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Columbus School for GirlsStudent Handbook

The Columbus School for Girls Handbook is applicable to all students regardless of the current calendar year.Please note that this document is subject to change and is not valid if printed.

The only viable form of this document is found online atwww.columbusschoolforgirls.orgto accommodate any necessary changes and/or modifications.

Admission and Academics: 65 S. Drexel Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209School: 56 S. Columbia Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209

Kibler House: 66 S. Columbia Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209

Phone: 614.252.0781Fax: 614.252.0571

Kirk Campus: 1885 N. Cassady Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219www.columbusschoolforgirls.org
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Table of Contents

Student Handbook:

Mission and PhilosophyHistory of the School and School TraditionsAbsences and AttendanceAcademic Performance and ReportingAdmission and Financial AidAssemblies and ChapelsAthleticsBusiness OfficeCell Phones and ElectronicsCommunication with Parents/GuardiansDevelopment OfficeExtracurricular and Co-curricular ActivitiesEqual Opportunity EmployerFood ServiceGift Giving Policy

Health ServicesLibrariesLockers/LocksLost and FoundParents NightRecords and Directory InformationSafety and Crisis InformationSchool Closure, Snow Days, EmergenciesSchool Hours, Arrival, and DismissalSchool VisitationStandards of BehaviorSpring Break CampSummer Programs

Support ServicesTechnologyTraditionsTraffic and Parking SafetyTransportationUnicorner School StoreUniform Guidelines and General AppearanceVending MachinesWebsite


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Mission and Philosophy

Columbus School for Girls, a college preparatory school founded in 1898, is dedicated to girls intellectual, social, and eth ical growthfrom infancy through twelfth grade. The school is characterized by challenging academics, enriching arts and athletics, supportiverelationships, and a range of diversity. We encourage girls and young women to discover their distinctive potential and to strive for

excellence amid the challenges and opportunities of a global and dynamic world.

Our Goals

In fulfillment of our mission and philosophy we strive to:

Embrace the vitality of a diverse community and provide a curriculum that reflects multiple cultures and globalconnectedness

Develop leadership capacity and instill a commitment to social and civic responsibility and lifelong service to others

Cultivate honesty, integrity, responsibility, and ethical behavior within all students

Develop confidence and courage in students, enabling them to respect and honor the opinions of others

Utilize a variety of progressive and differentiated teaching techniques to support the multiple learning styles of students

Honor the traditions that support a strong character foundation and value the schools heritage, while also establishing newtraditions that embrace and represent an ever-changing world

Foster strong and enduring relationships based on mutual respect and understanding

Provide opportunities for collaboration among students, teachers, and the community to deepen learning and broadenperspectives

Encourage a love of learning and inspire pride in achievement

History of the School and School Traditions

History

Columbus School for Girls was founded in 1898 by Mary Bole Scott and Florence Kelley and graduated its first class, two students, inJune of the following year. Two new headmistresses took over the school in 1904, Miss Alice Gladden, daughter of the renownedcongregational minister and writer, Dr. Washington Gladden, and Miss Grace Latimer Jones, who later became Mrs. Charles F. W.McClure. After Miss Gladdens death in 1926, Mrs. McClure continued as sole headmistress, and it was primarily under her dire ctionthat the school became one of the most vigorous and progressive in the Midwest. Mrs. McClure was succeeded in 1938 by Dr. SamuelA. Shellabarger, the novelist, who served until 1946. He was followed by Beatrice C. and Walter R. Marvin. In 1953, during theMarvins tenure, the school moved from its original location at Parsons Place to the present site at East Broad Street and S outhColumbia Avenue.

At Mrs. Marvins sudden death in 1957, Dr. Arleigh D. Richardson, III, a Columbus native and Assistant Dean at Yale Universit y,became Head of School. A new wing, Marvin Hall, was added to the school in 1962, and the Kibler home, at 66 South ColumbiaAvenue, was purchased as the house for the Head of School. Dr. Richardson was succeeded in 1966 by Mr. John V. Chapman, formerAssistant Head at the St. Paul Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 1969, ground was broken for a large new addition to the Bexley site. The facilities, including a Lower School, library, gymnasium withpool and locker room, a fine arts complex, and theater-in-the-round, were completed in October 1970, providing the students, andhundreds of students to come, with an excellent preparatory school physical facility.

Mr. Chapman retired as Head of School in June 1985, and was succeeded by Dr. Patricia T. Hayot, who was formerly Head of theInternational School of Paris. Under Dr. Hayots guidance, Columbus School for G irls undertook a building campaign to constructnew academic and athletic facilities, including the development of Kirk Campus, located on Cassady Avenue. A second campaign, theCentennial Endowment Campaign, endowed the school with funding to guarantee educational excellence into the next century. In July2003, Dr. Diane Cooper, formerly Head of St. Edwards School in Florida, became the eighth Head of School. During her tenure, plans were made to renovate and expand the Bexley campus. She retired in June 2009.


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Succeeding Dr. Cooper, Ms. Elizabeth (Liza) Lee assumed leadership in July 2009. Ms. Lee brought years of experience as Head ofSchool, having formerly led Hockaday School in Dallas, Texas.

Since its earliest days, Columbus School for Girls has provided an exceptional educational experience for girls and young women. Theschool is divided into four divisions: Program for Young Children (infants through 6 year olds); Lower School (Forms I-V); MiddleSchool (Forms VI-VIII); and Upper School (Forms IX-XII). Each division is administered by a director. The Kibler House, at 66South Columbia Avenue, contains the Columbus School for Girls Business, Communications, Development, and Alumnae Offices.

Traditions

Since its founding, Columbus School for Girls has developed cherished traditions that unite generations of women. The school worksas a community to preserve the best of its rich history, embracing those practices that continue to connect students and alumnae and toreshape those for which the significance has changed along the way. These ties that bind endure longer in the memories of a lumnaethan any given curriculum or period in history. Traditions include the School Crest, The Lady and The Unicorn, the School Motto -Forte et Gratum, uniforms, Red-Gold rivalry, Big/Little Sisters, class flags, senior commons and courtyard, community service (e.g.,Scholarship Walk, service hours, Senior Day) and many special programs including Convocation, Thanksgiving, Holiday Dinner,Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, Cum Laude, Lower School Day, Middle School Celebration Program, Upper School Night, andCommencement.

The School PrayerWatch over our school, O Lord, as its years increase, and bless and guide its children wherever they may be. Let their hearts be warmwith the flame of their youths ideals, their faith unshaken, and their principles immovable. Be thou by their side when the dark hourshall come upon them; strengthen them when they stand, comfort them when they are weak-hearted, raise them up if they fall; andgrant that all may grow in grace, and departing from ungodliness, may serve thee in pureness of living and truth. Amen.

Absences and Attendance

We expect your student to be at school every day. Our program is built on continuity and consistency.

Noti fy the SchoolIf your student is sick or unable to come to school, please call 614-252-0781 to notify the school. If it is before 7:30 a.m., leave amessage on extension 199, after 7:30 a.m., call your Division Office. Please notify the school nurse at x 105 if your child has adiagnosed contagious illness or communicable disease (e.g. chicken pox, strep throat), so that we may let other parents/guardiansknow that their students may have been exposed. If she has a communicable disease, the child must be kept home until:

She is symptom-free

Medical treatment has occurred

A normal temperature has been registered for 24 hours (less than 100 degrees orally) without the assistance of medication

Attendance Policiesby Division

The heart of education at CSG is in the classroom interaction that enables students to connect concepts, synthesize information, and

gain insight and understanding. As it is impossible to replicate or replace this experience, parents/guardians are asked not to schedule

appointments, vacations, or family trips while school is in session.

Program for Young Children- Regular and timely attendance is important for your child to develop a sense of community and

involvement in the routine of the day. Students are welcomed into their classrooms at 8:15 a.m., and attendance is taken promptly at

8:30 a.m. If your child arrives after attendance has been taken, please notify our administrative assistant, Lana Baker, of her arrival so

that we may correct our attendance records. If you are running late, please call us (614.252.0781 x 106) and let us know so that we

may notify the classroom teacher. We would also appreciate knowing if your child will miss school due to other circumstances (e.g.,

family vacations, visitors, etc.), and we will share this with the classroom teacher as well. Students often ask about classmates who

are not present and it is helpful for us to be able to answer their questions. All families who have not reported a childs absences will

be contacted as required by state law.


