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Since 2000, The River School has been dedicated to nurturing children 18 months through Grade 5 (currently) with its premier, personalized education.
The school`s one-of-a-kind inclusion model pairs a master`s level educator and a speech-language pathologist in each classroom, and focuses on language, literacy and personal and social development.
Classroom practice emphasizes experiential and collaborative learning, using thematic curriculum to seamlessly integrate Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, PE, Library Sciences, and Creative Movement. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Arts and Music Programs: Chess, Cooking, Destination Imagination (STEAM), Lego Robotics, River Art, Spanish with Language Stars, Textiles, Tinkering
School Notes
The River School is dedicated to serving children 18 months through
Grade 5 with its premier, personalized education. What sets us
apart?
Innovative co-teaching model includes a full-time
speech-language pathologist and master's level educator in every
class
Graduate student training program that enhances classroom
practice and children's experienceSmall class sizes
Child-centered classrooms with a focus on social-emotional
development
Respect for students' voices in the learning journey
Multi-curricular, standards-based, research-backed teaching
approachProprietary language arts programs
Experiential and collaborative learning through the use of
themes that promotes language, vocabulary and academic skills
across the curriculum
Play-based, focused on developmentally appropriate practice in
Preschool
Project-based, immersive, inquiry-driven learning experiences
in Elementary and Upper Elementary
Diverse and inclusive classrooms help develop enriched
perspectives and a greater understanding of the world
Committed community of learners, with professional development
for faculty, graduate student training, parent-education programs
and family engagement, adds richness and depth to our program
When is the application deadline for The River School?
The application deadline for The River School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is The River School located?
The River School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 60 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
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