Louisville Collegiate School Viewbook by Louisville Collegiate School

CLIMATE & CULTURE

Collegiate’s primary aim is to be the healthiest place for kids to grow up. Foundational to this aspirational goal is our commitment to a culture and climate grounded in transformative relationships, honoring every person’s inherent worth, and our devotion to comprehensive wellness for all in our community.

This approach is nothing new at Collegiate. Throughout our history, our faculty and staff have long known and practiced this approach, creating life-changing experiences for our students. What is now exciting in the field of education is that more and more research affirms our longheld philosophy and the importance of intentionally teaching to the whole person. Students are not individual parts taught in silos but entire human beings whose growth in all areas is exponentially enhanced when we teach and engage their whole being— the mind, the body, and the heart.

Whether in our classrooms, on our fields, or on our stages, we deliberately consider how students show up as whole human beings. We plan the best ways to create a learning experience that honors their authentic selves and nurtures growth and development in all areas of their lives.

OUR MISSION 110

years; founded in 1915

Louisville Collegiate School inspires academic excellence, extraordinary character, and global citizenship.

Collegiate is a JK-12 all-gender independent day school located in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serving nearly 800 students.

Our progressive approach to learning upholds high academic standards while implementing innovative ideas in a supportive, student-centered community.

We develop lifelong learners who are informed, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders in a diverse world.

OUR HISTORY

In 1915, Virginia Perrin Speed and her husband, William Shallcross Speed, opened Kentucky’s first school committed to preparing young women for college. Louisville Collegiate School celebrated its first graduation in 1916. Today, the school is nearly balanced in the number of enrolled boys and girls, with the first co-education class graduating in 1987.

Collegiate is a community rich in history and built on a tradition of academic excellence. The JK-12 curriculum provides a tremendous, well-rounded foundation for every student’s future. Graduates qualify to succeed at highly selective colleges and universities throughout the United States and the world. A Collegiate education prepares students to stand out from the crowd armed with an extraordinary academic foundation, remarkable leadership skills, and a solid moral compass necessary for lifelong learning, civic involvement, and global engagement.

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Collegiate’s Honor Code

The Honor Code is one of our most valued traditions and helps us cultivate a shared standard of honesty, fairness, and high esteem for others’ work and property. The Honor Code provides Collegiate students, staff, faculty, and families a treasured community of trust.

WHY A COLLEGIATE EDUCATION?

We support every child’s academic, physical, emotional, and social growth. Our Cornerstones of Respect, Honor, Responsibility, and Compassion guide our students as they pursue educational excellence and character development so that every student reaches their full potential.

Our curriculum is a rich academic experience that develops confidence in our future leaders. As an independent all-gender school, Collegiate has a diverse student body that allows students to collaborate in the classroom and prepare for real-world experiences and situations upon graduation.

Our small class sizes allow teachers to know each student personally and help them build a lasting relationship throughout their education journey while at Collegiate, and long after graduation.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We strive to foster overall student development through our academically rigorous college preparatory program.

Student support services are provided in each division to help students reach their potential.

The Center for Learning Advancement (CLA), JK-12, is a critical and valuable resource that complements our classrooms and allows additional differentiated learning in our community. The CLA is prepared to equip every student with the essential skills for academic success.

The CLA provides an integrated approach to supporting students in academic areas during the school day and educational enrichment for students with intellectual needs and curiosities above and beyond the current curriculum.

In the Lower School, students may receive services in small groups within the CLA classrooms or in their homeroom. The CLA accommodates the unique learning needs of the student.

In the Middle and Upper Schools, the students meet in Academic Labs to reinforce skills taught in the classroom. These structured labs support academic assignments, organizational skills, and time management.

Across all divisions, extended time for tests and completion of classwork is provided when applicable. In grades 9-12, a daily Common Work Period (CWP) is part of the daily schedule, and Extended CWP occurs once every four days for students in grades 10-12.

A Health Center, Learning Specialists, three Deans of Student Life, a School Counselor in each division, and College Counselors in the Upper School offer daily support to our students.

8 computer controlled fabrication machines in The Makery

THE MAKERY

The Makery is a design studio and prototyping lab where students and teachers collaborate, invent, design, and build—equipped for light woodworking and metalworking, 3-D printing, vinyl cutting, laser cutting and etching, and more. The Makery supports curricular initiatives across all divisions of the school.

12+ local businesses partner with our entrepreneurial classes

60+ clubs and academic teams offered in grades 5-12

50+ after-school enrichment activities available for grades JK-4

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Central to our mission is our commitment to creating an inclusive community that nourishes students and families from all backgrounds and perspectives. As such, we seek:

» To enrich our students’ academic excellence by cultivating pedagogy, programming, and instructional resources that empower each of our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

» To enhance our students’ extraordinary character by nurturing and fostering skills and practices at every age that contribute toward a community where each member feels a sense of belonging and engagement.