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Lower SchoolRegular and timely attendance is important for your child to have continuity of instruction. Students are expected tobe in class by 8:00 a.m. each day as classes begin at 8:10 a.m. On the rare occasions when your child will miss school because of anillness, homework will be provided. To receive your students homework, call in your request to the Division Office or email yourstudents teacher. Homework may be sent home with a sibling, a neighbor, or be picked up at the end of the school day.

We respectfully request that dental and doctor visits be scheduled outside of school hours to the extent possible. We stronglydiscourage vacations outside of the established school schedule. If you plan to be out of town while school is in session, prior written

notification to your students homeroom teacher and the Division Director is required. Work for students who are out of town will becollected during the absence; it cannot be prepared prior to a planned absence.

Middle and Upper School- CSG is committed to meaningful educational experiences on each day that school is in session. Everyday is important; students and parents/guardians are asked to give school attendance the highest priority. When students are late forschool or are absent, they miss critical information and essential discussions with teachers and classmates that cannot be made up byreading a textbook or assignments. The heart of education at CSG is in the classroom interaction that enables students to connectconcepts, synthesize information, and gain insight and understanding. As it is impossible to replicate or replace this experience,parents/guardians are asked not to schedule appointments, vacations, or family trips while school is in session.

Parents/guardians are asked to call your division office by 8:15 a.m., to notify the school of the absence and to request assignments,which will be available in the Division Office after 3:30 p.m. Please call the Division Office to confirm homework pick-up at 3:30p.m. All daily assignments are posted and can also be accessed on MOODLE. Calls will be made to homes of students who are absent

without notice. Telephone calls must come from a parent or guardian.

The Upper School begins at 8 a.m. with period 1 or 2 (depending on the letter day) and ends at 3:30 p.m. with the completionof Period 9 or 10.

The Middle School begins at 8 a.m. with period 1 and ends at 3:30 p.m. with the completion of period 5.

Students who are sick should stay home to recover and prevent the spread of illness.

An Upper School student is tardy for the start of school when she is not in her assigned class at 8:00 a.m. If the student has astudy period during the first period of the day, the student must sign in at the Upper School office by 8:00 a.m. After threetardies in a semester, a student will meet with her form-level dean to determine appropriate consequences and institute animprovement plan.

For any and all unplanned or last-minute absences or tardies, parents/guardians should call the appropriate division officebefore 8:15 a.m. on the day of the absence. Telephone calls or email notifications must come from a parent or guardian. Ifthe office does not receive notification by 8:15 a.m., a call will be made to the parent/guardian of the student.

All planned absences must be arranged through the appropriate Division Office using the yellow Absence Request Form.Parent/guardian notes requesting absences are to be attached to the Absence Form.

Students who miss school for medical/dental appointments must bring a note from the medical office verifying the absenceno later than a day after the appointment.

In order to participate in athletics, arts, and/or other extra-curricular activities, students must be at school by 9:00 a.m. andmust attend all remaining classes for that school day.

If an upper school student is absent, it is her responsibility to secure assignments from each teacher via email and to arrangefor make-up tests and quizzes upon her return.

If a student has excessive absences during the course of a semester the Division Director and/or form-level dean will addressthe situation with the student and her parents/guardians and appropriate consequences will be administered.

Upper School Consequences for High AbsenteeismOn a students eighth (8th) absence from a class in a semester, a student will receive an Incompletein that class for the semester

This incomplete will be removed only after the student has completed specified additional work for that course. This specifiedadditional work will be determined by the classroom teacher in conjunction with the Director of Upper School and must becompleted on the following timetable:

Absence-related incompletes from S1: Work must be completed by January 15.Absence-related incompletes from S2: Work must be completed by the end of May Program, and the student

may be held out of May Program in order to complete the work.

Any agreed-upon work that is not completed on this timetable will receive a zero, and that zero will be factored into thestudents grade.

A student who misses more than half of a class period is considered absent from the class for these purposes.

A students contract may be withheld until an absence-related incomplete is removed from the students grade record.


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Requests forAbsence

All requests for absences (other than sickness) are to be made well in advance, and must be requested with an explanation in writing tothe Division Director. Middle and Upper School students must complete a yellow absence form and have it signed by theirparents/guardians and all teachers. It will not be considered an excused absence if the proper documentation is not provided prior tothe planned absence. We reserve the right to schedule make-up quizzes and assignments within an appropriate time of return to school

Absences on Religious Holidays

Columbus School for Girls recognizes diverse religious traditions and beliefs within its community and therefore supports observanceof religious holidays by students, faculty, and staff. Students and/or parents/guardians are asked to notify directors and teachersseveral days in advance of upcoming absences for religious observance so that arrangements can be made to complete missed work ina timely manner. Please remember that as a non-sectarian school, we have students of all major faiths here, and many levels ofobservance within each faith group. We cannot possibly change our program to meet each familys individual religious practices, butwe are committed to working with each family to ensure that the student is accommodated as fully as possible within the limitationswe have.

CSG is committed to meaningful educational experiences on each day that school is in session. We cannot guarantee that new materialwill not be presented during absences for religious observances, but we will certainly keep major religious holidays in mind as muchas possible when scheduling school events. No student will be penalized for such absences, and each will be given every opportunity,

as well as assistance, to make up work, take tests, etc. Every effort will be made to work with our families so that students can observereligious holidays appropriately.

Categories of Absence

Students may be excused for the following reasons:

1.

Preplanned Absence Excused: Planned doctor appointments, religious holiday, family vacations, and official school activitiesheld off-campus.Procedure: Students must complete and submit a yellow Absence Request Form signed by a parent/guardian andaccompanied by a note, email, or a telephone call to the Division office.School Response: Students must make up missing assignments thus assuming responsibility for material covered during the

absence. For each day of an excused absence, students will have a class period to make up missed work and will receive fullcredit for those assignments. Teachers will make every effort to assist students in this process. Teachers are not required toprepare or provide students with work prior to the absence. It will not be considered an excused absence if the properdocumentation is not provided prior to the planned absence.

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Unplanned Absence: All absences that are approved by parents/guardians other than those above.Procedure: Students must complete and submit a yellow Absence Request Form signed by a parent/guardian andaccompanied by a note or a telephone call to the Division office.School Response: Teachers will NOT re-teach the missed material, but will offer the normal extra help that would be given tostudents who were in class. It is the responsibility of the student to get class notes, check MOODLE, make up assignments,make arrangements to take missed tests, quizzes, etc.

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Absence Unexcused: Truancy, cutting classes, missing any part of the school day without parents or guardianspermission.School Response: Unexcused absences are considered a major infraction at CSG, and issue of student safety, and a violationof the schools Honor Code, and school-enforced consequences will follow. In the case of an unexcused absence, all missedassignments will receive a zero. The student still must complete all work, but no credit will be granted for the assignment.

Late Ar ri val and Ear ly Departure

Please note: There are some days when we have early dismissal (e.g., special days such as Thanksgiving, faculty work days, etc.).There is no public bus transportation provided on early dismissal days. The CSG bus will run as scheduled.

Middle School - Students arriving after 8 a.m. should sign in at the Middle School office. Students leaving school before 3:30 p.m.should sign out in the Middle School office. If a student is tardy more than four times in a quarter, she will receive a lunch detention.A tardy encompasses any late arrival other than a medical appointment, late bus arrival, or emergency.


