I have taught at a number of schools in my academic career, and I must confess that I have never seen a more committed facutly, a more gifted student body, and a more supportive parent community than at CSG. Whether it is through the unique usage of May Program, or the fundraising fun of Jubilee! or
... Read more the junior trip to Stratford, CSG is all about the strength of academics and making this place a poweful an incubator for the strengths of girls! The level of long-term dedication that the faculty have shown at CSG is amazing! I highly recommend sending your daughter to CSG! Read less
Posted by a other on 09/28/09
As a CSG parent, I found the Program for Young Children to be exceptional! My daughter has experienced so much growth emotionally, socially, and academically. At an early age the girls are learning to find their voice and build their confidence. I love the philosophy of the program that encourages
... Read more curiosity for learning, rather than the rote drill and skill method. My husband and I have been embraced by the CSG community and appreciate the constant communication from the tremendous faculty and administrators. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
The best thing about CSG the dedicated staff and faculty...when you pair a talented staff with involved parents--the students excel
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am a student at Columbus School for Girls. I have been there since the 5th grade and am currently in the 8th grade. This school there is much more than a school; it is another community you have to call your own. The teachers are great! We are encouraged that its wonderful to ask questions even if
... Read more it required asking 10 times in one period. The students are close to each other as well as other parent. As far as I'm concerned, many of the parents at CSG look out for me like they look out for their own children. Over all, Columbus School for Girls is an excellent institution to send your daughter! Read less
Posted by a student on 09/12/09
The program for Young Children is different in their learning approach than the lower,middle and upper schools. Parents have to work with the girls 'at home' if they want them to have the foundational educational basics, such as reading, writing, etc. I can understand and encourage parents to work with
... Read more their children at home,but for the amount of money invested into this school, there should be a more balanced curriculum so that the girls are being prepared for Kindergarten both socially emotionally as well as academically. There does not appear to be a welcomed invitation for parents to express their concern or even to discuss the method of learning with the director of PYC. It appears that there is a 'This is the way it's done, so deal with it attitude'. PYC is good for social development not academics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
CSG Lower school is a terrific, as is PYC. The teachers and head of lower school are first rate. Middle School, however is another story. There, the emphasis is on conformity (binders, skirt length, type of pencil and tote bags) rather than education. There is substantial variation in teacher quality,
... Read more some are excellent, some are weak. They speak about encouraging girls to take risks, but when a girl does so either academically or in extra curricular activities, there is generally a lack of support or push back from faculty and administration. Based on our experience, I can how see a girl striving for excellence in her own way could have difficulty at CSG. A new head of school will join soon, and so perhaps there will be some change. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
I spent fourteen years at csg - from preschool to graduation. I was consistently at the top of my class, both at the school, and nationally. Not only did the administration not push me to excel; they actively disciplined me for asking for a greater challenge. My mother was appalled and dismayed by my
... Read more treatment there, but there were no other options. Please do not send your children to a single sex school. Send them somewhere where they will compete against the best, no matter their sex. Now that it's an option, send them to the columbus academy. Read less
Posted by a other on 12/16/08
I am very pleased with the investment that I am making so far at CSG, and this is exactly what it is, 'An Investment'! As an African American mom to a new student in PYC,my experience so far has been very worthwhile. I believe on the contrary that the school has great diversity, it depends on what
... Read more category of diversity a person is looking for! There are student of 'all' nationalities. There are all types of families. I am a single African American mom of a bi-racial daughter. CSG is a melting pot of several cultures and experiences! My daughters level of confidence has grown just in the little time, she has been at CSG and I can't wait to see her continue to grow and thrive. I have established friendships with mom's that I would never have come in contact with before CSG. The exposure and opportunities are unmeasurable! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
As a parent of a kindergardner at CSG, I a not happy. I think the school could be a little more diverse and teach the girls more about the differences in eachother. Also, at times I feel like I am more like a dollar sign, than a parent. I hate the phone calls asking for donations. I think it is
... Read more rude. I understand they give away scholarships, but not much until high school. My daughter has learned a lot, but I think she would grow more if she was in a more diverse population. I hope that they can make the school more affordable, so that more families can attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
CSG is fabulous. Girls become so confident and assured. The curriculum is innovative and challenging and the school attracts a wide spectrum of students who enrich the educational experience.
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Columbus schools — Columbus School For Girls is located at 56 S Columbia Ave, Columbus OH 43209. 56 S Columbia Ave is in the 43209 ZIP code in Columbus, OH Columbus School For Girls is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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