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Inside Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Directory listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Seton High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roger Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 St. Michael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 St. Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LaSalle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 St. Aloysius on the Ohio . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Mount Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 St. Ursula Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 McAuley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 St. Xavier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

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The guide is organized by the Specialty Publications Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail mhayden@communitypress.com. Or call 248-7121.

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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY Our community’s private schools are rich in tradition and quality education. Students at private schools get a lot from their education - a sprit of giving back, a respect for education and a deeply rooted value system.

Editor’s note: Below is a list of private schools in the area and pertinent information about them. They are listed in alphabetical order. If you have questions about the information in this list, please contact Melissa Hayden, specialty publications editor at 248-7121.

Bethany 555 Albion Ave. Glendale, 771-7462 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 240 Religious affiliation: Mission of the Sisters of the Transfiguration www.bethanyschool.org

Calvary Academy 11970 Kenn Road Springdale, 674-9600 K-4 through grade 12 Enrollment: 100 Religious affiliation: United Pentecostal www.thecalvarychurch.com

Central Baptist Academy 7645 Winton Road Finneytown, 521-5481 Kindergarten through grade 12 Enrollment: 160 Religious affiliation: Baptist Tuition: Elementary - $4,600, High school $5,400 Scholarship/Financial: EdChoice Teacher/Student Ratio: 1 to 15 Percent going to college: 78 percent Hot buttons: Our school uses the ABeka curriculum which is a Christianbased curriculum. Our primary focus is to be a support to parents who want a quality education in a traditional classroom.

Central Montessori Academy 1904 Springdale Road Springfield Township, 742-5800 Infant through grade six Enrollment: 120 Religious affiliation: None www.centralmontessoriacademy.com

Cincinnati Christian Schools Preschool through grade six 7350 Dixie Highway Fairfield, 874-8500 Grade seven through 12 7474 Morris Road Fairfield, 892-8500 Religious affiliation: Non-denominational www.cincinnatichristian.org

Cincinnati Country Day School

DePaul Cristo Rey High School

Elder High School

6905 Given Road Indian Hill, 561-7298 Age 18 months through grade 12 Religious affiliation: None www.countryday.net

1133 Clifton Hills Ave. Clifton, 861-0600 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: Target 100 per class for a total of 400 Religious affiliation: Catholic, Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Tuition: $5,000 Scholarship/Financial Assistance: Most students will recieve $2,500 in initial financial assistance through academic scholarships and/or financial aid. EdChoice will also be accepted.

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15 Percent Going to College: Most Cristo Rey High Schools have 100 percent college acceptance rates.

Hot Buttons: DePaul Cristo Rey High School, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity, provides an opportunity for young women and men with economic need to obtain a Catholic college prepratory education made affordable though an innovative corporate workstudy program. In a safe nurturing environment, the school strives to develop the full potential of each student spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

3900 Vincent Ave. Price Hill, 921-3744 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 925 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.elderhs.org Tuition: $8,800 Scholarship/Financial Assistance: yes Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:13 Percent Going to College: 96 percent Hot Buttons: Elder High School prides itself in providing an exceptional comprehensive education for students with a variety of abilities and talents. Strongly rooted in tradition, Elder alumni and friends strongly support the school making it possible for young men desiring a Catholic education to attend. Elder also has a unique Honors Program which not only focuses on academics, but also leadership development and community service.

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 11525 Snider Road Sycamore Township, 247-0900 PreK through grade 12 Enrollment: 1460 Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational www.chca-oh.org

Cincinnati Waldorf School 5555 Little Flower Ave. Winton Place, 541-0220 Preschool through grade eight Enrollment: 209 Religious affiliation: Non-denominational www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org

Corryville Catholic School 108 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, 281-4856 Preschool through grade eight Enrollment: 180 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.corryvillecatholic.org

Hillside Christian Academy 5554 Muddy Creek Road Western Hills, 451-3777 4255 Ashland Ave. Norwood, 451-3777 K-3 through grade 12 Religious affiliation: Baptist

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Shine at Seton High Shine the spotlight on Seton High School and see the star-studded offerings!

Enriched with exceptional academics in a faithbased education, Seton offers young women a college-prep comprehensive curriculum with 15 advanced placement classes, three online courses and volumes of electives.

Once again this year, Seton is the only Catholic high school to be included in C-STEP, (Science, Technology, Engineering Program) funded by the National Science Foundation and based at the University of Cincinnati.

