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Educating global citizens is central

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5 Preparing for success in college 6-7 Beaumont School

By Kathy Ames Carr Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland

8-9 Gilmour Academy 10-11 Hathaway Brown School 12-13 Hawken School 14-15 Hershey Montessori School 16-17 Holy Name High School 18-19 Laurel School 20-21 Magnificat High School 22-23 Saint Ignatius High School 24-25 University School 26-27 New facilities and programs

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his fall, Laurel School students will have the opportunity to engage in a new program that connects them with peers all over the world, to discuss in real time pressing global matters in a peaceful, respectful way. Participants in the Generation Global program will connect with similar-age students, ranging in age from 12 to 17, at a partner school from one of the 20-plus participating countries. Students and teachers will thoroughly prepare for the topic — be it climate change, hate speech, Women’s Day or another predetermined focus — and then engage in moderated dialogue through videoconferences.

“The whole goal is for students to be more open-minded, and more thoughtful about their viewpoints,” said Lauren Calig, director of multicultural education at Laurel School.

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, educating students as global citizens is at the core of developing a student’s understanding of their role in a greater context, local school leaders say. Academic lessons and experiential learning are portals into a greater accumulation of knowledge, although nurturing empathy, social and emotional intelligence also are essential.

“Our goal is to encourage students to look at the world from a global lens instead of a perspective that is limited to yourself or your immediate surrounding environment,” Calig said. “It is important students understand that people who live in different countries and have different lives and different

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histories experience the world in a different way than we do.”

Margaret Appenheimer, director of college counseling at Hathaway Brown School, said the students themselves are drawn to the experiences afforded by the school’s Center for Global Citizenship, which include international travel and immersive studies on global regions, leaders, issues and politics.

“About 90% of our upper school graduates are also graduates of the Center for Global Citizenship,” Appenheimer said.

The Center for Global Citizenship is part of that school’s Institute for 21st Century Education, which is comprised of nine other centers that provide students and faculty the chance to explore the world’s opportunities and challenges in different ways.

“When we take the pulse on our students’ high school experience, one of the questions we ask is, what was your most intellectually stimulating experience? Most of them respond with their experience at the Center for Global Citizenship,” she said.

Middle school students at Hawken acquire the foundation of a global perspective through a “ground-up strategy,” said Michelle Harris, director of the Middle School at Hawken. This approach centers on developing a student’s character, including social-emotional skills, which ultimately leads to more thought-provoking conversations, and shapes how we see our own value and those around us.

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Web, continued reciprocal engagement as a core to integrate service-learning.”

Developing and understanding our emotional health is an essential aspect of empathy, which leads to a more sustainable set of skills to interact with others in a global community, said Harris, noting that philosophy is tied to the school’s incorporation of Yale University’s Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence programming.

Students are given the opportunity to hone these skills through regional and global outreach programs, including spending up to six days per year with a local service-based agency. The school’s advisory program affords students the chance to discuss and debate on topics such as “what it means to be seen as the ‘other.’”

“One of the realities of adolescence is the shift to peers for information and insight,” Harris said.

“We want to support this growing dynamic within their friend-group while equipping them with accurate information and skills to navigate the increasingly complex world around them.”

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Integrating global studies into the education of Magnificat High School students is at the heart of that school’s mission of educating young women holistically, president Moira Clark said.

“We instill in our students that they are global citizens, which brings about incredible opportunities and responsibilities, especially in this challenging time in our nation and world, with all the division,” she said.

“Developing social and emotional intelligence is always on our radar, especially as this generation faces some of the world’s most daunting challenges.”

A multi-dimensional education at Magnificat blends academic coursework with experiential learning experiences, including working with international organizations in Greater Cleveland. Students in their senior year participate in a non-graded “Agape” project, which

Two University School students participate in a visit to the Ohio City Farm. Powered by Refugee Response, Ohio City Farm is a for-profit with a social mission of supporting the livelihoods of resettled refugees. The goal is to help the individuals grow roots and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities.

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As the boys get older, they start building cultural competencies based on geographic and geopolitical knowledge. The simplest of tasks are examined – such as what it means to buy an apple at the supermarket versus a farmers market – and what our decision means culturally, socially, economically and environmentally. Global stewardship is a central focus in eighth-grade and beyond.

“Your global connections start every day with how you show up in the world,” Nadzam-Kasubick said.

“There’s something greater than yourself in the world. Global citizenship is about building empathy, fostering relationships and developing real human connections because that is our real purpose.”

incentivizes them to examine a social justice issue about which they are most passionate. Recent projects delved into human trafficking, domestic violence and the impact of hunger on preschool-aged children.

“The Agape project inspires our young women to think, listen, pray, reflect and act,” Clark said.

Introspection is part of the journey in a student’s understanding of their role in a global context. This lesson unfolds in University School’s Lower School. The kindergarten through fourth-graders learn about the world through coursework and experiential learning that builds understanding and empathy. As the older upper and middle school students begin learning about the events of the American Revolution, they explore the war through the lens of United States history, said Bridgette Nadzam-Kasubick, director of global citizenship and middle school social studies chair at University School. The students and teachers discuss probing questions about the impacts of those historical events, and what it means to be an American citizen then and now.

“These discussions are about looking inward before you look out,”

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE At Beaumont School, the curriculum fulfills its mission of educating young women for life, leadership and service through a range of programs, including the Academic Scholars, which opens the door to careers in the STEM fields. The Pre-Engineering program offers state-of-the-art labs, a maker space

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and classrooms that augment the curriculum. In the same thread, students passionate about photography, painting, sculpture or other artistic endeavors can enroll in the four-year Studio Art tract, which culminates with a student public art display. “These students typically go onto the Cleveland Institute of Art or (New York University),” principal Nick Beyer said.

Meanwhile, the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Program fosters the entrepreneurial mindset of women oriented toward careers in business.

