About
our mission
Riverview School, an independent coeducational boarding/day school, provides a caring community for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities. The School is committed to developing student competence and confidence in academic, social, and independent living skills.
Riverview School values each student as an individual and acknowledges the importance of students having a voice in the development of their goals, program, and instruction. Families likewise play a crucial role, particularly in supporting students who need assistance in expressing their needs, desires, and preferences. Consistent with Riverview’s mission and whole person philosophy, the School is committed to offering interventions and identifying strengths that empower students to increase their skills in the core competencies of education, social /emotional, independent living, wellness, and vocational readiness.
The overall goal is for the Riverview’s graduates to possess the skills that will offer the highest degree of access to a fulfilling life. Riverview strives to individualize programming, to be sensitive to student and family wishes when possible, and to offer reasonable accommodations that coincide with its overall approach, philosophy, and program. Riverview also recognizes its role in promoting acceptance and building awareness of the valuable contributions people with unique needs can make to the greater community.
we nurture the whole student
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Education
The synthesis of academic instruction and residential programming reinforces skills and enhances learning. Linking instruction, enrichment programming, and community-based experiences provide authentic opportunities for students to practice and apply skills.
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Vocational
Structured much like a college campus, GROW students live in dorms, take classes and participate in an extensive internship program. There are 4 flagship programs that make Riverview’s GROW Transition Program the gold standard in post-secondary education for students with complex special needs.
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Independent Living
Riverview exists to empower students to maximize their potential and prepare them for lives of purpose, happiness and independence. From social skills and communication to cleaning, laundry and cooking, the lessons that students learn in the dorms last well beyond Riverview.
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Social Emotional
Healthy relationships are a foundational component of success and happiness; therefore, social skills teaching is embedded in all aspects of programming. As a community that aspires to reflect and prepare our students for the increasingly diverse world, Riverview supports and nurtures the whole child and their full identity.
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Wellness
Riverview’s Wellness Program focuses on the benefits of keeping active, healthy eating and being mindful. The overall goal is for our students to develop a wellness mindset, learn skills to support this mindset, and internalize healthy living habits that will guide them in life after Riverview.
We believe in…
The Importance of Community
- Each student deserves to be respected, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
- Parents are integral members of the Riverview team. Open communication and strong partnerships between parents and the School are critical to student success.
- Riverview’s greatest asset is its dedicated and passionate staff who share a commitment to the School’s belief.
The Influence of Culture
- Students thrive in a culture where they feel safe and are inspired to try new things, develop strengths, discover passions and awaken talents.
- Students experience the satisfaction of reaching high expectations when goals are individualized and continually reassessed.
- Diversity enriches the Riverview community and prepares students as citizens of an increasingly diverse world.
The Impact of Integration
- Healthy relationships are a foundational component of success and happiness; therefore, social skills teaching is embedded in all aspects of programming.
- Current research-based methods best prepare our students to be productive citizens in a complex and changing world.
- The synthesis of academic instruction and residential programming reinforces skills and enhances learning. Linking instruction, enrichment programming, and community-based experiences provide authentic opportunities for students to practice and apply skills.
A campus bursting
with opportunity
Riverview’s Whole Student approach allows students to learn not just in the classroom, but in their dorms, afternoon activities, and social events.
