Our family will be beginning our 4th year with RSA in the fall. Our daughter began school here in Kindergarten, and we plan to stay with school until she matriculates out. This is a school that excels in keeping up with the individual child's needs. If a child is behind, they catch it right away and
... Read more get the child the help needed to succeed. If the child is exceeding the curriculum, they are sure to find ways to challenge him/her. While we're extremely happy with the academics, there is so much more. They teach kids real values. Kindness, compassion, responsibility, and respect are all key pillars of RSA's foundation. Instilling a love of and appreciaiton for music and the arts helps cement those academic lessons and makes for a very well rounded child. Incredible teachers, excellent staff, highly involved parents, AND a new state of the art facility in 2010. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
RSA is a great school for kids infact they are even building a new state of the art school it in going to be really nice
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
Redding School of the Arts is a great school. The teachers are top notch and their curriculum is always new and up to date. We have been attending for 6 years and have never had a problem with students or teachers. The teachers are always extremely helpful and always have a smile. We have not had to
... Read more worry about security of our childern it has never been an issue! (most important to us as parents) the only 'problem' we have is that another charter school has in the last couple of years has moved into the same building and has helped themselfs to whatever classrooms they have wanted.(Not very nice) this problem will be solved very soon as the constrution of a brand new school just for r.S.A. Has started and will be complete very soon! great teachers and great students Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/08
Fabulous school. My kids love it, and they are excelling in every subject thanks to all of the fabulous teachers. Can't wait for the new campus and all of the opportunities that will be opened up when we have our own space!
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
RSA has provided an education specific to my children's abilities and the principal and teachers have been very proactive in furthering my children's skills. After having my concerns ignored at another school in the district, switching my children to RSA was a great breath of relief and satisfaction
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
I could not pay to have a better education for my children. The school has been an amazing asset to all three of my children. They have been challenged mentally and well cared for emotionally. Each teacher has brought something new and exciting to the table. My kids love to go to school!
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Posted by a parent on 02/29/08
This is an outstanding school where you can be at ease knowling your child is receiving an excellent education and will grow academically, creatively and socially. The use of art in learning the basics really helps cement concepts in my daughters mind. She has truly blossomed at RSA. Music classes
... Read more are taught every day- if you have a chance to sit in on one you will be amazed. 5 and 6 year olds are playing music beautifully and understand concepts such as tone and tempo. Whole school trips that focus on fun and educations give kids opportunities to learn and parents opportunities to get to know each other. Parents being really involved in their children's educations are the rule at RSA rather than the exception. Make an appointment to visit a classroom and observe- it is well worth the time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/07
My daughter just completed fifth grade, her second year at RSA and I wish that I had brought her there sooner! She works 2-3 grade levels above average and appropriate level classes were not available to her in standard public school at her grade level,(at that time she was in third grade), and would
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/07
RSA teaches to the highest common denominator by placing students at their level of learning ability. They continually challenge my children to excel at an individual level. The academia program in conjunction with the art, music and performance programs provide the best education and life experience
... Read more I could ever dream for my children. This school should not be a charter school, it should be a model for the rest of the world to follow. Begging the question that there might be a reason for such a high demand of applications trying to gain entrance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/05
Academics for this k-8 are among the strongest in the county. Daily music for k-8th students plus daily visual arts. First - 8th grade elective program is unparalleled in the area offering classes such as drama, fiddle, choir, 3D art, PE, tumbling, cooking, puppetry, moviemaking, and more. Annual performances
... Read more are outstanding. My oldest child moved seamlessly into high school from this program and actually found high school easy--partly a testament to the academic strength of this school. 30% of families volunteer over 100 hours per year. Requirement is 40 hours per child. Read less
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Redding schools — Redding School Of The Arts is located at 2200 Eureka Way, Redding CA 96001. 2200 Eureka Way is in the Lakeview neighborhood and 96001 ZIP code in Redding, CA The school district for Redding School Of The Arts is the Shasta Union High School District. Redding School Of The Arts is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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