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2 Private School Directory

The “Private School Directory”is published twice a year.

The guide is organized by theSpecialty Publications

Department of The Community Press/

The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments canbe sent to Editor Melissa

Hayden c/o The Community Press/

394 Wards Corner/Loveland,OH 45140 or e-mail

[email protected] call 591-6166.

For advertising call 923-3111.

Saints Peter & Paul School . . . . . . . . 44

Directory listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

St. Aloysius the Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

McAuley High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Seton High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Roger Bacon High School . . . . . . . . . 11 00

St. Bernard Catholic School . . . . . . . 11 11

Mother of Mercy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 33

St. Ursula Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 44

St. Aloysius Gonzaga . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 55

St. James the Greater . . . . . . . . . . . 11 66

Corryville Catholic School . . . . . . . . 11 77

La Salle High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 88

St. Vivian School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 99

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Saints Peter & Paul Academy(SPPA) in Reading is one of avery few private, independentschools in the Tristate educatingchildren in the Catholic faithfrom kindergarten througheighth grade.

It was established in 2007, tocontinue the traditions of theoriginal Saints Peter & Paulparochial school which had oper-ated since 1853.

The new school received its

charter from the Ohio StateBoard of Education in 2008.

Ninety-two children presentlyattend Saints Peter & PaulAcademy where small classesallow teachers to share qualitytime with every student.

Their mission is to educateand prepare children spiritually,intellectually, emotionally, andphysically; to treat all as individ-uals with respect and dignity;and to nurture their spiritual for-

mation by encouraging them tobecome one with God.

School spirit abounds at SaintsPeter & Paul Academy. The acad-emy recently placed 51st in thenation in the “Keep AmericaBeautiful” recycling contest. Thisrewarding effort was the result ofstudents, parents and facultyworking together.

The fellowship shared bythose who are part of the acade-my is hard to explain. It is really

something you must experiencefor yourself. You and your familyare invited to become a part ofthis wonderful mission.

Saints Peter & Paul Academyis easily accessed from both I-75and Ronald Reagan Highway at231 Clark Road, just north ofGalbraith Road.

Visit the school’s Web site atwww.sppacademy.org or callPrincipal Glenda Donnelly at761-7772.

Saints Peter & Paul Academy: Where small classes allow quality time for every student

Editor’s note: Below is a list ofprivate schools in the area andpertinent information aboutthem. They are listed in alpha-betical order. If you have ques-tions about the information inthis list, please contact MelissaHayden, specialty publicationseditor at 591-6166 .

Bethany555 Albion Ave.Glendale, 771-7462Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 235Religious affiliation: Mission of the Sisters of theTransfigurationwww.bethanyschool.org

Calvary Academy11970 Kenn RoadSpringdale, 674-9600K-4 through grade 12Enrollment: 120

Religious affiliation: UnitedPentecostalwww.thecalvaryacademy.org

Central Montessori Academy1904 Springdale RoadSpringfield Township, 742-5800Infant through grade sixEnrollment: 115Religious affiliation: Nonecentralmontessoriacademy.com

Cincinnati Christian Schools7350 Dixie HighwayFairfield, 874-8500 (Preschool through grade six)7474 Morris RoadFairfield, 892-8500(grade seven through 12)Enrollment: 678Religious affiliation: Non-denominationalwww.cincinnatichristian.orgTuition: $1,800 to $6,780Scholarship/financial assistance available: Yes

Our community’s private schools are rich in tradition and quality education.Students at private schools get a lot from their education – a sprit of givingback, a respect for education and a deeply rooted value system.

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Teacher/student ratio: 1:18Percent going to college: 99Hot buttons: CincinnatiChristian Schools is an inde-pendent, non-denomination-al coeducational school offer-ing a college-prep curriculum. We are accredited by the stateof Ohio and the Association ofChristian SchoolsInternational. We offer honorscourses, an exceptional FineArts Department and partici-pate in the Miami ValleyConference for athletics. Ourstudents graduate with highOGT scores. Bible classes aredaily, chapel services weekly.Public school bus transporta-tion is available. Before- andafter-school care is offered.

Cincinnati Country Day School6905 Given RoadIndian Hill, 561-7298Age 18 months through grade 12Enrollment: 800Religious affiliation: Nonewww.countryday.net

Cincinnati HillsChristian Academy11525 Snider RoadSycamore Township, 247-0900 Developmental kindergartenthrough grade 12Enrollment: 1,281Religious affiliation: ChristianNon-denominationalwww.chca-oh.org

Cincinnati Waldorf School5555 Little Flower AvenueWinton Place, 541-0220Preschool through grade eightEnrollment: 209Religious affiliation: Non-denominationalwww.cincinnatiwaldorf-school.org

Corryville Catholic School108 Calhoun StreetCincinnati, 281-4856Preschool through grade eightEnrollment: 180Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.corryvillecatholic.orgTuition: $4,500Scholarship/financial aidavailable: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:18Hot buttons: CorryvilleCatholic is a consolidatedschool. It focuses on the chil-dren having respect towardsthe classroom and the com-munity.