A shining leader in Catholic education, Seton’s incredible state-ofthe-art campus offers students everything they

need to learn and excel.

All students have their own personal Tablet PC. Students take notes on their tablets, receive worksheets and turn in assignments electronically. The best software available is integrated into the curriculum. The wireless campus literally offers the world to students and the possibilities are endless.

Combined with an experienced staff knowledgeable not only in their field, but in the world of technology, curriculum is presented by incorporating the best practices in education.

Seton has a renowned performing arts tradition.

For more than 40 years the Seton-Elder Performance Series has been producing exceptional entertainment,

unlike any other program in the city.

The setting at Seton includes an on-campus 900 seat air-conditioned Performance Hall equipped with all the amenities found in professional theatres.

Seton is home to the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra and advanced orchestral students have the opportunity to participate in the CMO. Through the leadership of the Sisters of Charity, Seton instructs and challenges their students to thrive in an environment that promotes exceptional growth spiritually, academically, and personally, preparing young women for their future. From the class of 2010, 99 percent are continuing with post-

Enriched with exceptional academics in a faith-based education... secondary education.

All students participate in community service.

With more than 30 co-curricular activities, 12 varsity sports and an exceptional fine arts program, Seton offers something for everyone. The welcoming atmosphere and spirit at Seton is legendary, with a national school spirit title to prove it!

The Seton spotlight is waiting for you! Come and see how you can Shine at Seton.

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Stand out at Roger Bacon

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Roger Bacon creates a personal environment that allows young men and women to stand out by offering them the relationships, discipline and opportunities needed to succeed in a changing world.

Roger Bacon students stand out academically.

Last year more than 90 percent of their graduates continued their education at colleges and universities around the country.

Additionally, 52 percent of the class earned scholarships valued at $5.6 million. In the last four years, 70 percent of Advanced Placement students passed the AP tests, and the College Board named 24 students as National Merit Scholars.

Roger Bacon students stand out personally.

Because of its size, Roger Bacon encourages its students to participate in multiple extra-curricular activities. More than 95 percent of the students participate in one or more of 38 extra-curricular, co-curricular or athletic organizations or teams.

From the world-renowned band to the one-of-a-kind underwater hockey team, Roger Bacon students are encouraged to explore and expand their horizons.

Roger Bacon students stand out personally. Roger Bacon offers all students, opportunities to meet students from around the world. Exchange students from around the world regularly attend Roger Bacon. In 2010 students from China and Italy graduated from Roger Bacon.

Recently groups of Roger

Bacon students spent a part of their summer holidays visiting England, France and Italy.

Finally, Roger Bacon students stand out spiritually.

Last year’s senior class devoted 4,336 hours to community service, the foundation of Roger Bacon’s Franciscan teachings.

Students enter high school as young boys and girls and graduate as young men and women with a compassionate global vision.

Roger Bacon affords its students outstanding opportunities to achieve success in the traditional college preparatory curriculum. However, it also offers students opportunities to experience and achieve outstanding levels of personal development throughout their high school years.

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St. Michael looks forward to Blue Ribbon year It’s hard to believe that a new school year is just about to start.

The staff at St. Michael is looking forward to another Blue Ribbon year. This prestigious award which can only be received every five years spurs them on to continue to keep St Michael School a school to which we are all proud to be a part .

This year they are fortunate to retain all of their faculty and staff. The faculty is on the cutting edge of a new way of teaching which changes the emphasis from how the teacher teaches to what the students are learning.

This is a major paradigm shift

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where educators work collaboratively to insure high levels of learning for all.

Traditionally the classroom teacher is responsible for everything that takes place in the classroom. The teacher makes all the decisions about what to teach (Within the guidelines of the mandated curriculum), how to teach it and how to assess it.

Teachers have traditionally collaborated on such things as field trips, duties, recess etc. The change is that teams of teachers work collaboratively to identify what we want our students to learn. Once they identify what

they want their students to learn, they use common assessments to determine if they are in fact learning or if more time and support needed for the student’s learning.

Thanks to our PTO, St. Michael has been able to send over half the staff to the conference in St Charles, Mo. to enhance their understanding of and commitment to this concept.

They have begun the journey to establishing St Michael School as a professional learning community. This collaboration of the faculty and staff to work interdependently to insure student

learning will assure that St Michael School continues to be a school of excellence.

It is vital to show enthusiasm for learning itself and not simply for what the student is expected to learn.

