:root{
    --marigold:#E8A33D;
    --marigold-deep:#C97F1E;
    --clay:#C4531F;
    --navy:#1B3B6F;
    --navy-soft:#3A5680;
    --ink:#16283E;
    --umber:#3A2417;
    --umber-soft:#8A6A52;
    --paper:#FBF4E8;
    --chalk:#FFFCF5;
    --line: rgba(22,40,62,0.14);
    --max: 1120px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    width:100%;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,.display{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink);
    margin:0;
  }
  a{color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; width:100%;}
  .ruled{
    height:34px;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent 0px, transparent 32px, var(--line) 33px
    );
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  .reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
  }
  .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal, .hero-fade{opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; animation:none;}
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .seal{animation:none !important;}
  }
  .hero-fade{
    animation: heroFadeIn .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both;
  }
  @keyframes heroFadeIn{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }

  header.site{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(255,252,245,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  header.site.scrolled{ box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -12px rgba(22,40,62,0.25); }
  .nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:10px 24px;
    max-width:var(--max); margin:0 auto;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .brand{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    text-decoration:none;
    min-width:0;
  }
  .brand-text{line-height:1.15; min-width:0;}
  .brand-logo{ width:38px; height:38px; object-fit:contain; flex-shrink:0; }
  .brand-text .name{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); white-space:nowrap;}
  .brand-text .sub{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--navy-soft);}
  nav.links{display:flex; gap:26px; font-size:15px; font-weight:500;}
  nav.links a{text-decoration:none; padding-bottom:4px; border-bottom:2px solid transparent; transition:border-color .15s ease; white-space:nowrap;}
  nav.links a:hover{border-color:var(--marigold-deep);}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--clay); color:var(--chalk); text-decoration:none;
    padding:10px 18px; border-radius:3px; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
    white-space:nowrap; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .nav-cta svg{width:15px; height:15px;}
  .menu-btn{display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:4px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .menu-btn svg{width:24px; height:24px; color:var(--ink);}

  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
    text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:3px; border:1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  }
  .btn svg{width:17px; height:17px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .btn:active{transform:scale(.97);}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--ink); color:var(--chalk);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--navy); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(22,40,62,0.55); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost{border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); background:transparent;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--chalk); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-clay{background:var(--clay); color:var(--chalk);}
  .btn-clay:hover{background:#a3430f; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(196,83,31,0.55);}
  .btn-outline-light{border-color:rgba(255,252,245,0.7); color:var(--chalk);}
  .btn-outline-light:hover{background:var(--chalk); color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px);}

  .btn-pill{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
    width:100%; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
    padding:13px 20px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor:pointer; transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .btn-pill svg{width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .btn-pill:active{transform:scale(.97);}
  .btn-pill + .btn-pill{ margin-top:10px; }
  .btn-pill-clay{background:var(--clay); color:var(--chalk);}
  .btn-pill-clay:hover{background:#a3430f; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(196,83,31,0.55);}
  .btn-pill-outline{background:transparent; border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-pill-outline:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--chalk);}

  .btn-circle{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink); color:var(--chalk);
    text-decoration:none; flex-shrink:0; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .btn-circle svg{width:22px; height:22px;}
  .btn-circle:hover{background:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 20px -10px rgba(22,40,62,0.55);}
  .btn-circle:active{transform:scale(.94);}

