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|name = St. Richard's Episcopal School
|motto =Knowledge and Values for a Lifetime
|motto = Knowledge and Values for a Lifetime
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|established = 1960
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|grades =Junior Kindergarten-8th Grade
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|location =33 E. 33rd St. <br/>[[Indianapolis, IN]] 46205 [[USA]]
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==History==
==History==
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St. Richard's School was founded in 1960 by the Rev. G. Ernest Lynch, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. He envisioned a unique elementary school linked with the church that would stress academic excellence and traditional values, but also [[Diversity (politics)|diversity]] of its student body. According to the school's web page, "St. Richard’s School was the first private school in Indianapolis to open its doors to all races, creeds, and nationalities." The school's namesake comes from [[Richard of Chichester|St. Richard of Wych, Bishop of Chichester]] from the 13th Century. The official school song's [[lyrics]] come from St. Richard's famous prayer, "Day by Day". Its mission is "We foster knowledge and values for a lifetime through the implementation of our Five Pillars for Success: Faith, Classical Curriculum, Leadership, Civic Responsibility, and Global Readiness."
St. Richard's School was founded in 1960 by the Rev. G. Ernest Lynch, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. He envisioned a unique elementary school linked with the church that would stress academic excellence and traditional values, but also [[Diversity (politics)|diversity]] of its student body. According to the school's website
, "St. Richard’s School was the first private school in Indianapolis to open its doors to all races, creeds, and nationalities." The school's namesake comes from [[Richard of Chichester|St. Richard of Wych, Bishop of Chichester]] from the 13th Century. The official school song's [[lyrics]] come from St. Richard's famous prayer, "Day by Day". Its mission is "We foster knowledge and values for a lifetime through the implementation of our Five Pillars for Success: Faith, Classical Curriculum, Leadership, Civic Responsibility, and Global Readiness."


The school was modeled after a [[Great Britain|British]] day school and originally employed only [[Europe]]an teachers. From the beginning, students were required to wear [[School uniform|uniforms]] - plaid jumpers for girls and ties and trousers for boys. Both sexes wore green [[blazer]]s emblazoned with the school's crest.
The school was modeled after a [[Great Britain|British]] day school and originally employed only [[Europe]]an teachers. From the beginning, students were required to wear [[School uniform|uniforms]] - plaid jumpers for girls and ties and trousers for boys. Both sexes wore green [[blazer]]s emblazoned with the school's crest.


As of 2021, St. Richard's has a student body around 300 students.{{cn|date=November 2022}} The schools is divided into three sections: early childhood, lower division, and middle division. St. Richard's continues to enroll students of diverse [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] and [[religion]].{{cn|date=November 2022}} Only 20% of students are Episcopalian and 27% are of [[Minority group|racial or cultural minorities]].{{cn|date=November 2022}} Of all Indianapolis private schools, St. Richard's has arguably{{whom|date=November 2022}} the best academic program in the city and is known for its avant-garde curriculum.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}} Students take French from [[kindergarten]] until 5th grade.{{cn|date=November 2022}} In 6th grade, students may decide to continue French or learn Spanish.{{cn|date=November 2022}} Along with core subjects such as [[mathematics|math]], science, history and social studies, [[Language arts|English]], and [[foreign language]], students also attend multiple art, music, and [[physical education]] classes a week.{{cn|date=November 2022}} Grades 1 through 8 wear the traditional uniforms.{{clarify|date=November 2022}} In carrying out Rev. Lynch's wish for a school connected to the church, the lower school has a chapel service daily and the middle school once a week on Wednesdays.{{cn|date=November 2022}}
==Today==
As of 2010, St. Richard's has a student body of well over 300 students. The schools is divided into three sections: Early Childhood, the Lower School, and the Middle School. St. Richard's continues to enroll students of diverse [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] and [[religion]]. Only 20% of students are Episcopalian and 27% are of [[Minority group|racial or cultural minorities]]. Of all Indianapolis private schools, St. Richard's has arguably the best academic program in the city and is known for its advanced curriculum.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}} Students take [[French language|French]] from [[Kindergarten]] until eighth grade. [[Spanish language|Spanish]] is also offered from sixth grade on and [[Latin]] is mandatory for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Along with core subjects such as [[Mathematics|math]], science, history/social studies, [[Language arts|English]], and [[foreign language]], students also attend multiple art, music, and [[physical education]] classes a week. Grades 1 through 8 wear the traditional uniforms. In carrying out Rev. Lynch's wish for a school connected to the church, the Lower School has a chapel service daily and the Middle School once a week.