The reality is that our children are enthusiastic about learning if we as parents and teachers are enthusiastic about learning.

When children see us as life long learners, grounded in faith, they will want to become life long learners as well.

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Directory | From 4 Holy Family

Seton High School

3001 Price Ave. Price Hill, 921-8483 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 180 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.hfschool.org

Our Lady of Grace

Rockwern Academy

2940 W. Galbraith Road Groesbeck, 931-3070 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 700 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.olgcs.org

8401 Montgomery Road Kenwood, 984-3770 Pre2 through grade eight Enrollment: 215 Religious affiliation: Jewish Day School www.rockwernacademy.org

3901 Glenway Ave. Price Hill, 471-2600 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 540 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.setoncincinnati.org Tuition: Call school.

Scholarship/Financial Assistance: Yes. Over $1 Million in scholarships and financial aid were distributed this year.

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14 Percent Going to College: 99 Hot Buttons: Seton's college prep comprehensive curriculum includes 15 Advanced Placement Courses and one-to-one student Tablet PC program. This year, Seton is the only area Catholic high school accepted into Project STEP (Science Technology Engineering Program) from the National Science Foundation and the University of Cincinnati. On-campus 900 seat Performance Hall was renovated this summer and includes a new sound system, new carpet, paint and interior upgrades. National Winner of the Disney High School Musical 3 School Spirit Contest.

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Roger Bacon High School

5835 Glenway Ave. Western Hills, 347-2660 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 383 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.lourdes.org

4320 Vine St. St. Bernard, 641-1300 Grades nine through 12, co-educational Enrollment: 590 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.rogerbacon.org Tuition: Call school.

Scholarships/financial assistance: Yes, For the class of 2008-2009 Roger Bacon awarded more than 1 million dollars in scholarships and financial assistance to approximately 60 percent of the student body.

Teacher/student ratio: 1:11 Percent going to college: 92 Hot buttons: Franciscan heritage with strong community service; new library, art rooms, guidance conference center and field turf; personalized attention in class and in college planning; emphasis on technology; consistent recognition as National Merit Scholars with seven in the class of 2009 and 24 in the last four years; extensive databases available in the library/media center; wide range of extracurricular activities including band, underwater hockey and robotics club; family-like atmosphere.

The Seven Hills School

John Paul II 9375 Winton Road Springfield Township, 521-0860 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 482 Religious affiliation: Catholic jpiics.org

La Salle High School 3091 North Bend Road White Oak, 741-3000 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 771 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.cincinnatilasalle.net Tuition: Call school Scholarship/Financial assistance: Yes Teacher/student ratio: 1:12 Percent going to college: 99 Hot buttons: Beginning in 2010 La Salle will implement a new tablet PC program, a new La Salle Scholars Institute as well as the De La Salle Signum Fidei Instiute.

McAuley High School 6000 Oakwood Ave. College Hill, 681-1800 Grades nine through 12 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.mcauleyhs.net

Mother of Mercy High School 3036 Werk Road Westwood, 661-2740 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 496 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.motherofmercy.org

Mount Notre Dame High School 711 E. Columbia Ave. Reading, 821-3044 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 760 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.mndhs.org Tuition: Call school Scholarships/Financial aid: Yes Teacher/Student ratio: 1:15 Percent going to college: 99 Hot buttons: MND is one of the area’s premier college preparatory high schools. It offers 17 Advanced Placement and 19 Honors courses as well as Scholars Program and the institution of a Tablet PC Program for the Class of 2014.

Our Lady of Victory 808 Neeb Road Delhi, 347-2072 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 582 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.olv.org

Our Lady of Visitation School 3180 South Road Bridgetown, 347-2222 Grades one through eight Enrollment: 857 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.olvisitation.org/school.html

Purcell Marian High School 2935 Hackberry St. East Walnut Hills, 751-1230 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 430 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.purcellmarian.org

Resurrection of Our Lord 1740 Iliff Ave. Price Hill, 471-6600 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 180 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.resschool.org

5400 Red Bank Road Madisonville, 271-9027 Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Enrollment: 965 Religious affiliation: None www.7hills.org

The Summit Country Day School 2161 Grandin Road Hyde Park, 871-4700 Age 2 through grade 12 Enrollment: 1,100 Religious affiliation: Catholic, Independent www.summitcds.org

St. Aloysius Gonzaga 4390 Bridgetown Road Bridgetown, 574-4035 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 193 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.saintals.org Tuition: $2,635 Scholarship/Financial: To Registered Parishioners Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14 Hot Buttons: SMALL SCHOOL BIG POSSIBILITIES! St. Al's is a caring community devoted to the best interest of every student. We offer strong academic preparation in an enjoyable, safe, value-based environment. Come see for yourself!

