This school works hard at making a difference in the life of children and their families.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I will have to agree with the parent concerning Mrs. Fisher and the people in the front office. Mr. Knott is ok. The school, PTA, parent support and teachers are great. My daughter is now in the 4th grade and we love the 4th grade teachers. My co-worker has a kid in the same grade but in Wake County
... Read more and she is always saying that Johnston Co does so much more as far as communication and motivating the students. The workshop that was given last year concerning the EOG was great. I made a copy of the material for my boss because Wake county did not provide alot of information concerning the EOG. We really loved the way the county provided the kids with certificate when they improved their EOG scores. Just the look on their faces on that stage was priceless. Wake County did not do this either. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
My daughter started at this school in K. We had a few issues with our first year, but her first grade teacher triumphed. Mrs. Fisher the assistant principal 8 out of 10 times is very rude and I have not found her consistent with her decisions. Mr. Knott seems to be very slow about making the right
... Read more decision, but always seems to get there finally. If it was not for the leadership of the PTA, Parent Support and the Teachers - we would have left. If the office staff and leadership could quite gossiping so much and get to work it would be a much better place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
Our son loves this school. He had a fabulous year in kindergarten and had lots of support as he is an adopted child from China. The teacher made sure that he was never teased because of his speech (he also gets speech therapy) and he does not feel 'different' from the other students. Teachers have
... Read more worked hard to get him any extra attention he has needed. This year, as a first grader, he has another wonderful teacher that he loves. This is a school that asks for students to work hard but there is tremendous support and love. Parents often come in to just eat lunch with the kids and it is fun to get to know our son's friends. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/09
We really love this school. This will be my daughter's 3rd year at Riverwood. She had a wonderful 1st grade teacher. Second grade was not so good but she still excelled. She is now in the 3rd grade and loves it. The 3rd grade teachers are wonderful. We also stay in Riverwood so it is very convenient.
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Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
My son and daughter go to Riverwood and I could not be more pleased. Everyone from the principal to the janitors is doing a great job. The parents are very involved and the environment is supportive, happy, and conducive to learning. They have a wonderful academic program, and also teach morals and
... Read more critical thinking/problem solving. Most of the teachers are very willing to bond with the children and put their whole heart into teaching. They have always been responsive and supportive any time I have been in contact with them. We have had an excellent experience overall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
My child has attended Riverwood Elementary School for three years (K-2). It has been most convenient, as we live in the Riverwood Community. I have been pleased with the school curriculum and overall professionalism exhibited by the staff.
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
850
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
53
Number of classrooms:
25
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Clayton schools — Riverwood Elementary School is located at 108 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton NC 27527. 108 Athletic Club Blvd is in the 27527 ZIP code in Clayton, NC The school district for Riverwood Elementary School is the Johnston County School District. Riverwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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