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Nestled on thebanks of the OhioRiver in historicSayler Park, St.Aloysius on theOhio School hasbeen a great placefor children tolearn and grow formore than 136years.

In the past twoyears, major reno-vations were made to the build-ing including the addition of airconditioning, sound-proof ceil-ings, windows and new student

lockers. This school

year, the schoolfeatures newcomputers inthe classroomsand a new com-puter lab,equipped with25 computers.

Each day,these class-rooms come

alive with activities as 125 stu-dents are challenged academical-ly, nurtured spiritually and test-ed physically.

These students enjoy a safe,friendly environment thatencourages mutual respect andself-discipline.

St. Aloysius provides a solidfaith-based Catholic educationfor pre-kindergarten througheighth grade.

The pre-kindergarten pro-gram, which is state certified,offers both full- and part-timeoptions to meet the needs of thestudents and parents’ workschedules.

The school’s low student-to-teacher ratio allows for individ-ual attention from a fully-certi-

fied staff.For students with special

needs, academic support servicesare provided from specialistsincluding a speech pathologist,reading specialist and disabilitiestutor.

Enrichment activities areoffered through athletics, art,music, foreign language and oneof the best Accelerated Readerprograms in Cincinnati.

Call 941-7831 or 941-3445 toschedule a personal tour andreceive an information packet.

St. Aloysius on the Ohio builds faith, values, academicsEach day the class-rooms come alivewith activities as125 students arechallenged academi-cally and nurturedspiritually and test-ed physically.

Elder High School3900 Vincent Ave.Price Hill, 921-3744Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 950Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.elderhs.org

Hillside ChristianAcademy5554 Muddy Creek RoadWestern Hills, 451-37774255 Ashland Ave.Norwood, 451-3777K-3 through grade 12Enrollment: 35Religious affiliation: Baptist

Holy Family3001 Price Ave.Price Hill, 921-8483Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 165Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.hfschool.org

La Salle High School3091 North Bend RoadWhite Oak, 741-3000Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 800Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.cincinnatilasalle.netTuition: Call schoolScholarship/financial assis-tance available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:13Percent going to college: 97Hot buttons: La Salle is a col-

lege-preparatory, comprehen-sive Catholic high school.Founded in 1960, La Salleremains consistent in its

teachings that are based onthe educational principals ofSt. John Baptist de la Salle.


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New and great thingsare happening every dayat McAuley. The new,highly successful TabletPC program is in fullswing with the Class of2012 and will be expand-ed to include the Class of2013 next year.

The tablets encourageproblem solving and proj-ect-based learning, andallow for differentiatedlearning within the class-room as well as immedi-ate feedback.

Teaching techniquesand student assignmentsincorporating advancedtechnology are utilizeddaily by the outstandingMcAuley faculty.

Freshmen completedinterdisciplinary projects(English and biology)using Photostory to create

environmental film docu-mentaries.

Chemistry and marinebiology students havebeen exposed to podcast-ing/vodcasting to helpreview concepts.

Physics students par-ticipated for the secondyear in the Adopt-a-Physicist program, com-municating via a discus-sion forum and creatingPowerPoint presentations.

Seniors have used

Photostory tocreate illumi-nated text inEnglish classes,and juniors cre-

ated Found Poems viatechnology.

The McAuley academicteam uses various gamesoftware to practice fortheir matches. Manyteachers host online studyand review sessions.

Students are reaping

the benefits of McAuley’snew, progressive sched-ule, designed so that stu-dents take six classes aday, two 80-minute class-es and four 50-minuteclasses, and based on afour-day rotation.

This schedule allowsfor longer class time,while still allowing stu-dents to take eight classesper semester.

Next school year, the

thriving Women inMedicine program willhave two companion pro-grams: Women inEngineering and Womenin Law.

These opportunitiesallow students to takeadvantage of a rigorouspre-college curriculumand to find out, firsthand,about these career fieldsthrough partnerships withhospitals, businesses, andlaw firms.

Two outstanding class-es will be added to the listof courses McAuleyoffers. Forensic scienceand AP psychology.

For more informationabout what’s new atMcAuley, or to arrange avisit, please call KathyDietrich at 681-1800, ext.2272.

There’s always something new at McAuley High School


If you are looking for a highschool where youcan grow in excel-lence, then it’s timeto Go Green atSeton!

Seton provides astrong foundationfor academic suc-cess.