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St. Bernard, the gem of the West Side Recent studies indicate that a majority of Catholic parents are overwhelmingly choosing schools that are small, have a strong Catholic identity, and provide a safe environment. St. Bernard, which is situated at the corner of Springdale and Harrison in the community of Taylor Creek, is proud to provide these three features. They strive to create a community in which Christ is known and loved and where the truths of the Catholic faith are lived. They believe that the size of our classes provides an environment where parents, teachers and students personally know each other. In turn this helps to provide a safe environment and enables a quality Catholic education that can be tailored to meet your child's individual needs so as to prepare them to be tomorrow's leaders. They are proud to have graduates who serve the larger community in the fields of medicine, law, business, education, professional sports, and community service.

These are some comments from some of their parents: “I am a mom with one son. When I looked for an elementary school, I looked for small class size and a strong dedication to educational excellence. I found that St. Bernard was that school, truly a gem on the west side of Cincinnati that people need to know about.”

“My son loves sports and works hard, but he is not the best player on the team. At St. Bernard School, every child has the opportunity to be a

member of the team. For kids, sports are another way to connect and be socially successful.” St. Bernard Athletics program has one major difference over other schools and that is that every child who wants to play sports gets to be on the team.

“When I first considered sending my child to St. Bernard school, I heard it was small, safe, and Catholic. I thought I knew what those three words meant, but now I really

understand the meaning of those words: The classroom size is small enough for a rich learning experience. the atmosphere is safe in the sense that there is closeness, almost like the closeness of a family where the older children look out for the younger children. teachers and students alike come to know each other across grade levels and st. bernard school is solidly catholic in that it provides a Christ centered education in agreement

with the teachings of the Catholic Church.”

St. Bernard’s Catholic identity is visible in their classrooms, halls, service work and our athletic activities. Along with the parents, the primary educators of the faith, they work together to provide an environment that fosters a love of God and the Catholic Faith. The staff starts each school day together in prayer before the students arrive. The students start and end each day with prayer.

Your child gets the Catholic Education they deserve. It is solid and uses both the Catechism and Bible as classroom resources.

At St. Bernard School everyone works together so that everyone succeeds.

This starts with the pastor, principal, teachers, students and includes every staff member of the parish. Because of their small size, they are able to provide individualized

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La Salle celebrates 50 years of excellence La Salle High School is proud to celebrate 50 years of excellence in education.

“We have seen La Salle grow into a premier academic and spiritual institutional leader emphasizing our pillar values of leadership, scholarship, faith, service, and community,” says Principal Tom Luebbe. “For the upcoming school year, we are launching our new De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute (DLSFI) and a revised curriculum incorporating the latest tablet technology.”

Three years ago in the office of campus ministry, the Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of Student Activities and Web Communications Director had an informal discussion about their vision for the future. This group of dynamic and committed faculty members grew to include the Director of the Lasallian Scholars Institute and the Director of

Technology, Methodology and Curriculum. Their discussion evolved into a plan to change the face of La Salle High School by focusing on the values that make La Salle unique: its dedication to forming leaders of faith, strong in mind, body and spirit; its dedication to the call to serve.

DLSFI integrates the five Lasallian core values of faith, scholarship, service, community, and leadership. Its mission: “The La Salle Servant Leader will have the experience and confidence to ethically lead in a 21st century environment, and be instilled with a faith-guided passion to apply his gifts and talents to better his local and global communities.”

DLSFI is composed of many parts for one purpose – to challenge students daily to use their talents as leaders. The DLSFI is unique in its approach to curricu-

lum by incorporating leadership and faith development into the overall curriculum working in conjunction with the new tablet technology. As a part of Signm Fidei, each student will become a member of a faith-sharing community known as their Project Team. Project teams will meet weekly throughout the year in the Signum Fidei Seminar where they will create their Service Initiative. This Service Initiative, led by a senior, will build awareness of the needs in the school, the local, national and worldwide community; identify service projects; raise funds; and build prayer networks. This will serve as a major component of the Senior Capstone Project. All of these parts of the DLSFI will be seamlessly united by the new tablet/PC program and the updated curriculum. The new technology is “not an end in itself

but lays the foundation for continuous learning,” says Dave Volk, Director of Technology, Methodology and Curriculum.

