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 background.

James River Day School
JRDS
Address
5039 Boonsboro Road

Lynchburg
,
Virginia

United States
Information
TypeIndependent, Private
Head of schoolJenn Lindsay
Faculty14:1
Teaching staff40
GradesK to 8
GenderCo-Educational
Enrollment244
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red and White   
AthleticsFall Season: 5th & 6th Grade Soccer (coed), 7th & 8th Grade Soccer (coed), Cross Country (coed for grades 5-8), Girls' 5th & 6th Grade Volleyball, and Girls' 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball
Winter Season: Boys' 5th & 6th Grade Basketball, Boys' 7th & 8th Grade Basketball, Girls' 5th & 6th Grade Basketball, and Girls' 7th & 8th Grade Basketball,
Spring Season: Boys' 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

Total Faculty 41

Faculty holding advanced degrees = more than 50%

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]

Accreditation

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

Notes
  1. "Overview". Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
  2. "Athletics". Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-10-12.

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