Profile for the Class of 2018

Rye Country Day School

Cedar Street, Rye, New York 10580

Profile for the Class of 2018

Headmaster

Scott A. Nelson

Upper School Principal

Paul Wieman

Director of College Counseling

Jeff Bates

email: jeff_bates@

Assoc. Director of College Counseling

Dion Reid

email: dion_reid@

Assoc. Director of College Counseling

Susan Davidson

email: susan_davidson@

Assistant to the College Counselors

Sarah Phipps

email: sarah_phipps@

Telephone: 914-925-4637

Website:

CEEB: 334965

Accreditation: New York Association

of Independent Schools; Middle States

Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Community

Located 25 miles northeast of New York City and three miles from the Connecticut state line, Rye Country

Day draws its diverse student population from over 40 school districts in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam

Counties; New York City; and New Jersey. Our location provides us significant diversity: 29% of our overall

student body are students of color.

The School

Founded in 1869, the school now includes six buildings located on 26 acres. Rye Country Day's rigorous

academic program is supported by outstanding facilities, including seven science laboratories, 700 networked

computers, and significant library and online resources. Our strong commitment to the fine and performing

arts allows students access to superb studio and performance spaces, including a 515-seat theater and a 120seat performance/lecture hall. Because New York City is 40 minutes away, students are able to attend the

theater, concerts, and art exhibitions and take advantage of the resources of the greater metropolitan area.

Rye Country Day has a longstanding tradition of athletic excellence; over 75% of our students participate on

one or more interscholastic teams. The school's endowment funds exceed $53,400,000.

The Faculty

Of the diverse and talented 69-member Upper School faculty, over 86% hold advanced academic degrees and

a substantial number have served the School for many years. Many have experience teaching at the college

and university level. Recognizing that Rye Country Day's strength depends on its exceptional faculty, both the

school and the RCDS Parents Association offer significant grants to teachers to help further individual

professional development.

The Students

The Upper School consists of 401 students in grades 9-12, (the senior class has 100 students); 31% are

students of color; nearly 20% of Upper School students receive financial aid. In an area of fine public and

private schools, Rye Country Day students have chosen the school for its demanding academic program,

small and caring community, and outstanding classroom teaching. For 2017-2018 academic year, our

acceptance rate was 22%; our yield was 71%. Rye Country Day grants over $5,500,000 annually in financial

aid.

Academic Philosophy

Mission Statement

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 everchanging world.

Rye Country Day is a demanding college preparatory school where academic rigor is a given. Faculty advisors

and students design an individualized academic program which typically exceeds well beyond graduation

requirements. For even moderate success, significant outside preparation is necessary both on a daily basis

and throughout the academic year.

We do not encourage students to compete against each other for grades or recognition. The school has

thoughtfully chosen not to have an honor roll, a dean's list, or academic societies. We do not

calculate a grade point average, nor do we rank our students.

The Curriculum

All entering ninth graders begin the English program with English 9; other departments admit students at

various levels. From these starting points, students progress individually, making choices which meet their

current interests and their future needs. (Students at Rye Country Day must meet specific academic

criteria to enroll in Advanced, Honors, or AP courses.) Students are encouraged to take risks and to

reinforce skills and understanding. They may accelerate beyond the boundaries of our own curriculum via

independent studies and through nearby college programs.

Disciplinary Reporting

When requested by colleges or schools, Rye Country Day will answer questions about suspension-level and

higher disciplinary actions taken by the school. (At RCDS, suspension always involves a follow-up period of

probation.) We also report to colleges and schools when a senior has dropped a year-long course or has been

removed from a major leadership role, such as peer mentoring, student government, or team captaincy after

they have made application to a school or college. When asked, we expect our students to answer honestly

any questions about suspension-level and higher offenses during their high school years.

Minimum Subject Requirements

Arts

English

Foreign Language

Health

Humanities

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Physical Ed.

Senior Term

1 ? units in art, music, drama, or dance

(or 2 units in one specific area)

4 units (plus 2 writing labs in grade 9/10)

3 units of one language

? unit

2 units (World Civilizations; U.S. History)

3 units (through Algebra 2/Trigonometry)

2 units (laboratory-based: 1 physical, 1 biological)

4 years

Seniors must complete service learning project

Advanced, Honors, and AP Course Offerings

ART

AP Art History

Honors Drawing & Painting

Honors Filmmaking

Special Topics in Art, Photo, & Ceramics

AP Studio Art (2D, 3D, & Photography)

Post-AP: Advanced Honors Photography

AP Psychology

AP U. S. History*

*Strong students in U.S. History may be selected

to prepare for the AP exam.

Historical Research

MUSIC

AP Music Theory

Select ensembles (by audition only)

Honors Concert Choir: Madrigals, Bel Canto

Honors Jazz Band

Honors Wind Ensemble

(Students in Honors Choir must also participate

in Concert Choir)

MATHEMATICS

Honors Geometry

Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry

Advanced Precalculus

Honors Precalculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Multivariable Calculus

AP Statistics

Linear Algebra

CLASSICS

Honors Intensive Latin (1st and 2nd yr combined)

Honors Latin 2, 3

AP Latin

Post-AP: Honors Latin 5: Roman History in Lit

Ancient Greek: Guided Study

COMPUTER SCIENCE

AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science Principles

Post-AP: Advanced Topics in Computer Science

NATURAL SCIENCES

Honors Biology

AP Biology

Honors Chemistry

AP Chemistry

Advanced Physics

AP Physics 1

AP Physics C - Mechanics/Electricity/Magnetism

AP Environmental Science

Science Research*

* In this course, selected students

produce a research project for possible entry in

the Siemens, Intel, or similar competition.

