The Rivermont Collegiate Lion Crest

Rivermont Collegiate (formerly known as St. Katharine's St. Mark's) is a nonsectarian, independent, multicultural, college preparatory school for students - preschool through twelfth grade - offering a nurturing, caring and safe environment where students develop intellect, character, and creativity. It is the only nonsectarian, independent school in Iowa, located in the heart of the Quad Cities in Bettendorf, Iowa (three hours west of the Chicago area, where Interstate 74 crosses the Mississippi River). To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Multiculturalism or cultural pluralism is a policy, ideal, or reality that emphasizes the unique characteristics of different cultures in the world, especially as they relate to one another in immigrant receiving nations. ... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually shortened to preparatory school, or prep school) is a private secondary school (or high school) designed to prepare a student for higher education. ... A nursery school is a school for the education of very young children (generally five years of age and younger). ... A high school senior is a student in the final year of education in the United States and other countries; generally 12 years after kindergarten or 17-18 years of age. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges, gifts, and perhaps the investment yield of an endowment. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The I-74 Bridge, connecting Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ... Bettendorf is a city located in Scott County, Iowa. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, The City of Big Shoulders The 312 Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook Incorporated March 4, 1837 Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ...

Rivermont Collegiate provides a broad range of intellectual, physical, artistic, and cultural activities that challenge students to develop values, to prepare for leadership, and to aspire to excellence in an American democracy. Rivermont Collegiate has a 100% college acceptance for all graduating seniors, and is for above average students who desire to be in a strong academic environment. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Senior is: An advanced adult A high-level position The older of two people of the same family with the exact same name, often a parent (for example, Ken Griffey, Sr. ...

Rivermont Collegiate is currently a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), Council for Advance and Support of Education (CASE), and the National Honor Society (NHS). The National Association of Independent Schools is a U.S.-based organization for independent schools. ... The College Board is a non-profit examination board in the United States that was formed in 1900 as the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). ... The NHS Logo Started in 1921, the National Honor Society, or NHS, is an organization whose intent is to recognize middle and high school students in the United States and across the world. ...

History

The Joseph Bettendorf Mansion which now houses the upper school. Under the mansion is a tunnel which serves as a tornado and fallout shelter.

In 1846, a group of transplanted New England Congregationalists with a strong social-reformer orientation formed the Trustees of Iowa College. Although originally founded in Davenport, Iowa, Iowa College moved from its Davenport location to the town of Grinnell after being invited by Josiah Bushnell Grinnell to move to his newly-founded town, located at the intersection of two major railroads. The Davenport location was later renamed to Griswold College, after Bishop Alexander Viets Griswold of the Eastern Diocese. Griswold College began growing slowly, adding a theological department, and Kemper Hall (which served as a boy's school). High School also refers to the highest form of classical riding, High School Dressage. ... A tornado in central Oklahoma. ... A sign pointing to an old fallout shelter in New York City. ... Congregational churches are Protestant Christian churches practicing congregationalist church governance, in which each congregation indepedently and autonomously runs its own affairs. ... Davenport is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Davenport is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Grinnell is a city located in Poweshiek County, Iowa. ... Josiah Bushnell Grinnell (born December 22, 1821) was a U.S. Congressman from Iowa, ordained Presbyterian clergyman, founder of Grinnell, Iowa and benefactor of Grinnell College. ... Davenport is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ...

In 1883, the trustees of Griswold College received a legacy from the estate of Miss Sarah Burr (an eastern churchwoman), for the establishment of a Church School for Christian girls in the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. These funds were invested in Cambria Place, a magnificent residence designed by a famous architect (who designed the Illinois State Capitol and the Chicago Board of Trade building), with five acres of land high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. On September 24, 1884, Bishop William Stevens Perry founded St. Katharine's School, which was immediately placed high among college preparatory schools in the country,. Meanwhile, Griswold college, theological department and boy's school were forced to close in the 1890s. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Christianity. ... The word episcopal is derived from the Greek επίσκοπος, transliterated epískopos, which literally means overseer; the word, however, is used in religious contexts to refer to a bishop. ... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Sixth Illinois Capitol The Illinois State Capitol, located in Springfield, Illinois, is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Illinois. ... The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) NYSE: BOT, established in 1848, is the worlds oldest futures and options exchange. ... This article is about the New Zealand town of Bluff. ... Davenport is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually shortened to preparatory school, or prep school) is a private secondary school (or high school) designed to prepare a student for higher education. ...

