Riverview School offers:
- Middle, Secondary and Post-Secondary Components
- A fifty-two year history of service to learning disabled students
- Licensed faculty and sensitive staff
- Direct instruction in reading, writing and math
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Real-life opportunities for generalization of skills
- Focus on independent functioning (daily living and life skills instruction)
- Self-esteem enhancement and social skills support
- Twenty-four hour healthcare services
- Comprehensive after school and weekend activity program
- “No cut” sports program and fitness opportunities which include junior varsity, varsity and intramural teams (middle and secondary school)
- A setting that is safe, rural, picturesque and conveniently located
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
If your child meets eight of the following criteria, he or she may be a candidate for Riverview:
• WISC or WAIS scores between 70 - 100
• Socially isolated or rejected, difficulty making friends
• Gentle, friendly, naïve and often immature (no significant behavioral or emotional problems)
• Poor self-concept
• Relates better to younger students and adults than to same age peers
• Mild medical issues that complicate – but not compromise – daily activities
• Seeks typical teenage opportunities such as playing on sports teams, being on Student Government, attending dances, etc.
• Diagnosed attentional and learning problems
• Responds well to a structured, supportive, predictable environment
• Has mastered basic daily living skills but needs to develop and use life skills
• Has a supportive family with realistic goals and a recognition of the importance of home/school communication and cooperation
PLEASE NOTE: The typical Riverview School student is often described as gentle, friendly and naïve. Therefore, students demonstrating a history of emotional, behavioral or psychiatric disorders, those requiring a therapeutic environment, would not be considered.
If you feel Riverview may be appropriate for your child, please provide us with the information listed in the Admission Procedures:
You may also contact us with any questions you may have:
Riverview School
Attn: Admissions Office
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
508 888 0489
admissions@riverviewschool.org
