, the science lab andSpanish classroom – use

interactive whiteboardtechnology, and everygrade level has one set ofhand-held Student Re-sponse units for instantassessment. The state-of-the-art science lab isequipped with technologyand equipment for allgrade levels, and commu-nication to classroomscomes via the Angels onthe Air broadcast studio.

Guardian AngelsSchool has a student-to-teacher ratio of 21-to-1.Since 2003, GuardianAngels School has provid-ed an after-school careprogram in response toparents’ needs. Parentsare encouraged to be apart of their children’sGA education and volun-

GUARDIAN ANGELS: NEW LEADER AND1:1 TABLET

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If you are looking forthe best educational startfor your child, we inviteyou to come experiencethe Montessori differ-ence at Good Shepherd.It’s a wonderful environ-ment meticulously de-signed by the brilliantMaria Montessori for thechild to reach his or herfull potential. As youngas age 3, the child is di-rected in “prepared envi-ronment” to explore ontheir own and learn or-der, concentration, self-control – all nurturingtheir innate desire to “doby myself.” The “work”they do is purposeful,leads to a great sense ofaccomplishment andfosters a lifetime love oflearning.

At Good ShepherdCatholic Montessori, thechild is also introduced –in a beautiful way – to anearly relationship withGod through the Cateche-sis of the Good Shepherd.It is a hands-on Mon-tessori-based curriculumthat gives the child achance to learn about theprophecies, parables andgospel through hand-crafted, child-sized ma-terials and song. It’s aChrist-centered, Catholiceducation that is like noother in Cincinnati (25percent of our studentsare non-Catholic, so allfaiths are welcome).

The school offers arich academic and faitheducation from thirdthrough eighth grade,with each level carefullydesigned to meet thedevelopmental needs ofthe child and adolescent.Set on a beautiful wooded13-acre campus with twocreeks, GSCM offers a

GOODSHEPHERDMONTESSORI‘NURTURES’

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In fall 2013, Arch-bishopMoeller HighSchool will offer a seriesof unique course forstudents who have aninterest in engineering.Offered as electives,these courses will begeared toward studentswho have a strong in-terest in the subject, aswell as math and sci-ences.

“The program is de-signed as a rigorous,innovative program that

will introduce students tokey engineering applica-tions and philosophies inpreparation for study atthe university level,”said Moeller PrincipalBlane Collison. “Thecurriculumwill be pri-marily offered for upper-classmen interested inpursuing engineering,and will focus on solidmodeling software, pneu-matic application, and

MOELLER TO OFFERPRE-ENGINEERING

Teacher Bob Kolkmeyer with Brian Keller, a senior inKolkmeyer’s CAD class that piloted the new Siemenssoftware last year. The software is used by professionalengineers. PROVIDEDSeeMOELLER, Page 27

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St. Mary School, locat-ed in the heart of HydePark, enters its 105thyear of educating stu-dents in kindergartenthrough grade eight.

A highly successfulacademic climate hasearned St. Mary Schoolthree U.S. Department ofEducation NationalSchool of ExcellenceBlue Ribbon Awards, andit continues today.

St. Mary School offersexcellence in educationalong with daily opportu-nities for spiritualgrowth.

Students attend week-ly liturgies and partici-pate in various communi-ty service programs.

Teachers impart pro-ductive thinking, commu-nication and decision-making skills to theirstudents in part throughthe Talents UnlimitedProgram.

A state-of-the-art com-puter lab, wireless laptopcomputer carts andtouch-screen computershelp the school providecutting-edge technologythat prepares graduatesfor a tech-savvy world.

Weekly Spanish class-es in grades K-8, MathEnrichment, HonorsAlgebra, ISSE ForeignExchange Program, Jr.High Elective Programand an emphasis on FineArts round out the dis-tinctive offerings atSMS.

St. Mary School Ad-ministration and Staffwould delight in sharingtheir forward-thinkingschool with you, as youplan your child’s future.

Please call us for apersonal tour at 513-321-0703.

ST. MARYSCHOOL:105 YEARSSTRONG

through small classes,individualized instruc-tion and nurturing of thewhole child.

Curriculum featuresinclude K-8 foreign lan-guage options of Spanishor French with an addi-tional Junior High optionof Latin; small, ability-based Math classes;programs of LearningEnrichment, GiftedMath, small- group ex-tension and acceleration;and Art, Music, Gymand Library specialtyclasses.

Three- 4- and 5-year-

A St. Ursula Villaeducation is charac-terized by the Villa Val-ues: nurturing the mind,heart and spirit of chil-dren to prepare for theirmost promising futures.

Education, Faith andCommunity serve as themain pillars of the VillaValues.

Education of Villastudents progresses onthe Villa’s beautiful 22-acre Mount Lookoutcampus.

Students in preschoolthrough eighth gradeachieve their potential

olds benefit from Mon-tessori or Traditionalprogram options.

Extracurricular activ-ities abound with clubs,sports and other growthopportunities.

High school dataprovides an impressivebenchmark, with theClass of 2012 reporting100-percent acceptanceinto their first-choiceschool, merit scholar-ships exceeding$556,000, and 61- percentplacement into Honorsclasses.

A faith-filled indepen-

dent Catholic school, St.Ursula Villa is Cincin-nati’s only Ursuline ele-mentary school, andprovides a unique educa-tional experience basedon the legacy of St. An-gela Merici.