St. Richard's mascot is the [[dragon]]. There are many sports with no-cut policies. The school has varsity teams for tennis, girls' volleyball, girls and boys basketball, track and field, and soccer in which the Dragons have had tremendous success in winning the [[IISL]] from 2006-2009. Intramural sports are offered for the Lower School.
St. Richard's mascot is the [[dragon]].{{cn|date=November 2022}} There are many sports with no-cut policies.{{vague|date=November 2022}} There is usually an A-team of more experienced players and a B-team for developing players in grades 6-8.{{cn|date=November 2022}} The school has sports teams for tennis, girls' volleyball, girls and boys basketball, track and field, and soccer in which the Dragons won the [[IISL]] from 2006-2009. The girls 5/6 basketball team also won their IISL Championship from 2023-2024. {{cn|date=November 2022}} Intramural sports are offered for the lower school, including basketball and soccer.{{cn|date=November 2022}}


In 2010, St. Richard's School celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the school decided to change its name to St. Richard's Episcopal School.
In 2020, St. Richard's School celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the school leaders decided to change the name to St. Richard's Episcopal School.{{cn|date=November 2022}}


School starts on every August 15th.{{cn|date=November 2022}} Before the first day of school there is an ice cream social.{{cn|date=November 2022}} On September 15, there is "[[fête]]" at which students enjoy their Fridays after school.{{clarify|date=November 2022}} 5th graders go to France for a back-to-back program of 2 weeks at the end of the year.{{cn|date=November 2022}} The French students also stay with American students for 2 weeks.{{cn|date=November 2022}}
==Five Pillars of success==
St. Richard's values are emphasized in "Five Pillars," established to define the school's mission. The pillars are '''Faith''', '''Classical Curriculum''', '''Leadership''', '''Civic Responsibility''', and '''Global Readiness'''.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Private elementary schools in Indiana]]
[[Category:Private elementary schools in Indiana]]
[[Category:Private middle schools in Indiana]]
[[Category:Private middle schools in Indiana]]
[[Category:Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana]]
[[Category:Schools in Indianapolis]]
[[Category:Episcopal schools in the United States]]
[[Category:Episcopal schools in the United States]]

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St. Richard's Episcopal School
Location
Map
33 E. 33rd St.

,
46205

United States
Information
TypePrivate School
MottoKnowledge and Values for a Lifetime
Established1960
HeadmasterLeslie Hosey
GradesPre-Kindergarten-8th Grade
Color(s)Green, White, and Red(     )
Athletics conferenceIndianapolis Independent School League
MascotDragons
AffiliationEpiscopal
Websitestrichardsschool.org

St. Richard's Episcopal School is a private, Episcopal day school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It serves urban Indianapolis and the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area as a school for children from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. It is the only Episcopal elementary day school in the state.

History

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St. Richard's School was founded in 1960 by the Rev. G. Ernest Lynch, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. He envisioned a unique elementary school linked with the church that would stress academic excellence and traditional values, but also diversity of its student body. According to the school's website , "St. Richard’s School was the first private school in Indianapolis to open its doors to all races, creeds, and nationalities." The school's namesake comes from St. Richard of Wych, Bishop of Chichester from the 13th Century. The official school song's lyrics come from St. Richard's famous prayer, "Day by Day". Its mission is "We foster knowledge and values for a lifetime through the implementation of our Five Pillars for Success: Faith, Classical Curriculum, Leadership, Civic Responsibility, and Global Readiness."

The school was modeled after a British day school and originally employed only European teachers. From the beginning, students were required to wear uniforms - plaid jumpers for girls and ties and trousers for boys. Both sexes wore green blazers emblazoned with the school's crest.

As of 2021, St. Richard's has a student body around 300 students.[citation needed] The schools is divided into three sections: early childhood, lower division, and middle division. St. Richard's continues to enroll students of diverse heritage and religion.[citation needed] Only 20% of students are Episcopalian and 27% are of racial or cultural minorities.[citation needed] Of all Indianapolis private schools, St. Richard's has arguably[according to whom?] the best academic program in the city and is known for its avant-garde curriculum.[citation needed] Students take French from kindergarten until 5th grade.[citation needed] In 6th grade, students may decide to continue French or learn Spanish.[citation needed] Along with core subjects such as math, science, history and social studies, English, and foreign language, students also attend multiple art, music, and physical education classes a week.[citation needed] Grades 1 through 8 wear the traditional uniforms.[clarification needed] In carrying out Rev. Lynch's wish for a school connected to the church, the lower school has a chapel service daily and the middle school once a week on Wednesdays.[citation needed]

St. Richard's mascot is the dragon.[citation needed] There are many sports with no-cut policies.[vague] There is usually an A-team of more experienced players and a B-team for developing players in grades 6-8.[citation needed] The school has sports teams for tennis, girls' volleyball, girls and boys basketball, track and field, and soccer in which the Dragons won the IISL from 2006-2009. The girls 5/6 basketball team also won their IISL Championship from 2023-2024. [citation needed] Intramural sports are offered for the lower school, including basketball and soccer.[citation needed]

In 2020, St. Richard's School celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the school leaders decided to change the name to St. Richard's Episcopal School.[citation needed]

School starts on every August 15th.[citation needed] Before the first day of school there is an ice cream social.[citation needed] On September 15, there is "fête" at which students enjoy their Fridays after school.[clarification needed] 5th graders go to France for a back-to-back program of 2 weeks at the end of the year.[citation needed] The French students also stay with American students for 2 weeks.[citation needed]

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