Beaumont’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme emphasizes rigorous learning through six subject groups (literature; language; history and psychology; sciences; math; and the arts). An extended essay, experiential learning and community service round out the IB program, preparing graduates for a pathway that, in many cases, leads to enrollment in some of the world’s most competitive universities.

“Our programming is intentional, helps build confidence and empowers our students to be extremely successful when they graduate from Beaumont,” Beyer said.

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Preparing for success in college

By Kathy Ames Carr Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland For many students, decisions on college choice and career pathway begin in high school, or even earlier. To that end, local higher education institutions, such as Lake Erie College, offer different programs and expertise to help prepare high school students for a successful college experience.

Here, Jennifer Kinnaird, dean at LEC’s School of Business, elaborates on some of those efforts.

What are some of the ways in which Lake Erie College is fostering the next-gen workforce?

First and foremost, Lake Erie College focuses on every student as an individual. Starting even before the student steps foot on the campus as a freshman, our faculty and student success staff begin coaching the student, assisting with their personalized academic journey and guiding each on how to define their unique pathway. Our new signature program for incoming freshmen, the Pathway to Empowerment initiative (P2E), prepares students to be successful in work and life.

This program guides students through a process of self-discovery by helping them develop strong personal attributes and creative problem-solving skills, as they ultimately see how these attributes align with professional goals. This signature program, combined with

internships and superior classroom instruction, prepares students for success. Our primary goal with this program is to ensure a wide variety of skills necessary to thrive and succeed in a dynamic and ever-changing workforce and, just as importantly, provide evidence of applying these skills in real-world settings.

What are some other ways students can begin to prepare for college during high school?

High school is a great place to try a variety of things, so it is important to get out of your comfort zone and start finding your passion. Becoming involved in co-curricular activities, community service initiatives, clubs and other pursuits provides an opportunity for students to learn about themselves, while also developing skills such as teamwork and communication. It is important for students to develop regular study habits: begin a project early, practice note taking and meet deadlines. Most importantly, start with the end in mind. Set personal and academic goals, and strive to achieve those outcomes.

bound students should exhibit, the LEC admission team evaluates every prospective student as an individual. We don’t expect students to be cookie-cutter look-alikes of their peers. We are seeking individuals who have developed the skills that set them up for academic success.

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“Becoming involved in co-curricular activities, community service initiatives, clubs and other pursuits provides an opportunity for students to learn about themselves, while also developing skills such as teamwork and communication.”

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These individuals: • Demonstrate the personal attributes of a well-rounded student who has successfully progressed through a variety of academic rigors; • Have progressed through core coursework in English, humanities, sciences and mathematics; • Exhibit strong writing skills and the application of standard composition rules; • Experienced progressive growth with a second language, preparing the student to be a global citizen; • Present success in a variety of electives, revealing a student’s areas of interest; • Honed soft skills, such as leadership and teamwork, through extracurricular activities and/or athletic endeavors; • Demonstrate the ability to time-manage and multi-task, as seen in the complexity and variety of the coursework taken each year; • Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrated by leading; and • Most importantly, the individual demonstrates strong moral character and an eagerness to continuously learn and to be a productive, contributing member of the community.

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beaumont SCHOOL Mission Statement

“A Catholic school in the Ursuline tradition, educating women for life, leadership and service.”

www.beaumontschool.org Address: 3301 North Park Blvd.

Cleveland Heights Grades Served: Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment: 325 Annual Tuition: $15,700 Average Class Size: 16 Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Year Established: 1850 TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Wendy Hoke, president Nick Beyer, principal Michele Bernot, vice principal

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Founded in 1850, Beaumont holds the longest tradition of Catholic education in Cleveland. The campus offers 140,000 square feet of space on 21 acres.

ACCREDITATION: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association; authorized International Baccalaureate World School and a member of the National Coalition of Girls Schools.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students choose from 11 varsity sports and over 30 extracurricular clubs.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Beaumont School is an all-girls’ Catholic high school in the Ursuline tradition that educates women for life, leadership and service.

Beaumont is dedicated to a college preparatory and International Baccalaureate liberal arts education, inspired by the example of Saint Angela Merici to serve others. The all-girl, culturally diverse learning environment encourages all students to develop the qualities they need to thrive personally, spiritually and professionally in an evolving global society.

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Sunday, Sept. 29: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 13: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Beaumont is the only all-girls’ school in Northeast Ohio that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Students can take International Baccalaureate classes or fully participate in the International Baccalaureate Degree Programme, a gold standard for academic rigor and college preparation throughout the world. Additionally, students have opportunities to participate in Academic Scholars, Studio Art, Pre-Engineering and the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum.

FACULTY: Of the Beaumont faculty, 79% hold advanced degrees and specialty licenses in their academic fields.

Fifty percent are certified to teach International Baccalaureate classes.

ALUMNAE: • Noreen Friend Fraser ’71 (deceased), co-founder, Stand Up To Cancer • Kathryn Hahn ’91, TV and movie actress • Sophie Hilaire ’04, retired U.S. Army Captain; summited Mt. Everest in May 2019; Guinness World Record for the Fastest Marathon in Full Military Uniform • Emily Infeld ’08, Olympic distance runner • Capricia Penavic Marshall ’82, former Ambassador and U.S. Chief of Protocol under President Barack Obama • The Honorable Melody J. Stewart ’80, Justice, Supreme Court of Ohio FINANCIAL AID: Beaumont is committed to enrolling a diverse student body that embraces the school’s mission.

Merit scholarships are available to students who demonstrate academic excellence on the entrance exam.

Awards are automatically renewed for all four years. Beaumont accepts EdChoice Students who may also be considered for tuition assistance or qualify for Diocesan Tuition Assistance Grants.