  .hero{
    padding:56px 0 56px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .photo-hero{ background:var(--ink); position:relative; padding:0; }
  .photo-hero-frame{
    width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
    background:var(--ink); max-height:340px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .photo-hero-frame img{
    max-height:340px; width:auto; max-width:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block;
  }
  .photo-hero-caption{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink),var(--navy)); padding:22px 0; }
  .photo-hero-caption-inner{
    border-left:4px solid var(--marigold); padding-left:18px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  }
  .photo-hero-caption .kicker{
    color:var(--marigold); font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
    font-style:italic; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; margin:0;
  }
  .photo-hero-caption h1{
    color:var(--chalk); font-size:clamp(26px,5vw,44px); line-height:1.1; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .photo-hero-caption h1 em{ color:var(--marigold); font-style:italic; }
  .breadcrumb-bar{ background:var(--chalk); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:13px 0; }
  .breadcrumb-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--navy-soft); }
  .breadcrumb-inner a{ color:var(--clay); text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; }
  .breadcrumb-inner .sep{ opacity:.5; }
  .hero-intro{ padding:26px 0 4px; }
  .hero-intro p.lede{ margin:0; font-size:16px; max-width:60ch; color:var(--navy-soft); }
  .hero-intro .stripe-tags{ margin-top:22px; }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .photo-hero-frame, .photo-hero-frame img{ max-height:250px; }
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap:40px;
    align-items:center;
    max-width:720px;
  }
  .kicker{
    font-size:14px; color:var(--clay); font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:12px; font-style:italic; font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(34px, 7vw, 62px);
    line-height:1.06;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic; color:var(--marigold-deep);
  }
  .hero p.lede{
    margin-top:20px;
    font-size:17px;
    max-width:46ch;
    color:var(--navy-soft);
  }
  .hero-ctas{
    margin-top:28px;
    display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .stripe-tags{
    margin-top:30px; display:flex; gap:0; flex-wrap:wrap;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top:16px;
  }
  .stripe-tags span{
    font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-soft);
    padding-right:16px; margin-right:16px; border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stripe-tags span:last-child{border-right:none;}

  section{padding:64px 0;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--clay);
    font-size:16px; margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .section-head{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end;
    gap:24px; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,38px); max-width:560px;}
  .section-head p{max-width:38ch; color:var(--navy-soft); font-size:15px;}

  .about-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start;
  }
  .about-grid.about-grid--text-only{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width:720px;
  }
  .about-grid p{color:var(--navy-soft); margin-bottom:16px; font-size:16px;}
  .stat-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:0;
    margin-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stat{
    padding:20px 16px 0 0; border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stat:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .stat .num{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:32px; color:var(--clay); font-weight:600;}
  .stat .label{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--navy-soft); margin-top:4px;}

  .ledger{border-top:1px solid var(--ink);}
  .ledger-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 1.4fr; gap:24px;
    padding:28px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    align-items:start;
  }
  .ledger-row .tag{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:15px; color:var(--marigold-deep); font-weight:600; padding-top:4px;
  }
  .ledger-row h3{font-size:23px;}
  .ledger-row .desc{color:var(--navy-soft); font-size:15px; padding-top:4px;}
  .ledger-row .desc .age{
    display:block; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--clay); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px;
  }

  .curriculum-accordion{ border-top:1px solid var(--ink); }
  .curr-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .curr-trigger{
    width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px;
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:20px 2px;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);
    text-align:left; transition:color .15s ease;
  }
  .curr-trigger:hover{ color:var(--clay); }
  .curr-trigger .chev{ width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--clay); transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .curr-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .chev{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .curr-panel{
    max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .45s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .curr-panel-inner{ padding:2px 2px 24px; }
  .subject-grid{
    list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px,1fr));
    gap:9px 18px;
  }
  .subject-grid li{
    font-size:14px; color:var(--navy-soft); padding-left:15px; position:relative;
  }
  .subject-grid li::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; width:6px; height:6px;
    border-radius:50%; background:var(--marigold-deep);
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .curr-panel{ transition:none; }
  }

  .why-band{ background:var(--umber); color:var(--chalk); }
  .why-band .section-head h2, .why-band .eyebrow{color:var(--chalk);}
  .why-band .eyebrow{color:var(--marigold);}
  .why-band .section-head p{color:#D9C4B0;}
  .why-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:1px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  }
  .why-item{
    background:var(--umber); padding:28px 30px;
    transition: background .25s ease;
  }
  .why-item:hover{ background:#4A311F; }
  .why-item .idx{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--marigold); font-size:15px; }
  .why-item h3{color:var(--chalk); font-size:18px; margin-top:10px;}
  .why-item p{color:#D9C4B0; font-size:14px; margin-top:8px;}

