Riverview STEM Academy

Mission: We cultivate a community of lifelong learners and critical thinkers who excel through STEM!

Vision:

Develop trusting and accountable relationships in our learning community through SEL. Focus on Essential Standards work through STEM integration and data-driven PLC's. Implement lessons that meet the needs of culturally and neuro diverse students.

School & Community Profile: Riverview STEM Academy is a public magnet program serving the surrounding communities through an application process. Riverview STEM Academy retains the charm and quaintness of a small school while having all of the technology and state of the art amenities of a new school. Riverview STEM Academy is committed to inspiring students to achieve the highest standards of intellectual and personal development through a stimulating and comprehensive program. Within a caring, respectful, multicultural environment, the school is committed to instilling in each student a desire to learn, take appropriate risks, and accept challenges. The school community is committed to developing students who are resilient and adaptable.

Riverview STEM Academy is a comprehensive K-5th grade school with year-long Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program designed for students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers. Using the engineering design process and the scientific method with a dynamic science curriculum, students will employ STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, learning that it is OK to take risks and make mistakes. We proudly offer programs that serve the individual needs of our students including Gifted & Talented Education (GATE), Student Care, Advanced Learning, and Intervention Programs. For the 2023/2024 school year, Riverview STEM Academy has 14 Academy classes and a full-time Intervention class (Grades K-5). We accept applications beginning in January and maintain a waitlist as space becomes available. Registration for each school year begins the first week in January.

The staff at Riverview STEM Academy provides a caring atmosphere where students can learn from outstanding professionals who are well trained and highly educated. It is our mission, along with that of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD), to provide excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's achievement and success. Our curriculum is focused on teaching a STEM program and adopted California Common Core Standards. Materials used in our STEM program are, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Engineering Is Elementary, Adventures in Aerospace, Vex Robotics, and many project based STEM lessons. Materials used in our core English Learner Arts (ELA) and Math programs are state and district adopted materials. Teachers follow the district adopted Pacing Guides for Math and Language Arts. Riverview STEM Academy encourages and respects a connective relationship between home and school. We also value our community contacts and parent participation.

The strong parent support we receive helps us in our goal of providing an excellent educational program. Parent participation is encouraged to foster a close, cooperative relationship between home and school. Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is extremely active, providing many activities and events for the students and families of Riverview STEM Academy. Our school web page and weekly newsletter keeps parents informed about schedules, events, and activities happening at school. Teachers make regular updates in PowerSchool so families can monitor grades and attendance. In addition, teachers maintain ongoing communication through the ParentSquare app, parent conferences, and parent involvement in the classroom to build a positive learning environment.