MODERN LANGUAGE

Honors Intensive French (1st and 2nd yr combined)

Honors French 2, 3, 4

Language & the French-Speaking World (4th yr)

Advanced Topics in French (5th yr)

AP French Language & Culture

Honors Intensive Spanish (1st and 2nd yr combined)

Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4

Language and the Spanish-Speaking World (4th yr)

Advanced Topics in Spanish (5th yr)

Hon. Sp. Lit. & Lang. (AP Sp. Language & Culture)

AP Spanish Language & Culture

AP Spanish Literature & Culture

AP Chinese Language & Culture

DRAMA and DANCE

Advanced Dance (by audition only)

Advanced Acting Workshop

Advanced Topics in Theatre

Play Production: From Page to Stage

ENGLISH

Honors English 10

AP English Language & Composition (11)

AP English Literature & Composition (12)

HUMANITIES

AP European History

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Available to juniors and seniors whose proposals

are approved by a faculty committee, these allow a

student to advance beyond the limits of our

departmental offerings, or to pursue a subject not

covered in the traditional high school curriculum.

The Class of 2018

100 students

ACT (through September 2017)

SAT Results (through September 2017)

Evidence Based Read. & Writ.

Mean:

710

Middle 50% EBRW: 740 - 650

Middle 50% MA:

Math

690

(n=43)

Mean Composite: 31.4

(n = 80)

720 - 630

National Merit Semi-Finalists: 7

National Hispanic Recognition: 4

Advanced Placement Results

In 2017, 196 students took 563 AP exams. 514, or 91%, earned scores of 3 or higher.

National AP Scholars: 18

Scholars with Distinction: 63 Scholars with Honor: 28 AP Scholars: 41

87 (of 100) students in the Class of 2017 have taken 251 exams to date. (Students in AP classes are required to take the corresponding exam.)

77% of all seniors¡¯ scores were 4¡¯s or 5¡¯s. 96% were 3 or above.

Biology

Calculus BC

Calculus AB

Chemistry

Chinese Lang.

Computer Sci. A

Computer Sci. Princ.

English Lang/Comp

Environmental Sci.

French Lang/Cult

5

4

3

total exams

3

3

4

11

4

18

3

4

1

1

2

8

76

14

1

1

1

4

32

1

1

1

1

4

30

7

14

6

Junior AP Scores

Latin

2

Macro. Econ.

Physics 1

Physics C: MEM

Physics C: MECH

Spanish Lang/Cult

Statistics

Studio Art: 2D

U.S. Gov¡¯t./Politics

U.S. History

5

4

3

total exams

11

6

1

5

8

2

1

1

20

1

13

1

23

2

2

18

4

4

1

45

5

7

2

2

8

4

2

20

5

Class of 2017 Matriculation List

(one unless otherwise noted)

American University

Amherst College (2)

Bard College

Boston College

Boston University (2)

Bowdoin College

Brown University (2)

Bucknell University

University of Cal. Berkeley

University of Chicago (3)

Claremont McKenna College

Colby College

Colgate University (3)

Columbia University (2)

Cornell University (6)

Dartmouth College (2)

Davidson College

Duke University

Emerson College

Franklin & Marshall College

Gordon College

Harvard University (5)

Haverford College

Iona College

Johns Hopkins University

Lafayette College

Lehigh University

University of Michigan (2)

New York University (4)

Northwestern University (2)

Pennsylvania State University

University of Pennsylvania (6)

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Quinnipiac University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Skidmore College (2)

University of Southern California (3)

Stanford University (2)

University of Texas, Austin

Trinity College

Trinity College, Dublin (IRE)

Tufts University (3)

Tulane University

University of St. Andrews (UK)

Vanderbilt University (2)

University of Virginia

Wake Forest University

Washington & Lee University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wesleyan University

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Yale University (3)

Colleges Enrolling More Than One Student 2013-2017

Cornell University (28)

University of Pennsylvania (28)

Harvard University (23)

New York University (19)

Colgate University (16)

Brown University (13)

Georgetown University (13)

Vanderbilt University (12)

University of Michigan (11)

University of Southern California (11)

Yale University (11)

Duke University (10)

Bucknell University (9)

Dartmouth College (9)

Washington University in St. Louis (9)

Northwestern University (8)

Stanford University (8)

Tufts University (8)

University of Chicago (7)

Columbia University (7)

Wake Forest University (7)

Wesleyan University (7)

Williams College (7)

Lafayette College (6)

Tulane University (6)

Middlebury College (6)

University of St. Andrews, UK (6)

Amherst College (5)

Princeton University (5)

Skidmore College (5)

University of Wisconsin, Madison (5)

Franklin and Marshal College (4)

University of Notre Dame (4)

Trinity College (4)

University of Virginia (4)

Boston College (3)

Boston University (3)

Bowdoin College (3)

Colorado College (3)

Fordham University (3)

Hamilton College (3)

University of Miami (3)

Rochester Institute of Technology (3)

University of Rochester (3)

Southern Methodist University (3)

Swarthmore College (3)

Syracuse University (3)

Villanova University (3)

Wellesley College (3)

American University (2)

Bard College (2)

Carleton College (2)

Carnegie Mellon University (2)

Colby College (2)

Dickinson College (2)

Emory University (2)

The George Washington University (2)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2)

Indiana University at Bloomington (2)

Johns Hopkins University (2)

University of Maryland, College Park (2)

Muhlenberg College (2)

Oberlin College (2)

Ohio Wesleyan University (2)

Reed College (2)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2)

University of Richmond (2)

Trinity College Dublin, IRE (2)

University of Vermont (2)

Washington & Lee University (2)

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