  .life-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
  .life-block{
    border-radius:4px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; padding:20px;
    color:var(--chalk);
    min-height:170px;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
  }
  .life-block:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .life-block .lb-icon{
    width:34px; height:34px; opacity:.9;
  }
  .life-block .lb-name{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:19px; font-style:italic;
  }
  .life-block .lb-tag{
    font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
    opacity:.85; margin-top:4px;
  }
  .life-block:nth-child(1){background:linear-gradient(160deg,#E8A33D,#C4531F);}
  .life-block:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy),var(--ink));}
  .life-block:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(160deg,#C4531F,#7a2c0c); grid-column:span 2;}

  /* single big photo showcase box with real photos crossfading */
  .photo-showcase{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:4px;
    min-height:420px; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .photo-showcase .photo-slideshow{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
  .photo-showcase .photo-slideshow img{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:contain; object-position:center;
    opacity:0; transition: opacity 1.8s ease-in-out;
  }
  .photo-showcase .photo-slideshow img.active{ opacity:1; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .photo-showcase .photo-slideshow img{ transition:none; }
    .photo-showcase .photo-slideshow img:not(.active){ display:none; }
  }

  .about-photo{ margin:22px 0 0; }
  .about-photo img{
    width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:4px; display:block;
  }
  .about-photo figcaption{
    font-size:13px; color:var(--navy-soft); margin-top:8px; font-style:italic;
  }

  .leadership-photo{ margin:18px 0 0; max-width:260px; }
  .leadership-photo img{ width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:4px; display:block; }
  .leadership-photo figcaption{ margin-top:12px; }
  .leadership-photo figcaption strong{ display:block; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
  .leadership-photo figcaption span{ display:block; font-size:13px; color:var(--navy-soft); margin-top:2px; }

  .verse{ color:var(--navy-soft); font-style:italic; line-height:1.9; font-size:15.5px; margin:0; }

  .gallery-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:16px;
  }
  .gallery-item{
    position:relative; display:block; border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
    cursor:zoom-in; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .gallery-item img{
    width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
  }
  .gallery-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.03); }

  .lightbox{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(16,14,10,0.92);
    display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-direction:column; padding:30px; z-index:200;
  }
  .lightbox.open{ display:flex; }
  .lightbox img{ max-width:min(90vw,900px); max-height:76vh; border-radius:4px; }
  .lightbox-caption{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:14px; margin-top:14px; text-align:center; max-width:60ch; }
  .lightbox-close{
    position:absolute; top:18px; right:22px; background:none; border:none;
    color:var(--chalk); font-size:32px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer;
  }

  .admissions{ background: var(--marigold); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .admissions-inner{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:start;
  }
  .admissions h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,42px); color:var(--ink);}
  .admissions p{color:#3A2E12; margin-top:14px; max-width:46ch; font-size:16px;}
  .steps{ padding-top:6px; }
  .steps ol{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; counter-reset:step;}
  .steps li{
    counter-increment:step; display:flex; gap:14px; padding:11px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(22,40,62,0.15); font-size:14px; color:#3A2E12;
  }
  .steps li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .steps li::before{
    content:counter(step);
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
    font-size:15px; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .steps-title{
    font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#3A2E12; margin-bottom:8px; opacity:.75;
  }

  .admission-form{
    margin-top:18px; background:var(--chalk); border:1px solid rgba(22,40,62,0.18);
    border-radius:4px; padding:20px;
  }
  .admission-form-row{ margin-bottom:12px; }
  .admission-form-row:last-of-type{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .admission-form label{
    display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .admission-form label .opt{ font-weight:400; color:var(--navy-soft); }
  .admission-form input, .admission-form select{
    width:100%; padding:11px 12px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:3px;
    font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper);
    appearance:auto;
  }
  .admission-form input:focus, .admission-form select:focus{
    outline:2px solid var(--marigold-deep); outline-offset:1px;
  }
  .admission-form-note{
    display:none; margin:12px 0 0; padding:10px 12px;
    background:rgba(196,83,31,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(196,83,31,0.35); border-radius:3px;
    color:var(--clay); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
  }
  .admission-form-note.show{ display:block; }
  .admission-form-actions{ margin-top:16px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  button.btn{ font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; }
  button.btn-pill{ font-family:'Work Sans', sans-serif; appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; }
  .call-outside{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-top:16px; }
  .call-outside .call-label{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:#3A2E12; }

