CSG Talking Point Card

Columbus School for Girls Empowering girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders

Why All-Girl?

Research shows that girls begin to think about who they are and aren’t in 2nd or 3rd grade and can start to lose their voices in 4th grade; the all-girl environment combats this fact 1/3 of female corporate board members of Fortune 500 companies are girls’ school graduates Source: National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

Research shows girls’ school graduates •Have stronger academic skills •Are more academically engaged •Demonstrate higher science self-confidence •Display higher levels of cultural competency •Express stronger community involvement •Exhibit increased political engagement

Leadership Every leadership position at CSG is held by a girl Leadership curriculum, theory, and application are explored in the classroom and co-curriculars in each division According to a 2017 ROX (RULING OUR EXPERIENCES) study, 83% of CSG students surveyed reported not being afraid to take on a leadership position or demonstrate their confidence, 20% above the national average

Computer Science Like English, history, math, and science, we believe computational thinking is fundamental learning in preK-12 education where collaboration and problem solving are essential skills for the 21st-century learner and leader All CSG students learn the principles of computational thinking as a requirement, not just an elective 46% of 2019 CSG graduates intended to major in a STEM field

Social/Emotional CSG strives to set all students up for lifelong success with a developmentally appropriate, holistic approach to social and emotional learning. We believe in students’ ability to thrive in the classroom while honoring their personal wellbeing Cross divisional areas of focus include: •Courageous coping •Relationship and communication skill-building •Conflict resolution •Foundations of diversity and equity

Core Competencies Crafting an academically inspiring curriculum that reflects the latest research in cognitive science, classroom practice, and learning theory is a continuous effort at CSG CSG Girls: •Communicate Effectively •Think Analytically •Seek Balance & Wellness •Lead Confidently •Think Globally •Solve Problems Creatively

Academics and Learning Environment We don’t teach students what to think, but how to think Empowered learning environment fueled by strong student/ teacher relationships Student inquiry, project based learning, real world application Program for Young Children (PreK-K) Age 3 to 6 Lower School Grades 1-5 Middle School Grades 6-8 Upper School Grades 9-12

$7.9 million in college scholarship awards offered to the class of 2019 100% of the class of 2019 got into one of their top 3 colleges

Interesting Facts Oldest independent school in central ohio, founded in 1898 2019 Enrollment of 540 girls, age 3- grade 12 38% of girls are students of color Girls come from 29 school districts 32% of students receive need-based tuition assistance Busing offered from local districts and supplemental routes 2 full-time college counselors with over 30 years experience 7 honors classes, 15 AP classes and 5 Post-AP classes

Facilities

Main Campus Students have access to a state-of-the-art theater, wellness center, and a world-class natatorium Kirk Athletic Campus 70 acres of outdoor athletic facilities including track, tennis courts, and soccer fields Cynthia’s Woods 100-acre nature preserve and outdoor learning lab Contact: admissions@columbusschoolforgirls.org 614.252.0781 ext. 442