Our Private Independent High School
Grades 9 - 12 where students are inspired
Welcome to our Upper School. Here our students enjoy a sense of graduated independence and responsibility where they are inspired to pursue their passions. The academic program provides opportunities that are innovative, hands-on, and collaborative with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and applying knowledge to new situations. Deep scholarship and independent thinking are hallmarks of the upper school program. Our classrooms, assemblies, advisories and peer mentoring groups provide places for conversation about leadership, goal setting, time management, and decision making. Students graduate and are prepared for college and life, ready to embrace the increased freedoms in front of them with a healthy attitude to hard work, inspire others, and better a dynamic world.
Quick Facts
Grades: 9 - 12
Students: 250
Faculty/Staff: 40
Average class size: 15
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9:1
College Placement: 100%
Head of Upper School:
Jennifer Weinheimer
Contact: (513) 979-0223 usoffice@countryday.net
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Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully continue their education at the college level with emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and applying knowledge to new situations. College Prep, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) level classes are available.
Choice plays a key role as well, as students make decisions about what studio and performing arts classes they might take; whether to pursue college preparatory, honors, or AP classes; which sports or clubs they’ll lead; whether a second world language or an AP computer science class best suits their strengths; and which electives most appeal to them.
For a complete list of Upper School offerings, please review our Curriculum Guide. A summary of curricular offerings including college prep, honors, and AP courses as well as college matriculations for the most recent graduating class can be found in our College Profile.
No such thing as a typical day.
With our individualized academic paths, all students are asked daily to approach learning with energy and enthusiasm. We are proud that our students pursue different areas of study; no two graduates will follow the same path at Country Day or after graduation. When our students can find their own paths in the presence of and with the support of others, the whole community is imbued with a sense of enthusiasm and excitement.
While our Upper School students work toward distinguishing themselves as individuals, several shared experiences, both within grade levels and across them, bring our students together, creating that special Cincinnati Country Day School bond.
Graduation Requirements
To provide continuity and support throughout their rigorous Upper School careers, all students are assigned a faculty advisor. The role of the advisor is a critical one, allowing each child a mentor who, over the course of four years, keeps track of the student’s academic, athletic, artistic, and personal progress.
Twenty-two and one-half (22.5) credits, earned in grades 9-12, are required for graduation. One credit equals one full-year course meeting at least four periods per week. One-half credit is given for courses that meet for only one semester or for less than four periods per week. In addition, physical education is required, as well as 90 hours of community service (30 volunteer hours and 60 service hours to underserved populations).
Department | Required Credits | Recommended Credits |
---|---|---|
Arts | 2.0 | |
English | 4.0 | 4.0 |
History (modern world and U.S. history) | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Math (algebra II and geometry) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Modern Language (3 upper school credits in one language) | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Science | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Computer Science | 0.5 | |
Health | 0.5 | |
Physical Education | 0.5 | |
Electives | 2.0 or more | |
TOTAL | 22.5 |