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.
Summer
Summer

James River Day School provides enriching opportunities for students, both inside and outside of our community. The athletic, the artistic, the junior engineers-the child with boundless curiosity-will all find something fun among our various offerings.

Summer Reading

reading whilst on vacation

Each year, we ask all students in kindergarten through eighth grade to participate in summer reading. Daily reading ensures robust vocabulary development, increased reading fluency, expanded comprehension, and supports a lifelong love of reading. Follow the link below for more details by grade level.

For Rising Kindergarten through Third Grade

K-3 Summer Reading Recommendations

For Rising Fourth through Eighth Grade

Fourth Grade Summer Reading Requirements

5-8 Summer Reading Requirements

5-8 Summer Recommended Reading

Resources:

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge (K-3)

Summer Reading Log (4-8)

Summer Response Journal (5-8) - The response journal is required for middle school students. It should be brought back on the first day of school.

Local Summer Reading Resources

Lynchburg Public Library - https://lynchburgpubliclibrary.org/kids/
Bedford County Public Library - https://bplsonline.tlcdelivers.com/kids?config=pac#/series
Amherst County Public Library - https://acpl.us/?browseCategory=acpl_kids_books
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program - https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/
Givens Books - https://www.givensbooks.com/

Givens Books gives the school a small percentage back on purchases made by James River families, faculty/staff, and supporters if you ask for this. At checkout, simply ask them to record your purchase for the benefit of James River Day School.