“The focus is on learning to use technology rather than learning about technology.”

DLSFI and the Student/Servant/ Leader model will become a prototype for other Lasallian schools throughout the country and the world.

La Salle celebrates the recent successes of the Class of 2010 which secured scholarship offers totaling over $8.5 million. La Salle invites future Lancers to become a part of the tradition and exciting changes by visiting www.futurelancers.com. Within this website you will be able to create your profile, sign-up for various events and learn more about La Salle High School. For information, contact Jake Pucci at 741-2365 or jpucci@lasallehs.net.

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Building faith, academics at St. Aloysius St. Aloysius on the Ohio builds faith, values, academics.

Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River in historic Sayler Park, St. Aloysius on the Ohio School has been a great place for children to learn and grow for more than136 years.

In the past three years, major renovations were made to the building including the addition of air conditioning, sound-proof ceilings, windows and new student lockers.

This school year the school features new computers and

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Students are accepted to the High Schools of their choosing. Their students attend all the area Catholic High Schools and you will see most of their names on the honor roll list. Their success and scholarship in high school is remarkable.

Products of the small school are: A student who went on to St. Ursula Academy and earned a perfect score on the ACT in 2007. They also boast a St. Bernard graduate who went on to become the valedictorian of the class of 2010 at St. Xavier High School and is now headed to Harvard. This year alone, they had six students who attended McAuley and received over $514,000 in scholarship money. These are just a few of our success stories.

St. Bernard School is a gem that has been preparing children on the West Side to be intelligent, faith-filled, strong leaders since 1868 and they continue this mission to the present day.

smart boards in the classrooms and a new computer lab, equipped with 25 computers.

They are also celebrating the school being nominated for the Panasonic National School Change Award. This award is given to six schools nationally for positive changes in the school community.

Each day, these classrooms come alive with activities as 125 students are challenged academically, nurtured spiritually, and tested physically.

The students enjoy a safe,

friendly environment that encourages mutual respect and self-discipline.

St. Aloysius provides a solid faith-based Catholic education for pre-kindergarten through grade eight.

The pre-kindergarten program, which is state certified, offers both full- and part-time options to meet the needs of the students and parents' work schedules.

The school's low student-toteacher ratio allows individual attention from a fully-certified

staff.

For students with special needs, academic support services are provided from specialists including a speech pathologist, reading specialist and disabilities tutor.

Enrichment activities are offered through athletics, art, music, foreign language and one of the best Accelerated Reader programs in Cincinnati.

Call 941-7831 or 941-3445 to schedule a personal tour and receive an information packet.

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Mount Notre Dame: Positioning young women for success Mount Notre Dame offers a With 17 Advanced Placement unique and complete college and 21 Honors courses, MND’s prep experience. It is an experiHonors/AP opportunities ence that is rooted in Catholic (including an AP course available tradition and superior to freshmen) are among the academic quality, best in the region. but MND also MND’s Billiart offers vast Scholar Honors extracurricuProgram, for stuThe foundation of lar opportudents scoring in the Mount Notre nities for its the 90th perstudents centile or higher Dame experience that foster on the High is the impressive leadership, School Placement team work Test, exposes stuacademic program. and a sense dents to not only of responsibilithe most challenging ty to share their course of study and gifts with others. early exposure to college The result - bright, confiplacement tests but also to a dent young women who go on to vast array of career exploration excel in college, career and in life. opportunities.

The foundation of the Mount MND’s engineering course Notre Dame experience is the prepares the scientifically-talentimpressive academic program. ed young women of today for a

career in this male-dominated field. MND also boasts strong programs in the humanities that offer leadership opportunities and a greater awareness of the inter-connectedness of our global society. MND is also deeply committed to the role of women in philanthropy. Its student-run Youth Philanthropy Council is a mini-foundation that has made an impact regionally, nationally and internationally.

MND’s family spirit sets it apart. Walking through the halls, it is evident that Mount Notre Dame’s students support, encourage and challenge each other. This environment produces young women who think critically to solve problems, work cooperatively in group settings, delight in each others’ successes and push one another to maximize their God-given gifts.

To top it all off, MND’s athletic program not only consistently brings home state championships but also produces players sought after by the most competitive colleges. Georgetown, Northwestern and Vanderbilt are just a few of the universities that have MND Cougars wearing their colors. In addition, MND meets various student interests through nearly 50 clubs.