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Conferences

Grading

Letter and effort grades for all Middle School students begin in Form VI.Letter grades in Middle School may be interpreted as follows:

A (90 - 100)

In general, students earning an academic grade in this range: have an excellent grasp of concepts and are able to assimilate material

ask questions, make observations, and produce work of the very highest quality

assume responsibility for their learning

B (80 - 89)In general, students earning an academic grade in this range:

show regular and thorough preparation and have a solid grasp of course material and concepts

do high quality work

have a solid foundation which can support the introduction of new concepts

C (70 - 79)In general, students earning an academic grade in this range:

do acceptable work, though lack of understanding and /or diligence make for an uneven product usually make attempts to comprehend concepts, but their responses to homework or tests are not complete or sufficiently

detailed

need to seek extra help

D (60 - 69)In general, students earning an academic grade in this range:

do work that is only marginally acceptable

often have set their goals too low and accept little responsibility for their learning

pay sporadic attention and usually fail to take notes or ask questions

are often late with homework

fail occasional tests and quizzes

U (Unsatisfactory, below 60)In general, students earning an academic grade in this range

do not do acceptable work with any consistency

often do not do assigned work

miss key concepts on tests and quizzes

do not seek extra help

do not pay attention or contribute positively to the classroom environment

Eff ort Marks

The effort mark is an assessment of the Middle School student's level of investment in the course measured against an ideal standard,but taking into account an individual's particular strengths, weaknesses, and circumstances (i.e., learning differences, illness, aptitude,

level of background in subject).

The effort mark is inherently more subjective than the academic grade because of the many variables mentioned. An effort mark of a1 or 2 is generally considered a good effort mark.

Effort marks are assigned as follows:

Exceeds Expectations - 1 Effort

In general, students earning an effort mark in this range:

are focused on task and demonstrate optimal potential on all assignments including quizzes, tests, and make up work

independently seek extra help


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behave in a responsible and cooperative manner and are role models for others

Meets Expectations - 2 Effort


satisfactorily completes assignments on a regular basis including preparation for quizzes, tests, and make-up work

independently seek extra help

behave positively in the classroom

Needs Improvement - 3 Effort


show little or no preparation for daily assignments, quizzes, tests, or make-up work

rarely, if ever, seek extra help

lack positive contribution to the classroom

Academic Honors

Honors are awarded to Form VIII students only and will be shown each quarter.

First honorsOverall academic average of 90 or above, with no subject below 82

Second HonorsOverall academic average of 80 or above, with no more than one subject below 80, and that not below 78

Upper School

Requir ements for Graduation

Students are required to take five (5) full-credit, graded courses or equivalents each year. Twenty-one (21) credits, satisfactorycompletion of a Senior May Program, and completion of service hours are required for graduation.

English 4 credits at least 1 credit each year

Mathematics 4 credits at least 1 credit each year and including Geometry and Algebra II

History 3 credits including World History, United States History, and Civics or AP United StatesGovernment and Politics

Science 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Modern and Classical Languages 3 credits three years in the same language, including the third level of that language

Fine Arts 1 credits

Physical Education credit including Water Safety & Self-defense

Health credit Health I and Health II

Technology credit Technology Project

Public Speaking credit

Electives 1 credit

Non-credit Courses College Preparation XI and XII, Senior May Program

Service 60 units


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Grades/Check Period Reports

Upper School awards grades for each of two semesters. Each semester grade represents the accumulated work and assessments forthat specific semester, including a semester final exam, which comprises 20% of the grade. Recognizing that frequent feedback isimportant for students and valued by parents, the Upper School will also post Check Period grade reports via My Backpack that showstudents current grades at the six-, nine-, and twelve-week points in the semester. At the end of each school year, a printed end-of-year grade report will be send home.

Fall Semester9/28/12 Progress reports and whole-class comments posted online10/19/12 Progress reports and whole-class comments posted online10/25 &10/26 Individual Parent-teacher conferences held at school11/9/12 Progress reports and whole-class comments posted onlineEnd of Sem. 1 Exam scores and final semester grades posted online

Spring Semester2/15/13 Progress reports and individual student comments posted online4/12/13 Progress reports and whole-class comments posted onlineEnd of Sem. 2 Exam scores and final semester grades posted online

Academic Grading

A+ 98-100

SuperiorA 92-97

A- 90-91

B+ 88-89

Above Average WorkB 82-87

B- 80-81

C+ 78-79

Average WorkC 72-77

C- 70-71

D+ 68-69Below Average WorkD 62-67

D- 60-61

F Below 60 Failing Work

Ef fort Grades

Effort grades are assigned along with academic grades for each class. Effort grades clarify the level of effort that a student puts forthin each of her classes. Marks range from 1 to 4, with 1 being the highest.

Academic Honors

Honors are awarded each semester and at the end of the academic year to Forms IX through XII students. First HonorsOverall academic average of 90 or above, with no semester average grade below 82.

Second HonorsOverall academic average of 80 or above, with no more than one semester average below 78.

Fail ur e of a Course or a Semester

Students must pass all courses that are counted toward their graduation credit. A student who fails a semester of a required coursemust take the semester course over again and earn a passing grade.


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Semester and End-of-Year Exams

There are two major exam periods during the school year. The first is in December following the end of the first semester. Thesecond is in May following the end of the second semester. Most academic courses require that students take final exams.

Academic Standing and Review

The Upper School division director carefully reviews students gradesat the end of each semester. At the end of the first semester, thedivision director may place a student on academic probation. This status is a formal expression of concern about the academic statusof the student and her future at CSG. This probationary status will last for a semester, at which point the division director will eitherremove the student from probationary status (if she has demonstrated academic improvement) or counsel the student and her family tolook at other educational opportunities other than CSG. When a student is placed on probationary status, it is always with the hopethat the student, the school, and the parents/guardians can join forces in a supportive fashion to improve the students acad emicstanding. A student will likely be placed on academic probation if she has two Ds or one F, or if she displays a significant drop inone or a number of courses.

Communi ty Service

A minimum of ten (10) service units should be earned during each year in the Upper School and a total of at least sixty (60) units of

service should be earned prior to graduation. One hour of service is equivalent to one service unit.

Service units may be earned for CSG-sponsored activities. The maximum number of service units that may be earnedthrough CSG-sponsored activities is ten over the course of all her Upper School years.

Service units may be earned in the summer, beginning the summer prior to the Form IX year. Units earned during thesummer will be counted toward the upcoming year.

Students who complete the required sixty (60) hours prior to Form XII are still required to complete ten (10) service unitsduring each school year.

Students transferring to CSGs Upper School after Form IX will be required to complete fifteen (15) service units for each

year they attend CSG.

To receive credit for service performed, the student must complete and turn in her service-verification forms and a writtenyearly reflection to the Upper School Office by the end of the academic year (Forms IX, X, XI). Students in Form XII musthave service unit paperwork completed by March 1. The Upper School office will verify the service units earned at the end

of each academic year. Community service is a graduation requirement. A diploma will be withheld if a student does not complete her service

requirement before Commencement.

Admission and Financial Aid

The Admission Office makes every attempt to provide a warm welcome for students and families who are interested in learning moreabout the school. It is our deepest commitment to treat each student and her family fairly, justly, and with respect and honor. Theadmission policy is guided by the schools philosophy and mission, and therefore strives for a diverse student body. All inquiriesabout admission or financial aid should be directed to Jenni Biehn, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, by calling 614.252.0781,ext. 104, or [email protected].

Current families will receive the re-enrollment contract(s) for their daughter(s) in mid-January. Each contract must be signed by bothparents/guardians and returned by mid-February with a deposit.

Admission tours, visits, and testing take place year-round. Students who wish to be considered in first-round decisions must completethe Admission process by mid-February. Admission decisions are based upon the students transcript, teacher recommendations,entrance testing (3/4 Year OldsForm XII), a personal visit with parents/guardians, and a student interview (Forms VI-XII). First-round decisions will be mailed on March 1.

The financial aid program is designed to enable qualified students of all socioeconomic backgrounds to attend CSG. The majority offunds are made available to parents/guardians of students entering Forms VIXII and serve to supplement their resources. To apply forneed-based financial aid, parents/guardians or guardians must submit the necessary paperwork by early March. Forms may be securedfrom the Admission and Financial Aid Office or completed online. Notification of financial aid grants is mailed on April 15.
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School Visits/Open House

Parents/guardians, alumnae, and prospective families are welcome to visit the school at any time. However, notification is necessary soschedules can be arranged. Many assemblies and traditional programs also are open to guests. In addition, numerous parent meetings arescheduled throughout the year. Programs for prospective families are held OctoberApril. More information can be found on the schoolswebsite,www.columbusschoolforgirls.org , under the admission section.