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TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Mary Curran ’81, board chair Jim Rubadue, vice chair Roseanne Nowinski Deucher ’88 Sister Susan Durkin, OSU Sister Joanne Gross, OSU Suzanne Hanselman Dorothy Moulthrop, Ph.D., ’91 Jennifer Roth Brien Shanahan Sister Ritamary Welsh, OSU, ’63

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WHERE YOUNG WOMEN LEARN TO

CHANGE THE WORLD The only all-girls’ school in Northeast Ohio to offer the International Baccalaureate Degree Programme.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 I 11 AM – 1 PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 I 5:30-7:00 PM  To register, call 216.325.1661 or go online to

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3301 North Park Boulevard Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216.325.1661 I Beaumontschool.org

Beaumont School is a Catholic high school in the Ursuline tradition that educates women for life, leadership, and service.

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GILMOUR ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT:

“To develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.”

Address: 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Current construction projects: • The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts • Renovation of Weber Stadium • Phase II of Figgie Field project (baseball scoreboard, grandstands, press box, concession stand, bathrooms and entrance plaza with ticket windows) • Outdoor learning facilities for Preschool-Grade 12 - outdoor classroom; arboretum; nature trail; greenhouse; apiaries; research, classroom and giving gardens; and chicken coop Existing facilities include: • Molecular genetics research lab (only one of its kind in secondary school in Ohio) • Digital music studio • Broadcast journalism studio • Sports medicine training room • Natatorium • Gymnasium • All-turf baseball field and two ice rinks • Steinway pianos (first private K-12 school in Midwest to become Steinway Select K-12 School) • Boarding option for grades 9-12 ACCREDITATION: • Accreditation is provided through the Independent School Association of the Central States and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: • Lower School clubs/activities: 24 • Middle School clubs/activities: 11 (Middle School students may also participate in Upper School Clubs) • Upper School clubs/activities: 42 (the speech/debate team ranked in the top 5% nationally, the Moot Court team was the 2019 state runner-up and the student newspaper earned top recognition from Columbia University) • Fifty sports teams • Three annual spring break service trips UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Nature-Based Learning Program (Toddler-Grade 12) will feature: • Outdoor learning facilities

Grades Served: Montessori (18 months-Kindergarten); Grades 1-12 Total Enrollment: 641 Annual Tuition: $9,050-$28,300 Average Class Size: 15 Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Year Established: 1946

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Middle/Upper School Open House: Sunday, Oct. 27, Noon to 2 p.m., Athletic Center Lower School Open House: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, Noon to 2 p.m.

RSVP at gilmour.org/visit • Environmental science courses • Sustainability initiatives Gilmour’s Community Block (Grades 7-12): • Midday block with myriad options for enrichment • Club meetings during Community Block, rather than after school (so students can participate in both athletics/ competitive speech and clubs/activities) • Students can meet with teachers, use athletic facilities and participate in spiritual opportunities • Teachers may take students off campus for extended experiential learning opportunities LancerTech: • Computer science opportunities for students and professional development for teachers • Advanced courses in 3D game

design, competitive robotics and web development • Recognized as a regional training hub/best-practices showcase for educational institutions Wellness Initiative: • Daily wellness block at Lower School (Toddler-Grade 6) • Social-emotional curriculum • Nutrition and physical wellness activities • Mindfulness FACULTY: • Average tenure: 8 years • Average number of years of teaching experience: 14 • Percent with advanced degrees: 70% ALUMNI: • Gary Cohn ’79, former White House chief economic advisor; former president and COO, Goldman Sachs • Paul Dolan ’76, chairman and CEO, Cleveland Indians • Art Rooney ’70, president and co-owner, Pittsburgh Steelers • Steve Skrovan ’75, writer and producer, “Seinfeld” and “Everybody Loves Raymond” • John Snow ’57, former U.S. Secretary of Treasury

TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Kathleen C. Kenny, head of school Elizabeth Edmondson, interim director of the Upper School, dean of faculty and director of curriculum development (MT-12) Tym Tagliaferro, director, Middle School Marc Haag, director, Lower School TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Fred G. Botek ’85, board chair Lorraine C. Dodero Michael A. Gleason Br. Kenneth Haders, C.S.C. Michael C. Howley ’01 Murlan (Jerry) Murphy, Jr. ’64 Katherine C. Pender Dr. Kevin M. Stein Dr. Steven Treppo E. Mark Young ’92

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FINANCIAL AID: • Merit-based and need-based tuition assistance is offered

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Think outside the classroom.

Gilmour’s New Nature-Based Learning Fall 2019

At Gilmour Academy, students don’t just learn the subject matter - they experience it. Our 144-acre campus serves as a living laboratory for environmental studies. Whether growing produce for the city’s hungry in the Giving Garden, creating a business selling farm-fresh eggs and honey from the chicken coop and apiary, or researching and implementing sustainability initiatives, Gilmour students are not just learning about our environment they are positively impacting it.

To learn more, visit gilmour.org/nature

Gilmour Academy is an independent, Catholic, coed school in the Holy Cross tradition.

Montessori (18 months - Kindergarten) and Grades 1-12 34001 Cedar Road | Gates Mills, Ohio gilmour.org

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hathaway brown school

www.hb.edu Address: 19600 North Park Blvd.

Shaker Heights Grades Served: Co-ed Infant & Toddler Center and Early Childhood Program; All-Girls K-12 Total Enrollment: 830 Annual Tuition: $11,600-$32,600 Average Class Size: 14-18 Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.6:1 Year Established: 1876

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Hathaway Brown’s (HB) beautiful 16-acre Shaker Heights campus houses a four-story glass-paneled atrium, visual and performing arts spaces, an IDEA Lab and Upper School learning commons.

Furthermore, it has an onsite adventure learning course, various dynamic classroom configurations, a working television studio, an aquatics center and a turf playing field.

ACCREDITATION: HB is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: HB is home to 11 varsity athletics teams, along with the first esports team in the country established at an all-girls school. It also has a large and consistently excellent speech and debate team, an award-winning robotics program and several performing arts opportunities.