  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:32px; }
  .contact-list{
    list-style:none; margin:14px 0 0; padding:0;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 12px;
  }
  .contact-list li{ border:none; }
  .contact-list li.static{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .contact-list li.dual{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .contact-list .c-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 12px;
    font-size:13.5px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; height:100%;
    transition: background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  }
  .contact-list a.c-row:hover{ background:rgba(196,83,31,0.07); border-color:rgba(196,83,31,0.35); }
  .contact-list .ico-wrap{
    width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink); color:var(--marigold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .contact-list .ico-wrap svg{width:14px; height:14px;}
  .contact-list .k{font-weight:600; display:block; margin-bottom:1px; font-size:13px;}
  .contact-list .v{color:var(--navy-soft); font-size:12px; line-height:1.35;}
  .contact-list li.static .c-row{ cursor:default; }
  .contact-list li.static .c-row:hover{ background:transparent; }
  .contact-list li.dual .c-row{ justify-content:space-between; cursor:default; }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions{ display:flex; gap:6px; flex-shrink:0; }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions a{
    width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--chalk); flex-shrink:0; transition: transform .15s ease;
  }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions a:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions a.call-ico{ background:var(--ink); }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions a.wa-ico{ background:#1E7A4C; }
  .contact-list li.dual .dual-actions svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
  #contact h2{ margin-bottom:2px; }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .contact-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .contact-list li.static, .contact-list li.dual{ grid-column:auto; }
  }

  .map-block{
    background:var(--ink); border-radius:4px; min-height:260px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; padding:30px;
  }
  .map-block .pin{ width:40px; height:40px; color:var(--marigold); margin:0 auto 14px; }
  .map-block p{color:var(--chalk); font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic; font-size:16px; max-width:32ch; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.5;}
  .map-block span{display:block; color:#AEC0D6; font-size:13px; margin-top:10px;}
  .map-block .btn{ margin-top:18px; }

  .gallery-caption{
    display:block; text-align:center; padding:9px 6px;
    font-size:12.5px; font-style:italic; color:var(--navy-soft);
    background:var(--chalk);
  }

  footer{ background:var(--ink); color:#AEC0D6; padding:40px 0 24px; font-size:14px; }
  .footer-top{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px;
    padding-bottom:26px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .footer-top .brand-text .name{color:var(--chalk);}
  .footer-top .brand-text .sub{color:#AEC0D6;}
  .footer-links{display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-links a{text-decoration:none; color:#AEC0D6; font-size:14px;}
  .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--marigold);}
  .footer-bottom{
    padding-top:20px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; font-size:12.5px;
  }

  @media (max-width: 860px){
    nav.links, .nav-cta{display:none;}
    .menu-btn{display:block;}
    .hero-grid, .about-grid, .admissions-inner, .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ledger-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:6px;}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stat-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px;}
    .stat{border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:12px;}
    section{padding:48px 0;}
    .hero{padding:36px 0 40px;}
    .photo-showcase{min-height:340px;}
  }

/* ===== Multi-page additions ===== */
nav.links a.active{
  border-color: var(--marigold-deep);
  color: var(--clay);
}

.page-hero{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink), var(--navy));
  padding: 46px 0 40px;
}
.page-hero .kicker{ color: var(--marigold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-hero h1{
  color: var(--chalk);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.page-hero p.lede{
  color: #D9C4B0;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.placeholder-block{
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  color: var(--navy-soft);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  background: rgba(22,40,62,0.02);
}

.campus-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.campus-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--chalk);
}
.campus-card h3{ font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.campus-card p{ color: var(--navy-soft); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }
.campus-card .tag-mini{
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--clay); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.subpage-block{ margin-bottom: 44px; }
.subpage-block:last-child{ margin-bottom: 0; }
.subpage-block h2{ font-size: clamp(24px,3.6vw,32px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.subpage-block > p.intro{ color: var(--navy-soft); max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.class-tags{ display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
.class-tags span{
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--chalk); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
}

