Rivermont’s gifted faculty provides students with a demanding and comprehensive education driven by excellent resources and small class sizes. The Rivermont education provides students with the necessary tools and honest desire to pursue knowledge independently, to lead their peers in community involvement, prize fitness and compete athletically, and to take intellectual and artistic risks.
The Early School at Rivermont Collegiate provides children with their first step in formal education. This important transition from family as the primary learning environment to a broader learning community sets the stage and develops skills and attitudes necessary for success.
Rivermont Collegiate provides an environment in which students experience the joy of learning and the excitement of discovery. Our teachers are equally concerned about helping each child develop socially, emotionally, and physically. In partnership with parents, teachers strive to meet the needs of every child. Active family support and frequent home-school communication help children accomplish their goals.
Rivermont Collegiate is committed to removing any roadblocks to success for its Middle School students. The widest possible array of choices in curriculum and extra-curricular activities help assure that each student is able to achieve academic and personal goals successfully.
The Rivermont Upper School student is well-rounded, with many opportunities available for personal and academic development. Good citizenship is emphasized in every aspect of student life. Rivermont students, although diverse in their national and cultural backgrounds, share a common concern for each other as well as for the community at large.
Rivermont students continue a proud tradition of athletic excellence and leadership in clubs and organizations.
Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Rivermont’s team competes in the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 1A. A typical season begins in January; the School’s Homecoming revolves around this team of seasoned players. Home games are often evenly-matched, exciting and provide ample opportunity for Rivermont families, friends and staff to mingle and show their school pride.
Cheerleading: The cheer team is comprised of male and female students endeavoring to improve their gymnastic, dance, cheer and all-around athletic abilities. Teamwork, experimentation and coordination are key skills needed for success. The squad typically performs at all home Varsity Boys’ Basketball games.
Cooperative Programs: Students interested in taking part in other athletic teams are encouraged to take advantage of the Rivermont’s cooperative agreement with Bettendorf Public Schools. Rivermont students often compete alongside Bettendorf students in football, soccer, track & field and golf.
Computer Club: Rivermont students with an interest above and beyond the progressive curriculum offerings join together to learn more about the world of Computer Science, and put that knowledge to practical use. One notable example is Rivermont’s annual “Computer Optimization Day”; club members raise funding for their computer education by tending to the software/hardware needs of interested QC residents.
Drama Club: Drama Club students enjoy theatre—as participants and audience members. They work to promote the Rivermont Drama program in the school and the community, they raise funds to help support the program, and they try to attend at least one outside theatre performance each year. Drama Club is open to all Middle School and Upper School students.
National Honor Societies: The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929.
How is Rivermont's College Counseling program different than that of a public high school and other local alternatives? Bonnie Campbell, Director of College Counseling describes Rivermont's program as being custom built to the individual and "limitless." Counseling is structured and thorough; each student receives specialized attention throughout the sometimes complicated application process, including search, application, interview, and acceptance. Most importantly, students explore a variety of college opportunities, expand their understanding of the large and sometimes daunting landscape of post-secondary opportunities. Perhaps most unique are the counseling services offered to parents as well as they participate in the college application process.
Contact Bonnie Campbell
campbell@rvmt.org
(563) 359-1366 x304
Preparation Overview
The process begins in earnest in 9th grade, continues through college acceptance, high school graduation, and throughout life as an Alumni.
100% of Rivermont graduates are accpeted to a college of their choice. A sampling of colleges recent Rivermont graduates have been admitted to:
College Admissions Headlines
by: Bonnie Campbell, Director of College Counseling
The last ACT exam before fall 2008 is the June 14th test. Registration deadline is May 9th (late registration is May 10 through 23). Please remember when you release ACT scores to colleges next fall that the ACT releases scores by test administration dates, one at a time as your order. If you took two or more tests, you must order them individually by test date. Please be aware of which of your tests included the Writing Exam, and if your school requires the writing exam, be sure to order the correct exam. The College Board, on the other hand, sends all scores for all SAT exams you have taken. The College Board does not send AP scores when you order SAT exams sent. AP scores must be ordered separately.