The characteristics ofan Ursuline educationform the Villa’s corevalues and are integrat-ed into the school cul-ture. Faculty, staff andparents foster outreachand service to the com-munity, and children

EXPLORE THE VILLA VALUES

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explorethe villa values

Informational Coffees:

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November 15, 8:30-10:00Main School: Traditional

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St . Mary School provides:• Catholic faith formation• Spanish instruction K-8• Full-Time Fine Arts Program• Talents Unlimited Instruction• Accelerated Academic Programs

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ALL SAINTS8939 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, 513-792-4732www.allsaints.ccKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 435» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: (2012-2013) $3,775 for1st child, $200 discount for 2nd

child, $750 discount for 3rd child,$1,850 discount for 4th child,$2,830 discount for 5th child» Financial Assistance: Yes.» Highlights: As a 2011 BlueRibbon School, we are strong inacademics and rich in spiritual-ity. We inspire academic excel-lence, personal growth, self-confidence, leadership, spiritual-ity, strength of character, life-time friendships, and the cour-age to achieve.

ANNUNCIATIONSCHOOL3545 Clifton Ave.Cincinnati, 513-231-1230

annunciationcincinnati.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 160» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: K-8, $4,500; PK,$3,450 (half day) / $5,925 (fullday)» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:17» Highlights: The school islocated in the heart of Clifton’sGaslight District within walkingdistance to the University ofCincinnati and area hospitals.The multicultured student bodyis prepared to confidently meetlife’s future challenges in a waythat upholds the teachings ofJesus through service to thechurch, community and theworld.

ARCHBISHOPMCNICHOLAS HIGHSCHOOL6536 Beechmont AvenueCincinnati513-231-3500www.mcnhs.org

Grades nine through 12» Enrollment: 625» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: (2012-13) $8,975» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance : Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:18» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99» Highlights:McNicholas offers13 AP courses, 25 fine andperforming arts electives, and 23sports within a Christ-centered,coed community. The Tablet PCprogram will be fully integrated

with the Class of 2017, andRockets now have a home-fieldadvantage in the new PennStation Stadium.

ARCHBISHOPMOELLERHIGH SCHOOL9001Montgomery RoadMontgomery, 513-791-1680www.moeller.orgGrades nine through 12 (all male)» Enrollment: 931» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic (Marianist tradition)» Tuition: (2011-2012) $10,590» Scholarship/Financial Assis-

tance : Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99» Highlights: Emphasis on thedevelopment of the wholeperson. The innovative HouseSystem provides a system ofpastoral care and leadershipdevelopment for all students.Student-support services pro-gram for reading and math.Moeller is in its 13th year of aone-to-one laptop program,with each student using a tabletcomputer with touch screen.Opportunities for global educa-tion are available to all studentsthrough service trips, exchangeprograms, and a number ofother travel abroad programs.

BADIN HIGH SCHOOL571New London RoadHamilton, 513-863-3993www.badinhs.org» Religious Affiliation: Catho-

PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORYOur community’s private schools are rich in traditionand high-quality education. Students at privateschools get a lot from their education – a spirit ofgiving back, a respect for education and a deeplyrooted value system.Editor’s note: The Private School Directory is published inFebruary and September. To update information for theFebruary 2013 publication, please contact Jo Ann Kovach,Enquirer Media specialty publications editor, at 513-768-8367.

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BELIEVE.At Cincinnati Christian Schools, faith and learning go hand-in-hand. For more than 40 years, we’vedeveloped a unique and proven educational model which infuses outstanding academic preparationwith a Christ-centered, biblical outlook and approach.

BELONG.We understand that each student is uniquely and wonderfully made,from the precocious preschooler to the discerning senior. With Christas the common bond, our differences—our unique God-givenpassions and talents—find room to grow and develop. Our smallsize and attentive personal approach opens doors to opportunitiesnot available in other schools or programs.

BECOME.Cincinnati Christian Schools create lifelong learners, creativethinkers, passionate disciples, and visionary leaders.Our graduates are welcomed at a variety of universitiesand other institutes of higher learning because they’vebecome the natural learners and inquisitive studentsof life God created them to be.

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lic» Tuition: (2012-13) $7,900, $200technology fee» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 95» Highlights: Badin High Schoolis the only Catholic high schoolin Butler County and serves avariety of suburbs in northernCincinnati, West Chester, Fair-field, Hamilton, Ross, Oxfordand more. Badin is committed totailoring an academic programthat maximizes the individualsuccess of each student. Badinhas introduced 1:1 iPad technol-ogy for the 2012-13 school year,continuing to lead the way intechnology innovation.

BETHANY555 Albion AvenueGlendale, 513-771-7462www.bethanyschool.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 250» Religious Affiliation: Episco-pal

BISHOP FENWICK HIGHSCHOOL4855 St. Rt. 122Franklin, 513-423-0723www.fenwickfalcons.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 550» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: (2012-13) parishioner,$7,700; non-parishioner, $8,400» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99» Highlights: Block scheduling,engineering STEM curriculumthrough Project Lead the Way,technology in the classroom viaiPads, Kindles, laptop computersand smartboards. Faith experi-ence supported by two priestsand one Sister of Charity onstaff teaching religion courses,offering weekly all-school Massand Kairos. Extracurricularactivities include athletic com-petitiveness in the GCL/GGCLand 30+ clubs. Located justnorth of 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: UnitedPentecostal

CARDINAL PACELLISCHOOL927 Ellison AvenueMount Lookout513-321-1048www.cardinalpacelli.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 390» Religious Affiliation: Parishschool of Our Lord Christ theKing Church (Catholic)» Tuition: $3,570 (in Parish),grades 1-8» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:21» Highlights: Recognizes thegreat potential for growth ineach child by fostering a learn-ing environment where highexpectations, extracurricularopportunities and spiritedtraditions complement oneanother. Foreign language ingrades K-8; integrated technol-ogy; and a great communityatmosphere. National BlueRibbon School.

