An Introduction to the RCDS Upper School
News From Rye Country Day
Rye Country Day is actively committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive school community where all members can participate fully and maximize their potential.
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about Diversity and Inclusion at RCDS
Rye Country Day is proud to be included in this NAIS publication.
Two RCDS teams qualified to compete among 36 teams of outstanding robotics students from approximately 10 schools and organizations.
Congratulations to students in Grades 2-4 for a terrific concert.
The award is a testament to Coach Knazik's excellent coaching during his 17 years at Rye Country Day.
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about RCDS Head Wrestling Coach Rich Knazik Receives Coach of the Year Award
The student-led volunteer program is one of seven individuals and organizations who will be honored at the 2020 Arts Awards Luncheon in April.
The Rye Country Day motto, "Not for Self, but for Service," comes to life through our Public Purpose initiative.
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about Public Purpose at RCDS
To celebrate the arts and the diverse community at RCDS, families came together to attend the annual Arts Festival & International Fair.
Learn about the college counseling process at RCDS from the School's three college counselors, the Upper School Principal, and the Headmaster.
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about A Glimpse into College Counseling at Rye Country Day
At RCDS, students are given the agency and support they need to pursue projects they care about. Abhinav Kumar '20, Lucie Swan '20, and Eliza Fogel '21 are three inspiring examples.
Updates
The Rye Country Day School campus is currently closed. Students and faculty are completing school work remotely through our distance learning program, RCDS@home. Although offices on campus are closed, our administrative teams are working remotely, and we are here to help!
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Lower School Principal, Barbara Shea
Middle School Principal, Meredith deChabert
Mission and Signature Initiatives
Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. In a nurturing and supportive environment, we offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We are actively committed to diversity. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community. Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world.
Mission and Philosophy
Nurturing, responsive, rigorous, and affirming.
Educational Technology
Technology is a pervasive force in education today, touching every aspect of a student’s learning journey.
Health & Wellness
A balanced and healthy lifestyle is vital.
Character, Leadership, & Ethics
Who do I want to be? How do I want to live?
Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission states: "We are actively committed to diversity."
Global Studies
Students develop a deep understanding of other perspectives and of themselves.
The Institute for Innovative Teaching and Learning
How might we continue to evolve and innovate in order to provide an excellent education that prepares students for the future?
Public Purpose
Our motto: "Not for Self, but for Service."
S.T.E.A.M.
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to design solutions.
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Sustainability
We seek to foster understanding of the world around us and to promote moral responsibility as citizens of the planet.
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