Riverview Charter School

RCS is such a fantastic school. I see some older reviews here that talk about leadership, but Rob Bechtold has done an outstanding job of creating such a safe, inclusive, inviting environment for the students and families. All of the staff clearly want to be there and want to give it thier all for each and every student. It really has an affect on me every time I get to visit. Everyone is listening to the students and supporting them. The staff cares so much for every student and family. The curriculum is very good, my children have excelled. The emotion teaching has made a difference for my kids, I love that the school is helping young people learn emotional regulation, it is such an undervalued skill. I could go on forever about how wonderful it is.

Riverview has been wonderful for my two children. I love that it is uses the Responsive Classroom and has a whole child approach. The teachers and staff are supportive, organized, and caring!

I am a current student at this school (2022) and all I can say is that it’s awful. I’ve been here since 4th grade and it’s been the worse experience. The teachers are mean. I’m in the eighth grade currently and teachers hit kids with rulers, spray kids with water, yell at kids in front of the class, manipulate, etc. The kids are even worse. Bullying is not solved here. I was being bullied and it was not getting solved. I’d go to counselors crying, begging them to do something about the bullying but it kept happening. The kids won’t ever shut up. The classrooms are toxic. I feel like I don’t learn anything here. This school ruined my mental health, take my advice and do not send your kids here.

This school caters only to a certain type of students, not children with disabilities.

With regards to Riverview, my best advice is "don't believe the hype." The school has serious problems with leadership, communication and prioritizing. There are some other amazing options for schools in the area that offer a more seasoned, responsive and effective leadership team.