If you are interested in applying for your child's admission to Riverview School, please follow the steps below. International students should also review the extra considerations before applying:
1. Complete the application form(s).
To obtain the forms, you can download the application packet online. If you prefer, you may also contact us for an application packet. You will also need to download and fill out the necessary "visiting student" medical forms when your appointment to visit the school is confirmed. To see a list of frequently asked questions regarding our Health Care services please click on the following link - Health Care Center FAQ
Returning Students medical forms
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2. Mail the completed application forms to Riverview along with the non-refundable application fee of $75.
Riverview School's mailing address is:
Riverview School
Attn: Admissions Office
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
3. Send recent (within two years) diagnostic evaluations, which include each of the following.
- A psychological evaluation which includes a WISC-III/IV or WAIS-R.
- Achievement test results (WJ-R or WIAT).
- School records: (current and past school year)
- Official Transcript for high school students. (Please complete the enclosed school transcript and records release.)
- Report cards for elementary/middle school students.
- OT, PT reports, if applicable.
- Speech and Language testing, including standard scores (C.E.L.F. and T.L.C.)
- Residential reports, if applicable.
- Summer camp reports, if applicable.
- An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) current or within three years (if applicable).
- Three Recommendation Forms These recommendations should not be completed by family members; rather, recommenders should include teachers, guidance counselors, therapists, etc. When distributing recommendation forms to recommenders, please include a stamped envelope addressed to: Riverview School; Attn: Admission Office; 551 Route 6A; East Sandwich, MA 02537. By providing each recommender with an envelope, you greatly assist him/her in returning the forms to Riverview.
Riverview Admissions will process the application as soon as all of the required information is received and review it for appropriateness within two weeks. Following this review, if appropriate, you will be contacted to schedule an interview, tour and two-day visit for your child.
Have a question or concern about Riverview's admission procedures?
Consult our Admissions FAQ or contact us:
Riverview School
Attn: Admissions Office
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537 508-833-7000
admissions@riverviewschool.org
Riverview School, Inc. admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship, loan, athletic, or other school administered programs.
