Riverbend Prep

We are half way through the school year and I impressed Ms. Haley, 1st Grade. She teaches and kids listen. Mr. Clay is also a great music teacher, I love the way he interacts with the kids. It seems has if the staff really cares about my child's education and well being. My only concern is that there is not enough staff to give much needed breaks to the teachers and lunch time seems a little hectic for the kids because the school is short staffed (based on one day observation) I know I made a good decision this year.
--Submitted by a parent

2 of my children attend this school. My son is in 4th grade attending in Ms Aguirre's class an exceptional teacher that manages each student to their learning level and teaches 4th and 5th grade math to students that excel- same goes for reading. My daughter is in kindergarten Miss Tan is wonderful with them, I have sat in class a few times and the way she teaches even makes me learn and laugh with the kids. I was able to take some of the things I learned from her and continue them at home. Both of these teachers are amazing at what they do and to watch my kids get brighter everyday is just remarkable. They are doing paragon nights with families, breakfasts, carnivals, bingo nights to bring this community together. I am sad to know that it only goes to 6th grade, to find another school this amazing is going to be very difficult. Thank you for all that you do!
--Submitted by a parent

This was one of the best decisions I have made for my child. We love this school. My son loves this school. The teachers and staff are amazing. Ms. Tan the kinder teacher is excellent. My son is reading at a 1st grade level. He is learning math, science, music, and spanish. I am so happy! :) Thank you Riverbend!
--Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school with an amazing staff. I have 2 children attending this school who are growing by leaps and bounds. It is a fairly new school but it only seems to get better each year. It is really working on parent involvement and getting its community involved with what all it has to offer.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter only attended kindergarten at Riverbend for only 2 months. Her teacher was a very nice person but seemed like she had no experience at all. She did not know how to discipline the children at all even with the help of an aid. My daughter was bored in class from the little amount of work at attention the students get. Also she was getting bullied by the 'class bully' and I never heard about it until I saw it first hand. After I saw my daughter told me he bullys everyone every single day. It would've been nice if the teacher would've informed myself or other parents. Also I have to agree that the pricipal is more like a CEO than an elementary school principal.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is finishing her kindergarten year and we will not be returning to Riverbend next year. Her teacher is nice, but lacks in experience. Their 'teacher mentor' program is weak - meetings with the mentor to express concerns and ask for assistance ultimately go unresolved. Ms. Medina, the principal, is more qualified as a CEO than an elementary school principal. She is inefficient in her follow-through and ability to implement productive change. Parent communication is sporadic. There is not a formal discipline policy implemented throughout the year. Ms. Medina will advise parents that 'all teachers are highly qualified', if not credentialed teachers. The overwhelming difference being a fundamental understanding of children and their behaviors an early childhood education background provides a credentialed teacher. The school lacks a library and PTO. Paragon program (though limited) , music, Spanish & PE classes are highlight of Riverbend.
--Submitted by a parent

My son goes to this school, my daughter will start kinder next year. The teachers here are amazing people. They call when they are concerned and keep you informed when need to be. There are not many after school sports there however they do send home flyers about the programs that are in the nieghborhood. My son has really excelled here. I am really sad to know it only goes up to 6th grade. Mrs Ramos is a great teacher and it shows in my son as to how excited he is about her class. Parents are allowed to volunteer spend time with the students in class. As for Confrences I have never had an issue even if t was something quick after school. There is no library but it allows me as a parent to stay involved and buy things for the classroom to know what my son is learning.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that this school has had great improvement from last year. They have a caring, loving staff. My child and many others are making great strides this year. I can not wait to see where my sons teacher will take him next! Thanks Mrs. Haley! Good Job Riverbend!
--Submitted by a parent

My child will not be returning. While the school promised everything, it delivered very little. The specials teachers are wonderful! My child made no academic progress the first half of the year. It was a total repeat of the year before at her old school. Paragon nights started out great, then became classroom walk throughs. My child never used a computer the entire time she was there!!!!!!! even though each classroom had two. There is no library just a few donated book in the classroom. The art is totally left up to the teacher. My dd's teacher was too busy with her own life to do projects. They never bothered to even have a PTO meeting. I asked, but it just never got done. They fired the principal in the spring, so it may get better.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son has been a student in this school for 1 year.We really appreciate the school curriculum and teachers. Children are well disciplined and guided. I will recommend Riverbend Prep to any parent.
--Submitted by a parent