CHILDREN’S MEETINGHOUSEMONTESSORISCHOOL927 O’Bannonville RoadLoveland, 513-683-4757childrensmeetinghousemontes-sori.comPre-K through grade 12» Religious Affiliation: None

CINCINNATI COUNTRYDAY SCHOOL6905 Given RoadIndian Hill, 513-979-0220www.countryday.netAge 18 months through grade 12» Enrollment: 830» Religious Affiliation: None» Tuition: $6,010-$21,920» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Over $3.7 million avail-able in need- and merit-basedassistance» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:9» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 100, to 4-year col-leges» Highlights: Country Day is acoeducational, college-prepara-tory school. Since 1926, we’vebeen focused on providinginnovative preparation to ourstudents, so they are ready toachieve success in college and inlife. Rigorous preparation. Ajoyful environment. Studentswho find success in any world.

CINCINNATI HILLSCHRISTIAN ACADEMY11525 Snider RoadSycamore Township,513-247-0900

www.chca-oh.orgPre-kindergarten through grade12» Enrollment: 1,450» Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational

DEPAUL CRISTO REYHIGH SCHOOL1133 Clifton Hills AvenueClifton, 513-861-0600Grades nine through 12 (by 2014)www.depaulcristorey.org» Enrollment: 150 (freshmenand sophomores); will add agrade level each year to reach400 students by 2017» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic, sponsored by the Sisters ofCharity» Tuition: Sliding scale based onfamily need, from $500 to$5,000» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes, for every student;EdChoice accepted» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 100 percent college-acceptance rate across the CristoRey network» Highlights: DPCR has aninnovative Corporate WorkStudy Program (CWSP) in whichall students work five days amonth in entry-level, profession-al positions at companiesthroughout Greater Cincinnati,earning a significant portion oftheir education costs. CWSP iscritical in providing studentswith real-world work experienceand professional role models, aswell as enabling them to con-tribute to the cost of theirprivate, college-prep educationthat their families could other-wise not afford.

GARDENMONTESSORISCHOOL1318 Nagel RoadAnderson Township513-474-4933www.gardenmontessori.comAge 3 through Kindergarten» Enrollment: 47» Religious Affiliation: None

GUARDIAN ANGELSSCHOOL6539 Beechmont AvenueMount Washington513-624-3141Kindergarten through eighthgradewww.gaschool.org» Enrollment: 545» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Grades 1-8: $3,757active parishioners; $5,477,non-parishioner. Kindergarten:$4,090 active parishioner; $5,662

non-parishioner.» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes, multiple-child dis-counts» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:21» Highlights: In partnershipwith the students’ parents, thegoal of the Guardian Angels’administration and teachingstaff is to establish an educa-tional environment in whichstudents are able to maximizetheir spiritual, academic, socialand physical potentials. Technol-ogy is integrated into every leveland subject including a 1:1 tabletPC program in grades 6, 7 and 8.

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

IMMACULATE HEARTOFMARY CATHOLIC7800 Beechmont AvenueAnderson Township513-388-4086www.ihomschool.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 705, plus 75preschool» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Grades 1-8 parishioner$3,786, out-of-parish, $6,556;kindergarten parishioner$4,056, out-of-parish $6,556» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes, multiple-child dis-count for parishioners withstudents in grades 1-8 andfinancial grants for parishionersin need» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:22» Highlights: Preschool for ages3-5 offering full- and part-timeclasses as well as enrichmentclasses. We value the individualchild, nurture spiritual growth,and promote responsibility andindependence. We provideexcellence through an integrat-ed curriculum based on thegospel values of Jesus Christ andeducational practices thatinclude activities suited to avariety of learning styles. 2004No Child Left Behind BlueRibbon School. One of 12 schoolnationwide to be named 2010Catholic School for Tomorrow inthe award category Curriculumand Instruction. Join us Jan. 27,2013, for our open house.

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL3091North Bend RoadWhite Oak, 513-741-3000www.lasallehs.net

Grades nine through 12» Enrollment: 725» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: $9,000, plus Tablet fee($500)» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes» Teacher/student ratio: 1:14» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 95» Highlights: La Salle is a col-lege-preparatory Catholicinstitution rooted in the teach-ings of St. John Baptist de LaSalle. Affiliated with ChristianBrothers’ Lasallian educationnetwork that teaches moreprecollege students than anyreligious order in the U.S. andthe world. Provides a range ofacademic programs, from Lasal-lian Scholars Institute to individ-ualized education programs.Every student participates in theDe La Salle Signum Fidei four-year leadership developmentprogram to become a servantleader equipped with experi-ence and confidence to leadethically in a 21st century envi-ronment. Students serve thosein need locally and throughimmersion trips in the U.S. andCentral America. La Salle’sco-curricular programs includeathletics, fine arts and a varietyof clubs.

