STUDENT LIFE
boarding at riverview
welcome home
At Riverview, dorm life is a vital part of the learning experience. With an 8:1 student-to-staff ratio, our residential program is thoughtfully designed to teach independent living skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
more than a dorm
-
Learning Where You Live
Students don’t just live in the dorms, they learn in them. With structured support from residential staff, students practice skills and routines designed to provide them with independence and self-confidence.
-
Household Management
Through keeping up with household chores, students build the habits needed to maintain the cleanliness of shared spaces and prepare to manage a home independently. Staff support and visual aids help students take ownership of their responsibilities.
-
Physical & Emotional Wellness
Routines are in place to support both physical and emotional health. From hygiene and sleep habits to emotional regulation and coping strategies, students build healthy, sustainable routines.
-
Executive Functioning Skills
Students strengthen skills like time management, planning, organizing, prioritizing, and following multi-step directions. These abilities are woven into daily tasks and reinforced through real-world practice.
-
Social Growth
Afternoons and weekends are filled with both scheduled activities and free time. Students learn to plan their own schedules, pursue interests, and build friendships through clubs/activities, social events, and shared experiences.
staff support
Our 8:1 student-to-staff ratio gives staff members the opportunity to truly know and support each student, fostering meaningful personal development. Dorms are supervised overnight to provide a safe and secure environment.
the grow difference
GROW offers students more autonomy, more community access, and a curriculum designed to prepare them for adulthood. It’s a bridge between school life and real life, with support every step of the way.
Real-World Experience
Students travel into the local community to practice budgeting, navigating transportation, managing time, and staying safe in new environments. These outings provide authentic opportunities to apply what they’ve learned.
A Stepping Stone to Independence
GROW dorms mirror the structure of a college campus, with both on- and off-campus housing that aligns with each student’s level of independence. Students take an active role in shaping their own lives as they cook their meals, manage their chore schedules, and choose how to spend their free time.
get up and go
From weekend adventures to afternoon clubs, our dorm staff plays a key role in planning afternoon and weekend activities to enrich our students’ lives.
is boarding right for you?
Check out the podcast “Diverse thinking, Different Learning” episode titled The Benefits of Boarding. On this episode, Riverview’s Director of Middle and High School Residential, Sara Jackson, joins the host to discuss how residential boarding programs assist neurodivergent students in their independence and personal growth.
