SHARP – The Seven Hills School Academic Readiness Program provides students in grades 4–8 with a pathway to private school education.
The Seven Hills Academic Readiness Program (SHARP) offers students from historically underrepresented communities who are in grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 school year a clearer path to the opportunities available at independent schools. The SHARP School Year Program session consists of eight classes, which will take place on Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Seven Hills School Hillsdale Campus in Madisonville.
A private school education for your child is not as far-fetched as you think. If you believe your child would thrive in a different educational environment, enroll in SHARP and explore the possibilities. Apply today!
SHARP School Year Program Eligibility
Students must be in grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 school year and are considering applying to a local independent school, such as Seven Hills, in the future.
The SHARP School Year Program includes eight days of Thursday classes from December 4 to 18
and January 8 to February 5 at The Seven Hills School, Hillsdale Campus. The program hours are from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
| Class Dates | Location |
| -December 4, 2025 -December 11, 2025 -December 18, 2025 -January 8, 2026 -January 15, 2026 -January 22, 2026 -January 29, 2026 -February 5, 2026 | The Seven Hills School Hillsdale Campus 5400 Red Bank Road Cincinnati, OH 45227 |
Student Objectives
- Prepare for the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), the Seven Hills admissions essay, and other aspects of the independent school admission process
- Engage in fun and challenging learning activities across subject areas
- Explore Seven Hills’ arts programs, experiential learning, and athletics
- Meet current students and alumni
- Learn about scholarships, grants, and payment options
SHARP School Year Program Registration Cost
The SHARP School Year Program is $175 for the seven-class session, which will be credited toward application and testing fees if the student applies to Seven Hills. Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
Questions?
Please refer to the registration form and student application above for additional information. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 513-728-2400 or Meredith Brown, SHARP Director, at [email protected] or 513-728-2454.
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About The Seven Hills School
The Seven Hills School is a private school that offers choices for preschool/early childhood education, elementary school, middle school, and high school. The Seven Hills School has two campuses – one in Madisonville and one in Walnut Hills.
Seven Hills has been named to the Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, earning a Platinum distinction. Under the leadership of Matthew Bolton, Head of School (Superintendent), Niche.com ranks The Seven Hills School as the number 1 Private K-12 School in Cincinnati and the number 1 Private K-12 School in Ohio.
Students at The Seven Hills School experience a fulfilling and enriching learning environment. Review the staff directory and school board to learn more about the employees’ credentials and the school’s vision.
The average class size is 15 students, with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. The students of The Seven Hills School hail from more than 60 ZIP codes in the greater Cincinnati area. Students of color comprise 39 percent of the school’s population.
The Seven Hills School has championship-caliber athletic facilities and a new Schiff Performing Arts Center. About 80 percent of students participate in athletics.
The upper (high school) and middle (junior high) schools feature more than 40 extracurricular clubs and after-school activities. Activities range in focus from mock trials to community service, Science Olympiad, anime, and sports broadcasting.
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