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Middle and Upper School (Grades 5-12) Parent Open Houses: Monthly Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Primary School (infants-Grade 4) Open House: Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Call 216.320.8767 for more information.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: HB’s unique educational framework allows students of all ages to gain an extraordinarily sound foundation in core subjects. Additionally, they can try their hands at new experiences through the signature Institute for 21st Century Education, which reimagines

traditional academic architecture and gives girls the chance to expand their real-world skills in many disciplines.

FACULTY: Eighty-seven percent of HB teachers hold advanced degrees.

ALUMNI: HB alumnae include more than 3,800 women who live in all 50 states and 23 countries. Ranging in age from 17 to 102 years old, they’re a community of civically engaged women who hold positions in every type of professional industry.

FINANCIAL AID: HB is committed to educating talented and academically promising girls throughout Northeast Ohio, without regard to a family’s financial resources. We offer tuition assistance in the form of financial aid ($5 million annually for students in grades K-12) and merit awards (all incoming ninth-grade students are welcome to be considered).

TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Fran Bisselle, head of school Sheri Homany, associate head of school Valerie Hughes, chief financial officer Elizabeth Pinkerton, director of enrollment management Kathleen Osborne, chief marketing and communication officer TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Helen Rankin Butler ’87, president Nancy Swegler Anthony ’71, vice president Edward S. Pentecost, treasurer Deborah Crawford, secretary

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with 87% of the Class of 2019 admitted to their top-choice school (or a top choice, if ranked by group)

MISSION STATEMENT: “HB is a dynamic and compassionate community dedicated

to excellence in the education of girls. For us, educational excellence includes, but reaches well beyond, superb preparation for college. The true mission of the school, as reflected in our motto, ‘Non Scholae Sed Vitae Discimus,’ is preparation for life.” (The full mission statement can be viewed at www.hb.edu/mission.)

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Hathaway Brown – Ranked #1 Best All-Girls High School in Ohio

One of the BEST girls’ schools in the country is right around the corner corner. in Shaker Heights.

Visit hb.edu to schedule a tour Middle and Upper School (grades 5-12) Parent Open Houses: Monthly

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hawken school Mission Statement

“Forward-focused preparation for the real world through the development of character and intellect.”

www.hawken.edu Addresses: Lyndhurst Campus (Toddler-Grade 8) 5000 Clubside Road Birchwood School of Hawken (Preschool-Grade 8) 4400 West 140th St., Cleveland Gates Mills Campus (Grades 9-12) Mayfield and County Line Roads, Gates Mills Mastery School of Hawken (Grades 9-12) 11025 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland The Sally & Bob Gries Center for Experiential and Service Learning 10823 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The Lyndhurst campus (Toddler-Grade 8) features an Early Childhood Center; a newly-designed Lower School; an Innovation Lab; two libraries; an auditorium; an eco-garden; two gyms; a musical arts center; a swimming pool; an indoor climbing wall; tennis courts; a track and multiple playing fields.

The Gates Mills campus (Grades 9-12) features Stirn Hall (the main academic building that includes a fabrication lab), a media and communications lab, a science center and more. There is also a modern athletic complex with two gyms and a swimming pool, a challenge/ropes course, a weight room, a wrestling room, eight tennis courts, grass and artificial turf fields, a stadium and a track.

Birchwood School of Hawken (Preschool-Grade 8) offers families on Cleveland’s west side access to a Hawken education. The facility celebrates Birchwood’s close-knit, diverse community and reflects Hawken’s emphasis on the development of character and intellect.

The Mastery School of Hawken campus (Grades 9-12) — opening in August 2020 and located within steps of many of the most engaging and innovative cultural, educational,

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION:

Open House for Birchwood School: Preschool-Grade 8, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.

Lower and Middle School Open House (Lyndhurst): Toddler-Grade 8, Sunday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

Upper School Open House (Gates Mills): Grades 9-12, Sunday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.

Mastery School Open House (University Circle): Grades 9-12, Sunday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. arts and medical institutions in the world — offers students and faculty an abundance of opportunities for partnerships and real-world, problem-based learning.

The Sally and Bob Gries Center for Experiential and Service Learning, located in University Circle, adjacent to the Mastery School of Hawken, supports off-campus programming for all Hawken students.

ACCREDITATION: Hawken School is fully accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Hawken School offers a breadth of co-curricular offerings, including athletics, speech and debate, an academic challenge, a literary magazine, dance, stagecraft, outdoor leadership, robotics and more.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Hawken offers semester-long honors courses in entrepreneurship, engineering and more. Other signature programming includes travel immersion experiences, maker space opportunities, STEMM internships, senior projects and computer science classes.

FACULTY: Eighty percent of Hawken’s faculty holds advanced degrees.

ALUMNI: Hawken alumni hail from every state, as well as 28 countries around the world.

FINANCIAL AID: Hawken distributes over $9.6 million in financial aid annually.

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Grades Served: Toddler-Grade 12 Total Enrollment: 1,400 Annual Tuition: $6,460-$31,610 Average Class Size: 12-16 Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Year Established: 1915 TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: D. Scott Looney, head of school Kathy Mitchell O’Neal, assistant head of school for enrollment management Garet Libbey, assistant head of school for the Lyndhurst campus Kim Samson, assistant head of school for the Gates Mills campus Charles Debelak, head of Birchwood School of Hawken Julia Griffin, director of the Mastery School of Hawken TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Charles P. Cooley, chair

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LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT VISIT

Wednesday, 9/11/19 @ 9:00 am

Toddler – Grade 8, Lyndhurst Campus

MASTERY SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL SESSION Sunday, 9/15/19 @ 1:00 pm

Grades 9 – 12, University Circle Campus

UPPER SCHOOL PARENT VISIT Thursday, 9/19/19 @ 12:30 pm Grades 9 – 12, Gates Mills Campus

P lan your visit; RSVP today!