Students who want to bring a female friend to school must get permission from their division director and complete the studentvisitation Form before the visit. Guests are expected to follow all CSG rules.

Host Family Programs and New Student Or ientations

New students entering Columbus School for Girls (excluding PACT) will be assigned a host buddy and/or host family. The buddysfamily will host the new family in their first year at CSG. New students will receive the name of their host family early in the summer.Host buddies provide great support for new students during their first days at CSG, while the host families offer year-round support forthe new families.

Orientation for new students in The Program for Young Children is held in June; Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools new student orientations are held in August.

Assemblies and Chapels

Chapels, or assembly programs, for Forms I-V occur once in a six-day rotation. Forms VI-VIII meet once monthly; forms IX - XIIhave occasional formal chapels. The program might include an outside speaker, group, or a production reflecting student interests andactivities. Parents/guardians are invited to Chapel programs in which their students participate.Meditations of the Heart, An InterfaithBook of Services, created by members of the CSG community, was introduced in 2003 to promote spiritual literacy and anunderstanding of the worlds great religious and ethical beliefs, and is used in all formal chapels.

Athletics

Lower School

In addition to regular physical education classes, after school sports opportunities are available to students in Forms III, IV, and V. Allstudents are encouraged to choose sports experiences, which will enhance their growth, development, and educational experience.After school sports offered include basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, running, and volleyball.

Middle School

In addition to regular physical education classes, interscholastic sports offered to all middle school students include basketball, crosscountry, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. A successful team experience incompetitive athletics is the primary goal of the middle school athletics program. We strongly encourage and expect every girl tochoose a middle school sport in which she has had previous experience and training either outside CSG or within the Unicorn Sports

program during Form III, IV, or V. Having this previous experience will enhance her growth, development, educational experience,and aid in her transition to interscholastic competition in the upper school program. As with all activities, there are establishedexpectations of attendance, participation, performance quality and academics. Middle school students must maintain a 70% average inall classes. If this is not achieved, the student may be required to miss practices and/or games until her status improves. Athletesinvolved in outside club/recreational sports usually elect to fully commit to their CSG team. This also includes other CSG co-curricular activities. Middle school teams vary in size and shape. If necessary, team size may require a tryout period whereperformance minimums must be met in order to continue participation in that sport. Each season there will be at least one sport thatwill have no limitation on the number of participants that may join that team.
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Upper School

In addition to physical education classes, Upper School teams compete interscholastically in eleven sports: basketball, cross country,diving, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. All students entering Forms IX-XII areencouraged to participate in a sport. Upper School students also may participate in the CSG Tae Kwon Do Club Team and progressthrough various belt levels.

Over one hundred years of tradition are continued in annual Red/Gold recreational and service competitions. Students cheer theirclassmates at field hockey and volleyball games, and compete in canned food drives and other service activities to benefit theColumbus community.

Athletic Pick-Up (Eveni ngs/Weekends)

Students must be picked up only from the Upper School entrance (on Drexel Avenue immediately following a game or practice. Allstudents must be picked up at the conclusion of practice sessions by 6 p.m. or they must sign into the After Hours Program. For thoseteams practicing at Kirk Campus, student-athletes must be picked up by 6 p.m. or return to the main campus via the bus shuttle serviceprovided, sign into After Hours, and wait for transportation home. Athletics After Hours will be available until 6:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Sports Spectator Code of Conduct i n Ath letics

Columbus School for Girls, through its Athletic Department, welcomes spectators to our games and competitions. Players and fans arereminded that we are a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Forms VII-XII, and must abide by the rules andregulations which are set forth by the Association to maintain high standards of conduct, competition, and relations with memberschools.

Upper School and Middle School athletes compete as friendly rivals with opposing teams. This is the theme of interscholasticathleticsthe idea of friendly competition.

All spectators should reflect an attitude of good sportsmanship. Those who refuse to act in a sportsmanship-like manner may be askedto leave the competition area.

Business OfficeThe Business Office staff consists of Jane Gibson, Associate Head for Finance and Operations, Diane Mosher, Bursar, Kathy Bapst,Accounting Clerk and Lee Ann Behnen, Accountant. Offices are located on the second floor in the Kibler House, 66 S. ColumbiaAvenue. If you have questions regarding your bill, please contact the Business Office.

Payment Policy: Parents and/or guardians are jointly and separately responsible for their students full account, including tuition,lunches, After Hours Program fees, and other incidental expenses. In order to reserve a place for your child each year, a dep osit mustbe received with a signed enrollment contract. As a reminder, the deposit is non-refundable. Additionally, there will be a $30 fee forall returned checks.

The school must be notified, in writing, by June 15 if a student will not be returning to CSG the following school year. After this date,the full tuition is due for the coming year.

Tuiti on Payments

Columbus School for Girls offers three payment options:

One payment

100% Tuition, paid directly to CSG by August 1

Two Payments

60% Tuition Payment, paid directly to CSG by August 1

40% Tuition Payment, paid directly to CSG by January 2


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Monthly Payments

Contact Kathy Bapst in the Business Office (614-252-0781, ext. 292) to enroll in Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Anestimated amount for incidental student charges is added to the TMS budget, as a convenience.

Payments begin by May 1 for the 12-month plan, or by July 1 for the 10-month plan.

TMS payment options include monthly automatic electronic debit from checking or savings, monthly credit card payments(MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, with an additional convenience fee charge), or check or money orderpayments.

Tuition includes lunch, and the use of most athletic, art, laboratory, technology, and library equipment belonging to the school. Tuitionincreases yearly, as determined by the Board of Trustees. CSG does not charge a participation fee for athletics, although students maybe expected to purchase personal athletic equipment, such as compression shorts and lacrosse sticks, or contribute toward uniquetravel costs, including spring training trips and summer sport camps.

CSGs Business Office will bill additional expenses incurred during the year monthly, with immediate payment expected.

Other costs to parents/guardians might include:

School supplies at beginning of year, costs vary

Upper School Tablet Personal Computer fee, $480 per year (US Students)

Charges for additional supplies required in some courses

Athletic equipment and travel, $300 per season* School and gym uniforms, costs vary

Upper School Holiday DinnerForms IXXII, $40*

Advanced Placement Exam Fees (for US students taking AP classes), $87

Form XII Graduation Fee, $340*

F ield tr ips and overnight class tr ips have included:

Form VMarmon Valley Farms, $80

Form VI - Winter Discovery, $75*

Form VII - Stone Lab, $245*

Form VIII - Washington D.C., $630*

Additional fee for miscellaneous Middle School field trips - $40

Form XI - Stratford, Canada, $405*

Form XII - May Program trips, costs vary

Other items that have a fee:

After Hours Program (PYC, LS, MS), $15$18/day

School yearbook, $40

Dances, plays, etc., small entrance fees

Senior DVD, $35

School supplies at the school bookstore

Trips, costs vary

Beginning instrumental music, $135 one-time fee Optional spirit wear for extra-curricular and athletics

*Estimated costs.

School accounts must be current before the first day of school in August, by the second day back after winter break, and at the end of theschool year. If an account is not current, it may prevent the student from attending classes, taking examinations, receiving transcripts orgrades, and/or participating in school activities. Families with student accounts that are in arrears will receive a telephone call and/ornotification in writing from a Business Office representative, requiring that the account immediately be made current.


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Please send al l payments dir ectly to our lockbox:

Columbus School for GirlsBusiness OfficeDepartment L-2018Columbus, Ohio 43260-2018

This system ensures prompt application to your account and security for payments. Please do not send (or drop off) payments directlyto CSG. Please do not send correspondence to the lockbox; only payments and the top part of the statement or your contract andtuition deposit should be sent to the lockbox.

Non-Requir ed School F ield Tr ips

Students may not be able to participate in non-required field trips if their tuition account is not current. If you ever have any questionsregarding your account, please contact Kathy Bapst, 614-252-0781, ext. 292.