.cta-row{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.cta-row a{
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  text-align: center; padding: 13px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink);
  transition: background .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.cta-row a:hover{ background: var(--chalk); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-row a svg{ width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.school-life-preview-grid{
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px;
}
.school-life-preview-grid img{
  width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; display: block;
}

.home-admissions-cta{
  background: var(--marigold); padding: 48px 0; text-align: center;
}
.home-admissions-cta h2{ color: var(--ink); font-size: clamp(26px,4vw,36px); }
.home-admissions-cta p{ color: #3A2E12; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 50ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.home-admissions-cta .btn{ margin-top: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .campus-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .school-life-preview-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.process-steps{
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink);
}
.process-steps li{
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-soft);
}
.process-steps li:last-child{ border-bottom: none; }
.step-num{
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--clay); flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px;
}

/* ===== Final polish: mobile safety for long addresses / text ===== */
.campus-card p, .map-block p, .contact-list .v, .footer-bottom span, .verse, .process-steps li{
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: normal;
}
.footer-bottom span{ min-width:0; }
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .campus-card{ padding:18px; }
  .map-block{ padding:22px 16px; }
  .map-block p{ font-size:15px; }
  .leadership-photo{ max-width:100%; }
  .verse{ font-size:15px; }
  .btn{ max-width:100%; }
  .photo-showcase{ min-height:340px; }
}
.contact-list li.dual .c-row > div:not(.dual-actions){ flex:1; min-width:0; }

/* ===== Home hero slideshow v2: headings pop over a blended photo backdrop ===== */
.hero-slider{ position:relative; background:var(--ink); overflow:hidden; --dur:4.5s; }
.hero-slides{ display:grid; }
.hero-slide{
  grid-area:1/1; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .9s ease-in-out, visibility 0s linear .9s;
}
.hero-slide.active{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .9s ease-in-out, visibility 0s; }
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:-30px; background:var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  transform:scale(1.14); transition:transform 6s ease-out;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-bg{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.hero-slide::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(22,40,62,.94) 0%, rgba(22,40,62,.80) 42%, rgba(22,40,62,.45) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(22,40,62,.85) 0%, rgba(22,40,62,0) 30%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; align-items:center; gap:40px;
  min-height:540px; padding-top:44px; padding-bottom:64px;
}
.hero-text{ max-width:560px; }
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  color:var(--marigold); font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:600;
  font-size:16px; letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:34px; height:2px; background:var(--marigold); display:block; }
.hero-heading{
  color:var(--chalk); font-size:clamp(32px,5.6vw,62px); line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-0.015em; margin:14px 0 0;
}
.hero-heading .ln{ display:block; }
.hero-heading em{ color:var(--marigold); font-style:italic; }
.hero-text .hero-ctas{ margin-top:26px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.hero-photo{
  justify-self:center; margin:0; line-height:0;
  border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,252,245,.14);
}
.hero-photo img{ height:440px; width:auto; max-width:100%; display:block; object-fit:contain; }

/* pop-in animation, replays each time a slide becomes active */
.hero-slide.active .hp{ animation:heroPop .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.25,1.05) both; animation-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * .16s + .2s); }
.hero-slide.active .hero-photo{ animation:heroPhoto 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.25,1) both; animation-delay:.15s; }
@keyframes heroPop{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px) scale(.96); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes heroPhoto{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(36px) scale(.96); } to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* timing bar: 4.5s per slide, drives the autoplay */
.hero-progress{ position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:3px; width:100%; background:var(--marigold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; z-index:3; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-progress{ animation:heroBar var(--dur) linear forwards; }
.hero-slider.paused .hero-progress{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes heroBar{ from{ transform:scaleX(0); } to{ transform:scaleX(1); } }