» To develop students’ global citizenship by considering multiple perspectives and increasing a sense of responsibility to live, work, and engage respectfully with diverse people in an interconnected world.

As we teach, learn from, and celebrate the many differences that make up our school, we work together to uphold the pillars that embody the mission of the Collegiate community. We expect our students and families to demonstrate integrity and respect for all individuals and to act in the best interests of others and the community by showing Respect, Honor, Responsibility, and Compassion.

Through the National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), our faculty and administrators gain the tools necessary to create fair and just learning environments for all students.

Louisville Collegiate School has added Intercultural Engagement as one of our eight core competencies, focusing on factors and values that shape identities, perspectives, and practices for students JK-12. It aims to help students become active members of the community and responsible citizens. This competency offers a roadmap for teachers and staff to guide curriculum development.

29% of our students identify as students of color.

11+ stage performances each year

6+ musical concerts annually

FINE ARTS

The Performing and Visual Arts emphasize the importance of personal development, wisdom, and the evolution of the craft.

Content such as form, function, creativity, choice, character, personal aesthetic, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and empathy provide a lexicon for the student in the creative and scholarly pursuit of art. The curricula in each discipline create a path on which students can achieve artistic literacy, develop the ability to live creatively, become life-long practitioners and patrons of the arts, and, depending on the student, continue the study of the arts beyond graduation.

Our arts program combines experiential learning with direct and collaborative classroom instruction, library and web-based research projects, technology integration, performance, exhibition, cultural and educational field trips, and visiting artists to engage students in active learning.

visual art shows featuring student artwork

ATHLETICS

We believe that Athletics go hand in hand with our strong academic program. Collegiate’s Athletic program contributes to all facets of student life while teaching valuable life skills such as teamwork, goal setting, commitment, and follow-through. Accordingly, we designed our student-athlete, parent, and coach “Code of Conduct” around our four Cornerstones of Respect, Honor, Responsibility, and Compassion.

Our Athletics program offers studentathletes the opportunity to explore multiple competitive sports safely. All athletic programs adhere to a “no-cut” philosophy so that all students can explore our athletic options. Student-athletes are encouraged to not limit themselves to the “one sport” mentality and have the chance to play on various sports teams in addition to academic clubs and arts programs.

varsity sports

AMAZONS & TITANS

Highlights from the 2023-2024 school year:

» Titan Soccer - All “A” Classic State Champions.

» Amazon Lacrosse - Region Champions and State Quarterfinalists.

» Colby Berson ’25 - Boys Tennis Singles State Champion (first in school history).

» Rachel Disney ’24 - KAAA Female StudentAthlete of the Year (first in school history).

» Titan Track & Field - KHSAA 1A Team Runner-Up.

» Squash - Division III Runner-Up at U.S. Nationals.

» 4 Coach of the Year Honorees - Dom Gibbons (Lacrosse), Sydney Goetz (Cross Country), Michelle Hanafi (Field Hockey), and Chad Wozniak (Soccer).

» Amazon Golf - All “A” Region Champions.

» Titan Golf - All “A” Region Runner-Up.

» Amazon Cross Country - Region Champions and 10th at KHSAA 1A State.

» Titan Cross Country - Region Runner-Up and 8th at KHSAA 1A State.

» Amazon Field Hockey - Region Runner-Up and KHSAA State Tournament Quarterfinalists.

» Amazon Soccer - Advanced to Regionals (second time in school history).

Collegiate Athletics is proud to partner with Corey Taylor Sports Performance as its official strength and conditioning program partner. Corey Taylor Sports Performance will work to instill the expectation of top health and wellness standards within our student-athletes and fulfill its mission of helping athletes reach their full potential. Pro-Rehab Physical Therapy is proud to provide athletic training services to our student-athletes.

100% no-cut athletics policy

5 athletic fields including a turf field at the Barker Brown Athletic Complex

85% of students in grades 5-12 participate in sports

8 senior athletes in the class of 2024 committed to play college athletics

Collegiate Athletic Fields

Collegiate’s 24-acre property on Champions

Trace Lane includes four grass fields and a turf field with lights and stadium seating that opened in the spring of 2022.

BARKER BROWN ATHLETIC COMPLEX

The Barker Brown Athletic Complex opened in the fall of 2023. This 13,500-square-foot facility provides a home for our golf and squash programs and enhances the athletic experience for our field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer teams.

Located off Newburg Road, the Barker Brown Athletic Complex elevates the overall experience for our Amazon and Titan student-athletes, families, and fans.

Features include:

» Golf Lab with two state-of-the-art simulators and a putting green. This space gives our golf team a home in our athletic facilities and allows our golfers to work on all aspects of their game year-round, rain or shine!

