Teachers focus on helping students understand what they read while building skills in phonics, language and vocabulary. The Project for Academic Excellence is integrated throughout the instructional day. All grade levels are involved in Reader's and Writers Workshop. There is a 60 minute period for teaching Everyday Math.
The Dual Language Immersion program prepares English-dominant and Spanish-dominant speakers to be fluent in the four modalities of Spanish and English literacy by the end of fifth grade: Reading, writing, listening and speaking in academic and social settings.
Special Features:
Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion Program
English and Spanish speaking students will be fluent in the four modalities of Spanish and English by the end of sixth grade
Performing Arts
Multi-grade level performances celebrating multicultural activities using music and dance. Choir and band performances
Community Partnerships
Boys/Girls Club of America; Neighborhood House; Urban Teacher Education Partnership; Ordway Theatre
Distinctive Features
All Day Kindergarten; Bilingual staff; small diverse student population; uniforms. Additional support staff to address the multiple needs of our students and their families
School-wide social skills development
Riverview Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment through the use of a school-wide social skills curriculum: Getting Along Together
After school opportunities
After School ALC Program: Academic Support, Choir, Band, Mexican Folklorico Dance Classes, Chess Club