Mount Notre Dame definitely positions its students for success.

It provides the young women of MND with the values and tools to succeed in high school, college and in their careers. Beyond that, the encouragement and support from faculty and friends instills a solid sense of self in the young women of MND, allowing them to succeed in life.

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St. Ursula committed to excellence St. Ursula Academy is considered a premiere private girls high school in Greater Cincinnati. For 100 years, St. Ursula has been committed to academic excellence, character building and service rooted in Catholic values.

SUA is known for high achievement in education, but it’s the demand for the entire SUA experience that has enabled the school to grow from 63 students to nearly 700 today.

Come see for yourself what makes St. Ursula so extraordinary. There are many opportunities to experience firsthand the SUA campus and state-of-the-art facilities, the talented teachers,

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the tradition and history and the unforgettable feeling you get when you walk in the door.

Students come to St. Ursula from more than 70 grade schools across the region. Whether they know other girls on their first day or not, it doesn’t take long for new and lasting friendships to form. Students become part of the family and feel nurtured by their caring teachers.

St. Ursula Academy believes balance is important. Students find they can pursue many interests at SUA beyond the classroom. There are more than 40 student clubs and organizations that include hobbies, fine arts,

honor societies, community service, and much more. There are also several teams in 12 sports. There truly is something for everyone at SUA. Upon graduation, students tell us they feel prepared for college. St. Ursula students are educated to be open-minded critical thinkers and lifelong learners who study all aspects of an issue and form opinions based upon inquiry and analysis. These skills give them self-confidence, high self-esteem and integrity. SUA graduates are aware of their own unique gifts and the responsibility they have to use these gifts to

Come see what makes St. Ursula so extraordinary.

benefit themselves and others.

For information or opportunities to visit SUA, please visit www.saintursula.org or call 9613410.

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Directory | From 8 St. Aloysius on the Ohio 6207 Portage St. Sayler Park, 941-7831 PreK and kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 117 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.saoto.org Tuition: Call school.

Scholarships/financial assistance: Yes/Limited Teacher/student ratio: 1:11 Hot buttons: We are a small school that treats all students and parents as family.

St. Antoninus School 5425 Julmar Drive Western Hills, 922-2500 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 470 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.saintantoninus.org

St. Bernard Taylor Creek 7115 Springdale Road Colerain Township, 353-4224 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 167 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stbernardtc.org Tuition: Call school

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Scholarships/financial assistance: yes Teacher/student ratio: 1:20 Hot buttons: St. Bernard is an excellent choice for Catholic Education. Offers a state of the art computer lab, SMART Boards in every classroom, an extracurricular Spanish class, the option of a half or full day kindergarten program, full time kindergarten aide, and religious field trips to explore the Catholic faith.

Meets individual needs of students in the class. Has a school psychologist, speech pathologist and instructional specialist.

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Directory | From 14 St. Boniface

St. Rita School for the Deaf

4305 Pitts Ave. Northside, 541-5122 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 185 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stbonifacecincinnati.com

1720 Glendale-Milford Road Cincinnati, 771-7600 Daycare through grade 12 Enrollment: 180 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.srsdeaf.org

St. Catharine of Siena

St. Teresa of Avila School 1194 Rulison Avenue Covedale, 471-4530 Kindergarten through grade eight Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stteresa.net

3324 Wunder Ave. Westwood, 481-7683 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 183 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stcatharinesiena.org Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:20 Hot Buttons: Saint Catharine School offers a curriculum that focuses on faith development in companionship with academic achievement.

We pride ourselves in being a small school that offers a full curriculum including art, music, physical education, a school library program and a technology program.

St. Dominic 371 Pedretti Ave. Delhi, 251-1276 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 514 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stdominic-k-8.org

St. Gabriel Consolidated 18 West Sharon Road Glendale, 771-5220 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 415 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stgabeschool.org

St. Ignatius School 5222 North Bend Road Monfort Heights, 389-3242 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 994 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.sainti.org/school

St. James the Greater School 6111 Cheviot Road Green Township, 741-5333 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 800 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.stjameswo.org

St. James of the Valley 411 Springfield Pike Wyoming, 821-9054 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 183 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stjamesvalley.org

St. Ursula Academy

St. John the Baptist

St. Michael

5375 Dry Ridge Road Colerain Township, 385-7970 Preschool through grade eight Enrollment: 473 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.stjohnbluejays.org

