1 ROYCEMORE Head of School for July 2022 Roycemore School, a 106-year-old preschool through 12th grade independent, co-educational day school with 230 stu- dents, seeks an educational leader to take on the role of Head of School for July 2022. The next Head of School will find a school community of professional educators and parents totally dedicated to the individual students and the overall community. Roycemore takes pride in being a school where students can be themselves in a learner-centered, joyful yet intellectually demanding environment. True to its Mission and Core Values, generations of Roycemore students have been inspired to pursue scholarship, integrity, community, respect and compassion. Situated in Evanston, Illinois, near Northwestern University and adjacent to Chicago, Roycemore faculty take full advantage of partnerships and resources locally and around the globe. Along with reviewing this introductory opportunity profile, candidates will want to explore the embedded links and the Roycemore School website. 2 Mission Quick Facts To inspire and nurture excellence and prepare each student for success in Students 2020-2021 higher education and in a dynamic and complex world. Total 231 PS-K 42 Roycemore is a school that uniquely inspires and innovates 1-4 47 5-8 71 9-12 71 • As a college preparatory school with a rigorous enrollment process, Roycemore commits to inspire each student to reach their potential. Tuition plus fees Roycemore’s educational program is learner-centered and differentiated, PS-K $18,486 which enables each student to pursue their unique path to excellence. The 1-4 $22,708 educational program is learner-centered and differentiated. 5-8 $26,871 9-12 $30,792 • The School’s pioneering January Short Term, launched 50 years ago, pro- vides opportunities for students to pursue rich independent projects. Professional Community • Students are individually supported by caring teachers who facilitate their academic as well as social-emotional growth to become confident Faculty 39 Administrators 8 scholars, active citizens, and compassionate leaders. The School’s Educational Aids 6 Portrait of a Graduate provides equal weight to Scholarship, Citizenship Auxiliary Staff 5 and Emotional Intelligence. Finances 2021 • Roycemore’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is experienced through curriculum, programming and enrollment practices with nearly Operating Budget $5,040,000 50% students of color and approximately 40% of students receiving some Financial Aid $1,481,000 Tuition Remission $248,000 form of financial aid. Percent receiving aid 40% • An individualized approach is the norm at Roycemore. It results in grad- uates who matriculate to schools that are as diverse as the student body Memberships itself, from large public universities to small liberal arts colleges, from art NAIS - National Association of Indepen- schools to engineering schools to Ivy League institutions, and from the dent Schools east coast to west coast and in-between. The 25 seniors of the Class of ISACS - Independent Schools of Central 2021 will matriculate to 25 different colleges and universities. States LMAIS - Lake Michigan Association of • Roycemore is committed to the wellness of its students through the Independent Schools support of a part-time social worker, and time devoted to the social-emo- tional development of students school-wide, including morning meetings in the Lower School and advisory in the Middle and Upper Schools. A mindfulness program has been adopted school-wide. 3 History and Sense of Place For 106 years, Roycemore School has served as a premier independent school on Chicago’s North Shore. Northwestern University professors founded Roycemore as a girls’ college preparatory school, filling a gap in exemplary educational choice for their daughters. Named for Andrew Royce, the grand- father of the founding Head of School Julia Henry, the first graduating class of students chose the colors of blue and gold and the school’s mascot - the Griffin - from the Royce family crest. The School’s motto, “Fortis et prudens simul”- strength and careful judgement go together - still inspires today. In 1962, Roycemore became coeducational. The original school was located on the campus of Northwestern University at 640 Lincoln Street, Evanston, in a building that alumni remember fondly. From 1915 to 2011, students attended school in a building designed for Roycemore by architect Lawrence Buck, which was later designated a National Historic Landmark. Decades of alumni describe the feeling that they experienced when at Roycemore - a feeling of comfort, a large, extended family, a warm and caring community. In essence, Roycemore was “home.” As wonderful of a home as it was, however, the original site of the school could not continue to serve as Roycemore’s permanent address. This was primar- ily because while the building belonged to the School, the land belonged to Northwestern. Roycemore held a 99-year lease with the University that was set to expire on June 30, 2014. So, shortly after the turn of the century, Roycemore trustees and administration began the search in earnest for a permanent location. Input from families and faculty was sought on what was most essential when looking for a new home for the school and, fortunately, the Board of Trustees found a perfect place to relocate Roycemore - a 2.4-acre property at 1200 Davis Street, Evanston. Roycemore closed on the purchase of 1200 Davis Street on December 31, 2010 and campus construction, including a new gymnasium, was completed in late 2011. A well-orchestrated move to the new site took place over winter break, allowing the first classes to be held at the new location in January 2012. Parents, students, and faculty all joined in to help with the physical move to 1200 Davis, demonstrating the sense of community and commitment that has been a part of the culture of Roycemore since the school’s founding. And while the school building looked different - in fact, it offered a huge improvement to the original facilities - the warm, welcoming feeling that existed at the prior location moved with it to its new home, allowing Roycemore to embrace new opportunities to inspire and innovate at 1200 Davis. Roycemore is located in a highly visible and accessible area of Evanston. It is three blocks from the Metra commuter and CTA Purple Line “El” train stops in downtown Evanston, which provide direct access to Chicago and several other communities around Evanston. The CTA bus also has a stop adjacent to the building. 4 Fifty-seven dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the education and College 2018-2021 Matriculation development of the student body and community that is known for its strong relationships, open-mindedness, diversity, commitment to inclusivity and the Augustana University Boston College education of the whole child in the best sense of the term. A professional growth Bradley University culture is fostered and weekly opportunities for professional development and Brandeis University collaboration are provided through early school dismissal each Thursday. The Caltech Carthage College focus changes from week to week to include professional learning communities, Chapman University academic department meetings, and all-school professional development expe- California Lutheran University riences. Divisional meetings are held every other week to support cross-over Champaign College teachers to participate in each division in which they teach. Colby College Colorado State University Columbia College of Chicago From its beginnings at 640 Lincoln Street to its current home at the 1200 Colgate University Davis Street campus, Roycemore continues to provide an important educa- Cornell College Culinary Institute of America tional option not available from other area schools with its combination of Dartmouth College small size, diverse student body, individualized educational approach and DePaul University commitment to innovation. Dickinson College Emerson College Emory University Program and Community Grinnell College Hamilton College Roycemore provides rigorous yet individualized class work, while offering Harold Washington College Indiana University creative outlets to reinforce and tailor learning. The School has a dedicated Illinois Institute of Technology Learning Specialist for each Division as well as a Gifted Coordinator who Kalamazoo College works school-wide. These specialists support teachers and students to Kenyon College Lawrence University ensure that each child is appropriately challenged to reach their individual Lewis & Clark College full potential. The School’s Portrait of a Graduate identifies the skills and Loyola University of Chicago habits of mind the faculty believe are essential for young people to possess to Macalester College Manhattanville College succeed in a rapidly changing and complex world. An emphasis on the design Michigan State University thinking process gives Roycemore students the ability to think creatively, Michigan Technical University critically and productively. The School has formed a partnership with Adobe MIT to provide design thinking professional development experiences for the Moody Bible Institute National Personal Training Institute faculty so they can effectively use design thinking throughout the curriculum Northwestern University and programs. The School’s deep history with Northwestern University has NYU included the NU Option, through which Upper School students have had the Oberlin College Occidental College