Admissions 2022-’23 Explore limitless possibilities.
About Riverside “At RPDS, children grow in knowledge and faith respecting the differences of others in preparation for life in a global community.”
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Ben Ketchum Head of School
Mission To educate the mind, nurture the spirit, and foster the development of the whole child.
At-a-Glance • Founded in 1948 • PreK 3 - 6th Grade • 380+ Students • NAIS & FCIS School • 14-18 Average Class Size • Need-based Tuition Assistance
• 33 Zip Codes • 22% Students of Color • Weekly Chapel, Leadership Development, and Service Learning • Riverside in the Afternoon (RITA) and Afternoon Academies
Admissions Checklist
Create a myRPDS Account (First Step to Begin)
Visit rpds.com to create a username and password within our online admissions portal, myRPDS; this is the hub to register for events, submit an online application, and complete steps in the admissions process.
Parent Tour (September - February) Visit campus to explore teaching and learning at Riverside; register via myRPDS.
Admissions Application (Due January 27) Apply via myRPDS • New prospective families are asked to complete the Riverside Admissions Application and submit a non-refundable $100 application fee (per applicant). • Current RPDS families are asked to complete the Riverside Sibling Application and submit a non-refundable $50 application fee (per applicant).
On-Campus Assessment (December-February) Coordinated by the Admissions Team upon submission of the online admissions application. • PreK 3: No On-Campus Assessment required; however, children must be school ready and potty trained. • PreK 4: On Campus Assessment for overall readiness and maturity. • K-6th Grade: On-Campus Visit and Assessment
Supplemental Materials (Due February 10) Confidential FCIS Teacher Recommendation Form (PreK 4-6th grade applicants) • Completed and submitted directly by your child’s current teacher (email smilne@rpds.com). Transcripts (1st-6th grade applicants) • Current school records must be requested by parents via the Transcript Release Form and sent directly from your child’s current School.
Financial Assistance Application (Due February 10) Apply via rpds.com through FAST • Awards are based upon demonstrated financial need. • Admissions decisions are made without regard to whether a family has applied for financial assistance.
Let’s Stay In Touch!
Key Dates
• September 1 - Online application opens • January 27 - Application deadline • February 10 - Supplemental Materials & Financial Assistance deadline • March 1 - Online decision notification • March 17 - Enrollment deadline
Contacts 830 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 • 904-353-3459
Tavia Mullen
Director of Admissions tmullen@rpds.com
Stephanie Milne Admissions Associate smilne@rpds.com
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