Rooted in excel-lence and nurturedby faith, Seton’sCatholic college-prep comprehen-sive curriculum offers a multi-tude of classes including 15Advanced Placement courses,

four foreign languages andground-break-ing technology.

“I am chal-lenged everyday in my class-es by incredibleteachers whodemand excel-lence. I have arigorous aca-demic scheduleincluding fourAdvancedPlacement

courses, but I know I’ll be readyfor college next year,” saidStephanie Weber, Class of 2009.

Students will be challenged byan exceptional faculty and havethe world at their fingertips onthe wireless campus with one-to-one student computing.

In today’s fast-paced andever-changing world, studentsmust have the tools for thrivingin the electronic age.

Seton students reap the bene-fits of unlimited resources andeducational tools through theirpersonal Tablet PCs which theycarry with them from class toclass, from school to home.

Cultivate your interest by get-ting involved! It’s easy at Setonwhere there is something for

everyone with over 30 clubs andactivities, 12 varsity sports, anoutstanding fine arts programand numerous service opportuni-ties.

The state-of-the art campusoffers all the amenities you needin one location including five sci-ence labs, an art wing, chapel,performance theater, 1,000-seatgym, and on-sight parkinggarage.

The challenging academic pro-grams, nationally recognizedschool spirit and the welcomingatmosphere make Seton thechoice high school for youngwomen.

You grow girl … plant yourself at Seton High School

“I am challengedevery day in myclass by incredibleteachers whodemand excel-lence.”- Stephanie Weber

McAuley High School6000 Oakwood Ave.College Hill, 681-1800Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 713Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.mcauleyhs.netTuition: $8,250 for the 2009-10school yearScholarships/financial aidavailable: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:18Percent going to college: 99Hot buttons: McAuley stu-dents experience academicexcellence, as well as excel-lence in many other areas,including fine arts, service,and sports, in a brilliantly bal-anced Catholic environmentwhich results in well-roundedwomen. New in 2009, Womenin Engineering and Women inLaw programs will be addedto the current, successfulWomen in Medicine program.Two classes will be added: APpsychology and forensic sci-ence. The Class of 2013 will bethe second class to have theirown TabletPCs.

Mother of Mercy High School3036 Werk RoadWestwood, 661-2740Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 527Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.motherofmercy.orgTuition: $7,750Scholarships/financial aid

available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:12Percent going to college: 100Hot buttons: A National BlueRibbon School of Excellence,Mercy is proud of its long tra-dition of academic excellenceand is always striving to offerMercy students the very bestpossible in education. WithMercy’s new Tech Wing,opened in the fall of 2007, andDiversified TechnologyProgram, state-of-the-arttechnology opportunitiesabound, along with outstand-ing academic programs, andaward-winning fine arts,sports and co-curricular activ-ities.

Mount Notre DameHigh School711 E. Columbia Ave.Reading, 821-3044Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 760Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.mndhs.org

Our Lady of Grace2940 W. Galbraith RoadGroesbeck, 931-3070Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 340Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.olgcs.org


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Private SchoolDirectory

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be apart of the fall 2009edition of the “PrivateSchool Directory.”For advertising call923-3111.To be included in thelisting call 591-6166.

Our Lady of Lourdes School5835 Glenway Ave.Western Hills, 347-2660Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 425Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.lourdes.org

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart170 Siebenthaler Ave.Reading, 733-5225Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 234Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.olshschool.net

Our Lady of Victory808 Neeb RoadDelhi, 347-2072Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 630Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.olv.org

Our Lady of Visitation School3180 South RoadBridgetown, 347-2222Grades one through eightEnrollment: 870Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.olvisitation.org/school.html

Purcell Marian HighSchool (ECASE)2935 Hackberry St.East Walnut Hills, 751-1230

Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 430Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.purcellmarian.org

Resurrection of Our Lord1740 Iliff Ave.Price Hill, 471-6600Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 175Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.res-school.org

Rockwern Academy8401 Montgomery RoadKenwood, 984-3770Pre-2 through grade eightEnrollment: 215Religious affiliation: JewishDay Schoolwww.rockwernacademy.org

Roger Bacon High School4320 Vine St.St. Bernard, 641-1300Grades nine through 12, co-educationalEnrollment: 580Religious affiliation: Catholic,all students welcomewww.rogerbacon.orgTuition: $7,850 in parish;$8,050 out of parish.Scholarships/financial assis-tance: Financial aid is avail-able through the Archdioceseof Cincinnati and RogerBacon’s own resources. Forthe 2008-09 school year, RogerBacon awarded more thanone million dollars in scholar-ships and financial assistanceto approximately 60 percentof the student body. Teacher/student ratio: 1:11

Percent going to college: 92Hot buttons: Franciscan her-itage with strong communityservice; new library, artrooms, guidance conferencecenter and field turf; person-alized attention in class andin college planning; emphasison technology; consistentrecognition as National MeritScholars with seven in theClass of 2009; extensive data-bases available in thelibrary/media center; widerange of extracurricular activi-ties including band, underwa-ter hockey and robotics club;family-like atmosphere.