Hawken Lower & Middle: 440-423-2950 Birchwood Lower & Middle: 216-251-2321 Hawken Upper & Mastery: 440-423-2955 or visit hawken.edu/admission Coed Toddler – Grade 12

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hershey montessori school

Our 13-acre Concord Campus educates children from birth to 12 years old. Classrooms consist of prepared indoor and outdoor space. Children enjoy woodland, trails, green space, play areas, gardens and our small animal barn.

Addresses: Concord Campus (Birth-Grade 6): 10229 Prouty Road, Concord Township Huntsburg Campus (Grades 7-12): 11530 Madison Road, Huntsburg Grades Served: Infant-Grade 12 Total Enrollment: 285 Annual Tuition: $300-$41,195 (varies based on the program) Average Class Size: Ranges from 5, 12, 15 and 30, depending on the program Student-Teacher Ratio: Ranges from 5:1, 12:1, 15:1 and 30:1, depending on the program

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Hershey Montessori School (HMS) is one of the first schools in the world to offer a complete continuum of Montessori education that most closely replicates Dr. Maria Montessori’s vision, including a residential program for adolescents on a working farm.

Our 97-acre, environmentally conscious Huntsburg Campus is home to seventh- through 12th-grade students.

The picturesque setting is complete with gardens, farm animals, a bio shelter, trails and more. Our ninth- through 12th-grade structure is the first school building in the Midwest to follow the standards of Passive House Institute of the U.S., which drastically reduces buildings’ energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.

www.hershey-montessori.org

Year Established: 1978

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Huntsburg Campus Visitors’ Day: Monday, Sept. 9, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Concord Campus Open House: Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

ACCREDITATION: Member of NAIS, OAIS and AMI recognized for ages 0-6+.

For additional information, visit www.hersheymontessori.org/admissions.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: The Hershey Market is an innovative program that builds business, communication and managerial skills.

It lends many opportunities for real world education and entrepreneurial experience. Hershey students take on various leadership and supportive roles as they explore creative ideas and interests.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Our college preparatory curriculum integrates core academics, creative arts, physical education, farm work and management of our microeconomy. Adolescents learn in seminar classes, often engaging in projects of their choosing.

Adolescent students enjoy project-based studies that lead them to conduct research, consult with local and global experts, design solutions, present proposals and implement plans. Our students gain real-world experience in how to collaborate, divide labor, share resources, problem-solve, nurture respect and build hope for the future.

FACULTY: All teachers at the Concord Campus are AMI trained, in addition to having received their bachelor and/ or graduate degrees. HMS Huntsburg Campus hosts eight weeks of The NAMTA/AMI Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies and has become a world renowned model for Montessori education.

ALUMNI: One hundred percent of Hershey graduates have been accepted into their college of choice.

FINANCIAL AID: We strive to assist families through a needs-based financial aid process.

TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Paula Leigh-Doyle, head of school Judy Kline-Venaleck, associate head of school Wesley Wilson, Upper School director Lynette Ruple, director of finance Lakisha Wingard, director of admissions TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Candace Goforth DeSantis, president Dr. Melissa Reigle, vice president Sandy Giallanza, secretary Patty Emond, treasurer Debra Hershey Guren, emeritus

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Transforming Education

Nurturing the spirit. Engaging the intellect. Inspiring creative thinkers.

"My kids LOVE to go to school. Every parent I speak with says the same thing. They’re learning about things they want to learn about and doing it in a way that makes sense to them. Wouldn’t that be a great way to learn if you looked back on your own education?" ~ Hershey Montessori Parent

Hershey Montessori's approach to education instills the ability to adapt and redesign as the world changes, careers shift, and the demand on human ingenuity evolves. Students are inspired to thrive academically, grow their interests, and develop important life skills.

They learn to connect, collaborate, and conquer.

Find out if Hershey Montessori School is right for your family.

12 - 18 Years Birth - 12 Years 10229 Prouty Rd. Concord, OH 44077

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holy name high school

www.holynamehs.com Address: 6000 Queens Highway Parma Heights Grades Served: Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment: 600 Annual Tuition: $10,450 Average Class Size: 22 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Year Established: 1914

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Holy Name is the oldest co-educational high school in the Diocese of Cleveland. With easy access to I-71 and I-480, the school serves students from throughout Northeast Ohio.

In April 2018, Holy Name launched the Loyal Hearts Firmly United strategic initiative. One of the initiative’s priorities was to renovate the chemistry lab. This project is set for completion in August 2019.

Additionally, a state-of-the-art anatomage table (anatomy table) will allow biology, forensics, anatomy and health students to virtually dissect muscle, tissue and bones. Holy Name is one of the few high schools in the area to have this advanced technology.

Other classroom updates include the installation of 22 ActivPanels, along with new desks and chairs for art, theology, math and English classrooms. Cicerchi Field, featuring a turf surface, now has bleachers and a scoreboard to host home games.

Upgrades have also been made to the gymnasium’s scoreboards and sound system, as well as in the cafeteria, where AVI Fresh serves breakfast, lunch and after-school meals.

ACCREDITATION: Accreditation is through the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association.

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Some of the newest activities include the Holy Name Historical Society, Cooking Club and, most notably, the eSports Team.

Traditional athletics are also offered; the girls volleyball team won a state title in 2018. Other activities, such as campus ministry, the spring musical and marching band, are available as well.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Holy Name offers a Media Production course that produces a daily newscast.

HNN Sports, which broadcasts athletic contests, is also available.

Additionally, two new courses (Intro to Robotics and Intro to Philosophy) will be offered this fall. As usual, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) courses will also be available; CCP allows students to complete college level courses for high school and college credit, while remaining at Holy Name.

FACULTY: More than 60% of faculty members hold advanced degrees.

ALUMNI: Notable alumni include Rich Cicerchi ’65, president and CEO, Cicerchi Development Company; Donna Hanzlick Deye ’76, vice president and global CFO, Daisy Manufacturing Company; Drew Kraemer ’02, CEO, Marketplace Strategy; Heather Lennox ’85, partner-in-charge, Jones Day - Cleveland; George Palko ’83, president and CEO, The Great Lakes Construction Co.; and George Selim ’98, senior vice president of programs, Anti-Defamation League.

