About
About

Learn more about James River Day School, our mission, and our educational philosophy. Our school, our faculty and staff, our Board, and our community are dedicated to constantly and consistently building a school program where we cherish and challenge our students in an environment of academic excellence.
Admissions
Admissions

Learn more about the difference James River will make in your child's education. Visit these pages and make arrangements to visit the school; there's no better way to see for yourself the impact of a James River education.
Programs
Programs

The advantages of the K-8 model provide an incomparable foundation for learners and the entirety of our programming is built around a single question -- "What is best for the child?" Children flourish at James River because they are supported as students and as persons. They are given the tools for lifelong learning and the tools of good character to function well in society, leaving it better than they found it.
Giving
Giving

James River Day School has relied on the support of our community since its founding. Partnerships with parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, alumni families, alumni, friends, and corporations have made it possible to provide our students with an unparalleled educational experience. Gifts to the Cardinal Annual Fund provide valuable operating support for all our programs.
Community
Community

James River Day School is a vital community of lifelong learners of all ages. Parents, students, alumni, and alumni families can find lots of information in this section.

Events

Oct 6 Tue
- EarthSci A, Ch 20 TEST, MrA 10:30 AM – 11:22 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
- EarthSci H, Ch 20 TEST, MrA 1:30 PM – 2:22 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
- 2D Studio Art 8 - Sketchbook #5 & 6 Due 2:22 PM – 3:17 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 7 Wed
- Algebra II Quiz: Chapter 2 (Wright) 11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 8 Thu
- American History II Rotations B& C- Topic 10 Vocab Quiz- Sydnor 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 16 Fri
- Algebra A Webster Test 8:15 AM – 9 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 23 Fri
- Algebra "H" Test Webster 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 27 Tue
- Algebra II Test: Chapter 2 (Wright) 11:55 AM – 12:47 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 28 Wed
- EarthSci-A, Ch19 TEST, MrA 8:20 AM – 9:12 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 29 Thu
- American History II Rotations B&C- Topic 10 Test- Sydnor 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
- Test: Spanish 8D - Taylor 10 AM – 11 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines
- EarthSci-H, Ch19 TEST, MrA 2:22 PM – 3:17 PM
  8th Grade Deadlines
Oct 30 Fri
- 8th Grade Independent Reading Due 10 AM – 11 AM
  8th Grade Deadlines

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Calendars

Upcoming Events
5th Grade Deadlines
6th Grade Deadlines
7th Grade Deadlines
8th Grade Deadlines
5th/6th Volleyball
5th/6th Soccer
7th/8th Volleyball
7th/8th Soccer
5-8 Cross Country

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