About
About

Looking through these pages will give the reader a basic understanding of James River Day School, our mission, and our educational philosophy by perusing these pages.
Admissions
Admissions
Programs
Programs
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.
Summer
- Summer Enrichment
- Children's Center Summer Day Camp
Summer

Children need to stay engaged over the summer. James River offers numerous ways for children to have learning fun during the summer months.

Head Lines

two fourth grade girls watch a dissection in science class

April 29, 2021 - Racing to the Finish

Read Mr. York's blog entry by clicking the date above.

students working on math together

April 22, 2021 - The Influence of Stewardship

Read Mr. York's blog entry by clicking the date above.

Academy Center of the Arts Historic Theatre

April 15, 2021

We're in the home stretch! Read more about this and see a special announcement about graduation by clicking the date above.

Seventh graders add more ribbons to their art installation.

April 1, 2021

A few thoughts from Head of School Peter York as James River Day School goes into its second spring break. (Click date above to read the full post.)

Teachers collaborate about the curriculum.

March 25, 2021

Curriculum Planning & Design -- The ultimate goal when designing a course, even more than the specific details of the subject, is to create Enduring Understandings. These are the big ideas that students will carry with them long after the course content fades away. (Click the date above to see the rest of the story.)

A side-benefit of in-person instruction, this young man shares a new joke with Mr. York each morning at carpool.

March 11, 2021

Safeguarding Children’s Well-Being

Grandparents attended Grandparents' Day 2020 on March 6, 2020--just one short week before the world changed.

March 4, 2021

Celebrating Grandparents' Day

Mr. York receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

February 25, 2021

Vaccinations Make a Difference

This young boy enjoyed last year's celebration of the 100th day of school.

February 18, 2021

The 100th Day

One student shows kindness by holding the door for another.

February 11, 2021

Kindness

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