The school was originally organized as St. Katharine’s School, an Episcopal boarding and day school for girls. Located at 10th and Tremont Streets in Davenport, the school thrived for over eighty years serving the needs of local girls as well as those from afar. However, St. Katharine’s later dropped its boarding program, became co-educational, in 1968 adding St. Mark’s to its name to reflect the change. The word episcopal is derived from the Greek επίσκοπος, transliterated epískopos, which literally means overseer; the word, however, is used in religious contexts to refer to a bishop. ... Davenport is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women. ...

In 1973, St. Katharine's St. Mark's moved to its current location, the former home of Joseph Bettendorf, and by 1980, the school amicably broke ties with the Episcopal Church. Eventually in 2001, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the school to Rivermont Collegiate (in order to reduce confusion about its religious affiliation). As the only K-12 independent school in the Quad Cities, Rivermont Collegiate has served the community and its families as an alternative to public and parochial schools since 1884. The following is a list of religions. ... An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges, gifts, and perhaps the investment yield of an endowment. ... The I-74 Bridge, connecting Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ...

The Early Days

St. Katharine's in the very beginning

The girls at St. Katharines were subject to strict rules. Students were not allowed to have books, magazines, or newspapers delivered without the principal's permission. Students could not keep any food except for fruit. Students couldn't go to town without a parent or teacher, and no student could spend the night out of the building. The only time students could go home was on Thursdays, but only till 8:00 p.m. They couldn't even spend Sundays at home. The girls were not allowed to wear jewelry, big dresses or silk dresses. Also, one hour of exercise was required everyday.

In 1910, the taxpayers of Davenport gave an observatory and telescope to the school but it burned to the ground in a fire.

Meanwhile, local industrialist Joseph Bettendorf was building his dream house, which later became the signature building of Rivermont Collegiate. Mr. Bettendorf, whose Bettendorf Company manufactured truck frames for railroad cars, helped draw the plans English Manor style mansion on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. In 1915, he supervised construction of the mansion, complete with a sweeping terraced lawn overlooking the Mississippi. Ightham Mote For the London district, see Manor House, London. ...

Designed for entertaining railroad executives and community members, the house included a stained glass domed conservatory, formal dining room, parlor, music room, and billiard room. The second floor contained several bedrooms, a large sitting room and servant quarters. A ballroom was located on the third floor, and at one time two bowling alleys were located in the basement. The finest craftsmen were hired to work on the interior of the mansion, adding highly polished Italian marble, carved stone, molded plaster and beautifully hand-carved woodwork, doors, paneling and staircases throughout the home.

The Campus

The Rivermont Collegiate Campus

Rivermont Collegiate's campus consists of six buildings:

The Mansion - The former home of Joseph Bettendorf now houses the upper school and middle school as well as administrative offices. Despite being divided into classrooms and offices, the mansion retains much of its former glory. High School also refers to the highest form of classical riding, High School Dressage. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ...

Becherer/Central Hall - Rivermont's newest building houses the lower school and early childhood program as well as the auditorium and cafeteria.
The Annex/Wallace House currently houses the math and history departments and the Upper School office.
The Carriage House consists of the art and music departments.
The Gym serves as a basketball and volleyball court. The adjoining storage room serves as a health classroom.
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The Painter Palace Formerly an art room, this small building is currently used for storage.

External links

• Official Site

• Group for SK/SM alumni