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2019-20 School Profile

College Admissions Laura Coutant Jerry Bates Jason Bogle Melissa Bogle Assistant College & AMC at University of Central Riverfield Head of School Head of Upper School College Counselor Akron University Career Counselor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Baylor University Belmont University Butler University Berklee College of Music Brigham Young University California State University, Northridge Calvin College City University of New York Cleveland Institute of Music MISSION STATEMENT: Colorado School of Mines The mission of Riverfield Country Day School is to provide an excellent education in a family-oriented atmosphere. Colorado State University Students are motivated and encouraged to learn, develop, and mature in a respectful, secure, and diverse environment. Columbia College A caring, creative faculty and a challenging, integrated, and personalized curriculum promote the development of the Cornell University whole student as a confident and responsible learner prepared for success today and tomorrow. Cornish College of the Arts Creighton University About Riverfield Denver University Riverfeld is a private, non-sectarian school that was founded in 1984. Since then, the campus has expanded in DePaul University student body and campus size. The frst seniors graduated in 2007, with 280 total graduates through 2019. Riverfeld is situated on 120 acres and includes several classroom buildings, a gymnasium, courts, and a multi-sport feld. Our wooded campus provides outdoor learning opportunities with an interactive barnyard, hiking trails, and outdoor classroom. Evergreen College The athletic program includes , cheerleading, cross country, , soccer, tennis, and track. Other Fordham University extracurricular activities include NHS, Student Council, Speech & Debate, Drumline, and Academic Bowl, among Fort Lewis College others. Riverfeld is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). George Mason University Grand Canyon University College Selection Process Highpoint University Houston Baptist University The emphasis at Riverfeld is personalized attention within a college prep curriculum. Graduation requirements are Howard University designed to meet college and university admission standards. Our goal is for each student to attend the college that Illinois Institute of Technology suits him/her best. Our College Counselor meets with students to assist in researching, selecting, and applying to University colleges and universities of their choice. The summer between their junior and senior year, students participate in Johnson and Wales University the College Connection program, meeting with the college counselor regularly to continue their college research City Art Institute and selection, and to work on college essays and applications so that they are prepared to fnalize their selections and Kenyon University submit their applications well ahead of required deadlines. In January, Junior students and parents attend an information session discussing the college selection and application La Salle University Film School process. Subsequently, there are follow-up meetings in February and March with students and their parents to create a Louisiana State University individualized plan and discuss next steps in the college application process. Loyola University Over 30 colleges and universities have visited our campus. Additionally, all Upper School students are given the Loyola University New Orleans Lynchburg College opportunity to go as a group on college tours to several in-state and out-of-state universities, as well as being Lynn College encouraged to visit schools of their choice with their families. Marymount Manhattan College Massachussetts College of Art & Design Michigan Technological University 2019-20 Upper School Enrollment: 127 Southern State University Montana State University Seniors: 28 Juniors: 41 Sophomores: 27 Freshmen: 31 MIssourri S&T New York University New Haven College The New School Non-Discriminatory Statement New Mexico Tech Riverfeld Country Day School is a non-proft, independent school with no religious affiliation. Riverfeld is a welcoming community North Carolina State University that strives to treat everyone fairly. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are Northeastern State University made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or Ohio State University family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law. All rights, privileges, educational, athletic, school-administrated programs, and Oklahoma Baptist University activities made available by the school are extended to all students, families, faculty, and staff. Oklahoma Christian University University Oklahoma State University Riverfield Country Day School Updated 8.23.19 2433 West 61st Street • Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132 • 918.446.3553 • www.riverfield.org 2019-20 School Profile

College Admissions (cont’d) ACT Score: 25 (median score 2013-17) Accreditation: Independent Schools Association Oklahoma Wesleyan Olin College of Engineering 5 National Merit Finalist out of 280 graduates. of the Southwest Pace University Ranking: RCDS does not rank its students Enrollment: 629 (Pre-School – 12th Grade) Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute Grading: RCDS grades with a + or - system on a Faculty Student Ratio: 7:1 Core Classes 13:1, Purdue University Regis University 4.0 scale Elective Classes 9:1 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Graduation Requirements Richmond, The in London Core Curriculum Rowan University Royal Holloway University, London Most students take 5 core courses in addition to non-core and elective offerings each semester. Salve Regina College English 4 Credits Grammar, Composition, and Literature San Diego State University Sarah Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Savannah College of Art & Design Math 3 Credits South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Calculus Southern Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Science 3 Credits Environmental Science, or any lab science certified by the school Must include 1 credit of American History and 2 credits from the subjects SUNY: ESF History and 3 Credits of History, Economics, Geography, Government, Civics, and Non- Citizenship Temple University Western History Texas A&M Texas Christian University From any of the subjects listed above or from Electives, Awareness, Other 7 Credits Trinity University Service Classes, Spanish, German, or other core courses. Tulane University Total 20 Credits U.S. Military Academy (West Point) University of Alabama University of Arizona Several additional rigorous core courses are offered in areas of special interest. These include: University of • Fundamentals of Theatre • Music Production • Psychology University of Bridgeport University of Central Arkansas • Fundamentals of Music Theory • Philosophy • History of Supreme Court University of • Acting I • English History • Italian Renaissance History University of Colorado • Art History • British History University of Colorado at Denver • Songwriting I & II • Film Studies University of Fine Arts, London University of Jacksonville Most RCDS students accumulate more credits than required in the core subject areas. Juniors and University of Illinois Seniors have the opportunity to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment at Tulsa Community University of Illinois, Chicago College or Tulsa Tech. Additionally, many have earned college credits by testing out of courses at their University of Kansas University of Minnesota at Rochester respective universities. University of New Mexico University of North Carolina Non-Core and Elective Curriculum University of North Texas Each semester, Upper School students are required to take Awareness class (.25 credits a year). They must University of the Pacific complete 25 community service hours yearly, through on ­or offcampus­ work. In 10th grade, they begin an University of Redlands introduction to college prep which includes ACT/SAT prep (.25 credits a year) through 11th grade. Students Univ. of Science & Arts of Oklahoma generally have about six free periods a week for homework, study, and meeting with teachers. Students also University of Tampa University of Texas accumulate elective credits (.25 credits a semester) from a broad range of options listed below University of Utah Business Home Economics Robotics Vocal Music University of Washington Creative Writing Industrial Arts Rock Band Yearbook University of Wisconsin University of West Virginia Debate Innovation Science Fair Yoga University of Drama Newspaper Speech Virginia Tech Vanderbilt University Film Making I & II Physical Training Studio Art Health & Wellness Poetry Technology Atelier Westminster College William Jewell College Riverfield Country Day School Updated 8.23.19 2433 West 61st Street • Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132 • 918.446.3553 • www.riverfield.org