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Welcome! This page is set up as a bridge for incoming families to lead you into your new home at Rivendell. Please explore our website to learn more about Rivendell's philosophy, guidelines, academics and life.  We are eager to assist you in this transition, so please contact the Office at office@rivendellschool.net if you have questions.

Once the school year begins, make a regular habit of reading the Rivendell Review. Our weekly newsletter is the primary way we communicate with parents about important events and information at school. It is sent by email on Monday (or, if Monday is a holiday, on the first school day of the week).

Enrollment Steps - complete now

1. Create a FACTS Family Portal account. Our District Code is RD-VA.

2. After you have created your account, login to FACTS Family Portal. Go to the left menu, under "Family Information" and click "Re-enrollment".  An enrollment screen with your child's name on it will appear. Follow the instructions to complete the enrollment forms.  

The forms must be finished to complete your enrollment. If you have questions, please contact the office at office@rivendellschool.net.

Tuition Information

Tuition payments are due the first of each month, July through April. You will receive an invoice by email in late June. Further explanation may be found in our Tuition Policy. All payments should be mailed to the school at 2410 N. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA 22205 or placed in the metal lock-box marked TUITION in the school office. If you deliver after hours, drop it through our mail slot. You are welcome to arrange for online bill-pay through your bank.

Summer Information

Students rising to 1st Grade and above will be given a summer packet to complete by the first day of school. This assignment is designed to keep skills fresh during the summer months and to provide some mental exercise.  It should not feel like drudgery.  Please look under Summer Information for the packet and the summer reading for your child's upcoming year.

Helpful Information
Rivendell Listserve Guidelines & Steps - One way parents communicate
Uniform Policy - What do I need to be ready for school?
Uniform Summary Chart - Quick reference for uniforms
Uniform Photos - What does a complete uniform look like?
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Prayer Opportunities at Rivendell
Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
FAQs

Where do I drop off forms?
While most forms get dropped in the office, field trip permission forms must go to the child's teacher.

Do I need to sign in?
Yes, every person who enters the building who is not enrolled or employed there must sign in.  If you are volunteering regularly, we ask that you sign in every time, but you only need to wear a nametag for the month of September.  This allows the staff and volunteers time to get to know you and for you to get to know them.  Everyone must sign in so we know who is in the building at all times in case of an emergency.

I emailed someone at Rivendell and it bounced back.  Do you have his/her current email address?
Yes, we do, but so do you.  Family contact information may be found in the Directory of our FACTS Family Portal.

I am driving for a field trip, What do I need to do?
You need to submit a copy of your driver's license, insurance card and driver's record from DMV every school year.  This is mandated by our insurance.  We recommend you do it in September so you are ready to go when you are scheduled to drive for a field trip.  Further instructions can be found here and under Rivendell School Handbook.