Seton High School3901 Glenway Ave.Price Hill, 471-2600Grades nine through 12Enrollment: 541Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.setoncincinnati.orgTuition: $8,025 grade 12,*$8,675 grade 11, *$8,525grades 9 and 10 (*includespersonal Tablet PC) (estimatefor 2009-10 school year)Scholarship/financial assis-tance available: Yes. Over $1million in scholarships andfinancial aid awarded.Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:14Percent Going to College: 100Hot Buttons: Catholic college-prep comprehensive with 15Advanced Placement coursesand Tablet PCs. Exceptionalfacilities including five sci-ence labs, gym, theatre andparking garage. Service, extra-curriculars and athleticopportunities. NationalWinner of Disney SchoolSpirit Contest.


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Kevin Kay is a National MeritFinalist based on his SAT scoresand outstanding academicrecord.

Ciera Brooks won theNational YMCA 5 StarAmbassador Award for her char-acter and values.

Ryan Richards was awardedthe Evans Scholarship that coversfull tuition.

Being a Roger Bacon seniorpays off because Roger Baconwill keep you on the road to suc-cess.

Everything about Roger Baconleads to success.

The academic pro-gram challenges stu-dents and prepares themfor a globalized worldby using the latest tech-nology and engagingteaching strategies.

The Franciscan mis-sion inspires students toembrace their faith andput that faith into actionthrough community out-reach.

Every year, the students atRoger Bacon perform thousandsof hours of volunteer work,learning one of the most valuable

life les-sons: Howrewardingit is to beof serviceto others.

Withthought-provokingclasses, thelatest intechnolo-gy, retreats

and mission trips, Roger Baconcreates a truly worthwhile highschool experience.

The experience is within your

reach too. Roger Bacon is committed to

working with families to makeRoger Bacon affordable. Don’t letthe cost of tuition deter you – thestakes are too high.

Roger Bacon is convenientlylocated less than a half a milefrom the Mitchell Avenue exit offI-75, close to the I-74 junction, soit is easily accessible from anydirection.

To arrange a visit or for moreinformation, call Dennis Coyle at641-1300, ext. 1165.

Roger Bacon High School is your road to successThe academicprogram chal-lenges studentsand preparesthem for a glob-alized world.

The Seven Hills School5400 Red Bank RoadMadisonville, 271-9027Pre-kindergarten throughgrade 12Enrollment: 1,036Religious affiliation: Nonewww.7hills.org

Summit Country Day School2161 Grandin RoadHyde Park, 871-4700Age 2 through grade 12Enrollment: 1,060Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.summitcds.org

St. Aloysius Gonzaga4390 Bridgetown RoadBridgetown, 574-4035 Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 211Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.saintals.orgTuition: $2,365 (2009-10)Scholarships/financial assis-tance available: Financial aidTeacher/student ratio: 1:16Hot buttons: Accreditedschool through State of Ohio.State-of-the-art computer andscience labs. Big possibilities.

St. Aloysiuson the Ohio6207 Portage StreetSayler Park, 941-7831Pre-kindergarten throughgrade eight

Enrollment: 119Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.saoto.orgTuition: Call schoolScholarships/financial assis-tance available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:11Hot buttons: Proven recordof academic excellence,strong Catholic val-ues, small class sizeand competitivetuition.

St. Antoninus School5425 Julmar DriveWestern Hills, 922-2500Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 500Religious affiliation: Catholic

www.saintantoninus.org

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In today’s world, children aresurrounded by technology – cellphones, iPods, game systems,computers, notebooks, and theInternet.

Information is at the fingertipsof every child.

St. Bernard Catholic School,Taylor’s Creek nurtures the tech-nological skills of their studentsby offering a state-of-the-art com-puter lab, SMART Boards inevery classroom, teacher Websites, online grades, and interac-

tive computerized textbooks. It is dedicated to up-dating

the computer lab every fouryears in order to offer studentsthe most current software appli-cations.

For the 2008-09 school year,the computer lab opened to offerthe students a Vista operatingsystem, Microsoft Office 2007,and creative publishing softwaresuch as Movie Maker.

The classrooms are equippedwith SMART Boards and laptops.

This technology creates anengaging classroom where opti-mum learning occurs.

St. Bernard is also planningfor the 2009-10 school year byimplementing the studentresponds system to classroominstruction.

These devises will encourageparticipation and immediateassessment of each child.Incorporating technology in thelearning process makes learningcome to life.

St. Bernard nurtures technological skillsInformation isat the finger-tips of everychild at St.BernardCatholic Schoolin Taylor Creek.