11136 Oak Street Sharonville, 554-3555 Kindergarten through grade eight Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stmichaelsharonville.org

St. Nicholas Academy St. John the Baptist School-Harrison 508 Park Ave. Harrison, 513 367 6826 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 297 Religious Affiliation: Catholic

St. Jude School 5940 Bridgetown Road Bridgetown, 598-2100 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 499 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.stjudebridgetown.org

St. Lawrence 1020 Carson Ave. Price Hill, 921-4996 Preschool, kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 240 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stlawrenceparish.org

St. Martin of Tours School 3729 Harding Ave. Cheviot, 661-7609 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 223 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.saintmartin.org

170 Siebenthaler Ave. Reading, 686-2727 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 315 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stnacademy.org Hot buttons: Our mission, as a Roman Catholic, Archdiocesan elementary school is to work in collaboration with the pastors, parents and parishioners of our covenant parishes to provide a quality, affordable education for our children. We dedicate ourselves to remain faithful to the customs, teachings, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. We pledge ourselves to the formation of youth: in faith, in education, in the arts, and in healthy living. St. Nicholas Academy, Envision The Future.

St. Peter Claver Latin School for Boys 121 East 13th St. Cincinnati, 929-9164 Kindergarten through grade eight Enrollment: 36 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stptclv.org

Saints Peter and Paul Academy 231 Clark Road Reading, 761-7772 Kindergarten through grade eight sppacademy.org

1339 E. McMillan St. East Walnut Hills, 961-3410 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 662 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.saintursula.org Tuition: $11,100 Scholarship/Financial Assistance: yes Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15 Percent Going to College: 99.9 Hot Buttons: Turning 100 this year, St. Ursula Academy is a leader in academics and known for consistent high achievement in the arts, athletics, and service.

St. Ursula Villa 3660 Vineyard Place Mount Lookout, 871-7218 Preschool(age 3) through grade eight Enrollment: 490 Religious affiliation: Ursuline, Independent Catholic www.stursulavilla.org

St. Vivian 885 Denier Place Finneytown, 522-6858 Preschool through grade eight Enrollment: 385 Religious affiliation: Catholic www.stvivian.org

St. William 4125 St. William Ave. Price Hill, 471-2989 Kindergarten through grade eight Religious affiliation: Catholic www.saintwilliam.com

St. Xavier High School 600 W. North Bend Road Springfield Township, 761-7600 Grades nine through 12 Enrollment: 1,550 (all male) Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic www.stxavier.org

Ursuline Academy 5535 Pfeiffer Road Blue Ash, 791-5791 Grades nine through 12 (all female) Religious affiliation: Catholic www.ursulineacademy.org

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Portrait of a McAuley graduate A McAuley woman is • a woman of faith • a woman of excellence • a woman of respect for herself and others • a woman of compassionate service • a woman empowered to influence the world Deeply rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, in Catherine McAuley’s unique vision, and in the charism of the Sisters of Mercy, the graduate becomes a woman of faith, exploring, deepening and cultivating her relationship with God.

“A strong lively faith is the foundation of all virtue.”

Having been nurtured in a student-centered environment which challenges students’ intellects and talents, the graduate is

a woman of excellence. She has become a well-rounded individual. She has been successful in critical thinking and problem solving and appreciates that learning is a life-long process.

“Our ordinary duties should be performed with all possible care and attention, none of which should be deemed trivial or unimportant.”

her classmates, and celebrates the beauty and diversity of God’s creation.

“God does not look at the action, but the spirit motivating it.”

“We must have a warm, cordial affection for all and manifest it by words, actions, and manner.”

Reaping the benefits of an allgirls educational environment, the McAuley graduate is a woman empowered to influence the world, comfortable with her own identity as an educated woman and leader.

She is confident in her ability to make a positive contribution toward the betterment of others and seeks opportunities to stretch her mind and imagination to make a lasting impact on the world.

Keenly aware of the injustices in the world, and through the many opportunities offered at McAuley, the graduate is a woman of compassionate service, Modeling Jesus Christ and Catherine McAuley, the graduate endeavoring to show mercy to those less fortunate. is a woman of respect for herself She is a person of moral and others. integrity who appreciates the fact She strives to show self respect by giving her best efforts that the Catholic Christian faith involves not just individual conin everything she does.

