Curriculum Overview

The academic program at RVIS is student-centered and academically challenging. Our program allows children to become actively engaged in their learning and provides them with a strong foundation for their future studies.  Literacy is a particular focus for elementary children at RVIS.  Students are exposed to the latest educational practices in balanced literacy based on current research and best practices in US schools. Developmental continuums are used to monitor their progress in reading and writing and to ensure that instruction is differentiated for each child.  The science program is hands-on and exploratory with an emphasis on experimentation and a growing understanding of the scientific method. Mathematics actively engages students in problem-solving and works toward developing a conceptual understanding of the basic principles of mathematics. Our social studies program assists each student in understanding the historical and geographic influences that have shaped and continue to shape the human experience.  In addition to providing a strong academic foundation for students, RVIS ensures that students are prepared for their future endeavors physically, and aesthetically. Our intention is to provide a holistic, well-rounded experience designed to maximize the potential of every child enrolled in our program.  Cultural acceptance and service to others are consciously inculcated and are hallmarks of the RVIS program. A wide variety of after-school activities are also provided.