Riverbend Speaks
Riverbend Academy’s Inspiration Station – Part of the R.L.S. (Real Life Skills) Program
Much of the emotional education students have traditionally been exposed to in the past amounts to nothing more than putting a mental Band-Aid on emotions. They have been taught to ignore negative emotions, think positive, and simply “feel better”. Although pushing...
The Importance of Creating Leaders
We have never faced a time when there was a greater need for leaders. We need men and women prepared to lead our families, our communities, and our organizations. Only with strong leaders can we hope to find solutions to the challenges that face us as we move further...
What Riverbend Academy students learn from The Voice & the amazing Pharrell Williams
Season Eight of The Voice finished last week and I found myself thinking about how much the show, and particularly coach Pharrell Williams, can teach Riverbend Academy students. It isn’t often we recommend television shows to our students...
A Case For Computer Programming
Why do we teach computer programming at Riverbend Academy? One of the major challenges facing students preparing for any project or major assignment is overwhelm. Too often, students are overwhelmed simply by the question of how to start the project? How do you tackle...
10 Reasons Why Your Child Should Attend Riverbend Academy
1. Small Class Sizes All of our classes have a maximum number of 15 students. Regardless of whether your child is behind and feeling frustrated or is ahead and feeling bored, our teachers are capable of providing the extra help or challenge required by each student....
What We Believe a Private School Should Be
We believe in our students. We believe compassion and academics matter. We believe healthy food and physical activity ensure academic success. We believe limiting classes to 15 students and providing individualized teaching produces successful students. We believe...
The Kids Get It
On our web site and during our Open Houses and private tours, we always talk about the philosophy of tolerance and respect at Riverbend Academy. Our environment encourages our students to be who they want to be (not who their peers think they should be) provided they live within our 3Rs:
Our New Home
I am pleased to announce that the purchase of the school at 2436 Gideon Drive is now complete. We are feverishly working to create our new home, painting, laying out the classrooms, equipping our kitchen, and preparing for the 2014-15 academic year. Please contact us...