Extending generous hospitality to science, but demands that she all, she acknowledges and values work actively within and beyond the dignity of life in all its forms, her community for social justice. shares in the joys and sorrows of

“Speak as your mind directs, and always act with courage.”

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Be all you want to be at St. Xavier Modern, yet steeped in tradition. Large, but personal.

Challenging and inviting. St. Xavier High School is all these things and more to the 1,500-plus young men who call 600 North Bend Road home for their high school years.

St. X is the oldest high school in Cincinnati, dating back almost 180 years. It is inspired by more than 450 years of Jesuit tradition and is home to a warm, welcoming atmosphere of learning, friendship and spiritual affirmation. More than 16,000 living alumni bolster that tradition by proudly claiming a spot in what has become known as the Long Blue Line. Despite its long and rich history, St. X is anything but content to rest on its laurels. The school boasts Smart-Cart technology in every classroom and stateof-the-art facilities in the sciences.

St. X is forward thinking and among the area’s leaders in educational innovation. Boys from more than 100 grade schools across three states come to St. X’s 110-acre campus and leave as men who populate the world with a genuine sense of purpose and belonging.

The young men of St. X are outstanding students in the rigorous Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The school offers 24 Advanced Placement courses in seven subject areas, allowing 86 percent of St. Xavier students who take AP exams to earn college credit while still in high school. More than 99 percent of St. X graduates matriculate to a four-year college

or university; 74 percent of the class of 2010 was accepted into its first choice of colleges. Past that, 75 percent of the class earned some form of academic, service and/or athletic scholarship.

These gifts exceeded $38 million in value and averaged $131,000 per graduate.

Beyond academics, St. Xavier is a place where students grow in a variety of other ways. One of the most important is as a man for others. More than the school’s motto, being a man for others is a practical, life-long goal for each graduate. Grounded in its Roman Catholic faith and Jesuit mission, St. Xavier calls its students to serve. Community service is not mandatory, yet more than 80 percent of the student body participates in some type of service program through the school. Many more perform community service through their own churches or community groups like Boy Scouts. Among the possibilities at school are Big Brothers/Big Buddies, housing rehab, youth tutoring and the annual Canned Food Drive. The CFD has collected and distributed more than a million pounds of food to the needy of Cincinnati and Appalachia in the last decade alone. Students also have the opportunity to participate in one of nine summer mission trips including two international immersions - and five retreat programs over the course of their four years at St. X. In addition to the academic, religious and service aspects of

the school, St. Xavier is large of the fine arts wing is to provide enough to support an array of co- superior support and instruction curricular activities, including 14 so young artists might achieve a interscholastic varsity athletic heightened awareness of the teams, a variety of intramural presence of God in all things. sports and 100 clubs. The All boys who are academically school’s athletic complex qualified are welcome at St. has been likened to a X, irrespective of faith, small college. race or socio-economFacilities include a ic status. In fact, the 6,000-seat stadischool is now more St. X is the um with artifidiverse than ever. oldest high school cial turf, an The freshman in Cincinnati, eight-lane, allclass of 2014 is 14 weather track percent minority dating back almost ringing a second students. And - in 180 years. artificial turf field, an effort to attract an eight-lane the best and brightswimming pool, est students from five tennis courts, two every corner - the school baseball diamonds, two gymnasi- offered $2.5 million in tuition ums and the locker rooms, train- assistance this year; 28 percent of er’s suite and strength and condi- the student body receives tuition tioning areas to support them all. assistance, with an average grant St. Xavier’s athletic facilities are of more than $5,000. classrooms providing instruction If you would like to learn in lifelong health maintenance, more about joining the Long Blue teamwork, the need to strive for Line, or know any qualified stufairness and building unshakable dents who might benefit from a self confidence.

Jesuit education, please visit our The arts are a vital part of the website at www.stxavier.org and St. Xavier education, too, and the click the “prospective students” school features a fine arts wing tab on the front page. Follow with ample space to provide a them on Twitter @stxlongblueline full arts curriculum and co-curor call 761-7600. They invite any ricular programs. Included are a and all to join them for their 500-seat main stage theater, a Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 200-seat black box theater, band 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. and choral rooms, instrumental Eighth-grade boys may take the rehearsal spaces and six studio entrance exam at St. X at 8 a.m. classrooms for drawing, painting, Saturday, Nov. 20. St. X offers the sculpture, printmaking, ceramics X-perience Day shadowing proand photography. The fine arts gram to eighth-graders from wing has its own computer lab October through January. used for graphic design. The goal

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