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Mission
Statement:
At Riverview, our "basic school" mission is to guarantee that ALL students
learn to their full potential and produce quality work. It is our job as
teachers and parents to create those "connections" that develop a sense of
community, character and life-long learning. We strive to create a school
climate that reinforces the "3 R's" of respect, responsibility and
resourcefulness.
Educational
Program:
Riverview offers a PreK-5 core curriculum program
that focuses on providing students with a "basic school" foundation in language
arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, physical education, art and
educational technology/information literacy. At the end of grade five, we expect
all of our students to be able to demonstrate their competency with the state
standards in each of these areas as well as the foundation skills of respect,
responsibility, and resourcefulness.
Our program
includes:
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A school-wide focus on literacy with Title I and Read Naturally support
programs.
- A K-5 standards-based math program with the Accelerated Math computer
program in Gr.3-5.
- A full-day kindergarten program.
- A full-day, four day a week integrated preschool program.
- A "SUCCESS" model for providing early interventions to support students'
learning needs prior to referral for special education services.
- A K-5 resource program to support students with identified academic and/or
behavior needs.
- A K-5 O.W.L.S. program to provide advanced academics and enrichment for
students in language arts and math.
- A school-wide counseling program that includes a full time counselor and
part time social worker to support students and families.
- An English Language Learner program that provides services to students and
families.
- A Partner In Education Coordinator who provides services to families and
coordinates volunteer activities.
Special
Services:
Riverview offers a fully integrated special needs program for all levels of
special-needs students through our K-5 resource and center-based special
education programs as well as Title I to assist students in achieving
grade-level proficiency in reading. Direct services are provided for all
students who are of limited English proficiency. Riverview has a full-time
elementary counselor and a Teacher Assistance Team that assists our teachers in
more effectively serving students with learning and behavior challenges within
the regular classroom setting. Our Independent Study program offers accelerated
and extended learning opportunities for students who need additional challenge.
Trained volunteer reading tutors provide both remedial and enrichment sessions
for students.
Riverview Certified Staff:
Outstanding certified staff of 19 K-5 classroom teachers and 12 special
teachers (music, physical education, art, three special education, counselor,
media specialist, Independent Study, pre-school, and Title I Reading).
Riverview Support Staff:
Child-centered classified staff of 22 includes two secretaries, a media
aide, eleven instructional aides, three custodians, two cooks, one dishwasher, and
a Partner in Education Coordinator.
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Special
Programs or Activities:
- Kid Kamp after-school program
- Special after-school art classes
- Golden Eagle awards
- Principal's Pride awards
- Monthly positive behavior assemblies
- 480 Express and Red Caboose choirs
- Student "Leadership Club"
- Destination ImagiNation
- Knowledge Master Open academic competitions
- Chess Club
- President's Education Awards for fifth graders
Accomplishments/Highlights:
- 88% 3-5 grade students scored proficient or
advanced on the CSAP reading test
- 74% 3-5 grade students scored
proficient or advanced on the CSAP writing test
- 88% 3-5 grade students scored proficient or advanced on the CSAP math test
- Overall Academic Performance on State Assessments: Excellent in 2006-2007 school year
- Two 5th grade teams qualified for the state finals of the
Destination Imagination Academic Competition, 2004
- Selected by the state for the John Irwin
School of Excellence Award in 2000, 2004, and 2005
- A 1994 "Nationally Distinguished School"
- Power Readers home reading program
involved almost 100% of grade 1-5 students with more than 200 students
achieving Level 3 or higher toward our school wide literacy goal
- Selected for a school visitation by Governor Owens
- Four 5th grade students received
Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence
- State Champion
Knowledge Master Open Teams, 2003 and 2004
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