» Squash Center with four squash courts plus a viewing area for our squash teams to practice and compete. Each of the four courts has a digital scoreboard with the ability to both live score matches and live stream events virtually.

» Team Conference Room that provides a space for our teams to meet, review game film, prep for upcoming games, and have an area to bond as a team.

» Athletic Trainer’s Office, which opens directly to the turf field and has everything a certified athletic trainer needs, including a taping station, treatment table, and ice bath.

» Amazon and Titan Locker Rooms for our varsity players equiped with restrooms, showers, and lockers.

» Concession Stand that features brand new equipment to serve hot food and cold drinks during athletic events.

LOWER SCHOOL

(Junior Kindergarten - Fourth Grade)

Lower School students are encouraged to take risks in a loving and warm environment as they develop the necessary skills to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

The Lower School offers a robust academic program taught by early childhood educators who understand how to meet young children’s educational and social-emotional needs.

Our faculty includes homeroom teachers, special area teachers, and learning specialists from our Center for Learning Advancement (CLA), with 75% of our Lower School faculty and staff having advanced degrees.

Our program includes reading, writing, word study, science, robotics, math, social studies, visual art, music, world language, physical education, library, character education, and service learning.

Our Junior Kindergarten is warm, inviting, and structured to meet the needs of our four- and five-year-old learners as they begin their formal education. We focus on building academic and social-emotional foundations through hands-on exploration and play while preparing our students for their learning journey.

Our youngest students experience being part of a thriving community that values lifelong learning and well-being.

The Lower School nurtures young children in homeroom classes that provide literacy, math, and social studies experiences embracing whole-child instruction.

We use a spiral approach to teach math and literacy, allowing students to consistently practice their skills while revisiting concepts more deeply at each grade level.

The Lower School literacy program fosters reading and writing skills by integrating foundational knowledge with new concepts.

The Lower School expanded its use of the Orton-Gillingham program to include Heggerty phonemic awareness strategies in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten. This approach combines explicit phonemic awareness and phonics instruction with a solid literature-based program. It includes a rich mixture of written and oral language with organized, direct instruction to meet the needs of each student.

Our reading program focuses on strengthening fluency and comprehension skills so that our students become independent, confident learners.

Individual class libraries and an extensive Lower School library collection provide students diverse texts and genres to enjoy. Our literacy development enhances learning in all subject areas and helps create a love of learning.

Our math curriculum in grades JK-4 utilizes the Everyday Math program (4th edition) developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP), which aligns with the Common Core Standards endorsed by the National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

The program uses a spiral approach to develop long-lasting mastery and depth of mathematical knowledge leading to lifelong mathematical thinking and confidence in math skills.

Students take an active role by working independently, in partnerships, and in small groups discussing their work and sharing their thought processes. This approach provides understanding and exposure to other ideas and strategies.

Our goal is for all students to experience growth and success in their math endeavors and possess the foundational skills to progress into Collegiate’s Middle School math program.

All students participate in our Character Education program through Collegiate’s Cornerstones classes, emphasizing our community principles of Respect, Honor, Responsibility, and Compassion.

Teachers integrate technology instruction and teach digital citizenship to expand awareness and understanding of the digital world. Lego Robotics infuses Computer Science in Grade 4.

At each grade level, academic expectations increase with more independent reading, self-assessment, and project-based activities incorporating public speaking, research, and collaboration among students.

LOWER SCHOOL SCHEDULES

Students participate in Morning Meetings to build community and set expectations for the day.

Utilizing the Responsive Classroom approach, teachers focus on engaging academics, positive community, effective time management, and developmental awareness in a student-centered and social-emotional learning environment.

Daily recesses help students build the necessary social skills for interpersonal relationships.

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE

KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE

» Cornerstone classes are scheduled monthly.

» Computer time is integrated into homeroom time. » Library is scheduled every 6-day rotation for 30 minutes.

GRADES 1-4 SCHEDULE

» Cornerstone classes are scheduled every other 6-day rotation.

» Flex: literacy/math and cross-curricular projects.

» Common Flex: whole-grade acitivity.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Fifth - Eighth Grade)

Collegiate’s Middle School allows students to grow, learn, and discover both in the classroom and beyond. A variety of clubs, sports, and arts opportunities are structured to bring out the best in our students.

Grades 5-8 meet in small Advisory groups by grade level for the first 15 minutes of the day. Led by a Middle School teacher, these groups support and advise students on academic and social and emotional issues throughout the school year.

Our Middle School teachers are experts in their field and truly love and “get” Middle School students. They are committed to making sure that every child is known and celebrated.

ACADEMIC TEAMS

» Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA)

» Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA)

» MATHCOUNTS

» Robotics Team

ATHLETICS

» Fall - Cross County/Field Hockey/Golf/ Soccer/Volleyball

» Winter - Archery/Basketball/Swimming/Squash

» Spring - Crew/Lacrosse/Tennis/Track & Field

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

The Middle School values curiosity, responsibility, and personal growth through the exploration of personal interests.