This payment policy was created to maintain CSGs financial integrity, and to ensure that CSG remains a strong and fiscally

responsible educational institution.

Cell Phones and Electronics

Unrestricted student use of cell phones during the day prevents students from focusing on the academic and community life of CSG.As a school, we want students to be present in the moment, giving their full attention and energy to teachers and classmates rather thanto outside friends and social activities. In addition, the ability to deal with personal upsets and disappointments in academics andfriendships at school is an important step in developing the independence that will be required of students in college and beyond. Forthis reason, it is beneficial for students to wait until they get home to discuss the school day with their families. CSG accepts noresponsibility for lost or stolen cell phones or other electronics.

Lower School

We recommend that cell phones be left at home. Cell phone use by lower school students is not permitted during the school day. Ifyour student has permission to carry a cell phone, it must remain in her book bag during school hours. Use of electronics including,but not limited to, Playstations, iPods, or other handheld games are prohibited.

Middle School

We recommend that cell phones be left at home. However, if your student needs one for communication, we ask that she follow thefollowing guidelines:

All cell phones and electronics are to be turned off and stored in the locker between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Any phone or electronic device that is out of a locker during the school day will be confiscated by the teacher, taken to the

Division Office for pick up at the end of the day and a detention served. Upper School students may use the music function ofcell phones while studying.

Students may use cell phones before 8 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m. under the supervision of an adult. Appropriate phoneetiquette is expected. Repeated violations will result in more severe consequences.

CSG accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen cell phones or electronic device.

With proper permission, cell phones may be used in the Upper School Office area for the following reasons:o Students in Forms XI and XII may make college-related callso Form XII students may make calls related to their Senior May Programo Student Council members may make business-related callso Calls regarding changes in transportation and medical/dental appointmentso Any student finding herself in an emergency situation may use her cell phone


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Parents/guardians who need to contact their daughters should call their Division Office. We will post a note for the student,or, in case of emergency, will get word to the student personally.

The office phone is not available unless an emergency or illness exists.

Upper School

Unrestricted student use of cell phones during the day prevents students from focusing on the academic and community life of CSG.As a school, we want students to be present in the moment, giving their full attention and energy to teachers and classmates rather thanto outside friends and social activities. At the same time, we recognize that electronic communication is increasingly a part of the waystudents interact and send/receive important messages. In order to encourage the development of good habits concerning cell-phoneuse with our Upper School students, CSG has instituted the following rules:

A student is permitted to use her cell phone only at the following times:

During the morning break if she is not scheduled to be present in advisory, announcements, or clubs

During the students free period(s)During this time, Upper School students may check text messages and voice messages, send a text, or make a quick phone call.Calls are to be limited to five (5) minutes.

Cell-phone use is restricted to the following locations on campus:

Senior Commons Westwater Reading Room

Agnes Shedd Theater lobby

Outdoor space

Upper School Commons

Restrictions on cell-phone use:

Cell-phone use is not permitted during lunch or in the dining room.

A students cell phone must be turned off or on silent mode when she is in class. She is not permitted to check text or voicemessages or make calls during class or in the passing time between classes.

A student is not permitted to access the web or any social media applications using her cell phone. All web activity oncampus must go through the school-issued laptop and through the CSG server.

If a student is found to be using a cell phone inappropriately by any faculty member, the faculty member will confiscate the

cell phone and give it to the Upper School Director. The student will need to make an appointment with the Upper SchoolDirector in order to receive consequences and retrieve her phone. Should the student be unable to meet with the UpperSchool Director on the same day, the school retains the right to hold the cell phone overnight.

Parents/guardians, please be aware that student access to messages is limited to specific times throughout the day.Parents/guardians may call the Division Office in order to get emergency messages to students and to ensure timely receipt.

CSG accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen cell phones or other electronic devices.

Communication with Parents/Guardians

The primary method by which parents/guardians will be contacted with news regarding a specific academic division is through email.The school also regularly distributes an institution-wide newsletter and utilizes several electronic channels of communication andsocial media outlets to disseminate news and information (Facebook, Twitter, the CSG website, YouTube, Flickr, Issuu, etc.).Additional methods include postcards, letters, phone calls, committee meetings, school meetings, Parents Association, and one-on-one parent/teacher conferences. See the Academic Reporting section in each divisional section of this handbook for more detai ls onscheduled parent/teacher conferences. Feedback will be solicited periodically, through electronic and written surveys.


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Development Office: Giving to CSG

The main responsibilities of the Development Office include annual, capital, and endowment giving, as well as honoraria, bequests,and memorial gifts. All contributions are received through this office. Jubilee activities also are headquartered in Kibler House. TheSchools constituents are encouraged to volunteer for activities that support CSG and its students.

Gifts may be made through the mail, in person in the Development Office, or online atwww.columbusschoolforgirls.org (click onSupport CSG). The Schools fiscal and contribution calendars run from July 1June 30. Every fund-raising project needs to followthe board procedure for approval by applying through the Development Office.

The Development Office coordinates special events at the school including Commencement, Grandparent Days, and the HolidayDinner. Personnel at Kibler House, 66 S. Columbia Avenue, also act as the coordinators of Alumnae, and Parents Associations. TheDevelopment Office coordinates use of the Kibler House facilities; please call ext. 131 to schedule meetings.

Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities

CSG recognizes that healthy student development encompasses all aspects of a students educational experience. While our primary focusis academic, we know that a variety of activities can expand, illuminate, and reinforce academic lessons. Student government, field trips,club activities, speakers, athletics, service projects, the arts, and social events are just some of the ways CSG weaves complementaryopportunities into the school year. In conjunction with the appropriate CSG administrators, Form Mothers and Form Fathers areencouraged to become involved with the planning and chaperoning of activities.

Information about activities will be available throughout the year in a variety of formats including emails, Next Week News weeklynewsletter, Middle School and Upper School morning student announcements, letters home, club meetings, and the CSG website,www.columbusschoolforgirls.org.

Food Service

Food service at Columbus School for Girls is provided by SAGE. Lunches are scheduled as follows:

PYC 3/4-5/6 Year-Olds (full and half day): 11:30 a.m.12:20 p.m. Forms I-V: 11:1511:45 a.m.

Forms VI-VIII: 12:1012:40 p.m.

Forms IX-XII: 12:451:15 p.m.

The lunch meal includes foods from all of the basic food groups. Forms I -XII are offered a daily choice of the main entre, avegetarian entre, starchy side, and two hot vegetable choices. The following options are also available daily: deli bar, salad bar with

low or non-fat dressing, assorted fresh vegetables, cut fruit, yogurt and baked chicken breast. Two homemade soups are available eachday, one of which is vegetarian. The Program for Young Children is provided with specific lunch choices each day and remains a nut

free environment.

Program for Young Children

Students enjoy a family-style lunch. The PYC students have an adult at each table to help students with the lunchtime routine and toserve fruits, vegetables and other healthy choices. When the meal is finished, students clear their own places and then have outdoor

play. Half-day students are dismissed at 12:20 p.m. following lunch. Parents/guardians are invited to volunteer as lunch helpers. PYCstudents rotate lunch tables regularly throughout the year, thus allowing their lunch times to be an opportunity to meet other students

in the PYC as well as faculty members.

Lower School

Lower school students rotate tables throughout the year, providing an opportunity for the students to meet students in other grades as

well as faculty members. Faculty and students make announcements at the end of lunch. Before leaving the dining room students

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Middle and Upper Schools

Middle School students have assigned tables; Upper School students do not. If there are announcements, the call bell will sound,

signaling a need for quiet. Every day, before leaving the dining room, students clear their dishes and make sure that all trash is

removed from the table and the immediate floor area. The overall dining room clean up is performed by students on a rotating basis

under the supervision of teachers.

