school profile 103 North Mooreland Road Richmond, VA 23229 804.740.7077 www.collegiate-va.org
CEEB CODE: 471845 School Contact Information
College Counseling Staff
103 North Mooreland Road Richmond, VA 23229 Phone (804) 740.7077 Fax (804) 740.2130 www.collegiate-va.org
Brian E. Leipheimer Kimberly S. Ball Erin M. Breese Elizabeth R. Jackson Andrew E. Reich Jennifer G. Earle
Director Associate Director Associate Director Associate Director Associate Director Office Assistant
(804) 741.9741 (804) 754.1561 (804) 740.2153 (804) 726.3297 (804) 741.9739 (804) 741.9742
bleipheimer@collegiate-va.org kball@collegiate-va.org erin_breese@collegiate-va.org liz_jackson@collegiate-va.org andrew_reich@collegiate-va.org jenn_earle@collegiate-va.org
School, Mission, and Values
Collegiate is an independent, JK – 12, college preparatory, coeducational school located west of Richmond and founded in 1915. Our mission is to create a community of learners committed to a challenging and supportive educational experience that will foster the intellectual, moral, emotional, and physical development of each student. The essence of the school is embodied in the phrase “Minds that seek. Hearts that serve.” and is dedicated to these shared values: Honor, Love of Learning, Excellence, Respect, and Community. Our commitment to be a diverse school community is founded in our core philosophy, values, and purpose. We aspire to create an inclusive environment that promotes engaged citizenship and encourages compassionate leadership.
Enrollment Total ············ 1650 Upper ············ 539 Seniors ·········· 133
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Admission and Aid
Competitive (retention rate is 97% JK – 12), emphasizing strength in both scholarship and character. Financial assistance budget exceeds $3 million.
Transcript Legend Class Rank G.P.A. Credits Course Load # of AP/Honors Block Schedule % Accepted at 4-yr. institutions Most Demanding Courses
School does not provide rank Weighted (+ 0.5 for Honors/AP), cumulative based on 6 sem. Yearlong courses = 1.0, sem. courses = 0.5; year consists of 2 sem. 5 minimum, 5 core recommended/average, 7 max. (almost never allowed) 15 AP & 34 Honors courses offered (excluding Honors English designation) No 100 All 15 AP Courses (AP not offered in English, US History, & the Arts) Honors English – available only in 11th / 12th Honors US History Honors Studio Art, Honors Music, Honors Acting, Honors Dance Honors Math Modeling & Advanced Geometry
Important Curriculum Notes AP/Honors
Enrollment limited by student’s load & qualifications, prerequisites, and # of sections. Students are discouraged from taking more than 2 -3 per year, and most AP’s are not available until junior/senior years. Students enrolled in an AP course must sit for the exam.
English
AP is not offered. Honors designation available for junior/senior electives only: prerequisite of A- English average, includes substantial independent reading, research, writing, and culminating project requirements.
History
AP US History is not offered. Honors designation available by department approval, and carries with it substantial independent reading, research, writing, and culminating project/presentation requirements.
Science
AP/Honors restricted heavily by math level – for instance, Honors Physics placement typically requires concurrent enrollment in Honors Pre Calculus or higher.
Senior Seminar
Required of all seniors (both semesters I & II), this yearlong academic class receives 1 history/social science credit – a capstone survey of the current political, social, and economic landscape in the US and world, the course’s demands befit the rigor of our overall program.
Visual & Performing Arts
AP courses are not offered. Honors Studio Art & Portfolio is akin to AP Studio Art in its yearlong, portfolio-driven demands. Honors courses offered in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theater, & Dance – students must demonstrate learned techniques in a solo performance setting, compose original works, & complete a written component of their chosen area of study.
Class of 2017 Grade Scale (4.0)
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- F
98 –100 93 – 97 90–92 87–89 83– 86 80–82 77–79 73 –76 70–72 Below 70
G.P.A. Distribution
4.30+ 4.00 – 4.29 3.70 – 3.99 3.30 – 3.69 3.00 – 3.29 2.70 – 2.99 2.30 – 2.69 2.00 – 2.29 1.70 – 1.99
16% 23% 24% 23% 10% 2% 2% 0% 0%
Summer Courses A limited # of courses are offered over the summer for credit in English, History, Math, Science, and H & W, taught at the same level of rigor / expectations, by the same teachers, as during the year and are marked with (SS) on the transcript. In some cases, it may look as if a senior is only taking 1 semester of English due to a prior summer course.
Co-Curriculum Highlights Student-run Honor Code Community Service Program Vibrant Visual & Performing Arts Competitive Athletics 2-season requirement Frequent league /state titles Global Education Focus & Initiatives 15 International partner schools Emerging Leaders Conference Year-end Senior Projects (2 weeks)