Riverview School offers:
- Middle, Secondary and Post-Secondary Components
- A fifty year history of service to learning disabled students
- Licensed faculty and sensitive staff
- Direct instruction in reading, writing and math
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Real-life opportunities for generalization of skills
- Focus on independent functioning (daily living and life skills instruction)
- Self-esteem enhancement and social skills support
- Twenty-four hour healthcare services
- Comprehensive after school and weekend activity program
- “No cut” sports program and fitness opportunities which include junior varsity, varsity and intramural teams
- A setting that is safe, rural, picturesque and conveniently located
Riverview School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), is approved and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
If your child meets eight of the following criteria, he or she may be a candidate for the Riverview program:
- WISC or WAIS scores between 70 – 100.
- Socially isolated or rejected, difficulty making friends.
- Sweet, gentle, naïve and immature (no significant behavioral or emotional problems)
- Poor self-concept.
- Relates better to younger students and adults than to same-age peers.
- Mild medical issues that complicate – but not compromise – daily activities.
- Seeks typical teenage opportunities such as playing on a sports team, being on Student Government, attending dances, etc.
- Diagnosed attentional and learning problems.
- Responds well to a structured, supportive, predictable environment.
- Has mastered basic daily living skills but needs instruction in life skills.
- Has a supportive family with realistic goals and a recognition of the importance of home/school communication and cooperation.
If you feel Riverview may be appropriate for your child, click here:
You may also contact us with any questions you may have at:
Riverview School
Attn: Admissions Office
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537508-888-0489
