I had the privilege of attending RCS for two years of junior high school. Coming from the public school district, it was refreshing to be in an environment where students were encouraged, daily, to seek the Lord and His ways. The educational standards were high and my teachers were supportive. The students
... Read more in my class were a mixture of socioeconomic status and background, but I experienced very few cliques even though I would have been classified on the lower end of the scale. I was very disappointed when my family's finances became too tight to continue attending RCS. Years later, after earning my masters degree in teaching, I had the honor of returning to RCS to teach in the elementary school. Once again, I am thankful for the Godly environment and encouraging atmosphere. The staff have a genuine heart for the Lord and training students up according His Word. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 01/11/09
RCS is, at least, excellent! My 5 kids attend pre-K through 9th grade. The teachers are encouraging, desiring communication with us, and proclaiming Christians. The extracurricular activities include junior high overnight retreats, an 8th grade east coast trip (better than most, I've asked), and other
... Read more activities, not just athletics. It is developing athletic fields and a secondary school building plan as of 2008. The administration is devoted and very capable. As long as I can pay the tuition I expect my kids to get their education only here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
Our child just graduated from RCS. We liked the small classes, bible based principles and challenging academics. We know a 'perfect' school is nonexistent but RCS ranks high for our family. It's nice to have a parent population and Admin. who hold the same expectations and values. Parenting is much
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/07
This was a very difficult school to attend. Heavy workload, average teachers who were very apathetic towards me. Typical sports programs, baseball, soccer, basketball, no football however. Athletes were treated very well by teachers, often times would miss class for games and would be given very long
... Read more times to do work. The school board consists of parents, many of whom are well off. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/06/07
I graduated from this school recently and I thought that I got a great, Bible-based, and academically challenging education. The teachers are so supportive and knowledgeable in their subject areas. They have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. There is a huge level of parental involvement.
... Read more The leadership and staff are very personable and care about each individual student. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/29/07
A very good school with high levels of acheivement and has very highly motivated students as well as teachers. Because of it being a small private school, students will often join public school sports teams if Riverside doesn't have a team.
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Posted by a former student on 01/20/06
I was a former student who ended up leaving the school after two years of their junior high. The education, though advanced, failed to give good teahers. Though a few were very skilled, others were failing to do their jobs correctly. Misplaced paperwork, inadequately preparing students for tests, and
... Read more unrealistic workloads. I was taught well enough in all subjects . The people were one major problem. All are very socially dependent. The ones with money have power over the other students. Many groups formed and they choose a few students to ridicule relentlessy. No one will stop and displine these students and pretend it doesn't happen. This was a personal reason for leaving. The school has few extracurriculars outside of sports. Parents tend to control the school too much. Quality: Average. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/02/05
Riverside Christian School offers children ages 4-18 the opportunity to receive an excellent Christian-based education. Filled with caring, God-centered teachers, Riverside Christian prepares its students for college and beyond, giving them a quality education that is more than adequate to compete acedemically
... Read more in the universities. The students receive Biblical instruction on a day by day basis, in addition to top quality instruction in others acedemics, such as English, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, Current World Problems, Physics, and varying levels of Math including AP Calculus. A high volume of National Honor Society students attests to the level of acedemic excellece attained at Riverside Christian. Also, young in its athletic program, Riverside track, basketball, and volleyball have made appearances in State, with wins in girls basketball and girls track in recent history. Riverside Christian offers students a chance to learn in an environment saturated with Godly, Judeo-Christian values while achieving success. Read less
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Yakima schools — Riverside Christian School is located at 721 Keys Rd, Yakima WA 98901. 721 Keys Rd is in the 98901 ZIP code in Yakima, WA Riverside Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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