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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