Gift Giving PolicyAll teachers and staff members at Columbus School for Girls appreciate your desire to be generous, but the gift of spending time withyour student is gift enough for us. Please respect our request: no gifts are needed; no gifts are expected; we would prefer a card if youfeel the desire to say thank you or happy holidays to us. If you still feel compelled to give a gift, any gifts given to teachers orstaff should be modest in value ($25 or under) and should not involve cash. Please express your gratitude to the wonderful people herethrough personal notes or homemade goods. In helping our students learn that expressions of gratitude can often best be accomplishedthrough the written word of heartfelt thanks or a homemade item, we are teaching them a valuable tool for their future lives.

If a family wishes to honor a teacher with a gift to the school, please contact the Development Office for details on how to make thatgift.

Health Services

A full-time nurse is present each school day. A student who becomes ill during school should see the school nurse. If the nurse is notavailable for some reason, the student should report to her divisional office (PYC, LS, MS, or US) so that the nurse can be paged.

The school nurse health services include:

Illness and injury assessment and care

Medication administration

Special health care condition management

Vision, hearing, and postural screenings and referral

Cumulative student health record keeping, including immunization compliance monitoring

The school nurse is directly responsible for the administration of any and all medications dispensed on our campus. Note that allmedications (except those approved by studentsphysicians for self-administration by students such as epi-pens and inhalers) shall bedelivered to the school nurse for administration. Authorization from the students parent/guardian must be provided before an y dose ofover-the-counter medication may be administered. All prescription medication requires parent and physician permissions.

School health forms are required for every student, and must be submitted no later than mid-May (mid- summer for new students).These forms, which are sent to parents by the nurse, include:

Program for Young Children (PYC)Supplemental Forms and Physicians Annual Report Forms IXIIPre-printed personalized Student Health Update and Consent for Emergency Care New StudentsPre-printed personalized New Student Health Form and Consent for Emergency Care, and Physician

Report form B.1

Additionally, there are various other forms that must be submitted as health conditions warrant. Health forms specific to healthconditions are available on the school website on the Health Forms page.http://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about-csg/school-health/csg-medical-forms/index.aspx

Lower, Middle, and Upper SchoolsLower, Middle, and Upper School students/parents are required to provide:

1.

Required for all students: It is imperative that we have current information for parents, emergency contacts, physician anddentist contact information, and consent for emergency care.

The emergency contacts, parent, physician, and dentist contact information is listed in MyBackPack which youcan access online to make changes at any time of the year to keep information current.
http://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about-csg/school-health/csg-medical-forms/index.aspxhttp://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about-csg/school-health/csg-medical-forms/index.aspxhttp://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about-csg/school-health/csg-medical-forms/index.aspx


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The consent for emergency care is part of the pre-printed Student Health/Update Form sent to current parents inmid-May and to new parents in June.

2. Required for all NEW students and those returning students who have medical and/or immunization updates:Physicians Report Form B.1. All students in Ohio are required to have proof of specific minimum immunizations to attendschool. PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS IS REQUIRED FOR NEW STUDENTS BY THE 15THDAY OF SCHOOLATTENDANCE. If a student has not been immunized for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons, a form to this effectmust be submitted to the school nurse by the first day of school. Please know that your non-immunized daughter may beexcluded from school attendance if there is a vaccine-preventable illness in our school community. Access completeinformation about required immunizations on the CSG website under the School Nurse quicklink.

3.

Some students have special health needs that require accommodations, medications in school, or a plan in the event of anemergency. If your child has a known health condition, please contact the school nurse, Diann Casagrande, 614.252.0781,ext. 105, to discuss a plan in the event of an emergency. Required health care plans and forms are listed below for severalhealth conditions. These may be printed and taken to your health care provider for signatures.

Asthma Information Form A.1

Authorization to Carry Inhaler Form A.2

Severe Allergy Action Plan Form A.3

Authorization for Possession of Epinephrine Auto-Injector Form A.4

Request for Administration of Prescription Medication by School Personnel Form B.2

Diabetes Care Plan

As noted on the pre-printed health forms sent to each family by the nurse, some over-the-counter medications are kept in thenurses office and require parent permission each school year on this form.

Childrens Chewable/Liquid Tylenol (Acetaminophen)Adult Regular Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen)Childrens Advil (Ibuprofen)Adult Regular Strength Advil (Ibuprofen)age 12 and overBenadryl Capsules (generic)age 12 and overBenadryl Liquidage 6 and overSudafed Tablets (generic)age 6 and overMylanta Tablets

Aleve (generic)

Any other non-prescription (and all prescription) medications must be brought to the nurse in their original containers, withthe pharmacy label and instructions by a parent with the forms completed.

4. Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Pre-Participation Physical and Authorization Form: A physical exam isrequired each year for any student in Forms VI-XII who wishes to participate in a sport. These must be returned to theathletic trainer by the first day of practice. This form stays with the Athletic Department, not the school nurse.*A physicians signature (with the date of the exam) and the signature of a parent/guardian are required prior to the first

practice for any sport.

Program for Young ChildrenEvery year, each child in the Program for Young Children (PYC) must have a current Annual Physicians Report, dated and signed bythe physician, on file. Please note that the exam date and physician signature cannot exceed one year from the first day of school andall sections of the form must be completed. These forms are valid for one year from the date of the exam and may need to be updatedduring the school year. If you visit the physician during the school year for an annual exam, please update this form again at that time.Immunizations are important for school entry.

The PYC Supplemental Forms also are mandatory for the PYC. This form has important emergency contact information andemergency transportation authorization that must be in place prior to the first day of school. Please complete both sides (including fulladdresses and signatures) so that we can reach you and have the medical information available. In the event of an emergency, thisinformation is provided to the medical services team, and it is critical that it be complete and understandable. If your student requiresmedication during the school day, please complete Form B.2 - Request for Administration of Prescription Medication by SchoolPersonnel. Legally, the school cannot administer any medication without the proper written authorization on this form. Please send the


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medication in the original manufacturers or prescription container labeled with your students name. You may need to complet eadditional forms in the event that antibiotics or other medication need to be administered for short periods of time.

If your student has a medical condition that could require emergency intervention (allergies, asthma, seizures, diabetes, etc.) we mustensure that we have complete information on-hand. For any special health condition, you must complete a medical history. If yourchild has food allergies, please also submit Form A.3 Severe Allergy Action Plan. If your student has asthma, please complete bothsides of the Form A.2 - Asthma Information Form. For all health concerns requiring specific emergency planning (i.e., seizures,diabetes, and others), please contact the school nurse, Diann Casagrande, one week prior to the beginning of summer vacation or in

the week prior to the start of school [email protected] medication is needed during the school day,please be sure that you have completed the proper forms.

Libraries

CSGs two libraries, the Catherine Hamilton Power Library (PYCForm V, 8 a.m.3:30 p.m.) and the Eleanor Kurtz Beaton Library(Forms VIXII, 7:45 a.m.5 p.m.) welcome all students, faculty, and staff during the school year for instruction, research, study, orleisure reading. Books circulate for a two-week period; all other materials, including magazines, digital video and still cameras,computer software, and DVDs may be borrowed for two days. Reserve items and reference materials circulate overnight only. A

photocopy/scanner ($.10 per copy) as well as microfilm and microfiche readers, are available for student use.

The libraries offer numerous information services via the Internet, which provide access to newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias,scholarly articles, government reports, and other research databases. In addition, students may use the Internet connections to access localpublic and college libraries. Almost all of the library resources are linked to the Columbus School for Girls home page through the quicklinks drop down box located on the upper right of the home page.

There is a $0.05 per school day overdue fine on two-week materials borrowed, and varying fines on other overdue items. Eachsemester prior to taking midterm and final exams, MS and US students must pay all outstanding fines and return all overdue booksand library materials. For students in Form VI, grade reports will be held until all fines are paid and materials returned.

The Power Library annually sponsors a paperback book fair and author visits. Both libraries seek parents/guardians who can volunteeron a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Lockers/LocksStudents in Middle and Upper Schools are assigned a locker on the academic hallway. All school items should be kept in lockers. MSstudents are supplied a lock for their coat and books and the office retains the combination on file. Students must pay for lostcombination locks, and only combination locks purchased from CSG may be used. These combination locks are accessible with a keyin case of an emergency. Students are asked to use magnets to hold up personal items inside their lockers such as posters, mirrors,pictures, etc., due to the difficulty of removing items with glued backs. The use of portable shelves is encouraged as they assiststudents in being organized and also protect textbooks. Only school locker signs are permitted on the outside of student lockers.Locker signs are not to be removed or defaced.

