Riverside Christian Schools

This is in response to the Mar. 14th review. A few years ago, I pulled out my children from this school with some concerns about the staff and curriculum. After attending another private school, which was worst, we returned to a new and improved school The principal that parent is referring to, is no longer on staff. The school went through a complete overhaul the last couple of years. We have a new board, new superintendent, and many new teachers. Many of the old, jaded, teachers and administration are no longer on staff. The school has gone through amazing changes and IS a wonderful, accountable, nurturing school. The curriculum has been revamped to gear the education to be a college prep school. The school has expanded the focus to include the visual and performing arts, as well as partnered with a local university to highlight new science and engineering programs. My children have blossomed and continue to be inspired and loved by all the staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My son used to LOVE school and never missed a day before going to RCS. He attended another, smaller, private Christian school prior to RCS and thrived. Out of the three years at RCS (3rd, 4th & 5th) the only year we did not have an issue with the staff was his 4th grade year. The elementary principal at the time refused to meet with me to discuss a bullying issue and after three weeks of phone calls I finally had to take a day off work and sit in his office just to have a conversation with him. The 5th grade teacher was down right mean and rude to the students, even going so far as to purposely breaking items that belonged to the children. The staff were some of the most un-christian Christians I have ever had the misfortune to meet. I was told by the principle at the time that it was a privilege for my son to even be accepted as a student there because people slept on their lawn just to be able to register their children at RCS! He looked down his nose at me because I was a single parent.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children attending Riverside Christian. Each one of them love it. The school teaches respect, love and caring. Of course they also teach math, reading, writing, etc... I would highly recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a great environment for their children to learn and make great influences for the rest of their lives. Remember that parents need to a part of a child's education and that is encouraged at this school. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

My child attends RCS for 8+ years. It used to be a good Christian school. Now, it's completely different. I'm not going to comment further about how they treated my child. They were cruel. I've had enough with RCS and am pulling my kid out of that school this year. My child will attend a better Christian school where they will give lots of respect and love for my child. I noticed that Riverside Christian Schools changed the system not like before. Also I heard so many parents pull their kids out of this school and transferred to Riverside Christian Day Schools which one is really best school as Woodcrest Christian System.
--Submitted by a parent

My Daughter Attends Pre-School there and WE ALL LOVE it !!!! She cant wait to go to school eachday and the Teachers there are soo Loving and sweet and pay attention to each child. My daughter has learned so many songs, bible verses, her writing has improved.. etc ( I could go on).. Highly Recommended !!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school for lower grades...My sons attended Pre K-3. Preschool was excellent. My son felt loved and accepted and enjoyed going to school everyday. He learned lots of bible stories, memory verses, and could read and write before he entered Kindergarten.Thank you RCS preschool for being a godly example for my sons. Grades K-2 went well and he was reading about two grade levels above his grade level. He also learned his math facts very well however his teacher was mean, sarcastic, and demeaning at times. Whenever I talked to the teacher about the situation she was always unwilling to acknowledge or help my son without being demeaning. I spoke to the principle and he wasn't interested in helping either. Lastly, RCS is lacking a writing curriculum, when myself and other parents spoke to the principle regarding getting a writing curriculum through PTO the principle was annoyed and uninterested.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two kids go through RCS and both received academic scholarship and a sports scholarship, and gone on to graduate with a masters degree from USC. So to the parent who posted on June 15th 2009 you must be having a bad day RCS staff puts God first in all that they do. Great sports program in M.S. and H.S. and excellent staff with and outstanding M.S. principal. So for those choosing RCS for your children you will be blessed.
--Submitted by a parent

dont be fooled by the staff nor the students most of it a facade in order to obtain your pay check. through the increased prices as your child progresses to the decreased intelligence of high school teachers. Your child will be introduced into a society where there is "Christianity involved campus" but in all reality each student could care less about a higher form of deity or religion, because in reality one can not push a child towards a religion. How cab u support such accusations, by letting you know that i was in fact a student there from pre school through 10th grade.

My daughter is in Preschool here and she loves it. Great preschool staff couldnt be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely recommend this school. It has been a total blessing for our family.
--Submitted by a parent