Schools/Education

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FOREST HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

With approximately 7,400 students enrolled in preschool through 12th grade, Forest Hills School District (FHSD) serves Anderson Township and the village of Newtown. Since March 2020, the district has faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to provide personalized learning to students and maintaining academic excellence.

The administration, teachers, and staff have maintained face-to-face instruction during the year. Roughly 89 percent of students participate in face-to-face learning while 11 percent are currently enrolled in the district’s Virtual Academy using digital technology.

In an effort to keep schools open, teams have worked to sanitize facilities, provide meals, and continue providing transportation for students. Since the 2020-2021 school year began, more than 200,000 meals have been served to FHSD students. to ensure that students have safe access to their school buildings and extracurricular activities. Due to the pandemic, buses are running at reduced capacity; however, they continue to transport nearly 3,000 students more than 4,300 miles each day.

Despite the current health crisis, performance is notable: • Both Anderson and Turpin High Schools continue to be ranked in the top 50 best high schools in Ohio, according to U.S.

News & World Report. • 95 percent of FHSD students graduate from high school. • Forest Hills is ranked an “A+” school district based on academics, administration, and college preparation as reported in the 2021 Niche report. • 74 cents from every dollar is dedicated to classroom instruction at Forest Hills, over 5 percent more than the average classroom in Ohio.

FHSD prides itself on preparing students to master academic content and helping them to build strong skill sets that apply their learning to real-world scenarios. In the Forest Hills School District, students master critical thinking and creativity while continuing to build character and a strong sense of citizenship.

MT. WASHINGTON SCHOOL

Mt. Washington School is a neighborhood school serving grades Pre-K through sixth grade, with a magnet College Preparatory program for grades 4-6. The school’s enroll

In addition to the highly competitive core curriculum with a strong, future-focused college-prep program, Mt. Washington School provides classes in art, music, physical education, computer, Spanish, and gifted services.

The school also offers band, strings, and choir to interested students and after-school programs that offer an extension of the school day, where students participate in academic tutoring, STEM, art, and health and wellness enrichment activities.

Mt. Washington School is very proud to be a Community Learning Center and a neighborhood anchor. The school strives to go beyond academics to focus on the whole child by serving as a hub for community services that are available to all students, their families, and the entire community. A variety of services are offered, thanks to the collaboration and support of many partners and the committed community of Mt. Washington.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL

Guardian Angels, a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, offers a Catholic education for students in preschool through eighth grade. The school is a two-time recipient of the Thomas Edison Governor’s Award for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education. Guardian Angels is dedicated to introducing students to the newest technology so that they are better prepared to enter high school. The 1:1 tablet program begins in sixth grade. Music, art, physical education, and Spanish are an important part of the curriculum beginning in kindergarten.

Guardian Angels School also offers an enrichment program called Halo Bell that challenges each student in areas of problem-solving, critical-thinking, and creativity. Students earn their H.A.L.O by being Honest, Accountable, and a Leader to Others.

FOREST HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anderson High School 7560 Forest Rd. (513) 232-2772 www.foresthills.edu/ anderson Turpin High School 2650 Bartels Rd. (513) 232-7770 www.foresthills.edu/turpin Nagel Middle School 1500 Nagel Rd. (513) 474-5407 www.foresthills.edu/nagel Ayer Elementary School 8471 Forest Rd. (513) 474-3811 www.foresthills.edu/ayer Maddux Elementary School 943 Rosetree Ln. (513) 231-0780 www.foresthills.edu/ maddux Mercer Elementary School 2600 Bartels Rd. (513) 232-7000 www.foresthills.edu/ mercer Sherwood Elementary School 7080 Grantham Way (513) 231-7565 www.foresthills.edu/ sherwood Summit Elementary School 8400 Northport Dr. (513) 474-2270 www.foresthills.edu/ summit Wilson Elementary School 2465 Little Dry Run Rd. (513) 231-3240 www.foresthills.edu/ wilson

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Archbishop McNicholas High School 6536 Beechmont Ave. (513) 231-3500 www.mcnhs.org Garden Montessori School 1318 Nagel Rd. (513) 474-4933 www.gardenmontessori school.com The Goddard School 1280 Nagel Rd. (513) 474-5292 www.goddardschool.com Guardian Angels School 6539 Beechmont Ave. (513) 624-3141 www.gaschool.org Immaculate Heart of Mary School 7820 Beechmont Ave. (513) 388-4466 www.ihomschool.org Miami Valley Christian Academy 6830 School St. (513) 272-6822 www.mvca-oh.com

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mt. Washington School 1730 Mears Ave. (513) 363-3800 www.mtwashington. cps-k12.org Sands Montessori School 6421 Corbly St. (513) 363-5000 www.sandsmontessori. cps-k12.org

ARCHBISHOP MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL

McNicholas is the place to discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action. Every student contributes in an experiential environment of doing — not watching. Customized learning and leadership programs help you make a difference in this close-knit, faith-based community, and beyond.

At McNicholas, you have more opportunities to get involved and make your presence felt. The school offers 26 competitive sports teams, more than 60 clubs, and extracurriculars, service opportunities, mission trips, award-winning visual and performing arts programs, partnerships with professionals, and a broad array of opportunities for students of every interest and talent.

Through an adaptable curriculum that includes Advanced Placement and college credit classes as well as the SAIL program for are challenged to reach their academic best. The Class of 2020 earned more than $35 million in college scholarships and boasted 12 National Merit award winners. Additionally, in 2020, 74 percent of SAIL students achieved honor roll status.

Join a welcoming community that looks out for each other, equips you for the real world in a comfortable, yet authentic coed environment, and teaches you timeless values and compassionate leadership. Visit www.mcnhs.org to learn more.

MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Miami Valley Christian Academy steadfastly embraces a commitment to uncompromising Christian education beginning with preschool and spanning through high school. This foundation has resulted in students being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Small class sizes and abundant support services ensure student achievement. Every day, MVCA’s faculty and staff are engaging in and developing the intellect and faith of students, encouraging them to walk in a close relationship with God, being Christ-centered in all they do. That commitment is grounded in and whole child, preparing them to realize their purpose to one day change the world.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL

Immaculate Heart of Mary School offers a community with a strong emphasis on rigorous academics and Catholic identity serving children from preschool through eighth grade. Faculty and staff are committed to providing a student-centered environment which focuses on individualized learning for each student. While holding true to their faith and values, IHM continues to make shifts in course offerings that meet the needs of individual students and create opportunities for them to gain the skills and competencies necessary to be prepared for success in the 21st century.

The needs of all levels of learners are met with our comprehensive faculty and staff which includes 11 instructional specialists.

These specialists provide additional support to our students by delivering targeted and specialized instruction based on individual needs. Specialists utilize research-based instructional strategies such as co-teaching, data analysis and response to intervention.

They work with the classroom teachers to provide a systematic approach to ensure all students are given the opportunity to maximize academic growth. Specialists provide a continuum of support from intervention to gifted instruction in grades K-8.