River Valley School vs. Almondale Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Since 1991 River Valley School has been providing a quality private independent study program for a wide variety of students in grades 7-12.
The use of the exclusive "Assignment Tracking System", which gives details of weekly assignments and tests for an entire quarter, keeps everyone - student - parent - teachers - on the same page.
In addition, the weekly homework instruction appointments with BOTH parent and student encourage students to do their best and keep parents informed and empowered to follow-up at home.
Many of our families tried "free programs" that did not work for their students.
Our mission & philosophy is to provide a nurturing, yet dynamic environment where educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and grow into a confident, self reliant individual. We also believe in allowing children to be children, assisting and guiding them in their self-directed endeavors.
Grades Offered
9-11
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1991
1978
Students Body
Total Students
10 students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
3
Grade 1 Students
-
3
Grade 3 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
2
1
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
5
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(modest dress as defined by parent)
(modest dress as defined by parent)
Casual
(No torn pants)
(No torn pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$315
$8,500
Tuition Notes
Coupon available for tuition discount for first year students
Yearly, includes all fees.
% on Financial Aid
10%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Admissions Director
Mr. Adair
Nola Bardin
Admissions Associate
Martha Adair
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4