CHALLENGE, CHARACTER, COMMUNITY

Columbus School for Girls, a college preparatory school founded in 1898, is dedicated to girls’ intellectual, social, and ethical growth from infancy through twelfth grade. The school is characterized by challenging academics, enriching arts and athletics, supportive relationships, 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.

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 global connectedness
• 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 school’s heritage, while also establishing new traditions 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 broaden perspectives
• Encourage a love of learning and inspire pride in achievement