During the school day, students choose from various clubs and activities that interest them. Avaliable offerings including Art Club, Coding, Crafting Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, Environmental Club, Middle School Ambassadors, Robotics, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Tabletop Role Playing, French Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Cave Hill Walking Club, and Blue/Gold Planning Committee.

Opportunites for showcasing the fine and performing arts include visual art exhibitions, orchestra and rock band performances, the LCS Singers, a fall musical, a spring play, and winter and spring vocal concerts.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Our innovative schedule focuses on academic excellence while providing time for meaningful and substantive breaks between classes.

10 REASONS WHY OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE WORKS

1. THE SCHEDULE WAS DESIGNED FOR ADOLESCENTS. Every class is separated by a break, lunch, or activity, which the brain needs before transitioning to another class.

2. ACADEMICS: THE SCHEDULE PREPARES LIFELONG LEARNERS. Class is about a deeper dive vs. quick delivery and quality minutes vs. contact minutes.

3. STUDENTS LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Students make decisions about prioritizing their homework and extracurricular life, which better prepares them for high school.

4. HOMEWORK IS ABOUT FOCUS; IT’S NOT A CHECKLIST. Students have homework in 2-3 subjects daily versus 6-7.

5. THE STUDY HALL SUPPORTS STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY. Students have independent time to work on homework or meet with teachers for assistance once every other day for 75 minutes.

6. DATA TELLS A STORY. We continue to outperform independent schools in the ISACS region regarding ERB scores, and our students are prepared for high school and beyond.

7. ADVISORY TAKES PLACE EVERY DAY. Students start each day in advisory groups to get ready for the day.

8. LUNCH BREAK. Refueling the body refuels the brain.

9. TWO RECESS BREAKS STIMULATE THE BODY, WHICH STIMULATES THE BRAIN. Research shows that physical movement supports learning.

10. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES MEET DURING THE DAY. Students have time during their school day to meet and practice.

BEFORE CARE

(Kindergarten - Fourth Grade)

Our before care program provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child before the school day officially begins. With trained and caring staff, we offer a variety of engaging activities to keep your child entertained and prepared for the day ahead. From games and crafts to quiet reading time, we ensure that every child has a positive start to their day.

Drop off your child with confidence knowing they’ll be in good hands and ready to thrive when the bell rings. Before Care is an electronic device-free time, and runs from 7:00-7:45 a.m. every day school is in session.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Collegiate’s Summer Programs are designed to immerse students in enrichment experiences in all areas of their growth and development through academics, arts, and athletics.

Summer Programs offer full-day camps from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Half-day options are available for registration and are limited to the morning portion of camp.

Academic Gear-Up is an integral part of the summer for all students, new and returning. It is a chance to meet new teachers and classmates and return to “school mode” after a fun summer.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Learning Lab

(First - Fourth Grade)

Lower School Learning Lab is a 45-minute program designed to allow students time to complete their homework before they go home each day. From 3:00 to 3:45 p.m., students are in a grade-level appropriate classroom where they work on homework, have access to a Collegiate teacher for additional assistance, and leave school ready to rest and recharge.

Learning Lab teachers do not offer assistance on long-term projects or assignments, but do ensure that students leave each day with much of their daily homework completed. Registration for Learning Lab is Monday through Thursday each week for the entire school year. Your one-time registration gives you access to the service as needed throughout the year.

Extended Day

(Junior Kindergarten - Eighth Grade)

Extended Day is a childcare program designed to provide a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for students from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. to allow families the flexibility to pick-up according to their schedules. There are three Extended Day classes (JK, K-4, and grades 5-8).

exploreCollegiate

(Junior Kindergarten - Eighth Grade)

exploreCollegiate classes are after-school clubs that meet until 4:45 p.m each school day. Students can choose from various activities such as Jiu Jitsu, musical theatre, basketball, chess, art, soccer, and more.

These activities are led by Collegiate teaching faculty, as well as through partnerships with local businesses like Goldfish Swim School and Ambo Dance Theatre. The selection of activities is different each day to give students the opportunity to choose multiple activities for the week. exploreCollegiate offerings reset quarterly.

UPPER SCHOOL

(Ninth - Twelfth Grade)

The Upper School is committed to best practices and provides a student-centered approach that cultivates skilled and enthusiastic learners who are confident in our classrooms and beyond. Our graduates embody Collegiate’s Cornerstones of Respect, Honor, Responsibility, and Compassion.

The Upper School challenges students to look beyond themselves and their campus to become active and engaged citizens who make a positive difference in the world.

Our small class sizes allow teachers to know each student personally and build a lasting relationship throughout their educational journey at Collegiate. These connections continue long after students graduate.