St. BartholomewConsolidated9375 Winton RoadSpringfield Township, 521-0860Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 547Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.estbarts.org

St. Bernard Taylor Creek7115 Springdale RoadColerain Township, 353-4224Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 165Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stbernardtc.orgTuition: Call schoolScholarships/financial assis-tance available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:20Hot buttons: St. Bernard is anexcellent choice for Catholiceducation. Service to others isstressed by collecting food forSt. Vincent de Paul to raisingmoney for St. Julie Billart inUganda. Offers a state-of-the-art computer lab, SMARTBoards in every classroom, anextracurricular Spanish class,the option of a half- or full-daykindergarten program, full-time kindergarten aide, andreligious field trips to explorethe Catholic faith. Meets indi-vidual needs of students in theclass. Has a school psycholo-gist, speech pathologist andinstructional specialist.


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Private SchoolDirectory

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be apart of the fall 2009edition of the “PrivateSchool Directory.”For advertising call923-3111.To be included in thelisting call 591-6166.


St. Boniface4305 Pitts AvenueNorthside, 541-5122Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 185Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stbonifacecincinnati.com

St. Catharine of Siena3324 Wunder Ave.Westwood, 481-7683Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 230Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stcatharinesiena.orgTuition: Parishioner $3,800;non-parishioners $4,200Scholarships/financial assis-tance available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:22Hot buttons: The rich tradi-tion of joining traditionalCatholic values with academicexcellence has been a long-standing priority for morethan 100 years. St. Catherine

graduates are regularlyaccepted with honors into thearea’s most prestigious privatehigh schools and typically areawarded scholarships.

St. Dominic371 Pedretti AvenueDelhi, 251-1276Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 540Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stdominic-k-8.org

St. GabrielConsolidated18 West Sharon RoadGlendale, 771-5220Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 415Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stgabeschool.org

St. Ignatius School5222 North Bend RoadMonfort Heights, 389-3242Kindergarten through gradeeight

Enrollment: 960Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.sainti.org/school

St. James the Greater School6111 Cheviot RoadGreen Township, 741-5333Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 878Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.stjameswo.orgTuition: $2,640Hot buttons: Saint James hasa proud tradition of academicexcellence. In 2007, SaintJames was recognized as aBlue Ribbon School ofExcellence for the fourth timeby the United StatesDepartment of Education.Saint James is honored to bethe only elementary school inthe nation to have earned thisdistinction four times.




“Mercy has become more thana school to me, it has become mysecond home.”

“I’ve discoveredmany talents I didn’tknow I possessed.”

As these commentsshow, Mother ofMercy High Schooloffers each studentthe opportunity todevelop her maxi-mum potentialthrough a varied andchallenging curricu-lum.

Part of the Westwood com-munity since its founding in

1915, Mercy serves more than500 young women from all over

greaterCincinnati.

Mercystrives tocontinue theministry ofthe Sisters ofMercy, ineducatingyoungwomen withrespect forthe past,

understanding of the present anda vision for the future.

Here’s a sample of student

achievements in 2009:• Mercy’s mock trial team

took second place in district com-petition and received two BestAttorney awards, a Best Witnessaward and will proceed toregional competition.

• In the Scholastic ArtCompetition, Mercy art studentsamassed the most awards of anyArchdiocesan school.

• Senior Laura Grothaus is anOverture Award finalist in cre-ative writing.

• Mercy’s varsity academicteam will proceed to regionaltournament play.

• Students in the

INTERAlliance program contin-ue to participate in 3GWIT(Three Generations of Women inTechnology) group, mentoringthird- to fifth-graders in informa-tion technology at an area ele-mentary school.

A National Blue RibbonSchool of Excellence, Mercy isproud of its long tradition of aca-demic excellence and is alwaysstriving to offer Mercy studentsthe very best possible in educa-tion.

For more information, callDiane Laake, Assistant Principal,at 661-2740 or visit the Web siteat www.motherofmercy.org.

Students develop maximum potential at Mother of Mercy

“Mercy hasbecome morethan a school tome, it hasbecome my second home.”

St. James of the Valley411 Springfield PikeWyoming, 821-9054Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 175Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stjamesvalley.org

St. John the Baptist5375 Dry Ridge RoadColerain Township, 385-7970Preschool through grade eightEnrollment: 494 plus 26 pre-schoolReligious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.stjohnbluejays.orgTuition: $2,580 for parish-ioners and $3,700 for non-parishioners.Scholarships/Financial aidavailable: Available to parish-ioners.Teacher/student ratio: 1:18Hot buttons: St. John theBaptist School educates pre-school through eighth grade.The school is a past BlueRibbon winner and regularlyscores at the ninetieth per-centile range of schools acrossthe nation. Our students scoresignificantly higher on allstandardized tests comparedto their anticipated ability.Technology opportunities atSt. John’s are state of the art. APastoral Area partnership hasbeen formed between theparishes of St. John theBaptist, Corpus Christi and St.