FINANCIAL AID: $1.3 million in financial aid and scholarships is awarded annually.

TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Timothy Leonard ’84, advisory board chair

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“The mission of Holy Name High School is to educate young men and women to proclaim the good news of the Gospel, empowering them to lead Christ-like lives, thus discovering their potential and value in the process of becoming responsible and caring citizens of the global community.”

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Experience the Tradition

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 5 12 - 3 p.m.

TRIPLE THREAT FAIR

CHEMISTRY LAB DEDICATION Monday, September 23 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 11 5 - 8 p.m.

PLACEMENT EXAMS Sign up online at www.HolyNameHS.com; Cost:$20 Saturday, October 12 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Saturday, October 26 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday, November 6 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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LAUREL SCHOOL Mission Statement

“To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.”

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Laurel’s suburban-rural advantage gives girls the edge. At its traditional Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights, students thrive as members of a community that spans Pre-Primary through Grade 12. Just minutes away from Shaker, all Laurel students immerse themselves in the natural world at the beautiful 150-acre Butler Campus.

While Laurel benefits from being a two-campus school that provides flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces, when it comes to its philosophical approach to its students, Laurel is one community.

The Shaker Heights Lyman Campus covers 11 acres. It features two libraries, two gymnasiums, a rock-climbing wall, a bouldering wall, a maker space, a dance studio, dedicated science labs in all divisions, 2D and 3D art spaces, extensive outdoor play areas and a restored Chapel Theater.

Located in Russell Township, the Butler Campus features 150 acres of woodland and waterways, worldclass athletic facilities, including a 16,000-square-foot Fitness Center, a Magic Tree House, two all-season lodges, a 15-element Project Adventure Course and a Yurt for outdoor education.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: At Laurel, three kinds of learning, in particular, distinguish its Preschool through Grade 12 curriculum: experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based.

Laurel’s Outdoor Pre-Primary School is an option for its youngest learners. In the forest, and away from highly structured indoor curriculum, children make their own choices

Addresses: Lyman Campus: Butler Campus: One Lyman Circle 7420 Fairmount Road Shaker Heights Russell Township Grades Served: 18 months-Pre-Kindergarten (co-ed) Kindergarten-Grade 12 (all girls) Total Enrollment: 610 Average Class Size: 12-16 Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Year Established: 1896 Annual Tuition: Pre-Primary School: $5,819-$17,640 Primary School: $17,667-$24,303 Middle School: $25,111-$27,970 Upper School: $28,617-$30,030 TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Ann V. Klotz, head of school Kathryn H. Purcell, associate head of school Diane Brezovec, chief financial officer Abigail Steinberg, director of enrollment management Venta Cantwell, director of development

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Kindergarten-Grade 12: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3 www.LaurelSchool.org/ OpenHouse about how to spend their time.

They become empowered, engaged and highly motivated learners. The Outdoor Pre-Primary provides a curriculum that ensures children are developing the skills necessary for them to be successful in Kindergarten, while also gaining the resilience, motivation and creativity that comes from learning in the forest.

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ticipate in the Capstone Experience.

Capstone cultivates purpose, relationships and leadership, using one of four lenses—civic engagement, entrepreneurship, global studies or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Capstone Candidates explore issues through guided research, intellectual discussion, relevant internships and purposeful travel. Using expert guidance from mentors, each Capstone Candidate creates a research focus based on her individual interests. This innovative program provides students with opportunities to approach real-world issues outside of the classroom.

FINANCIAL AID: Over 45% of Laurel’s students (Kindergarten-Grade 12) receive financial assistance. Laurel’s financial assistance program supports its commitment to a socio-economically diverse student body.

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Laurel girls today.

LEADERS

tomorrow.

At Laurel, girls are leaders in the classroom, on the field and on the stage.

Through a demanding academic curriculum informed by our Center for Research on Girls, our unparalleled public-speaking coursework and our beyond-the-classroom experiences, girls at Laurel lead every day.

Come see how Laurel girls lead.

Grades K-12 Open House Thursday, October 3, 5:00-7:00 pm RSVP today! Call 216.464.0946 or visit LaurelSchool.org/OpenHouse

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magnificat high school UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: More than 700 students (with a diversity of backgrounds, interests and aspirations) choose Magnificat for the distinctive educational experience we provide.

Classroom learning is enriched through experiential learning, service and leadership opportunities.

Under the mentorship of teachers, counselors and advisors, each student designs a unique educational experience, choosing from a course selection that includes over 30 AP and Honors courses, 50 co-curriculars and 15 varsity sports. Students are given the tools to reach their academic and leadership goals, as well as the flexibility to discover new interests and talents.

During the 2019-2020 academic year, the new Computer Science and Innovation department will allow students to pursue a comprehensive, strategic computer science curriculum that builds a foundation in core concepts, equips them with problem solving and decision-making skills, and prepares them for lifelong learning in the discipline.

One course offering in this new department is Mechanical Engineering, which features a partnership with Motogo Cleveland, a mobile shop class. In this course, students will learn concepts in mechanical engineering through disassembling and reassembling motorcycle engines in the former Sisters of the

Address: 20770 Hilliard Blvd.

Rocky River Grades Served: Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment: 700 Annual Tuition: $15,850 Average Class Size: 18 Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Year Established: 1955

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Join us at our Open House on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Humility of Mary convent, which has been converted into a state-of-theart workshop. Magnificat is the first Northeast Ohio all-girls school to partner with Motogo on a “mobile shop class”, as part of its engineering curriculum.

In addition, a new student-run coffee shop, a partnership between the Business Club and our food service provider, AVI, will open for the upcoming academic year. Through this co-curricular activity, students will

enhance their entrepreneurial skills and promote health and wellness on campus through fair trade coffee and smoothie offerings.

