James River Day School, or JRDS, is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian K-8 day school in

Lynchburg, Virginia Lynchburg is an independent city (United States), independent city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. First settled in 1757 by ferry owner John Lynch (1740–1820), John Lynch, the city's populati ...

. JRDS serves academically qualified students in

Kindergarten Kindergarten is a preschool educational approach based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school. Such institutions were originally made in the late 18th cent ...

through 8th Grade, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnic, social, or economic background.

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. Students in Grades 5-8 compete in a variety of sports throughout the year, including soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, and lacrosse.

Accreditation

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

External links

James River Day School's official website

VAIS page for James River Day School

Notes

Schools in Lynchburg, Virginia Private middle schools in Virginia Private elementary schools in Virginia Private K–8 schools in the United States {{Virginia-school-stub