Upper School

Preparing for a Lifetime of Success

Students in our Upper School experience opportunities to excel and lead through rigorous academics, competitive athletics and extracurriculars. We offer 24 Advanced Placement classes, two Centers for Excellence — Schiff Family Science Research Institute and Homan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership — a number of signature programs and an emphasis on character-based leadership and creative problem-solving. Highly trained faculty challenge students to reach their full potential.

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Please explore our website to learn why we have been named No. 1 Catholic High School in Ohio for five consecutive years. Or take the next step by contacting our Admission Office to sign up for an event or take a personal tour.

# 1 Catholic High School in Ohio 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Experience The Summit

As an independent school, we continue our founding traditions as a Notre Dame community. The heart of our mission is to educate leaders of character who will value and improve the world they inherit. Here in a warm, inclusive culture, every child is known, their God-given talents are valued and relationships flourish.

Academic Excellence

High expectations deliver outstanding results

Academic Excellence

High Expectations Deliver Outstanding Results.

Highly-trained faculty

has an average of 20 years teaching experience.

small class sizes

often delivered in seminar-style.

High-impact instructional best practices

result in 100% of graduating class accepted to colleges. Alumni report they are better prepared than their peers for college.

A rigorous, mission-centered curriculum

delivered through college preparatory classes including 24 Advanced Placement classes.

Learn more About How we Deliver on our Promise for Academic Excellence at Every Developmental Stage

Spiritual Growth

Inclusive Community Fosters Values and Guides Faith Formation

Spiritual Growth

Values-based experiences guide faith formation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULUM

emphasizes spiritual and intellectual growth, social justice, morality and world religions.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCOVERY & REFLECTION

through liturgies, mission trips, student-led prayer services and an annual three-day retreat.

CHAPLAIN AND SPECIALIZED FACULTY

include a dedicated Upper School campus minister.

WARM AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE

empower students with opportunities to exercise empathy and acceptance.

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Leaders of Character

MISSION CHALLENGES ALL TO BE PEACEMAKERS, CHANGEMAKERS

Leaders of Character

Mission challenges all to be peacemakers, changemakers.

CROSS-DIVISIONAL APPROACH

Our Leaders of Character program is embedded throughout the school and focuses on three behaviors that contribute to personal development: Serves God, Builds Community, Grows Self. 

SERVES GOD

As leaders of character rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, we demonstrate that God is good by taking time to grow in our faith, pray and reflect; giving thanks and giving back; modeling integrity; and prioritizing the common good. 

BUILDS COMMUNITY

As leaders of character, we create community among those with whom we work and serve by being considerate, honoring the dignity and sacredness of each person, seeking to include others, cooperating with each other and clearly articulating ourselves. 

GROWS SELF

At The Summit, we educate for life and understand that leaders of character seek continued growth, which entails knowing ourselves and our God-given gifts, taking responsibility for our words and actions, managing our time and our stress, opening ourselves up to new ideas, learning from our mistakes and embracing the creative process. 

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Physical & Social-Emotional Wellness

Vibrant Community of Highly Engaged Students

Physical & Social, Emotional Wellness

Bring out the best for the whole child in every child.

PROMOTION OF DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

through our no-cut sports policy; 90% of freshmen participate; 83% overall participation in team sports.

EXTENSIVE PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS

includes award-winning programs in instrumental music, choir, fine arts and performing arts.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS

developed through an advisor and four-year advisement group, grouped by interests and talents. 

A CULTURE OF EXTRAORDINARY CARE

offers extensive academic and extracurricular opportunities to celebrate each student's interests and helps them transition to college.

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Summit Signatures

Highly-trained faculty, state-of-the-art resources and innovative curriculum have resulted in distinctive experiences that make The Summit Country Day School's opportunities unique.

Available in all grades

18m - K

Grades 1-4

Grades 5-8

Grades 9-12

Meet The Teachers

Highly-trained faculty, state-of-the-art resources and innovative curriculum have resulted in distinctive programs that make The Summit Country Day School's opportunities unique.
Bob Jablonski

Bob Jablonski

Homan Center for Entrepreneurship Head
Cliff Pope

Cliff Pope

Assistant Upper School Director; Football, Assistant Coach
Jessica Replogle

Jessica Replogle

Schiff Family Science Research Institute Head
Kurtis Smith

Kurtis Smith

Religion & Leadership Teacher; Cross Country, Head Coach; Indoor Track, Assistant Coach; Track, Assistant Coach

Student Life

Our diverse student body excels in our Five Pillars: Academic, Physical, Spiritual, Artistic and Social. Some students may choose to serve Mass or compete in statewide competitions in robotics, science, languages and mock trial. Others will perform in the theater or band or enter art competitions. Others will choose competitive athletics. Find your fit at The Summit.

Leadership

What differentiates The Summit from other schools is not only the opportunity to participate in an array of activities but many chances to step up to the call of leadership. Our Student Leadership Board is comprised of representatives of our various clubs and organizations who work with faculty and staff moderators to provide programming with the intention to advance The Summit’s mission and Upper School themes.

Clubs

Summit culture encourages students to explore new interests. We want all students find something that interests them or to start a club about a topic that aligns with their passions. Clubs are student-led across various interest areas and vary from year-to-year.

See the most recent list of teams and clubs here.

Science Research Institute

Learn about the advanced curriculum of our unique-in-Cincinnati Schiff Family Science Research Institute and read student blogs about their research opportunities in area laboratories.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Learn about how The Summit is preparing tomorrow's business leaders through the Homan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

College Counseling

Read about our four-year College Counseling program and learn more about our graduate outcomes.