National Merit Finalists in 2024

CO-EDGE PROGRAM

A formal co-curricular program that prepares students for life outside of Collegiate. Co-Edge includes Ethics, Media Literacy, Public Speaking, Design, College Counseling, Wellbeing, Service, and more.

ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS

Strings Orchestra, Contemporary Ensemble, Rock Band, Vocal Ensemble, Winter Musical, Fall and Spring Plays, Winter and Spring Vocal Concerts, and multiple Visual Art Exhibitions

ATHLETICS

» Fall - Cross Country/Field Hockey/Golf/ Soccer/Volleyball

» Winter - Basketball/Crew/Indoor Track/ Swimming/Squash

» Spring - Crew, Lacrosse/Tennis/Track & Field

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Offerings Include: Art Club, Art National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Board Game Club, Book Club, Drama Club, Discipline Court, Environmental Club, Equality Coalition, Feminist Club, Fine Arts Club, French Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Honor Board, Human Rights Club, Interfaith/Intercultural Club, Literary Art Review, Marketing Club, Math Help, Me to We, Mu Alpha Theta, Pandemonium (Newspaper), Pep Club, Science Club, Speech Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, Spanish Club, Volleyball Club, Transcript (Yearbook), and Xenophiles

ACADEMIC TEAMS

Academic World Quest, Future Problem Solvers Team, Governor’s Cup, Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), Math Team, Mock Trial Team, Quick Recall Team, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad Team, and STEM Science Fair

UPPER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Upper School teachers are free to develop a curriculum that allows for a wide variety of creativity in teaching and learning.

Small class sizes and hands-on learning opportunities nurture intellectual curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and stimulate personal growth. Education of the “whole” individual is fundamental to the success of our graduates in college and beyond.

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Activities Period varies by the day of the week:

» 11:05-11:45 - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Clubs and Activities

» 11:05-11:45 - Tuesdays - Morning Meeting

» 11:05-11:45 - Thursdays - Senior Speeches

* H Block varies by grade:

» 9th Grade: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

» 10-12th Grade: Extended Common Work Period and Co-Edge Classes

10 REASONS WHY OUR UPPER SCHOOL SCHEDULE WORKS

1. THE SCHEDULE WAS DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS. Every class is separated by a break, lunch, or activity, which the brain needs before transitioning to another class.

2. THE ACADEMIC STRUCTURE PREPARES LIFELONG LEARNERS. Class is about a deeper dive vs. quick delivery and quality minutes vs. contact minutes.

3. STUDENTS LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Students make decisions about prioritizing their homework and extracurricular life.

4. HOMEWORK IS ABOUT FOCUS; IT’S NOT A CHECKLIST. Students have homework in 2-3 subjects daily versus 6-7, similar to college.

5. ADVISORY TAKES PLACE EVERY DAY. Students meet in advisory daily, participating in community-building activities that include group discussions, team-building games, and wellness.

6. LUNCH IS 45 MINUTES. Refueling the body refuels the brain.

7. THE COMMON WORK PERIOD ENRICHES STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY. All students and teachers are free to meet, work, and collaborate during Common Work Period (CWP).

8. THE CO-EDGE PERIOD PREPARES OUR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND LIFE AS GLOBAL CITIZENS. Students partner with businesses, develop public speaking skills, learn and practice valuable wellness strategies, and complete the college application process DURING the school day.

9. DATA TELLS A STORY. AP Scores surpass peer schools, state, national, and global averages every year. We continue to have the highest percentage of student body members recognized as National Merit Finalists compared to other independent schools in Kentucky.

10. OUR STUDENTS ARE HAPPY! Surveyed every year, the students appreciate and love their schedule. Our alums say the block schedule prepared them well for college life.

UPPER SCHOOL COURSES

ENGLISH

Advanced English: American Studies

Advanced English: Seminar and Capstone

Honors English: American Studies

Honors English: Seminar and Capstone

Honors Intro to Literature and Composition

Honors World Literature and Composition

Center Of Writing (COW): Student Consultant

FINE ARTS

2-Dimensional Studio Art*

3-Dimensional Studio Art*

Advanced Art History

Advanced Studio Art

Contemporary Instrumental Ensemble

Graphic Design**

Photography**

Photography II

Honors Art History

Honors Art Portfolio Design

Honors Drawing, Painting and Printmaking***

Honors Mixed Media and Sculpture***

Honors Theatre: Second Stage

Vocal Chorale Ensemble

Strings Ensemble

Theatre

*2D & 3D Art are scheduled together.

**Graphic Design & Photography are scheduled together.

***DPP & MMS are scheduled together.

HISTORY

Advanced History: American Studies

Advanced Comparative Government

Advanced Introduction to Psychology

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Government and Politics

Honors Comparative Government

Honors U.S. Government and Politics

Honors Introduction to Psychology

Honors Macroeconomics

Honors History: American Studies

Honors Women in History*

Honors Human Rights*

Honors Approaches to History I: Early Societies to the 16th Century

Honors Approaches to History II: Colonialism to Globalism

*Women In History & Human Rights are scheduled together.

