My children love this school. The classes are smaller and they get the individual teaching that they need. Children do not get lost in the crowd. RLA not only offers educational but personal growth. The teachers are not only teachers but have become good friends. The staff has contributed to my children
... Read more s success in many ways. They have dedicated after school hours, one-on-one tutoring, and are constantly encouraging success in education. The academic programs are great for student involvement. When parents become involved, the school becomes a better place as I have experienced at RLA. Seasoned teachers and great support system provided here for students. Nice upbeat environment and very active parents who participate in their children's needs. Supervisory staff is very nice and principal and coordinator are incredible. The staff is very nice and very active in the school s functions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/09
I have two childern attending RLA and I am so happy with the education that my children are reciving the teachers are the most united and pasionate teachers I have seen. The teaching methods used are very inpresive and the technology avalible is outstanding. Thank you RLA Administion and Teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/09
I live in the Riverbank Community and I'm the spouse of an RLA staff member. I know I may be biased, but I have experienced first-hand, RLA's community events where the staff, students and parents really come together. Even though I'm a spouse, I can attest that when you attend these events, you can
... Read more really tell the school community is a truely committed to their mission. When my children are old enough they will be attending RLA! Read less
Posted by a other on 01/30/09
I have the priveledge of having my child attend RLA where there are highly qualified and dedicated staff!
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
I have two children attending RLA. Our family truly loves this school. The teachers are very dedicated to our children. I am impressed over and over with the academics and extra time put in by both teachers and administration to the well being and academic success of the students. Both of my children
... Read more are very enthusiastic about learning and also being the best person they can be. RLA staff is a blessing and we look forward to working with as a team for the success of children's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
As a parent who has four children attending RLA, I am very proud to have all of us be a part of a school (teachers, staff and parents) who are all dedicated to the success of the program. Our first year as RLA was exciting and eventful. I look forward to continuing with the annual traditions that sets
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
I feel extremely lucky to be working with the RLA staff, parents and of course students. Everyone stays positive and we are always thinking of better and new ways to engage the students in learning.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/22/08
I feel very lucky to be a teacher at RLA. We are all working very hard to provide each of our students an excellent education.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/11/08
We are proud to have our children at Riverbank Language Academy. We are fortuate in having such dedicated teachers, staff and parents. We apreciate all the extra time the teachers take with the students and parents. I am pleased in seeing such great parent involvement with the school and the various
... Read more programs throughout the year. We are definitely proud with our children's academic achievements in the dual language immersion program. We have two children in the program who have becomed bilingual and biliterate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/08
RLA Teachers are awesome!!! You know it's a great school when staff has their own children enrolled because they feel strongly about their child's education. My child will have such an advantage as an adult by being bi-lingual. I truly hope that as the school grows more languages will be added and hopefully
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Riverbank schools — Riverbank Language Academy is located at 2400 Stanislaus St, Riverbank CA 95367. 2400 Stanislaus St is in the 95367 ZIP code in Riverbank, CA The school district for Riverbank Language Academy is the Riverbank Unified School District. Riverbank Language Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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