LIBERTY BIBLEACADEMY4900 Old Irwin-Simpson RoadMason, 513-754-1234Preschool through grade eightwww.lbatoday.org» Enrollment: 150» Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational

MARS HILL ACADEMY4230 Aero DriveMason, 513-770-3223www.marshill.eduKindergarten through grade 12» Enrollment: 270» Religious Affiliation: Protes-tant

MARVA COLLINS PREPSCHOOL7855 Dawn RoadRoselawn, 513-761-6609Pre-K through grade eight» Enrollment: 60

MERCYMONTESSORICENTER2335 Grandview AvenueEast Walnut Hills513-475-6700www.mercymontessori.orgPreschool through grade eight

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» Enrollment: 250» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

MIAMI VALLEYCHRISTIAN ACADEMY6830 School StreetNewtown, 513-272-6822www.mvca-oh.comPreschool through grade 12» Enrollment: 350» Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational» Tuition: $1,800-$8,150» Financial Assistance: Yes» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 98» Highlights: Immersed in aChrist-centered environment,students not only master therigors of engaging academicsbut will explore and expresstheir faith in Jesus Christ. Finearts, athletics and other co-curricular programs complementcollege-prep curriculum. Gradu-ates are prepared academicallyand spiritually to succeed at anycollege or university, and to beChristian leaders in their home,community and chosen profes-sion.

MILFORD CHRISTIANACADEMY1365 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

MOTHER TERESACATHOLICELEMENTARY7197 Mother Teresa LaneLiberty Township, 513-779-6585www.mtces.orgKindergarten through grade 8» Enrollment: 460» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: $3,900» Financial Assistance: Yes» Highlights: Established in theSpirit of Mother Teresa to

nurture the growth of everystudent spiritually, intellectually,emotionally and physically.Nurture spiritual formation ofthe children by encouragingthem to become one with God.Focus is on academic excellenceand a commitment to servewhile instilling the formalteachings of the Catholic faithand building values that last alifetime.

MOUNT NOTRE DAMEHIGH SCHOOL711 E. Columbia AvenueReading, 513-821-3044www.mndhs.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 715» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: $10,000, plus TabletPC» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99» Highlights:Mount NotreDame offers a unique andcomplete college-preparatoryexperience. With state-of-the-art facilities, a leadership devel-opment program and statechampionship athletics, MNDgraduates empowered youngwomen. Strong programs in thehumanities, STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering andMathematics) disciplines, anengineering program, 18 Ad-vanced Placement courses, 22Honors courses and the MNDBilliart Scholar Honors Programion. Additionally, 50 co-curric-ular activities are available forstudents to fully develop them-selves. The one-to-one Tablet PCprogram revolutionizes theclassroom experience, providinga top-notch college and life-readiness experience. MountNotre Dame provides a vibrantlearning environment thatnurtures success.

NATIVITY SCHOOL5936 Ridge AvenueCincinnati, 513-458-6767www.nativity-cincinnati.org/schoolKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 425» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Base $3,150, Parish;$4,600, Community» Financial Assistance: Ed-Choice scholarships, alumnischolarships» Highlights: Emphasis onglobal education provides forinstruction in Chinese and

Spanish (K-8) and Latin (7-8).There is an emphasis on the artsas well as physical and politicalgeography. The Student Ex-change Program impacts theentire student body and pro-vides students in grades 5through 8 the opportunity totravel abroad. Nativity is aNational Blue Ribbon School.Student-led conferences enablestudents to take responsibilityfor their education. AnnualH.O.P.E. project provides leader-ship opportunities for studentsas they work to alleviate pain orhelp find a cure for disease.

PRINCE OF PEACECATHOLIC SCHOOL6000 Murray RoadMadisonville, 513-271-8288princeofpeacecincinnati.orgKindergarten through eighthgrade» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Financial Assistance: Ed-Choice vouchers accepted

PURCELL MARIAN HIGHSCHOOL2935 Hackberry StreetEast Walnut Hills513-751-1230www.purcellmarian.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 430» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance : Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:13» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 95» Highlights: Committed tooffering a high-quality programof faith, development, academicand extracurricular activities foreach of our students, withcaring Catholic Christian in-clusive environment.

QUEEN OF ANGELSMONTESSORI4460 Berwick StreetMadison Place, 513-271-4171www.qams.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 185» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

RENAISSANCEMONTESSORI SCHOOL9994 Zig Zag RoadMontgomery, 513-234-5821Toddler through first grade

ROCKWERN ACADEMY8401Montgomery RoadKenwood, 513-984-3770www.rockwernacademy.orgPre-2 through grade eight

» Enrollment: 215» Religious Affiliation: JewishDay School

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

ROYALMONTACADEMY200 Northcrest DriveMason, 513-754-0555www.royalmont.comPre-K3 through grade eight,including full-day kindergarten» Enrollment: 180» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Highlights: Royalmont Acad-emy is a private, Catholic schoolof the Archdiocese of Cincinnatioffering an education rich in theCatholic faith. Royalmont’sprogram of Integral Formationforms the whole person andincludes intellectual, spiritual,human and apostolic.

THE SCHILLING SCHOOLFOR GIFTED CHILDREN8100 Cornell RoadMontgomery, 513-489-8940www.schillingschool.orgKindergarten through grade 12» Enrollment: 63» Religious Affiliation: None» Tuition: (2012-13) $13,750» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 100» Highlights: Schilling has anadmission criterion of 130 IQ orhigher.

THE SEVEN HILLSSCHOOL5400 Red Bank Road and2726 Johnstone PlaceMadisonville, Oakley and EastWalnut Hills513-728-2400www.7hills.orgPre-kindergarten through grade12» Enrollment: 1,017» Religious Affiliation: None» Tuition: (2012-13) $5,816-$20,998» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance: Over $3 million infinancial assistance availablethrough merit- or need-basedawards.» Teacher/Student Ratio:Pre-K/K 1:10-12; Grades 1-5 1:15,Grades 6-12 1:15 (classrooms)» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 100

» Highlights: The Seven HillsSchool is a vibrant, highly per-sonalized learning communitythat prepares students forcollege and beyond. A 21stcentury curriculum is integratedand dozens of extracurricularopportunities round out theeducational experience. 1:1 iPadfor grades 6-12.