Lost and FoundIn an effort to minimize the number of lost items, please:

Label all books, materials, and articles of clothing for easy identification Discourage your student from bringing valuables to school

All unclaimed items in the lost and found(s) will be donated to charity at the end of each semester. If your student is missing an item,there are several locations in the school that should be checked when attempting to recover the item. Locations are as listed below:
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Program for Young Children

The PYC lost and found is located in the dresser in the first Columbia House hallway restroom. All clothing is inspected for nametagsand/or monograms and returned directly to the student, if possible. Any unclaimed items are displayed in the Columbia House foyerduring Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Lower School

All clothing and other articles are inspected for nametags and/or monograms and returned directly to the student, if labeled. Unmarkedarticles are placed in the lost and found, located under the Form V stairs into the Lower School. During conferences, all unclaimeditems are displayed in the Lower School hall.

Middle School, Upper School, and Athletics

Items found in the Middle and Upper Schools and the Athletic areas are placed in the bins at the bottom of the stairwell in the mansionbasement, or in the bins at the bottom of the Cinderella staircase. Personal articles, such as watches, jewelry, and eyeglasses are generallykept in the divisional offices, or at the Mansion Front Desk.

Parents NightsParent/guardian meetings are held early in the school year to explain the programs of each of the four Divisions. These general meetingsare designed to outline programs, rather than to provide opportunities to confer personally with teachers. (Parent/Teacher conferences arescheduled on subsequent dates.)

Records and Directory Information

Families are asked to update directory information as needed in My BackPack, our online student database. Some of this data is used asyour familys electronic directory listing. If you cannot access your familys account in My BackPack,please contact your division

office.

Safety and Crisis Information

Students should always try to behave in a manner that will not jeopardize their own safety or the safety of others. It is imperative thatthey walk, not run, in the halls and not allow themselves, or their belongings, to be an obstacle for others or a fire hazard.

Students should pay close attention when safety instructions are given in science labs, art classes, and physical education classes.Students should familiarize themselves with fire and tornado regulations, as well as exit routes from all areas of the school.

Crisis or Emergency InformationThe following list was compiled to ensure preparedness for a crisis or emergency situation. The purpose of this list is to providegeneral information and procedures, not detailed information. Detailed information would be released should an emergency occur.

Faculty and staff have been trained and are knowledgeable about emergency and crisis procedures. All classrooms have emergency procedure booklets and intercoms to connect within CSG or directly with Bexley police. In the event of a death in a family, we respect the familys wishes concerning dissemination of the information to our

community. Please refer to the CSG website atwww.columbusschoolforgirls.org for updates and information in case of an

emergency (e.g., snow days).

Every attempt will be made to communicate with parents/guardians regarding emergency situations via the website, theemergency notification system, and any other means necessary.
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The Head of School will make decisions regarding specific situations. The CSG Crisis and Safety Committee

A typical emergency at our school has been heavy snowfall during the night necessitating that school be closed. Informationregarding school closings will be posted on our website,www.columbusschoolforgirls.org, broadcast through our emergencynotification system, and given to radio and TV stations. Again, the safety of our students is of utmost importance to all of us as weprepare for all situations.

Questions should be directed to Jane Gibson, Associate Head for Finance & Operations, and Chair of the Crisis and Safety Committee(614.252.0781, ext. 127), or Liza Lee, Head of School (614.252.0781, ext. 101).

Daytime Secur ity

All visitors must be invited to enter the building, sign in, and acquire a name badge label at either the Mansion Front Desk at the main entranceon Columbia Avenue, or the Admission and Academic entrance on Drexel Avenue. All other doors are kept locked. A keypad/keycard systemsecures the building. Every August, students are given a new confidential pass code to be used for the school year. Students arriving late orleaving before dismissal should sign in or out at their Division office.

Entry Codes and Passwords

Columbus School for Girls is monitored by a security system requiring an entry code that changes each year and as needed.Parents/guardians may get codes and passwords from their students Division Directors.

Between the hours of 3:005 p.m., Program for Young Children parents/guardians and caregivers should enter through the ColumbiaHouse entrance using the confidential keypad code. After 5 p.m., all PYC parents/guardians and caregivers should go to the LowerSchool and enter through the Drexel Circle entrance to meet their students in the Lower School technology room.

Between the hours of 3:306 p.m., Lower School parents/guardians and caregivers should enter through the Drexel Circle entranceusing the confidential student keypad code, and then sign out their students from the After Hours Program, in the Lower Schooltechnology room.

Middle School and Upper School students who are in the After Hours Program must sign out with the After Hours coordinator inthe Ruch Dining Room before leaving. Parents/guardians may enter the building through the Upper School Drexel Avenue

entrance until 6 p.m.

Evening Special Events

Students and guests should enter and exit through the entrance designated by the invitation to the particular event. Most frequently, thedesignated entrance will be the Columbia Avenue Events entrance by the theater.

School Closure, Snow Days, or Emergencies

Our website will display an alert message on the homepage and each division page in the event of an emergency, such as an earlyclosing due to snow. This enables parents/guardians to retrieve the details of closings more easily without calling the school. Go towww.columbusschoolforgirls.orgto see the most up-to-date information. Additionally, you will be notified by our emergencynotification system. Emergency calls from the school come from 411 on your caller ID.

You also can obtain information about school closings on the following TV and radio stations, in addition to announcements recordedon the CSG telephone voicemail system:

TV Stations Radio StationsWCMH (Channel 4) WCOL-92 FMWSYX (Channel 6) WTVN-610 AMWBNS (Channel 10) WKFX-105.7 FM

WMNI-920 AMWHOK-95.5 FM


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School Hours, Arrival, and Dismissal

School Hours

Program for Young Children/PACT Thursday or Friday 911 a.m.

PYC Half-Day Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.12:20 p.m.

PYC Full-Day Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Lower School Monday- Friday 8 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Middle School Monday- Friday 8 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Upper School Monday- Friday 8 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Arrival

Program for Young Children (PYC)- Students are welcomed into their classrooms beginning at 8:15 a.m. and class beginspromptly at 8:30 a.m. Parents must escort their daughter into the building and ensure that a teacher is aware that she has arrived. Youmay park in a legal parking place on the street (Columbia Ave. and Powell Ave. are the closest) or in the parking lot at any time ofday. Please hold your daughters hand until she is in the building, using the sidewalks and designated crosswalk. You may also dropyour daughter off in front of Columbia House between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. There will be someone from the PYC to walk your daughter

from your car to the building. For students who must arrive before 8:15 a.m., Before School Care in the Studio is available beginningat 7:30 a.m. There is no charge for this care.

Lower SchoolStudents are welcomed in their classrooms at 8 a.m. Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. Early arrivals (between 7:30 and 8a.m.) should go to the Ruch Dining Room for supervised care until school begins. There is no charge for this care. Breakfast items areavailable. All students who arrive after 8:10 a.m. must sign in at the Lower School Office and are considered tardy.

Middle School- Students should arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. to prepare for morning classes. At 8 a.m. students should be seated intheir first period class.

Upper School- The Upper School begins at 8 a.m. Students should be in their period 1 or 2 class or have signed in at the UpperSchool office if they have not checked in.

Dismissal

Program for Young ChildrenProgram for Young Children half-day students are dismissed from Columbia House at 12:20 p.m.Program for Young Children full-day students are dismissed from Columbia House at 3:00 p.m. Full-day students who ride the bus areaccompanied to the bus by a teacher at the conclusion of each school day, and students who attend the After Hours Program areaccompanied to the PYC studio. Please note: PYC students who are not picked up by 3:15 p.m. are escorted to the After HoursProgram (charges may be incurred).