.hero-arrow{
  position:absolute; top:50%; margin-top:-21px; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,252,245,.4); background:rgba(22,40,62,.5); color:var(--chalk); cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:4; transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.hero-arrow:hover, .hero-arrow:focus-visible{ background:var(--clay); border-color:var(--clay); }
.hero-arrow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.hero-prev{ left:16px; } .hero-next{ right:16px; }
.hero-dots{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:20px; display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:9px; z-index:4; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-dots button{
  pointer-events:auto; width:10px; height:10px; padding:0; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--chalk); background:rgba(22,40,62,.4); cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.hero-dots button.active{ background:var(--marigold); border-color:var(--marigold); width:26px; border-radius:6px; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px; min-height:0; padding-top:24px; padding-bottom:58px; }
  .hero-photo{ order:-1; }
  .hero-photo img{ height:250px; }
  .hero-text{ max-width:none; }
  .hero-heading{ font-size:clamp(30px,8.4vw,42px); margin-top:10px; }
  .hero-eyebrow{ font-size:15px; }
  .hero-text .hero-ctas{ margin-top:18px; gap:10px; }
  .hero-text .hero-ctas .btn{ padding:12px 18px; font-size:14px; }
  .hero-arrow{ display:none; }
  .hero-slide::after{ background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(22,40,62,.95) 0%, rgba(22,40,62,.78) 55%, rgba(22,40,62,.5) 100%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-slide, .hero-slide.active{ transition:none; }
  .hero-bg, .hero-slide.active .hero-bg{ transition:none; transform:scale(1.05); }
  .hero-slide.active .hp, .hero-slide.active .hero-photo{ animation:none; }
  .hero-progress{ display:none; }
}

/* ===== Contact: Ipaja card with its directions box stacked underneath ===== */
.campus-stack{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.campus-stack .map-block{ flex:1; }

/* ===== Home page loader (rolling ring around the school logo) ===== */
.preloader{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; background:var(--paper);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  animation:preloaderAuto .5s ease 4.5s forwards; /* safety: hides itself even if scripts fail */
}
.preloader.done{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .55s ease, visibility 0s linear .55s; }
.preloader-ring{ position:relative; width:104px; height:104px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.preloader-ring::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%;
  border:4px solid rgba(232,163,61,.25); border-top-color:var(--clay); border-right-color:var(--marigold);
  animation:preloaderSpin 1s linear infinite;
}
.preloader-ring img{ width:58px; height:58px; object-fit:contain; }
@keyframes preloaderSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes preloaderAuto{ to{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; } }
.preloading .hero-slide.active .hp,
.preloading .hero-slide.active .hero-photo,
.preloading .hero-slide.active .hero-progress{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .preloader-ring::before{ animation:none; }
  .preloader.done{ transition:none; }
}

/* gallery: items keep their own photo height (no stretched navy blocks); caption not underlined */
.gallery-grid{ align-items:start; }
.gallery-caption{ text-decoration:none; }
.gallery-item{ background:transparent; text-decoration:none; }
.gallery-item .gallery-caption{ color:var(--navy-soft); }

/* ===== Loader on every page + when leaving a page ===== */
.preloader.done{ animation:none; }
.preloader.show{ animation:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .25s ease; }

/* ===== Hero: landscape photo (slide 5) fills the photo column ===== */
.hero-photo.is-landscape{ width:100%; max-width:560px; }
.hero-photo.is-landscape img{ width:100%; height:auto; max-height:440px; object-fit:cover; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .hero-photo.is-landscape img{ height:auto; max-height:250px; } .hero-photo.is-landscape{ width:auto; max-width:100%; } }