SPRINGER SCHOOLAND CENTER2121Madison RoadHyde Park, 513-871-6080www.springer-ld.orgFirst through grade eight» Enrollment: 200» Religious Affiliation: None

SPRINGS EASTMONTESSORI SCHOOL9429 Loveland-Madeira RoadLoveland, 513-793-7877www.springseast.comPreschool and kindergartenthrough grade three» Enrollment: 75» Religious Affiliation: None

THE SUMMIT COUNTRYDAY SCHOOL2161Grandin RoadHyde Park, 513-871-4700www.summitcds.orgAge 2 through grade 12» Enrollment: 1,080» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic, Independent, all welcome» Tuition: $5,550-$18,800» Scholarships/FinancialAssistance: For qualified fam-ilies PreK-12, and merit schol-arships for grades 7-12» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:9» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 100, since 1890» Highlights: The Summitcombines the academic excel-lence and one-on-one guidanceof a top-tier independent schoolwith the servant leadership andcharacter-building environmentthat are hallmarks of a Catholiceducation.

ST. ANDREW-ST.ELIZABETH ANN SETONCATHOLIC SCHOOLST. ELIZABETH ANNSETON CAMPUS5900 Buckwheat RoadMilford, 513-575-0093www.saseasschool.orgKindergarten through grade five

ST. ANDREW CAMPUS555 Main St.Milford, 513-831-5277www.saseasschool.orgGrades six through eight» Enrollment: 483

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ST. ANN CATHOLICSCHOOL13064 Pleasant Ave.Hamilton, 513-853-0604www.stannhamilton.netKindergarten through eighthgrade» Enrollment: 140» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Parish: $2,760 for onechild; $4,560 for two; $6,600 forthree or more. Non-parish:$3,900 per student» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: For parishioners» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Highlights:More than a100-year heritage of buildingcommunity and families in ourfaith. We provide a safe, family-oriented school with strongacademics where we supportone another in the practice ofour faith. All-day kindergartenprogram; smartboards in everyclassroom; up-to-date computerlab; a technology teacher whoworks with the classroom teach-er to assure integration oftechnology into the curriculum;and bus service from Hamilton,Fairfield and Lakota districts.

ST. BERNADETTESCHOOL1453 Locust Lake RoadAmelia, 513-753-4744www.stbernadetteamelia.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 200» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: (2012-13) K-8 in-parish: $4,125; out-of-parish:$4,125 (preschool varies from$1,900-$2,300)» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Limited assistance isavailable based on need» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 95» Highlights: Values-based,academically rigorous, small-school family spirit. Exceptionalparental involvement andsupport. Tradition of excellencefor over 65 years. Core curricu-lum plus art, music, phys-ed,Spanish and computer training.Students learn 21st centuryproblem solving and higher-order thinking skills (communi-cation, collaboration and cre-ativity).

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL4115 Taylor Ave.Oakley, 513-533-6060www.stceciliacinti.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 190» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: In-parish, $2,800;out-of-parish, $4,800» Financial Assistance: Schol-arship opportunities available» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:18» Highlights: Located in avibrant and growing neigh-borhood, St. Cecilia School hasbeen educating children forclose to 100 years. Dedicated tocreating and sustaining a “cul-ture of excellence” across theeducational spectrum so thatstudents can grow spirituallyand gain the necessary knowl-edge, skills and habits of mindto lead productive and happylives. Offers opportunities in andout of the classroom wherestudents can learn, grow andachieve.

ST. COLUMBAN896 Oakland RoadLoveland, 513-683-7903www.saintcolumban school.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 698» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Active parishioners,$3,535 for one child, with dis-counts for multiple children inthe same family; non-parishion-ers, $5,135. Kindergarten, $2,600for parishioners; $2,800, non-parishioners» Financial Assistance: Limitedamount by application, need-based only» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:28,with teacher-aide assistance

ST. EDMUND CAMPIONACADEMY4100 Taylor AvenueOakley, 513-871-0331www.stedmundcampion.orgGrades one through 12» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

ST. FRANCIS DE SALESSCHOOL20 A DeSales AvenueLebanon, 513-933-6501www.stfrancisdesales-leba-non.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 181» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: $100 registration fee

» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes» Highlights: The addition ofinteractive Promethean Boardswith the use of individual stu-dent-responder units allowsstudents to interact with thelesson instantly and privately,providing the teacher withon-going assessment of theeffectiveness of the lesson. Theexpanded service opportunitiesfor all grades allow the studentsto put the values taught in theclassroom into action.

ST. GABRIELCONSOLIDATED18 West Sharon RoadGlendale, 513-771-5220www.stgabeschool.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 448» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic» Tuition: (2012-2013) Regis-tration fee $175/family. Tuitionfor Parish Students of St. Maxi-milian Kolbe, St. JohnWestChester, St. Gabriel and St.Matthias parishes: $3,400 forgrades 1-8, $3,500 for kindergar-ten; non-parish students: $3,800for grades 1-8; $3,900 for kin-dergarten» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:24» Highlights: 2010 Blue RibbonSchool. Together with theparishes, we assist parents in theChristian formation of ourstudents. All-day kindergartenprogram, after-school latchkeyprogram, advanced technology(including smartboards), dailyhot lunch program and Spanish.