MATHEMATICS

Accelerated Algebra II

Accelerated Precalculus

Advanced Calculus AB

Advanced Calculus BC

Advanced Multivariable Calculus

Advanced Statistics

Honors Algebra I

Honors Algebra II

Honors Calculus

Honors College Algebra and Trigonometry

Honors Geometry

Honors Precalculus

Honors Statistics

*Game Theory

*Linear Algebra

*Number Theory

SCIENCE

Advanced Biology

Advanced Chemistry

Advanced Enviromental Science

Advanced Physics

Advanced Physics C

Honors Biology

Honors Chemistry

Conceptual Physics

Honors Environmental Science

Honors Physics

Honors Robotics

Science Lab Assistant

WORLD LANGUAGE

Honors French I

Honors French II

Honors French III

Honors French IV

Honors French IV: Developing Language through Culture

Advanced French V

Honors French V

Spanish I

Spanish II

Spanish III

Spanish IV

Honors Spanish: Developing Language through Culture

Advanced Spanish V

Advanced Spanish Literature

Independent Study in World Language Immersion

* Academic English Accelerator

*Arabic Language Through Culture

*Arabic Language Through Culture II

*Arabic Language Through Culture III

*Japanese Language Through Culture I

*Japanese Language Through Culture II

CO-EDGE COURSES OF STUDY

Ethics

Media Literacy

Relationships

Public Speaking

Design

College I

College II

Meditation

Transitions

Service

Alumni

INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES

Entrepreneurial Problem Solving

Entrepreneurship Through Start-Up Maker Design & Prototyping

Independent Study in Cultural Immersion

Technology Assistant

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

CHARACTER & WELLNESS

9th Grade Character: Wellness Foundations

10th Grade: Wellbeing I

11th Grade: Wellbeing II

12th Grade SEL for Emerging Adults

* GOA - COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science I: Computational Thinking

Computer Science II: Game Design and Development

Computer Science II: Java- GOA

* GOA - COMPUTER SCIENCE (CONTINUED)

Computer Science II: Analyzing Data with Python CyberSecurity

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

*GOA - ART, MEDIA, & DESIGN

Architecture

Creative Non-Fiction

Digital Photography

Fictional Writing

Filmmaking

Graphic Design

Data Visualization

Art Entrepreneurship

*GOA - SOCIAL SCIENCES

Religion and Society

Applying Philosophy to Modern Global Issues

International Relations

Gender & Society

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Investing I

Investing II

Prisons and Criminal Law

Climate Change & Global Inequity

Entrepreneurship in a Global Context

Genocide and Human Rights

Introduction to Legal Thinking

Business Problem Solving

Race & Society

Personal Finance

Introduction to Branding & Marketing

Capitalism- Past, Present, and the Future

*GOA - SCIENCE AND HEALTH

Social Psychology

Positive Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Bioethics

Global Health

Introduction to Psychology

Medical Problem Solving I

Medical Problem Solving II

Neuropsychology

Problem-Solving with Engineering and Design

Introduction to Organic Chemistry I & II

*Global Online Academy Courses

To learn more visit, globalonlineacademy.org.

UPPER SCHOOL ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Advanced courses provide the opportunity to do college-level work and obtain college-level credit. Students who enjoy a particular field of study can deepen their knowledge of a specific subject area through advanced-level work.

GLOBAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES (8-12)

Traveling to other countries embodies the mission of Collegiate, as it is about learning to exercise good judgment in and toward the world while enriching the educational experience for all who participate.

The Upper School offers 21 Advanced (AP Level) and College Level Courses.

ENGLISH

Advanced English: American Studies

Advanced English: Seminar and Capstone

FINE ARTS

Advanced Studio Art

HISTORY

Advanced Art History

Advanced Comparative Governments

Advanced History: American Studies

Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Psychology

Advanced U.S. Government and Politics

MATHEMATICS

Advanced Calculus AB

Advanced Calculus BC

Advanced Multivariable Calculus

Advanced Statistics

SCIENCE

Advanced Biology

Advanced Chemistry

Advanced Enviromental Science

Advanced Physics

Advanced Physics C

WORLD LANGUAGE

Advanced French Language

Advanced Spanish Language

Advanced Spanish Literature

THE CLASS of 2022 68 SENIORS ARE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES MATRICULATING TO 51 DIFFERENT

Along with a fresh outlook on their own education, students report a marked growth in self-confidence, an overall increase in sophistication, and a degree of language acquisition far exceeding what is possible in the classroom alone.

Three global experiences are available for Summer 2025 with trips to Argentina, France and Switzerland, and Morocco.