John Neumann. Three parish-es, one commitment toCatholic Education.

St. Jude School5940 Bridgetown RoadBridgetown, 598-2100Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 499Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.stjudebridgetown.org

St. Lawrence1020 Carson Ave.Price Hill, 921-4996Preschool, Kindergartenthrough grade eightEnrollment: 240Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stlawrenceparish.org

St. Martin of Tours School3729 Harding Ave.Cheviot, 661-7609Kindergarten through grade eightEnrollment: 232Religious affiliation: RomanCatholicwww.saintmartin.org

St. Michael11136 Oak St.Sharonville, 554-3555Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 398Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stmichaelsharonville.org




St. UrsulaAcademy is acollege prepara-tory, secondaryCatholic highschool for girlsin ninth through12th grade.

Located inEast WalnutHills, the acade-my draws stu-dents from theentire Greater Cincinnati area toits location where education isenhanced by community cultureincluding the Cincinnati Art

Museum,Playhouse in thePark and KrohnConservatory.

Over the pastseveral years, near-ly 100 percent ofthe students havegraduated andattended collegesand universities.

In the Class of2009, 26 seniors or

13 percent were honored by theNational Merit Corporation.Eighty-seven percent of the Classof 2008 received over $16 million

in college scholarships. The athletic teams have won

18 state championships since1990, and one national champi-onship; and the school has wonthe Harold A. Meyer Award forsportsmanship, ethics andintegrity in 2005, 2006, 2007 and2008.

The vocal ensemble was invit-ed to perform four times atCarnegie Hall; and the ensembletheatre was chosen twice to rep-resent the U.S. at the FringeFestival in Scotland.

About 175 students performcommunity service in the Greater

Cincinnati area on a weeklybasis.

In its third year, the One-to-One Tablet PC Program is nowbeing used by three-fourths ofthe student body.

The freshmen, sophomoresand juniors use the tablets 24/7in and out of the classroom; andthe faculty uses them as well.The lightweight tablets use pen-based technology and eliminatethe need for school supplies andtextbooks.

In its second year the St.Ursula Dance Team features bothvarsity and junior varsity teams.

St. Ursula Academy offers quality cultural experiencesAt. St. UrsulaAcademy educa-tion is enhancedby communityculture.

St. Peter Claver LatinSchool for Boys121 East 13th St.Cincinnati, 929-9164Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 36Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stptclv.org

Saints Peter & PaulAcademy231 Clark RoadReading, 761-7772Kindergarten through eighthgradeEnrollment: 92www.sppacademy.org

Tuition $2,310Tuition/financial assistanceavailable: YesTeacher/student Ratio: 1:13Hot buttons: Saints Peter &Paul Academy is a private,independent Catholic schoolsupported by tuition,fundraising and donations.The low teacher-to-studentratio allows for enrichmentand remedial opportunitiesfor all students. A speech/lan-guage therapist and readingspecialist are a part of the fac-ulty to further enhance theacademic program. SPPA fol-lows the ArchdiocesanGraded Course of Study aswell as the Ohio Standards.Extra curricular activitiesinclude: Boy Scouts, after-school study club with MND

students, athletics throughCYO and VYO, choir, studentcouncil, and Principal Corp.Our goal is to challenge ourchildren academically andspiritually to be the best theycan be. Students learn to beleaders and accept responsi-bility for their actions.

St. Rita School for the Deaf1720 Glendale-Milford RoadCincinnati, 771-7600Daycare through grade 12Enrollment: 180Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.srsdeaf.org




The west side of Cincinnatihas many excellent schools, bothpublic and private. Among them,St. Aloysius Gonzaga inBridgetown truly stands out.

It has been educating and nur-turing children in their faith forwell over 100 years and contin-ues to offer a combination ofchallenging academics, fully-inte-grated technology and strongCatholic values.

Yet what is heard often aboutthe school is that families feelwelcome, comfortable andaccepted.

“My daughter was in third

grade elsewhere when we decid-ed to change schools,” said par-ent Toni Brennan. “When I visit-ed, I was immediately impressedby the atmosphere at St. Al’s. It isso centered around the children.As we visited classrooms, teach-ers were welcoming and the stu-dents were unbelievably polite.”

That strong first impressionled the Brennans to enroll theirdaughter, despite the fact thatthey commute every day fromCleves.

“We really like the small sizeand family-oriented environmentat St. Al’s,” said Brennan.

Principal JimLeisring said that a sig-nificant number offamilies have chosenSt. Al’s over other, clos-er options.

“There’s somethingdifferent here that peo-ple notice right away;it’s a feeling of accept-ance and belonging,”he said.