ST. GERTRUDE6543 Miami Ave.Madeira, 513-561-8020www.stgertrudesch.orgP-4 through grade eight» Enrollment: 460» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Highlights: Differentiatedinstruction; availability of read-ing, math, speech and interven-tion specialists for students withexceptional gifts or needs;vibrant liturgical and sacra-mental life; well-developed art,music, foreign language, and PEclasses, along with a variety ofjunior high electives; state-of-the-art school facility filled withclassical Catholic art.

ST. LOUIS SCHOOL250 North BroadwayOwensville, 513-732-0636www.stlparish.orgPre-kindergarten through gradeeight

» Enrollment: 170» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Call school.» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16» Highlights: The small-familyatmosphere provides the oppor-tunity for individual attentionwithin a challenging curriculumto optimize student achieve-ment, growth of leadershipcapabilities and a spirit of servi-tude. Technology in classrooms(smartboards and desktops) anda 35-person computer lab;software for language curricu-lum, math, reading, writing,grading and assignments;resources to assist students withlearning differences; and extra-curricular First LEGO RoboticsTeam(s).

ST. MARGARET OFYORK9495 Columbia RoadLoveland, 513-683-9793http:www.smoyschool.comKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 725» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: Yes» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Financial assistance forparish families» Teacher/Student ratio: 1:18» Highlights: Curriculum basedon Archdiocese of Cincinnati-graded courses of study. Allstudents are taught Spanish,and benefit from technologythat is integrated into all curric-ular areas. Within an environ-ment of educational excellence,we strive to support and encour-age each other to be active andresponsible members of theBody of Christ and the globalcommunity.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERANSCHOOL5849 Buckwheat RoadMilford, 513-575-3354www.stmarksmilford.orgPre-2 through grade seven» Enrollment: 162» Religious Affiliation: Luther-an

ST. MARY SCHOOL2845 Erie Ave.Hyde Park, 513-321-0703www.smshp.comKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 500» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: (2012-13) Grades 1through 8 in-parish, $3,250;

out-of-parish, $5,950» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:17;1:15, Kindergarten» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Available to active parish-ioners» Highlights: Three-time Na-tional Blue Ribbon School ofExcellence that offers: TalentsUnlimited Program throughoutthe curriculum, state-of-the-artcomputer lab, wireless laptopcomputer carts, touch-screencomputers in the classroom,Spanish in K-8, Math Enrich-ment, Honors Algebra, ISSEForeign Exchange Program,Junior High Elective Programand emphasis on the Fine Arts.

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL11136 Oak StreetSharonville, 513-554-3555www.stmichaelsharonville.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 420» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: $3,120 parishioner,$4,400 non-parishioner» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Need-based financialassistance available to parishion-ers» Highlights: 2009 Blue RibbonSchool of Excellence. All-day andhalf-day kindergarten. ExtendedDay Program available. Manyextracurricular activities offered,including Scouts, band, studentgovernment, sports, and art andscience after-school activities.The school districts of Princeton,Lakota and Sycamore providebus service to and from ourschool.

ST. NICHOLASACADEMY170 Siebenthaler AvenueReading, 513-686-2727www.stnacademy.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 314» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic. All are welcome» Tuition: Catholic in parish,$3,200; Catholic non-member,$4,000; non-Catholic non-member, $5,250. Discount formultiple children. Tuition assis-tance available for parishioners.EdChoice vouchers are accepted» Teacher/Student Ratio: Onaverage, 1:20 (Art, Music, Phys-ical Education taught by certi-fied specialist)» Highlights: St Nicholas Acad-emy is a regional elementaryschool providing high-qualityCatholic education to students

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frommore than six differentcommunities and 24 Zip codes.In addition to the Archdiocesan-graded course of study, ourexpanded curriculum includesprograms in foreign language,computer technology, Seeds ofService volunteerism, and Chris-tian outreach. On-site before-and after-school care is availabledaily.

ST. PETER CLAVERLATIN SCHOOL FORBOYS121 East 13th StreetCincinnati, 513-929-9164www.stpeterclaver.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 36» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Highlights: St. Peter ClaverLatin is the Archdiocese’s newestschool. Students are classicallytrained in Latin, and we offer afull curriculum. We are poweredby dedicated teachers, staff andvolunteers. The late Fr. Al Lauerfounded the school in 2001 toprovide guidance and hope toboys and their families in theinner city. The school is locatedin Over-the-Rhine, and ourstudents live throughout theCincinnati core, from Price Hillto Avondale to the East End. Theschool is on the property of theOld St. Mary’s Parish.

SAINTS PETER ANDPAUL ACADEMY231 Clark RoadReading, 513-761-7772sppacademy.orgKindergarten through eighthgrade» Enrollment: 88

» Tuition: (2012-13) $4,490, plus$100 book fee» Highlights: We enhancestudent learning with programssuch as accelerated math, accel-erated reader, computer andscience labs and smartboardsthroughout the building.

ST. RITA SCHOOL FORTHE DEAF1720 Glendale-Milford RoadCincinnati, 513-771-7600www.srsdeaf.orgDaycare through grade 12» Enrollment: 180» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

ST. SUSANNA500 Reading RoadMason, 513-398-3821www.stsusanna.orgKindergarten through eighthgrade» Enrollment: 720» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

ST. THOMASMORESCHOOL788 Ohio PikeCincinnati, 513-753-2540www.sttmschool.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 286» Religious Affiliation: RomanCatholic

ST. URSULA ACADEMY1339 E.McMillan StreetEast Walnut Hills, 513-961-3410www.saintursula.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 645» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: $11,600» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99.9

» Highlights: St. Ursula Acad-emy, 100 years strong in tradi-tion, is known best for: academ-ic excellence; faith-based educa-tion; technology; and a bal-anced high school experiencewith more than 40 student clubsand organizations. St. Ursulaunleashes the potential of eachstudent to become a woman offaith, integrity and couragecommitted to building a betterworld.

