New $7.1 million athletic and performing arts center! A new gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio and renovated theater!
Photo credit: Michael Kermizis
Elms has a 16 acre Athletic Complex with 2 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 softball fields and a track (made with recycled rubber)
HIGH SCHOOL For more information, please contact: Kathleen Norman, Admissions Director Our Lady of the Elms Rooted in the Dominican Tradition 1375 Exchange St. Akron, OH 44313 www.TheElms.org 330.867.0918 knorman@theelms.org Unless noted, photos are courtesy of Vizualizations
at a glance
www.TheElms.org 1375 W Exchange St Akron, Ohio 44313 330.867.0918
Co-Curriculars
Our Lady of the Elms, a Catholic, college preparatory high school for women, rooted in the Dominican tradition, fosters fidelity to God, academic excellence and strong leadership.
The Elms is Above Average National Avg Elms Avg Female graduates going into Science & Math careers 2% 33% National Merit Recognition
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National Merit Finalists
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Our Lady of the Elms is ranked • 12th in the State, • 1st in Summit County and • 1st in the Cleveland Diocese. Also a Top Performer in Mathematics & Reading!
• Academic Challenge (per 2010 OGT results) • Ambassadors Club • Art Club • Bridge Building • Coalition (Student Government) • Dominican Preaching Team • Encores Show Choir • World Language/International Clubs • Liturgical Ministry Team • Music Ministry • Newspaper • Social Action • Speech & Debate • Spirit Club • Theatre at the Elms • Yearbook (Egress)
100% College Acceptance for over 20 years! Library
Solid book collections & ebook titles with online access PLUS 24/7 access to online database resources beyond what state provides.
*Based on the past 10 years
Class of 2010 earned over $6.7 million in scholarships. (average $239,000 per student.)
AP courses • American History • European History • Government • Comparative Politics • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • Calculus • English Literature • AP Courses in French, Spanish or Latin may be available based on student interest
We learn like girls... try to keep up!
Athletics - Panther Pride! Opportunities to meet boys: • Speech & Debate • Academic Challenge • Choirs • Theater • Mixers & Dances
World Languages • Spanish I-IV • Frenh I-IV • Latin I-IV • Chinese I (courses to be added) • Intro to German
The Elms school paper, The Elm Leaf was awarded Best Overall Newspaper in our school size. (2010)
• Soccer • Volleyball • Tennis • Cross Country • Golf • Basketball • Bowling • Softball • Track & Field
Register for our entrance exam or request more info at www.TheElms.org