RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
The Quad Cities’ only Private College Preparatory School for PreSchool through 12th Grade
OUR MISSION RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE is dedicated to academic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student through a nurturing, stimulating, and structured environment that advances the individual’s Intellect, Character, and Creativity while guiding the student on a path of life-long learning, prepared to engage fully in his or her local, national, and global communities.
INTELLECT Passionate, engaged faculty provide a rigorous, comprehensive college prep education driven by high standards, small class sizes, and individualized instruction.
CHARACTER A learning environment that values integrity, responsibility, leadership, and appreciation of diversity instills a spirit of community service and develops graduates who are thoughtful, caring leaders with a respect for the world around them.
CREATIVITY Every student is encouraged to participate in visual and performing arts, athletics, clubs, activities, and school trips as they explore and develop interests and talents.
Average Class Size Early School Lower School
15 16
Middle School Upper School
11 10
Student Body 51% Female 49% Male
65% Caucasian 20% Asian American 9% Multiracial
67% from Iowa Davenport Bettendorf
LeClaire Blue Grass
Eldridge
31% from Illinois Rock Island Moline Coal Valley
East Moline Port Byron Silvis
Erie Geneseo Milan
5% Hispanic/Latino(a) 1% African American
Taylor Ridge
2% International Students 50% receive tuition adjustment Need-based tuition assistance (30%) Merit scholarships Sibling discounts Reciprocal agreements with local colleges and universities
Accreditation & Memberships Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) Special Accreditation for College Preparatory Schools by the State of Iowa College Board National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society National Association for Gifted Children Iowa Talented and Gifted Association and numerous more
Why Rivermont?
100% graduate acceptance to 4-year colleges and universities
#1 ranked college prep school on the 2014 Iowa AP Index
Class of 2014 averaged 5 college & university acceptances each and over $280,000 in merit scholarship offers each
Partnered with Augustana College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University to offer 12th Grade students college courses for full college credit on their campuses
Discipline-specific science and foreign language teachers beginning in Kindergarten
Individualized college counseling beginning in Middle School
Over 50 extracurricular activities beginning in Kindergarten
Students from 19 zip codes across the greater Quad Cities
2013-14 Iowa Assessments: Reading
Math
Science
Overall Students Scoring Proficient Proficient Students Scoring Advanced Proficient
Rivermont graduates are consistently admitted to top-rated, competitive colleges and universities across the United States, including: American University DC Augustana College IL Baylor University TX Boston University MA Brown University RI California Inst. of Tech. CA Carleton College MN Case Western Res. Univ. OH Columbia University NY Cornell University NY Dartmouth College NH Drew University NJ Drexel University PA Duke University NC Emory University GA Florida Institute of Tech. FL Green - Ivy League
Grinnell College IA Gustavus Adolphus College MN Johns Hopkins University MD Knox College IL Lehigh University PA New Jersey Inst. of Tech. NJ New York University NY Northwestern University IL Oberlin College OH Pennsylvania State Univ. PA Rensselaer Polytech. Inst. NY Rice University TX Rutgers NY Stanford University CA Sweet Briar College VA Union College NY
University of Alabama AL University of Chicago IL University of Connecticut OH University of Iowa IA University of Maryland MD University of Miami FL University of Missouri MO University of North Carolina NC University of Pennsylvania PA University of Pittsburgh PA University of Virginia VA Vanderbilt University TN Villanova University PA Washington and Jefferson College PA Washington University in St. Louis MO Yale University CT
Traditions Rivermont is a school of rich tradition! For over 100 years, one of the most anticipated days for new students has been sorting day when they are “sorted� as an Imp or Tiger. When we come together as a school we wear red to display Rivermont pride, but on special Imp-Tiger days, Imps wear green and Tigers wear orange. Competitions are held throughout the year to earn points for Imp-Tiger teams. Other beloved annual events include O.L.E. (Outdoor Learning Experience) Day, International Week and the International Food Festival, Pancake Tuesday, Lunch on the Lawn, the Q & U Wedding, and Campus Beautification Day.
Character Education and Community Involvement Rivermont’s learning environment emphasizes integrity, responsibility, respect, leadership, and appreciation of diversity. Students learn to be responsible citizens within the school community, Quad City community, and beyond. Community service is emphasized at every grade level, from the first volunteering experiences in Lower School Student Council to larger undertakings in Upper School, including the Junior Service Project. Rivermont participates in the Student Hunger Drive each year, as well as a variety of initiatives organized both by individual students and groups such as the National Honor Society and World Cultures Club. Projects range from simple clothing drives to variety shows and murder mystery dinners supporting international non-profits. While the impact of these projects reaches far beyond Rivermont’s campus, students learn that small acts such as holding a door or helping a friend are also important.
Trips, Tours, and Explorations A Rivermont education extends well beyond the classroom! Frequent field trips at all grade levels allow students to interact with what they’re learning and make real world connections.
St. Louis Science Center ATEEC (Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center) Learning Lab Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Iowa State Capitol Bettendorf Family Museum Putnam Museum Figge Art Museum Children’s Discovery Center Niabi Zoo Dutch Windmill & Windmill Cultural Center Black Hawk State Historic Site & Hauberg Indian Museum National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Camp Manito-wish Concordia Language Villages Chicago’s Chinatown St. Louis Gateway Arch Scott Air Force Base Bettendorf City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department Junior Achievement BizTown & Finance Park Ballet Quad Cities Quad City Youth Symphony Day Adler Theatre Circa 21 Playhouse David R. Collins Children’s Literature Festival Stone’s Apple Orchard Pride of the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch Wapsi Environmental Education Center Nahant Marsh Education Center
Family Involvement Rivermont’s family-like learning environment is enhanced by our community of engaged families, who are encouraged to be involved in the Rivermont Community. From membership in Parents’ Council to the occasional class visit as a guest speaker or field trip chaperone, there are many ways for families to get involved. A variety of activities gather families on campus to meet and interact with other families and faculty and allow students to share their accomplishments, including Unpack Your Backpack Night, Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day, Family Math Night, Family Art Night and the All School Art Show, Lower School P.E. Night, the annual Academic Fair, and the International Food Festival - to name just a few!
Heritage Founded in 1884, the School was originally organized as St. Katharine’s School, an Episcopal school for girls located in Davenport. In 1968, St. Katharine’s become co-educational and added St. Mark’s to the name. In 1973, St. Katharine’s-St. Mark’s moved to its present location in Bettendorf. The School later amicably broke ties with the Episcopal Church and in 2001 the name was changed to Rivermont Collegiate. Rivermont’s beautiful campus overlooks the Mississippi River. The centerpiece is the historic Bettendorf Mansion, built in 1915 by Joseph Bettendorf, a businessman after whom the city is named. The Mansion is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Both the original Carriage House and Wallace House, a former guest house, are also part of campus. In 2001, Rivermont’s modern facility, Becherer Hall, was built.
There’s always more to learn.
RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE The Quad Cities’ only Private College Prep School for PreSchool through 12th Grade 1821 Sunset Drive - Bettendorf, IA 52722 - (563) 359-1366 WWW.RIVERMONTCOLLEGIATE.ORG