ST. URSULA VILLA3660 Vineyard PlaceMount Lookout, 513-871-7218www.stursulavilla.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 465» Religious Affiliation: In-dependent Catholic» Tuition: Ranges from $2,321(3-day preschool) to $9,735(junior high)» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:11,on average» Highlights: Focuses on theindividual; dynamic, nurturingteachers; small classes; family-centered community. Out-standing high school prep-aration, acceptance and place-ment.

ST. VERONICA SCHOOL4475 Mount Carmel TobascoRoadMount Carmel, 513-528-0442www.stveronica.orgPreschool through grade eight» Enrollment: 484» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

ST. VINCENT FERRER7754 Montgomery RoadKenwood, 513-791-6320www.svf-school.orgKindergarten through gradeeight» Enrollment: 177» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic

» Tuition: Registration fee: $125;tuition, Catholic, $3,575; non-Catholic, $4,900» Financial Assistance: Yes» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15» Highlights: Saint VincentFerrer School has educatedyoung leaders of faith for morethan 50 years.

ST. XAVIER HIGHSCHOOL600 W. North Bend RoadSpringfield Township513-761-7600www.stxavier.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 1,580» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic/Jesuit» Tuition: (2012-13) $11,850» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes, more than $2.9million in tuition assistanceawarded during the 2012-13school year» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99+» Highlights: Cura Personalis (care of the whole person.) St.Xavier’s advantage is a well-rounded, diverse educationalopportunity. Your son will growacademically at St. X, but alsospiritually, physically, inter-personally and expressively.More than 99 percent of St. Xgraduates go on to a four-yearcollege or university; in the classof 2012, 84 percent of thosestudents matriculated with acombined $42 million in schol-arship opportunities. Eighty-fivepercent of the Class of 2012were admitted to their first-choice college. Men for Others,the school motto, is one not justsaid, but also put into practice.Students have myriad opportu-nities to become servant leaders– locally, regionally and eveninternationally – by way ofseveral community service andmission trip opportunities.

URSULINE ACADEMY5535 Pfeiffer RoadBlue Ash, 513-791-5791www.ursulineacademy.orgGrades nine through 12» Enrollment: 728» Religious Affiliation: Catho-lic» Tuition: $11,850» Scholarship/Financial Assis-tance: Yes, about $861,250 intuition assistance was awardedduring the 2011-12 school year.» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14» Percent of Graduates Goingto College: 99+» Highlights: Ursuline has along-standing reputation as oneof the premier all-girls Catholichigh schools in the GreaterCincinnati area, based on itsacademic achievements, athleticawards, fine arts and perform-ing arts accomplishments.Ninety percent of the Class of2012 collectively earned morethan $22.8 million in collegescholarships. Ursuline is deeplycommitted to perpetuatingstrong values, faith, spiritualityand service. About 85 percent ofthe student body participates insome form of community ser-vice, and throughout the yearall students attend prayerservices, Masses and spiritualretreats. A well-rounded educa-tion is key, and with numerousclubs and activities there is aplace for every student in UA’snurturing environment. Fullyprepared for college and be-yond, the successful alumnaehave taken the lead in the fieldsof medicine, law, science, educa-tion, journalism, motherhoodand other areas important tosociety.

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their faith as well as tomaster the academicprinciples of each grade,”states Dr. Tony Riegling,St. Margaret of Yorkprincipal.

“We are proud of themfor their performances inboth areas – exceedingnational and local perfor-

mances for both faith andacademic assessments.”

Students in kindergar-ten through eighth gradelearn Spanish, benefitfrom technology which isintegrated into all curric-ular areas, and extendtheir learning throughafter-school programswhich include MathCounts, Power of the Pen,Drama, Taekwondo,Young Rembrandts,Chess and High School

Entrance Exam Prep, toname a few.

Individual growthtoward global awarenessis the result of nurturingthe personal integrity andfaith development ofeach student. Studentsenjoy a “family atmos-phere” with teachers andparents working togetheron their behalf with astrong and supportiveParent Teacher Organiza-tion (PTO) group. In fact,

the PTO funds more than50 classroom presenta-tions and programsacross all areas of thecurriculum.

St. Margaret of York isa Catholic School forchildren from kindergar-ten through eighth grade,located amid the Love-land, Mason andMaine-ville areas. The schoolprovides a Latchkey Pro-gram for students whoneed to stay at school

after normal classroomhours. It offers an oppor-tunity to achieve schol-arships to area Catholichigh schools by offeringeight scholarships “inhouse.” You are invited tosee for yourself during aVisitor Orientation ses-sion, or schedule a per-sonal visit by calling Mrs.McNamara at 513-683-9793, ext. 222. Or visitwww.http://www.smoy-school.com.