In addition, the school’s smallsize and dedicated teachers cre-ate a challenging academic envi-ronment. Math scores are in thetop 10 percent in the nation.

Theschool PTOfosters thewelcomingenviron-ment byoffering amentoringprogramthat pairsnew fami-

lies with current families to easetheir transition.

To learn more about St. Al’svisit www.saintals.org or call 574-4035 to schedule a personal tour.

Families find St. Al’s to be perfect fit“When I visited Iwas immediatelyimpressed by theatmosphere atSt. Al’s.”

-Toni Brennan

St. Teresa of Avila School1194 Rulison AvenueCovedale, 471-4530Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 385Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stteresa.net

St. Ursula Academy1339 E. McMillan St.East Walnut Hills, 961-3410Grades nine through 12, (all female)Enrollment: 717Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.saintursula.orgTuition: $10,475Scholarship/financial assis-tance available: YesTeacher/student ratio: 1:13Percent Going to College: 99.7Hot Buttons: St. UrsulaAcademy prepareswomen of faith, integrityand courage to meetthe future withmoral values andstandards ofexcellence. Itdraws studentsfrom theentire GreaterCincinnatiarea.

St. Ursula Villa3660 Vineyard PlaceMount Lookout, 871-7218Offers both traditional andMontessori preschool (Ages 3to 5), kindergarten (all-dayprogram) through grade eightEnrollment: 440Religious affiliation:Independent Catholicwww.stursulavilla.org

St. Vivian School885 Denier PlaceFinneytown, 522-6858Preschool through grade eightEnrollment: 382Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.stvivian.orgTuition: Preschool $85-$125; non-parishioner $4,000Scholarship/financialassistance available:Parishioners onlyTeacher/studentratio: 1:18

Hot Buttons: High academicstandards. Interactive learn-ing through classroom SMARTBoards and Turning Pointsoftware. State-of-the-artcomputer and science labs.Bus transportation fromFinneytown, Mount Healthy,Winton Woods andCincinnati.




Saint James School is steepedin tradition.

Saint James has been recog-nized locally and nationally forits continuous success in prepar-ing children spiritually and aca-demically for the challenges oftheir future.

Saint James has a proud tradi-tion of academic excellence. In2007, Saint James was recognizedas a Blue Ribbon School ofExcellence for the fourth time bythe United States Department ofEducation.

Saint James is honored to bethe only elementary school in thenation to have earned this dis-

tinction four times. The staff at Saint James, a

highly qualified team of profes-sionals, is dedicated to empower-ing students to achieve personaland academic excellence.

“If they can’t learn the waywe teach them, teach them theway they learn,” said Dr.Kenneth Dunn.

With this ideology in mind,teachers develop instructionalmethods which accommodate thelearning styles of each unique,individual student.

Students are actively involvedin their learning through largegroup, small group, and individ-

ualized instruction. Teachers strive to create a nur-

turing, yet challenging, learningenvironment and to develop les-sons which move students tohigher levels of thinking throughthe application, analysis, andsynthesis of information.

The school is sensitive tomeeting the needs of each stu-dent by providing opportunitiesfor self-discipline and socialresponsibility.

Students voluntarily partici-pate in numerous Christian serv-ice projects throughout eachschool year, and the HeartwoodCharacter Education Program is

utilized to reinforce Catholic val-ues and beliefs.

Daily religion instruction, aswell as weekly Eucharistic cele-brations, help create an atmos-phere of mutual respect andcooperation which is encouragedand fostered by the pastor,Education Commission, schoolstaff, students, parents, and com-munity at large.

For more information aboutall Saint James has to offer yourchildren, please call NancyWabnitz, St. James registrationsecretary, at 741-5333.

Saint James the Greater School: Where tradition prepares students for the future

St. William4125 St. William Ave.Price Hill, 471-2989Kindergarten through gradeeightEnrollment: 325Religious affil-iation:Catholicwww.sain-twilliam.com

St. XavierHighSchool600 W. NorthBend RoadSpringfieldTownship, 761-7600Grades ninethrough 12Enrollment:1,575 (all male)Religious affilia-tion: RomanCatholicwww.stxavier.org

Ursuline Academy5535 Pfeiffer RoadBlue Ash, 791-5791Grades nine through 12 (allfemale)Enrollment: 685Religious affiliation: Catholicwww.ursulineacademy.org



Corryville Catholic School fillsan important place in the educa-tional spectrum of the Cincinnatiarea.

Corryville (previously St.George School) has a heritage ofexcellence. Since 1877, it has con-tinuously provided a structuredChristian education blendingboth academic and spiritual val-ues.

Today Corryville Catholicwelcomes students from manydifferent communities, socio-eco-nomic levels and cultural back-grounds.

