Upper School is a dynamic program which is constantly monitored to assure that each student is reaching as far as his or her interests and strengths allow. Academic work is intensive, but much assistance is available. Each Upper School student is assigned a faculty advisor who ensures that the student is on course at all times, that communication between home and school is ongoing and that the student is receiving whatever support is necessary to achieve success.
In addition to the student's personal faculty advisor, Rivermont offers extensive advisement in the college search and application process. College counseling begins in 9th grade when students first meet with the Director of Student Services to assess how they will look as college applicants four years hence and begin to assemble a list of accomplishments they will update annually. During each grade level the college advisor will meet with them both personally and in small groups to discuss their college search and its process.
Thorough preparation for taking the SAT and ACT is also provided. The median score for the class of 2004 was 670 on the SAT Verbal and 640 on the SAT Math and a composite ACT score of 28.
Rivermont has graduated four National Merit Scholars, one Finalist, and six National Merit Commended Students in the last ten years.
100% of Rivermont Collegiate graduates are accepted at competitive four-year colleges and universities.
The Upper School curriculum is designed to provide students an in-depth foundation in the arts, humanities, and sciences. A strong base of fundamental required courses, and a broad spectrum of relevant and flexible electives is personalized for each student. The result is a dynamic program, constantly monitored to assure that each student is reaching as far as his or her interests and strengths allow.
Students find self-expression through participation in a variety of co-curricular activities such as athletics, Computer Club, Drama Club and National Honor Society.
To receive a Rivermont diploma, a student must have attended four years in the Upper School or accredited high school, completed the Junior Service Project, and the Senior Project. Additionally, graduating seniors must be accepted to a four year college or university. The following coursework is required:
| COURSE | REQUIRED CREDITS |
| Computer | 1 |
| English | 5 |
| •American Literature | |
| •World Literature | |
| • Exposition & Research | |
| Foreign Languages | 3 |
| Health | 1 course |
| Math | 3 |
| Performing & Fine Arts | 2 |
| Physical Education | 3 years (or equivalent) |
| Science | 3 |
| •Chemistry and/or Physics | |
| •Biology | |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| •US History | |
| •World History | |
| •Government | |
| •Recent US History | |
| Speech | 1 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
To receive an Honors Diploma, a student must complete the following additional requirements: