The Steward School www.stewardschool.org

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• Strong Academic Co-Ed School in the DC Area • Top STEM and Entrepreneurship Programs • Cross-collaborative College Preparatory Experience • 11 of 82 Best Private K-12 Schools in Virginia • 17 of 117 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Virginia • 18 of 119 Best Private High Schools in Virginia

School at a Glance School Type: Private, Co-ed Religious Background: Independent Founded: 1972 Grade Levels: PreK-12 Number of Students: 670 (300 in 9-12) Average Upper School Class Size: 12 Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 76% Student to Teacher Ratio: 8:1 International Students: 10 (China, Spain, Germany, Vietnam) Housing Type: Homestay

Location at a Glance Address: 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA, 23238 State: Virginia Closest Major City: Richmond (17-minute drive) Closest University: University of Virginia (#25 National University) Climate: 4 distinct seasons Airport: RIC (Richmond International Airport)

Richmond, VA is a thriving hub for business and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship, Law and Finance have long been driving forces in the economy. The city is home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks, as well as offices for international companies such as Genworth Financial, CapitalOne, Altria, and numerous other banks and brokerages. Richmond is also home to four of the largest law firms in the . Academic Programs

Advanced Courses: 73；Honors Courses: 22；AP Courses: 15； AP Pass Rate: 81% (an increase of 9% from the previous year)

Advanced Math and Science Courses AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Biology AP Statistics Advanced Humanities Courses AP English Language AP English Literature AP Art AP World History AP US History AP Spanish Language AP Photography AP Government

Distinguished Visitors The Bryan Innovation Lab Visiting Innovators Program proudly features nationally recognized experts who are leading thinkers and change- makers in their fields such as Nike, Ben and Jerry's and Ford Motor Company.

Business courses Ethical leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Small business.

Unique courses Research skills, Biomedical design, Innovation studies, Wellness, Fundamentals in design and innovation.

Arts courses Acting I-IV, Theater I-IV, Instrumental Music, Art I-AP Art.

Entrepreneurship Program The Steward School’s Entrepreneurship Studies program partners with local innovators and business owners to inspire and educate students. Participating Upper School students can earn a diploma endorsement in Entrepreneurship upon graduation. "In this rapidly changing world, it’s impossible to predict what our students’ future careers will be,” said Head of School Dan Frank. “Many students will end up in jobs that haven’t been invented yet. But we do know what skills they’ll need to be successful, and those related to entrepreneurship are on the top of the list: creativity, innovation, perseverance, and collaboration. Our new Entrepreneurship Studies program aligns with our goal at Steward to not only educate students now, but also prepare them for the next – college and life."

College Counseling Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend meetings with college representatives who visit the Steward campus and, as early as freshman year, students begin touring colleges as a class for field trips. The overnight junior college tour is often the most important component of the application process because the students are exposed to a variety of school types—public/private, small/large, urban/rural—in a short amount of time. Students use these examples to consider what type of school really fits them, which helps guide the counselor’s recommendations through the rest of the process. College Counseling begins in grade 9 and students take classes with the college counseling department in grades 11 and 12. College Statistics

College Acceptance Rate: 100% SAT Average1219，Top 10% 1478 ACT Average24，Top 10% 32 Ranking Name of College or University 3 MIT 8 Duke 10 John Hopkins University 19 UC Los Angeles 22 UC Berkeley 25 University of Virginia 27 Wake Forest University 38 College of William and Mary 42 Boston University 49 University of Wisconsin, Madison 53 Syracuse University 56 The Ohio State University 2019 US News and World Report National Universities

Extracurricular Activities

Sports Offered: 11 School Clubs and Activities Offered: 20 Clubs Art Club Board Games Club Cooking Club Debate Club Diversity Club Equestrian Club Model UN Club Robotics Club Running Cub Spanish Club Yearbook Club – Ping Pong Club 2017-2018 Clubs - change every year Yearbook is now a class based on student interest Amnesty International (Volunteer Club) Battle of the Brains

Childhood Cancer Awareness Entrepreneurship The Forum: Members attend Richmond Forum speakers’ events. 2017-2018 speakers International Thespian Society included President Barack Obama, Ambassador Samantha Power and Glenn Close. Religious Clubs Model UN National Honor Society Ping Pong Sports (co-ed) (boys) Cross Country (co-ed) (girls) (co-ed) Lacrosse (co-ed) Swimming (co-ed) (co-ed) Soccer (co-ed) (girls) Cheerleading (girls) Modern Facility Located in western Henrico County on 37 acres, Steward has a stunning campus that includes five academic buildings; a $10 million Center for the Arts; a newly renovated, technologically rich library; a multipurpose athletic center; three athletic fields; a state-of-the-art baseball stadium; and eight tennis courts. Paul R. Cramer Center: The Center for the Arts opened in the fall of 2002 and features a 500-seat theatre, seven galleries, three large music classrooms, a Mac photography lab, a photography lighting studio, and art rooms. Bryan Innovation Lab: This 6300 square-foot innovation lab that includes a kitchen studio with organic garden, a wellness studio, 2 design and innovation labs, outdoor education space and eco-conscious energy systems. Athletic Facilities: The world-class athletic facilities include eight tennis courts, a 44,300 square feet Athletic Center, four athletic fields. The baseball field made history in 2013 by winning Field of Year award from Sports Turf Managers Association, which is a very prestigious title. Through experiential learning in this cutting-edge facility, students are able to grapple with real-world issues, challenge their critical thinking and use their resourcefulness. Technology on campus includes Smartboards, a 1-to-1 laptop program, 3D printers, iPad carts, state-of-the-art digital graphics lab with Macs and Adobe Creative Suite.

Student Awards & Honors • 2018 State Champions for Tennis in our division • 2016 State Champions for Golf in our division • 2015 2 National Merit Scholars named Commended Scholars • 2015 27 Students and Alumni named AP scholars by College Board • 2015 VAST RISE Award for teaching physics • 2015 Senior places 13th in IZOD AJGA golf championships • 2015 Gatorade Virginia Baseball Player of the Year • 2015 NSTA National Science Award (only 1 in the nation) • 2014 VISAA Division II Baseball State Champions • 2015 Green Ribbon School Award

Teacher Profile • Peter Hurley teaches English at the school. He received his BA from Virginia Tech and his MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the College of William and Mary. • Elizabeth Simpson teaches History and Psychology at the school. She has a BA in history from the University of Oklahoma and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in History from Duke University.

International Student Cost of Attendance Study Costs (2019-2020): $53,050 including tuition and residential accommodations Additional Recurring Fees: Insurance: $1,290 Additional One-Time Fees (first year only): International Student Orientation: $2,000; I-20 Fee: $250

Costs do not include textbooks, clothing, sport elective expenses. Fees listed here are for reference only; please refer to the enrollment contract for most up-to-date fees.