UPPER SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 BY THE NUMBERS

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

466 Applications Submitted

» 302 early applications - Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA)

» 71% admit rate for early application (ED and EA)

» 69 seniors applied to 177 colleges and universities and matriculated at 45 different schools in 23 states

» 16 is the average number of meetings a student had with their college counselor during their Collegiate career. Our college counselors create a knowledgable and sincere working relationship with our students that is invaluable in helping them build their future.

Collegiate graduates join a network of more than 2,000 alumni across the globe.

Authors, brewmeisters, chefs, doctors, fashion designers, Fortune 500 executives, filmmakers, painters displayed in the Smithsonian Museum, relationship App creators, world travelers – our alumni are proof a Collegiate education inspires academic excellence, extraordinary character, and global citizenship.

COLLEGIATE GRADUATES HAVE MATRICULATED AT THESE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

» The University of Alabama

» Allegheny College

» American University

» The American University of Paris

» Amherst College

» Arizona State University

» The University of Arizona

» Art Academy of Cincinnati

» Auburn University

» Babson College

» Bard College

» Barnard College

» Bates College

» Bellarmine University

» Belmont University

» Beloit College

» Berea College

» Berklee College of Music

» Bluegrass Community and Technical College

» Boston College

» Boston University

» Bowdoin College

» Bradley University

» Brown University

» Bryn Mawr College

» Bucknell University

» Butler University

» University of California, Berkeley

» University of California, Irvine

» University of California, Los Angeles

» University of California, Santa Barbara

» Carleton College

» Carnegie Mellon University

» Case Western Reserve University

» The Catholic University of America

» Centre College

» Chapman University

» College of Charleston

» University of Chicago

» University of Cincinnati

» Claremont McKenna College

» Clemson University

» Cleveland Institute of Art

» Colby College

» Colgate University

» University of Colorado at Boulder

» Colorado College

» Colorado State University (College of Agricultural Sciences)

» Columbia College Chicago

» Columbia University

» Connecticut College

» University of Connecticut

» Cornell University (College of Engineering)

» Dartmouth College

» University of Dayton

» Denison University

» University of Denver

» DePauw University

» Dickinson College

» Drexel University

» Earlham College

» Eckerd College

» Elon University

» Emerson College

» Emory University

» Fashion Institute of Technology

» University of Florida

» Florida State University

» Fordham University

» Franklin & Marshall College

» Furman University

» Geneva College

» The George Washington University

» Georgetown College

» Georgetown University

» Georgia Institute of Technology

» University of Georgia

» Gettysburg College

» Grinnell College

» King University

» Hamilton College, New York

» Hampshire College

» Hampton University

» Hanover College

» The Hartford Conservatory

» Haverford College

» Heidelberg University

» High Point University

» Hobart and William Smith Colleges

» Hollins University

» Hope College

» Howard University

» University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign

» Illinois Institute of Technology

» Imperial College London

» Indiana UniversityBloomington

» The University of Iowa

» Ithaca College

» University of Kansas

» Keio University

» University of Kentucky

» Kenyon College

» Knox College

» Lafayette College

» Lake Forest College

» Lawrence University

» Lehigh University

» Lewis & Clark College

» University of Louisville

» Loyola University Chicago

» Loyola University Maryland

» Loyola University New Orleans

» Macalester College

» Marshall University

» Marquette University

» University of Maryland, College Park

» University of Massachusetts, Amherst

» Miami University, Oxford

» University of Miami

» Michigan State University

» University of Michigan

» Middlebury College

» University of Mississippi

» University of Missouri, Columbia

» The New School

» New York University

» New York University (NYU Abu Dhabi)