Lower School- Lower School students are dismissed at 3:30 p.m., and accompanied to the bus by a teacher, or met by a parent orcaregiver in carline on Drexel Avenue. Students involved in the Lower School After Hours Program should proceed directly to theLower School technology lab. Please note: If a Lower School student is not picked up by 3:40 p.m., or misses the bus, she is escortedto the After Hours Program (charges may be incurred).

Middle and Upper School- All Middle and Upper School students are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. They are to proceed to their buses,cars, bikes, or walk home. All Middle and Upper School students are expected to leave promptly following dismissal, unlessparticipating in pre-planned activities or athletics. The Middle and Upper School carline is in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. IfMiddle and Upper School students remain on campus, they must sign in to the After Hours Program, located in the Ruch DiningRoom.

Af ter H ours Program

Childcare is available after school hours (3:00-6 p.m.) to accommodate the varied schedules of CSG families.

Program for Young Children (PYC)


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Informal care is available from 3 - 6 p.m. every day for students in our Full Day 3/4, 4/5, and 5/6 Programs. After Hours Program sign-upis done quarterly and requires pre-registration and payment. In the event of an emergency or unanticipated delay, arrangements for AfterHours Program may be possible for students in our Full-Day Programs. Parents will be billed for this service through the CSG BusinessOffice.

For pick up between 3:00 and 5 p.m., students are in the PYC building (Columbia House) - most often in the studio or on the PYCplayground. If the Studio is unavailable, however, they will be in one of the classrooms. Between 5 and 6 p.m., students are in theLower School technology lab, library, or on the Lower School playground.

If you are going to be later than your usual pick up time, please leave a voice mail message at 614-252-0781, ext. 305.

If your student is registered only for After Hours (3 - 5 p.m.), please plan to pick her up in the PYC by 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., you mustcome to the Lower School technology lab, and pay the Extended Care fee of $3.00 at the time of pick up.

If your student goes to Extended Care, please plan to pick her up by 6 p.m. There is a $5.00 per minute fee for pick up after 6 p.m.

Lower School

The After Hours Program offers care for students in Forms I-V from 3:306 p.m. every day that school is in session. Students have theopportunity to select from a variety of classes offered. Classes change each quarter. The program costs $15$18 per hour, including asnack, and this care can be arranged for each day or only for certain days of the week. Registration is required. Information and formsare sent home with the students (or posted to the website in August) three weeks prior to each new quarter. Registration deadlines arestrictly adhered to, as are pick-up times. There is a $5.00 per minute late fee for picking up your child after 6 p.m. This is based on asign-out time sheet and billed by the CSG Business Office. Call Linda Resch, Director of After Hours Program at ext. 109, or BetsyGugle, Director of Lower School at ext. 110, for more information. The direct telephone line to the After Hours Program is 252-0781,ext. 109. Emergency care is available in the event that a student cannot be picked up at the regular dismissal time. Parents will bebilled for this service through the CSG Business Office.

Middle School

The After Hours Program (AHP) is a service provided by CSG. We provide students with a comfortable, safe environment from 3:45to 6 p.m. in the Ruch Dining Room. A supervisor is on duty until the last student leaves campus, giving us the flexibility to offeropportunities for quiet study, independent work, small group work and relaxation. Collaboration among the students and the adults

promote positive development, consistent expectations, and comfortable relationships.

Students in rehearsals or practices that extend beyond 6 p.m. are supervised by the teacher/coach in charge of that activity, not theAHP personnel.

The program costs $15.00 per day including a light snack, and an additional $3.00 per day if students stay after 5 p.m. There is acharge of $5.00 per minute after the 6 p.m. pick-up. We do accept drop-ins. Parents/guardians are billed monthly by theBusiness Office.

Upper School

All Upper School students waiting for pick up at school after 4 p.m. MUST sign into the Upper School / Middle School After HoursProgram in the Ruch Dining Room. All students are to be picked up from the After Hours Program no later than 6 p.m. to avoid anyfinancial penalties. There is a charge of $5.00 per minute after the 6 p.m. pick-up.

Ki rk Campus

Students and visitors using our 70-acre Kirk Campus, located at 1885 North Cassady Avenue, are not permitted on that campuswithout CSG adult supervision. No student(s) should be left at Kirk Campus without CSG adult supervision.

Evening Special Events

Students and guests should enter and exit through the entrance designated by the invitation. The usual entrance is the ColumbiaAvenue Events Entrance by the theater.


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School Visitation

Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school at any time. Notification is appreciated so that schedules can be arranged. All of theschool-wide and traditional programs are open to parents/guardians. In addition, numerous parents/guardians meetings and coffeesare scheduled throughout the year.

Standards of Behavior

CSG expects every member of our community to treat one another, and the facility, as we would want to be treated ourselves. Eachdivision maintains its own specific rules and consequences for behavioral choices, based on the needs of the students and age-appropriate expectations. However, there are three overarching principles that are expected at all levels and from all members of ourcommunity, both students and adults. These are: respect, responsibility, and reverence.

Bullying and/or hazing are neither permitted nor tolerated at Columbus School for Girls. Bullying among students is understood aseither a single act or as repeated acts committed by one or more students against another person. These negative acts may be physicalor verbal including hitting, kicking, ridiculing, cyber bullying, teasing, taunting, threatening, etc.or may involve indirect actionssuch as manipulating friendships or purposely excluding other students from activities with the intention of causing distress. Implicitin this definition is an imbalance in real or perceived power between the bully and the victim.

The School will investigate any incident that occurs in school, or has repercussions in school life. We can only address thosesituations about which we are made aware, but we recognize that often this type of behavior goes undetected unless the student who isbeing bullied or her parent/guardian comes forward. In response to this behavior, any or all of the principles outlined in the code ofdiscipline of each division may be used, depending on the circumstances and the age of the students involved. These consequencesmay range from being redirected, being asked to leave the activity, engaging in personal conversations that may includeparents/guardians and/or faculty, or more serious responses such as loss of privileges or detentions up to and including suspensionand/or expulsion in severe cases. Bullying and/or harassment are viewed as violations of the honor code principle of respect for othersand their rights, and incidents that involve bullying/hazing are viewed seriously.

Intimidation, bullying in any form, harassment, vandalism, dishonesty, or any mean-spirited or hurtful behavior is not tolerated.Consequences vary for choosing behaviors that violate our sense of respect for all, depending upon the circumstances and the age ofthe perpetrator. Students are expected to take responsibility for their behavior. Support of these principles from parents/guardians is

absolutely critical to the success and safety of our community. The way students treat one another, the way teachers treat the students,the way parents/guardians interact with teachers, and teachers interact with parents/guardians, all evolve from this sense of mutualrespect and personal responsibility. We do not need to agree about all things, but we do need to agree about this common ground ofshared moral principles that guide our speech and actions. These basic beliefs play out in many areas, four of which are outlined indetail below: The Honor Code, the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Policy, the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy,and the Weapons, Legal Entanglements, Harassment/Threats Policy. Please read these sections carefully, as they apply equally toall Divisions.

The Honor Code

Upper School students and faculty created the written Honor Code at Columbus School for Girls during the school years 2003 to 2005

Its written form serves as an expression of the community values and aspirations shared and practiced by generations of CSG s tudentspast and yet to come. The Honor Code is signed by each Middle and Upper School student at the start of the school year in a formalsigning ceremony. Each students signature represents her pledge and commitment to the highest standards of honorable, ethica lbehavior.

The Honor Pledge

As a member of the CSG community, I pledge to conduct myself honorably, with truthfulness and honesty at all times. I will live inour community practicing respect, responsibility, and reverence.


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Truthfulness

I will fulfill my promises and obligations. I will not intentionally misrepresent the truth, withhold information, create a false impression, nor mislead anyone.

Honesty

Cheating: I will not copy the work of another, give nor receive answers on tests, nor divulge the questions on a test tosomeone who has not yet taken it.

Plagiarism: I will not represent the work or ideas of another as my own; I will identify the source of all ideas that are not myown.

Stealing: I will not take, use, or borrow the belongings of anyone without the permission of the owner.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Policy

In partnership with our families, Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is committed to promoting an alcohol-free, drug-free, and tobacco-free lifestyle f

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