Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is a private, all-girls college-preparatory day school located in Bexley, Ohio, United States, an enclave of Columbus. It serves students from 3 years old to 12th grade and it is the only all-girls high school in Franklin County.

History

Traditions

Faculty and accreditation

The Head of School is Camille J.L. Seals, who took office in July 2022. Camille has two daughters named Astrid Seals and Alaia Seals. With a Husband named Dominic. Astrid Seals is a very talented field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and track runner. Alaia is a talented artist with Dominic Seals math skills. Columbus School for Girls is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Academics

CSG offers programs for children from pre-K through 12th grade. The Program for Young Children, or "PYC" (the equivalent of preschool and kindergarten) includes introductions to language arts, social studies, math, science, and physical education. The Lower School includes Forms I through V (1st through 5th grade). The curriculum for the Lower School includes courses in language arts, library research, math, science, Spanish, visual arts, general music, technology, an integrated studies program, and physical education. The Middle School consists of Forms VI through VIII (6th through 8th grade). The curriculum in the Middle School includes language arts, library, math, science, foreign language, technology, physical education, music, fine arts, theater, health, history, and performance ensembles. The Upper School is for students in Forms IX through XII (9th through 12th grade). The Upper School has the broadest selection of courses. Courses offered include various literature, English, music, visual arts, theater, music ensemble, foreign language, ancient and modern history, technology, mathematics, science, and physical education classes.

Clubs and activities

CSG offers more than 30 academic and special-interest clubs. The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical League (NJCL). There is the opportunity for foreign travel, including a German foreign exchange student program. Students from the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools can participate in the FIRST Robotics Program.

Athletics

Athletic activities in the Lower School include field hockey, tennis, golf, volleyball, and basketball. For Middle and Upper School students, the choices expand to include field hockey, tennis, golf, track & field, swimming & diving, cross country, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. The Varsity Girls' Field Hockey team won the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championship in 1987. CSG's mascot is the unicorn, and its team name is the Unicorns. The Unicorns are part of the Mid-State League of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Notable alumnae

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