FACULTY: Seventy-two percent of Magnificat faculty and staff hold a master’s degree or higher. And, with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, Magnificat students graduate with the essential skills, knowledge and values needed to transition to college and life. Magnificat prepares students to be confident, well-rounded leaders in their careers, their communities and our world.

ALUMNAE: Magnificat has a strong alumnae network of more than 12,300.

FINANCIAL AID: Magnificat awarded $2.5 million in financial aid during the 2018-19 school year. Sixty-five percent of students receive financial aid.

“Magnificat High School is a girls’ Catholic, college-preparatory high school founded by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary that prepares young women to learn, lead and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.”

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TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Moira Clark ’77, president Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM, vice president of mission Marilyn Arundel ’76, dean of faculty and academics Mary Dwyer-Kueller, dean of student life and formation TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88, partner, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP; board chairperson Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM, former leadership team member, Sisters of the Humility of Mary; 2nd vice chairperson Linda Loesch Kelley ’77, vice president, KeyBank National Association; treasurer Laura Nortz, president, Nortz Consulting Group; secretary Margaret Jeffers Rowe ’87, director of business development, CGI Federal Inc.; vice chairperson

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October 6, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Boulevard Rocky River, OH 44116 440.331.1572 magnificaths.org

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Saint Ignatius high school

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: With nearly 100 clubs and student groups on campus, there’s something for everyone. Visit www.ignatius.edu/extracurriculars for a full listing of extracurricular programs and descriptions.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Saint Ignatius High School provides students with a wide range of opportunities to travel and study—in the United States and beyond. Global Education at Saint Ignatius falls into the following categories: domestic and international mission trips, academic trips and athletic trips.

FACULTY: The school has 120 faculty members, 90% of whom

Address: 1911 West 30th St. Cleveland Grades Served: Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment: 1,540 Annual Tuition: $17,300 Average Class Size: 23 Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Year Established: 1886

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 23 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields.

The newest building on campus is The Carfagna Family Magis Athletic Center, an indoor athletic facility featuring batting cages, an indoor golf simulator, rowing ergometers, open space for all teams to utilize, locker rooms, offices and a meeting space.

ACCREDITATION: Saint Ignatius High School is accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA).

www.ignatius.edu

FALL OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION: Thursday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

We welcome you to our campus to attend our annual Open House. You’ll be able to take a chariot ride, tour our facilities and meet faculty, staff, coaches, students and alumni.

hold advanced degrees. Fifty-seven percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

ALUMNI: Upon graduation, students automatically enter a brotherhood of more than 18,000 alumni living across the world.

This network includes alumni like

Derek Dietrich ’07 (MLB second baseman), Congressman Ted Lieu ’87, Brian Hoyer ’04 (NFL quarterback), Rory O’Malley ’99 (Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor), Larry Dolan ’51 (owner, Cleveland Indians), Rev. Timothy Broglio ’70 (Archbishop, United States Military Services), Nick Lowe ’98 (senior editor, Marvel Comics) and Chuck Geschke ’56 (co-founder, Adobe Systems).

FINANCIAL AID: Thanks to generous alumni and benefactors, nearly 50% of Saint Ignatius students receive some form of tuition assistance. This year, Saint Ignatius will provide more than $8 million in tuition assistance to students. The average gift granted to a student is nearly $9,000. Saint Ignatius High School participates in both the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Voucher Program and the EdChoice Scholarship Program.

TOP SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: Rev. Raymond P. Guiao, S.J. ’82, president Daniel F. Bradesca ’88, principal John Morabeto, vice president, institutional advancement Dr. Deborale Richardson-Phillips, Ph.D., vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Richard G. Klingshirn ’79, vice president, operations and chief financial officer TOP BOARD LEADERSHIP: Matthew Clemens ’85, board chair Chuck Adler ’75 Ted Carter Shannon Fogarty Jerse Neil W. McCarthy ’71 Joseph D. Moses, M.D. ’66 Karen Nestor Rev. Thomas Pipp, S.J. Kevin Ryan ’80 Janet P. Schuster

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“Saint Ignatius High School, with its Catholic tradition rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, prepares young men for their adult lives by: Challenging them to academic excellence and the desire for lifelong learning; Nurturing them to be Open to growth, Intellectually competent, Religious, Loving And committed to work for peace and justice; and Inspiring them to know, love and serve Jesus Christ.”

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YOUR JOURNEY AWAITS Service, Athletics, and Fine Arts. Entrepreneurship, Agriculture and Pre-Med. The student experience at Saint Ignatius comprises lessons learned in the classroom, on the court and in the community.

Be a Wildcat for a Day and see what life at Saint Ignatius could be like for you!

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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

www.us.edu Addresses: Grades 9-12: 2785 SOM Center Road Hunting Valley Grades Jr. K-8: 20701 Brantley Road Shaker Heights Grades Served: Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12 Total Enrollment: 840 Annual Tuition: $17,000-$34,940 Average Class Size: 12-14 Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Year Established: 1890

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: University School (US) has two campuses. The 221acre Hunting Valley campus (Grades 9-12) includes a 52,000-square-foot academic wing, which has more than 10,000 square feet devoted to science and research, 10,000 square feet for hands-on learning, including a robotics and rocketry lab and two computer-aided design classrooms, and academic space devoted to the humanities, including 27 classrooms for English, history, math and languages.

Meanwhile, the Shaker Heights campus (Grades Jr.K-8) features a performing arts complex and middle school science classrooms, a primary wing specially designed for young boys and a state-ofthe-art woodshop and design lab.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: As an all-boys’ school, US focuses on learning that addresses not only how to excel in academics, but also grow into a young man of integrity and empathy. The academic program offers rich liberal arts, complemented with course work

ALL-SCHOOL FAMILY OPEN HOUSE : 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20, Shaker Heights and Hunting Valley campuses

and experiential programs that prepare students to thrive and contribute to the global community.

