James River Day School

James River Day School, or JRDS, is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian K-8 day school in Lynchburg, Virginia. JRDS serves academically qualified students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnic, social, or economic backgrounds.

James River Day School
JRDS
Address
5039 Boonsboro Road

Lynchburg
,
Virginia

United States
Information
TypeIndependent, Private
Head of schoolPeter H. York
Faculty7:1
Teaching staff39
GradesK to 8
GenderCo-Educational
Enrollment260
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red and White   
AthleticsFall Season: Varsity & JV Soccer, Cross Country, and Girls' Varsity Volleyball
Winter Season: Boys' Varsity & JV Basketball and Girls' Varsity & JV Basketball
Spring Season: Boys' Varsity & JV Lacrosse and Girls' Lacrosse
MascotCardinal (bird)
NicknameJRDS
AffiliationsNAIS, VAIS
Websitewww.jamesriverdayschool.org

Mission

"James River Day School cherishes children and challenges them to become scholars, leaders, and citizens for the 21st century, in a community of academic excellence."

Faculty

2015-2016

Total Faculty- 39

Faculty holding advanced degrees- 57%

Curriculum

James River Day School offers instruction in reading and language arts, mathematics, science, history and social studies, visual arts, music, physical education, technology, and world languages for Grades K-8.[1]

Students in Grades 5-8 compete in a variety of sports throughout the year, including: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, and Lacrosse.[2]

Farm-to-School Week

During the week of November 8–12, 2010, James River Day School participated in its first Farm-to-School week. Students ate produce from local farms and on the last day, parents were invited to a farmers' market held at the school. They were able to see what their children were learning and purchase foods directly from the farmers. Farms-to-School is a statewide program in Virginia that teaches kids about the importance of eating local foods, and exposing kids to healthy eating earlier in life.[3]

Accreditation

The Virginia Association of Independent Schools has accredited JRDS since 1979.

Notes
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-10-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-10-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.wset.com/Global/story.asp?S=13493864


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