The faculty of Corryville

Catholic brings personal dedica-tion and respect for each individ-ual to their daily work with stu-dents.

Corryville Catholic Schoolmaintains a high standard ofexcellence to meet the spiritual,physical, emotional and socialneeds of its students by:

• maintaining a flexible edu-cation policy to meet the widelyvarying needs of its students;

• providing quality, state-cer-tified curriculum and small classsize to educate the urban child;

• working to develop a posi-tive self image in each student;

• providing a structuredChristian atmosphere in theCatholic tradition, stressing bothspiritual and educational values.

In addition to providing achallenging academic program,Corryville Catholic offers a vari-ety of co-curricular programs forstudents. These include:

• peer mentoring for new stu-dents

• a Leadership ScholarsProgram

• Girls on the Run• a Little Buddy Program• Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Programs

• Companion ScholarsProgram

• volleyball and basketballteams, grades 4-8

The school is especially proudof the fact that 18 graduates fromthe Class of 2008 earned $184,400in scholarships to local Catholichigh schools.

But a visit to CorryvilleCatholic School really tells thestory. You are most welcome tovisit on any day school is in ses-sion.

Call 281-4856 to schedule apersonal tour and receive aninformation packet.

Corryville Catholic School has heritage of excellence

What adventures await at your summer camp?Call 923-3111 to tell about it.

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La Salle’s comprehensiveapproach to education providesunique opportunities for eachstudent to discover his wholepotential.

Annually, the college prepara-tory curriculum produces morethan 97 percent of graduates whopursue a post-secondary educa-tion. In the last five years, 18 stu-dents have qualified for NationalMerit status.

Alumni of La Salle haveattained high levels of success inall types of professional careersand notable areas of achieve-ment. For example Jim Ruff ’64,

president of OppenheimerFunds, retired; Greg Smith ’87,Emmy Award-winning producer;Mick Cronin ’90, University ofCincinnati head basketball coach;Michael LaRosa ’74, president ofLaRosa’s Inc.; Louis Blessing ’66,Ohio State Representative;Thomas Bruehl ’64, vice presi-dent of Paramount Pictures; andRobert Ruffing ’66, vice presidentand controller, AmericanFinancial Group.

With more than 60 clubs,sports, and organizations there issomething for everyone, includ-ing award-winning drama, band,

and vocal programs, and 13 dif-ferent sports where young menhave the opportunity to upholdthe principles of fairness, sports-manship, and the love of purecompetition.

Athletic successes include fourstate team championships, sixstate runner-ups, and 44 GCLconference titles.

The men of La Salle completemore than 18,000 hours ofChristian service annually.

La Salle provides an educa-tional opportunity, in partnershipwith parents, for young men ofacademically, economically, cul-

turally and ethnically diversebackgrounds.

Based on a deep respect forthe individual, the goal is toencourage each student to devel-op his maximum potential:Spiritually, academically, socially,morally, physically, and emotion-ally.

Academic, athletic, social,spiritual, and moral opportuni-ties provide students the abilityto achieve his full potential.

La Salle, a Catholic school inthe Lasallian tradition, providesa lifetime of opportunity!

La Salle High School offers great opportunities

Don’t miss outon the opportunity tobe a part of thefall 2009 editionof the “PrivateSchoolDirectory.”For advertisingcall 923-3111.



St. Vivian School is a vibrantcommunity committed to provid-ing a spiritually based education-al journey.

It has been welcoming stu-dents since opening its doors in1947.

The school offers individual-ized attention to nearly 400 stu-dents, providing the rightamount of support and inde-pendence. It’s about super-sizedexperiences in a comfortable-sized setting.

It offers challenging curricu-lum where students engage in

opportunities to actively partici-pate in their education.

Not only does the school pro-vide traditional classroominstruction, it provides supple-mental services in reading, math,and speech.

It also offers extended careservices for students in kinder-garten through seventh grade.

St. Vivian School stronglybelieves that students shouldunderstand the importance ofcommunity service.

Each month students partici-pate in school-wide service proj-

ects. It is theschool’s belief thatservice to the com-munity is an inte-gral part of aCatholic education.

Extracurricularactivities that fos-ter teamwork andfellowship areplentiful. They include scouting,CYO athletics (like baseball, soft-ball, basketball, volleyball, trackand football), Music Ministry,band and conversationalSpanish.

St. VivianSchool providesthe all-encom-passing educa-tional experi-ence!

Throughefforts of caringfaculty, admin-istration/auxil-

iary staff; volunteers; and cre-ative outlets, students receive thebest education possible.

Come visit St. Vivian School.Call 522-6858 for a tour or moreinformation.

St. Vivian School celebrates service St. Vivian Schoolis a vibrantcommunity committed to providing a spiritually basededucationaljourney.

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