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Pleasant Plain, 513-877-2125Grades 4 through 12www.vcs-tesc.org» Enrollment: 30-35. Our stu-dents might exhibit one or moreof the following: poor schoolperformance, adoption/divorce/family issues, oppositionaldefiant disorder, poor peerrelationships, mood difficulties,low self-esteem, ADD/AHHD,addictions, bi-polar disorder andmore.» Religious Affiliation: Churchof Christ» Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:4» Highlights: Village ChristianSchool, A Therapeutic Educa-tion Service Center, individual-izes instruction for studentswho may be in need of aca-demic, behavioral and/oremotional assistance. We valueeach student, and understandthe challenges that familiesmay face when a child strugglesin school. Our teachers areconsidered Highly Qualified ineach of the core subject areasthrough the Department ofEducation.

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2012, 65 seniors became part ofThe Century Club, which honorsthose who have given over 100hours of service during their fouryears.

The Service Club is one of themost active organizations on cam-pus. Each year, they organize theWarm Clothing Drive, the Thanks-giving Giveback food collection,the Christmas Gifts for Kids Pro-gram, Penny Drive, and St. Pat-rick’s Day Senior Citizen Prom.They also take part in the Adopt-a-Highway program.

iCompete“iChose McNick for high school

because of their high academicstandards and great teaching staff.The athletics are exceptional, and

the clubs keep us involved withhelping others. The whole commu-nity is friendly, and I love being apart of it.” – Ellie ’14

McNicholas offers over 42teams at all levels for both menand women, and also has a veryactive intramural volleyball andbasketball league.

McNicholas boasts severaldistrict and regional champi-onships. McNicholas also holdsseveral state titles, King of theHill trophies, and other leaguehonors. Rocket athletes now havea home-field advantage with thenew all-weather artificial-turffield and the regulation eight-lanetrack in Penn Station Stadium.

iSucceed“iLove McNick because of the

Rocket Family. We all help, encour-age, and most importantly, serveone another to do the best we canin all aspects of life. That is why I

chose McNick three years ago, andwhy I advise everyone to do thesame.” – Sam ’13

McNicholas offers 13 Ad-vanced Placement courses as wellas 25 fine and performing artselectives. In the past two years, 43students have been named APScholars. Over the past decade,McNicholas has had over 30 Na-tional Merit Semifinalists andnearly 70 National Merit Com-mended Students.

Choose McNicholasFrom freshman orientation to

senior graduation, students willfind many choices at McNicholasto prepare them for life.

“We have a motto… for youth‘to attain full stature in Christ….’To gain full stature… is to becomespiritually, physically, intellectually,emotionally complete people.” –Class of 2012 Valedictorian LukeEveler

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wonderful “outdoor edu-cation” as well. The Mid-dle Schoolers’ rich curri-culum also includes thecreation and upkeep oftheir own garden. Theythen sell their produce toraise money for theirCivil Rights and Appa-lachian field trips.

Middle Schoolersscored better than 88percent on high-schoolentrance exams and all goto the private or publichigh school of choice,many on academic schol-arship.

Tours are every otherMonday, and there aretwo fall Montessori Edu-cation Nights for parentsto learn more about thecurriculum.

Mark your calendarfor the All-school OpenHouse Sunday, Jan. 27from1-4 p.m.

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electrical and mechanical engi-neering concepts. Each coursewill provide students with hands-on experiences designed to en-hance the ‘real world’ applicationsprovided through instruction andactivities.”

To get the program started, lastsummerMoeller received a multi-million-dollar software grantfrom the Siemens PLM Corpora-tion that provided the school’scomputer-aided drafting (CAD)and design students with the samesoftware used around the worldby professional engineers today.

“This was a great opportunityfor our students,” said MoellerCAD teacher, Bob Kolkmeyer.“We’ve gone fromworking with2-D design projects to a more 3-D,virtual direction. With this newsoftware, students can take theirdesigns and create real-life mod-els. They can see more clearlyhow different parts fit together.Students have an advantage be-cause they are using softwarethat leading global companiescurrently use. They will be able touse this to further develop theirproblem-solving and creative-thinking skill., Those who want topursue engineering in college willbe ahead of the curve.”

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develop a lifestyle of volunteer-ism and giving to those in need.Active student participation inChildren Inc.’s Service LearningInitiative earned St. UrsulaVilla’s recognition and desig-nation as a 2012 School of Con-tribution.

St. Ursula Villa’s hallmark isthe extraordinary community ofengaged, active parents whopartner with dedicated facultyto create a dynamic, family-centered school environment.Often described as a “family of

families,” parents, students andteachers form strong connec-tions through St. Ursula Villaschool activities, sports eventsand social functions. These tiesform a foundation for a lifetimeof academic success, friend-ships and community.

Explore the Villa Values byattending Informational Cof-fees. Wednesday, Nov. 7 willshowcase Montessori and Tradi-tional programs for 3-, 4-, and5-year-olds. Thursday, Nov. 15will highlight Traditional Kin-dergarten through eighth grade.Contact Marta Runnels formore details at 513-871-7218, ext.2101. Or register at stursulavil-la.org.

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teer to participate in classroomactivities or any number of PTA,music booster and athleticbooster opportunities.

The school’s music programoffers students the opportunityto participate in several bandsand choral groups, including GABand, jazz band and chorus.

All students participate eachspring in the art show. Extracur-ricular activities include athlet-ics, student council, Angels on

the Air, drama club, robotics andengineering club, chess club andwriting club.

With a new principal andexpanded technology program,Guardian Angels School con-tinues to build on its tradition ofexcellence.

An education at GuardianAngels prepares students forthe spiritual, intellectual andemotional journey they travellong after they walk the halls ofthis Blue Ribbon school.

Please call 513-624-3141 for aschool tour or visit www.ga-school.org for more informa-tion.

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