In addition, these programs focus on leadership and teamwork, and include travel opportunities, world language and cultural studies in all grades. In addition to AP and post-AP courses, independent research options are available in all disciplines through fellowships and internships, beginning in the middle school. US students consistently excel at the national level in debate, math, business and science competitions.

FACULTY: US teachers understand

how boys develop and learn. The student-teacher relationship is a source of mentorship and friendship for many students long after graduation. The faculty are accomplished, as 70% have master’s degrees or higher.

ALUMNI: • Anthony Doerr ’91, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist • Jason Garrett ’84, head coach, Dallas Cowboys • Jon Kaplan ’91, head of global sales, Pinterest • David Kaval ’94, president, MLB Oakland Athletics • Arthur Laffer ’58, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient; economist • James Park ’94, CEO, president and co-founder, Fitbit • Clark T. Randt, Jr. ’63, former U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China FINANCIAL AID: More than $6 million in need-based financial assistance is awarded annually to 45% of students.

Merit awards are available to incoming ninth graders.

MISSION STATEMENT: “US inspires boys of promise to become young

men of character who lead and serve. Our dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum and experiential programs foster intellectual, physical, creative and moral excellence.

US is a diverse and inclusive community where each boy is known and loved.”

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FINDING HIS OWN WAY TO GREAT.

JOIN US FOR OUR FAMILY OPEN HOUSE

At University School, each boy is inspired and mentored to

Sunday, October 20 11AM-2PM

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“Nature-based learning complements in-classroom experiences, with a new greenhouse, outdoor classrooms, a chicken coop and an apiary promoting education in ecology, economy, food and social justice.”

The new greenhouse at Gilmour Academy fosters a deeper study of biology, the environment and the economics of our food system. Raised beds and an in-ground garden enable students to grow food for the campus and local food pantries. The greenhouse also includes classroom space and a molecular genetics lab.

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hen the students enrolled in Holy Name High School’s anatomy and physiology, biology, health and forensics classes walk into the chemistry lab this year, a sophisticated new piece of equipment will be at the centerpiece of the newly upgraded space. The Anatomage Table, a virtual dissection table, will enable students to study anatomy as if they were working on a cadaver.

“Holy Name will be one of the few schools in Ohio to have this

type of technology,” said Kate McCall, communications associate.

“We anticipate that by the time each student has graduated, he or she will have engaged with this particular technology.”

The refreshed chemistry lab and its hands-on learning technology are the latest in a spate of recent facility investments that Holy Name has rolled out as part of its mission to elevate to the fullest potential each student’s mind, body and spirit, McCall said.

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traction. These investments are part of private schools’ strategic plans to cultivate a well-rounded 21st-century education by integrating academics, experiential learning, athletics and extracurricular pursuits, local prep and parochial school leaders say.

“We are in the midst of a huge period of growth in terms of our 144-acre campus,” said Elizabeth Edmondson, dean of faculty and director of curriculum development at Gilmour Academy.

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According to the school, this center is Gilmour’s “footprint for the future for advancing student engagement and expression through the arts.”

“We have a nationally ranked speech and debate team, and this space will be worthy of the caliber of this program,” Edmondson said.

“The space will allow us to host playwriting competitions and community programs. At Gilmour, we are committed to helping students find their voice.”

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Hershey Montessori School’s campuses in Concord and Huntsburg are immersed in nature. The Huntsburg Campus has a working farm (pictured here) and environmentally conscious classrooms and residential buildings for its seventh- through 12th-graders.

Academy also is set to be designated as a Steinway Select K-12 School, a nod to its investment and use of only Steinway & Sons pianos, which are considered a superior brand of instrument.

Meanwhile, play and exploration assume their own progression in the STEM fields. Lessons in robotics, for example, are introduced in fourth grade. By high school, students have full access to the forefront of computer science through a curriculum that weaves the latest technologies, including agile robots, virtual reality, 3D printers and a maker space.

Nature-based learning complements in-classroom experiences, with a new greenhouse, outdoor classrooms, a chicken coop and an apiary promoting education in ecology, economy, food and social justice, she said.

POWER PLAYS Amid all the neighborhood

improvements in Ohio City, a few stand out in the educational space.

For one, St. Ignatius High School’s new Magis Athletic Center has a myriad of uses, both for the school and the surrounding community, the Rev. Raymond Guiao said. The indoor facility features indoor batting cages, rowing ergometers and an indoor golf simulator.

“The Magis Athletic Center is our crown jewel, but as important as athletics are, faith on the field is what’s most important in forming our young men,” said Guiao, president of St. Ignatius High School.

“Athletics are rooted and grounded in growing in faith.”

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Church continues through next summer. Welsh Academy, when it officially opens, will serve sixthto eighth-graders from modest economic means. The incoming 21 sixth-graders’ tuition has been fully endowed by donors.

“We wanted to open our Catholic, Jesuit education to qualified boys, regardless of their socioeconomic status,” Guiao said. “We are very proud of our new academy.”

Hershey Montessori School’s two campuses are constantly changing and evolving. Both schools are intentionally and scientifically designed to meet the personal/psychological, social, physiological and intellectual needs and interests of each adolescent, according to school leadership.

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ture-based learning experiences help students develop emotional, social and intellectual intelligence, a trifecta for meaningful pursuit in the Montessori education and beyond. This small-scale society provides students the opportunity to explore many related micro-businesses, including a student-run kitchen and a maker-space barn.

Among its recent facility investments, Hershey Montessori’s new environmentally conscious Upper School academic building was constructed according to the Passive House Institute’s rigorous standards for energy use and insulation, said Paula Leigh-Doyle, head of school.

The design also blends indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

“We are encouraged by the outcomes of an educational experience that develops the whole student,” Leigh-Doyle said. “All of our students are accepted into the college or career pathway of their choice.”

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