Upper School
Preparing for a Lifetime of Success
Students in our Upper School have an abundance of opportunities to excel and lead through rigorous academics, competitive athletics and extracurriculars. Highly trained faculty challenge students to reach their full potential. 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.
Take the Next Step
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.
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.
Learn more About How we Deliver on our Promise for Academic Excellence at Every Developmental Stage
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.
Learn more About How we Deliver on our Promise for Academic Excellence at Every Developmental Stage
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.
Learn more About How we Deliver on our Promise for Academic Excellence at Every Developmental Stage
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.
- All-School Programs
- Montessori Signatures
- Lower School Signatures
- Middle School Signatures
- Upper School Signatures
All-School Programs
Available in all grades
Montessori Signatures
18m - K
Lower School Signatures
Grades 1-4
Middle School Signatures
Grades 5-8
Upper School Signatures
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.
Kurtis Smith
Religion & Leadership Teacher; Cross Country, Head Coach; Indoor Track, Assistant Coach; Track, Assistant Coach
Student Life
Leadership is taught and practiced as students engage in opportunities that range from student government, school dances, tutoring of inner-city students, making meals for the homeless and launching rockets from Williams Field. Some students may choose to serve Mass or compete in statewide competitions in math, science, languages and social studies. Others will dance in the chorus of the spring musical. Others will choose competitive athletics. And other students will dance in the chorus of the spring musical or choose to be part of competitive athletic teams.
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.
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.
College Counseling
Read about our four-year College Counseling program and learn more about our graduate outcomes.