Columbus School for Girls

Columbus School for Girls

Forte et Gratum
(Strength and Grace)
Address
56 South Columbia Avenue
Bexley, Ohio, (Franklin County) 43209
United States
Coordinates 39°58′5″N 82°56′18″W / 39.96806°N 82.93833°W / 39.96806; -82.93833Coordinates: 39°58′5″N 82°56′18″W / 39.96806°N 82.93833°W / 39.96806; -82.93833
Information
Type Private, College-prep, All-girls
Religious affiliation(s) None
Established 1898
Founder Mary Bole Scott and Florence Kelley
CEEB code 361530
Headmaster Jennifer M. Ciccarelli
Grades PK12
Enrollment 561
Average class size 13
Student to teacher ratio 8:1
Color(s) Red and gold         
Song Schoolmates, Lift Your Voices
Athletics conference Central Catholic League[1]
Mascot Unicorn
Team name Unicorns
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Average SAT scores 1888[3]
Average ACT scores 28
Newspaper Silhouette
Yearbook Topknot
Tuition $12,275 - $22,775
Dress code White polo, plaid skirt, crested sweater
Website columbusschoolforgirls.org

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a private, all-girls college-preparatory day school located in Bexley, Ohio, United States, an enclave of Columbus. It is the only all-girls high school in Franklin County.

History

Faculty and accreditation

The Head of School is Jennifer M. Ciccarelli, who took office in July 2014.

There are approximately 89 faculty and staff members, and the student-teacher ratio is 8 to 1.

Columbus School for Girls is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,[2] the Independent Schools Association of the Central States,[4] and the National Association of Independent Schools.[5]

Academics

CSG offers programs for children from pre-K through 12th grade.

The Program for Young Children (PYC, the equivalent of preschool and kindergarten) includes introductions to language arts, social studies, math, science, and physical education.

The Lower School includes Forms I through V (1st through 5th grade). The curriculum for the Lower School includes courses in language arts, library research, math, science, Spanish, visual arts, general music, technology, an integrated studies program, and physical education.

The Middle School consists of Forms VI through VIII (6th through 8th grade). The curriculum in the Middle School includes language arts, library, math, science, foreign language, technology, physical education, music, fine arts, theater, health, history, and performance ensembles.

The Upper School is for students in Forms IX through XII (9th through 12th grade). The Upper School has the broadest selection of courses. Courses offered include various literature, English, music, visual arts, acting, music ensemble, foreign language, ancient and modern history, technology, mathematics, science, and physical education classes.

Clubs and activities

CSG offers more than 30 academic and special-interest clubs. The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL)[6] and National Junior Classical League (NJCL).[7] There is the opportunity for foreign travel, including a German foreign exchange student program. Students from the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools can participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Program.[8]

Athletics

Athletic activities in the Lower School include field hockey, tennis, golf, volleyball, and basketball. For Middle and Upper School students, the choices expand to include field hockey, tennis, golf, track & field, swimming & diving, cross country, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. The Varsity Girls' Field Hockey team won the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championship in 1987.[9] CSG's mascot is the unicorn, and its team name is the Unicorns. The Unicorns are part of the Central Catholic League of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.[1]

Notable alumnae

Ellis Avery - author

Ann Hamilton - visual artist

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Membership Directory". Retrieved 2010-05-23.
  2. 1 2 NCACAS. "North Central Association of Colleges and Schools". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  3. "C.E.O. Leaderboard" (PDF). Columbus C.E.O. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  4. ISACS. "Independent Schools Association of the Central States". Retrieved 2010-05-23.
  5. NAIS. "National Association of Independent Schools". Retrieved 2010-05-23.
  6. "Executive Board Pre-File Application". OhioJCL.org - June 2007. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
  7. "OJCL Constitution". OhioJCL.org - July 2002. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2002. Retrieved August 16, 2010. ... by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL.
  8. "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)". FIRST Website. FIRST. 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
  9. "Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)". OHSAA Website. 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2006.

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