» North Carolina State Univeristy

» The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

» Northeastern University

» Northwestern University

» University of Notre Dame

» Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences

» Occidental College

» The Ohio State University

» Otterbein University

» University of Oregon

» The Pennsylvania State University

» Point Loma Nazarene University

» University of Pennsylvania

» University of Pittsburgh

» Pitzer College

» Pomona College

» Pratt Institute

» Prescott College

» Princeton University

» University of Puget Sound

» Purdue University

» Queens University of Canada

» Randolf Macon College

» University of Redlands

» Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

» Rhodes College

» Rice University

» University of Richmond

» University of Rochester

» Rollins College

» Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

» Saint Louis University

» San Diego State University

» University of San Diego

» University of San Francisco

» Santa Clara University

» Savannah College of Art and Design

» School of the Art Institute of Chicago

» Seton Hall University

» Sewanee: The University of the South

» Skidmore College

» Smith College

» Soka University of America

» University of South Carolina

» University of Southern California

» University of South Florida, Tampa

» Southern Methodist University

» Spelman College

» Stanford University

» St. Lawrence University

» Swarthmore College

» Syracuse University

» University of Tampa

» Temple University

» University of Tennessee, Knoxville

» Texas Christian University

» The University of Texas, Austin

» Transylvania University

» Trinity College

» Tufts University

» Tulane University

» Union University

» Universitätsmedizin Neumarkt am Mieresch

» Vanderbilt University

» Vassar College

» University of Vermont

» Villanova University

» Virginia Tech

» University of Virginia

» Wabash College

» Wake Forest University

» Warren Wilson College

» Waseda University

» Washington and Lee University

» Washington State University

» Washington University, St. Louis

» University of Washington

» Wellesley College

» Wesleyan University

» Western Kentucky University

» Willamette University

» College of William and Mary

» University of Wisconsin, Madison

» Whitman College

» Wittenberg University

» Wofford College

» The College of Wooster

» Xavier University

» Yale University

MAY TERM

May Term is rooted in our mission and provides a student-centered, cross-curricular intensive experience led by our Upper School faculty.

May Term classes meet during regular school hours the week after final exams conclude. Collegiate acts as a “home base” during May Term with many of the classes involving field trips offcampus to gain true experience.

» 3.5-day program

» Included in tuition

» During school hours

» 0.25 credit per experience

» Pass/Fail

» Local and regional opportunities

» Students choose their experience

MAY TERM COURSE EXAMPLES INCLUDE

College Campus Road Trip, Film Study, Inside the Thoroughbred Industry, Journalism, Southern Culture, Critter Care, Political & Legal Issues, Urban Immersion, Video as a Contemporary Art Medium, Watercolor & Acrylic Painting, History of Architecture, Ethics of Food, Theme Park Physics, Helping Hands, and Poetry Chapbook

PROUD PARTNER

Collegiate is the only Global Online Academy (GOA) member school in the state of Kentucky.

GOA’s mission is to reimagine learning to empower students and educators to thrive in a globally networked society.

Students and teachers come from more than 70 of the best independent schools around the world. Just by taking a GOA class, you will meet and collaborate with people you might never otherwise know.

There are more than 120 high-performing independent schools in the consortium, representing more than 25 countries and more than 30 states. All GOA courses are taught by teachers who are currently teaching at a GOA member school.

At Louisville Collegiate School, students take Global Online Academy (GOA) courses for credit and the course is reflected in the student’s schedule and transcript.

GOA allows schools to expand what they offer and help students test their passions in ways typically unavailable on a single campus. The courses are interactive, instructional, and experiential.

To learn more visit our website at louisvillecollegiate.org.

FINANCIAL AID

We have a solid commitment to helping families afford Collegiate and award more than $3 million in tuition assistance to approximately 34% of our student body.

We believe that a community of students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds enhances the educational experience of all students and prepares them to succeed.

All tuition awards are need-based and determined by a family’s demonstrated financial need, as calculated by Clarity.

In the tuition assistance application process, all financial aid awards are determined by a family’s entire financial situation including income, monthly obligations, and other financial circumstances.

Families who would like to apply for tuition assistance should visit clarityapp.com to complete the application process.

TUITION & AFFORDABILITY

Independent school education is one of the most important investments you can make for your child. Collegiate is committed to enrolling students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels.

Tuition includes daily lunch, off-campus field trips, books for grades JK-8, academic fees, overnight trips, musical instrument rental, and more. For a complete list of items included in tuition and tuition rates, please visit our website at louisvillecollegiate.org.

TUITION & FEES PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the non-refundable enrollment deposit of $1,000 due on February 7, 2025 for continuing students and on February 28, 2025, for new students, the following tuition and fees payment options are available:

ANNUAL PAYMENT

This option provides for the annual tuition to be paid in one payment due by July 1.

STANDARD PAYMENT PLAN

This option specifies that 60% of the tuition is due by July 1 (less the $1,000 deposit) and the remaining 40% is due by January 1.

TEN MONTH PAYMENT PLAN

This plan provides for the flexibility of paying ten equal payments over a ten-month period. The annual service fee is $200, which will be billed at $20 per month from July through April.

It is Collegiate’s policy to require families participating in the monthly payment plan to purchase Tuition Refund Insurance, which is billed at approximately 2.15% of the tuition rate.

ADMISSION

PROCESS

VISIT CAMPUS

Contact the Admission Office to schedule a campus tour or shadow day: admission@louisvillecollegiate.org, 502.479.0378, or book online at louisvillecollegiate.org/admissions.

Visit virtually with our 360-degree campus tour at louisvillecollegiate.org.

APPLY

Complete an application online at louisvillecollegiate.org. The priority application deadline is December 18, 2024.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ASSESSMENT DATES

January 11, and January 25, 2025 Choose the day that works best for you.

ADMISSION DECISIONS

Early action admission decisions sent to families on February 7, 2025.

For applications completed after December 18, admission decisions are communicated on a rolling basis after February 7, 2025, until a grade level is filled to capacity.

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502.479.0378

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