/* ===== School Life: auto-playing photo slideshows (3.5s) ===== */
.gallery-slideshow{ margin:0; --gs-dur:5s; background:transparent; border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; }
.gs-viewport{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink); border-radius:4px 4px 0 0; }
.gs-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .7s ease-in-out, visibility 0s linear .7s;
}
.gs-slide.active{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .7s ease-in-out, visibility 0s; }
.gs-slide::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-20px; background:var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  filter:blur(18px) brightness(.7); transform:scale(1.1);
}
.gs-slide img{ position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block; cursor:zoom-in; }
.gs-progress{ position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:3px; width:100%; background:var(--marigold); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; z-index:2; }
.gs-slide.active .gs-progress{ animation:heroBar var(--gs-dur) linear forwards; }
.gallery-slideshow.paused .gs-progress{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.gs-arrow{
  position:absolute; top:50%; margin-top:-18px; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,252,245,.45); background:rgba(22,40,62,.55); color:var(--chalk); cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:3; padding:0;
  transition:background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.gs-arrow:hover, .gs-arrow:focus-visible{ background:var(--clay); border-color:var(--clay); }
.gs-arrow svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.gs-prev{ left:10px; } .gs-next{ right:10px; }
.gs-dots{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:12px; display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px; z-index:3; pointer-events:none; }
.gs-dots button{
  pointer-events:auto; width:9px; height:9px; padding:0; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--chalk); background:rgba(22,40,62,.4); cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s ease, width .25s ease;
}
.gs-dots button.active{ background:var(--marigold); border-color:var(--marigold); width:22px; border-radius:6px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .gs-slide, .gs-slide.active{ transition:none; }
  .gs-progress{ display:none; }
}

/* ===== Home "Our School" photo slideshow: framed photo card that slides sideways (4.7s) ===== */
.intro-show{ margin:26px 0 30px; width:100%; max-width:460px; padding:0 12px 12px 0; }
.intro-frame{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/4.7; overflow:hidden; border-radius:6px;
  background:var(--ink); border:6px solid var(--chalk);
  box-shadow:12px 12px 0 var(--marigold), 0 20px 44px rgba(22,40,62,.22);
}
.intro-track{ display:flex; height:100%; transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.25,1); will-change:transform; }
.intro-slide{ position:relative; flex:0 0 100%; height:100%; margin:0; overflow:hidden; line-height:0; }
.intro-bg{ position:absolute; inset:-24px; background:var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat; filter:blur(20px) brightness(.72); transform:scale(1.1); }
.intro-slide img{
  position:relative; display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center;
  transform:scale(1.06); transition:transform 5.6s ease-out;
}
.intro-slide.active img{ transform:scale(1); }
.intro-track.no-anim, .intro-track.no-anim .intro-slide img{ transition:none !important; }
.intro-arrow{
  position:absolute; bottom:12px; width:38px; height:38px; padding:0; cursor:pointer; z-index:3;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:4px;
  border:none; background:var(--chalk); color:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.intro-arrow:hover, .intro-arrow:focus-visible{ background:var(--clay); color:var(--chalk); }
.intro-arrow svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
.intro-prev{ right:58px; } .intro-next{ right:12px; }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .intro-show{ max-width:100%; }
  .intro-frame{ aspect-ratio:4/4.9; box-shadow:9px 9px 0 var(--marigold), 0 14px 30px rgba(22,40,62,.2); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .intro-track{ transition:none; }
  .intro-slide img, .intro-slide.active img{ transition:none; transform:none; }
}

/* Nursery photo slideshow (Academics page) */

/* ===== Academics: Academic Brief / Homework rows, slideshow row, curriculum note ===== */
.ledger-row.note-row h3{ font-size:20px; }
.section-head .head-note{ margin-top:12px; max-width:56ch; color:var(--navy-soft); font-size:15px; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .ledger-row .tag:empty{ display:none; }
}

/* ===== Sub-page photo banners: dark-tinted photo behind the page title ===== */
.page-hero.has-photo{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink);
  padding:78px 0 72px;
}
.page-hero.has-photo::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:var(--hero-img) var(--hero-pos, center) / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-hero.has-photo::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14,26,42,.84) 0%, rgba(14,26,42,.66) 50%, rgba(14,26,42,.5) 100%);
}
.page-hero.has-photo .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.page-hero.has-photo .hero-copy{ border-left:4px solid var(--clay); padding-left:22px; }
.page-hero.has-photo h1, .page-hero.has-photo p.lede{ text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.page-hero.has-photo p.lede{ color:#EFE4D8; }
@media (max-width:560px){
  .page-hero.has-photo{ padding:52px 0 48px; }
  .page-hero.has-photo .hero-copy{ padding-left:16px; border-left-width:3px; }
}