About our Elementary School

Preschool through 6th Grade

Riverside Christian School has been welcoming children and their families for over 35 years. God has been especially gracious in establishing and maintaining our beautiful facility on a parcel of land near the Yakima River. High academic standards in a family-like environment that is conducive to learning, coupled with an elementary faculty committed to helping each student reach full potential, characterize the Riverside Christian School classroom.

Many families have chosen our school because of its moderate size, focus on Christian character training, instrumental music program, visual arts focus, strong parent support and involvement, and the high quality education provided to our students by a highly qualified staff. Riverside is committed to a strong literacy and mathematics program. Students at almost all elementary levels take part in weekly music, P.E., library, computer, and art classes.

Mission Statement

We believe that Riverside Christian School's responsibility must begin with a concern for a student's personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is our desire to lead students to both knowledge and the experience of rich plateaus in their Christian faith.

  • By guiding them to explore and understand life's purpose
  • By challenging them to set personally held beliefs and standards based on God's Word
  • By transforming their biblically based convictions into everyday reality
  • By providing knowledge and training in Christ-like attitudes, values and principles which can be applied to any situation or circumstance

The ultimate goal is the development of students prepared, both academically and spiritually, to serve the Lord Jesus Christ through their character and leadership.

Schedule

School Hours:
Beginning—8:30 a.m.    
Dismissal—3:00 p.m.

Preschool:
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 to 11:30
Wednesday/Friday 8:30 to 11:30

Pre-Kindergarten:
Monday-Friday AM 8:30 to 11:30
Monday-Friday PM 12:00 to 3:00

Kindergarten:
AM Class 8:30 to 11:30
PM Class 12:00 to 3:00

Recess:
Preschool to 3rd grade                           4th to 6th grade
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.                          10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                          12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.                              2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
 
Lunch:
1st to 3rd grade                                        4th to 6th grade
11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.                           11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
Chapel:
1st to 3rd grade                                        4th to 6th grade
Thu, 8:40 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.                        Thu, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
 

Special Features and Programs

  • Christmas Performances (Preschool through 3rd grades)
  • Spring Play and Concert (4th through 6th grades)
  • Weekly Art, Library, P. E., and Music
  • Festival of the Fine Arts (4th through 6th grades)
  • Mission Projects and Community Outreach
  • Weekly Bible Memorization and Chapel
  • Field Trips at all Grade Levels
  • Emphasis on Computer Keyboard Training (2nd grade through 6th grade)
  • Beginning and Intermediate Band

Parent and Community Support

Riverside enjoys vigorous parent and community support. Parents and community members are actively encouraged to volunteer in classrooms and through a myriad of service programs. The faculty and staff of Riverside Christian School are proud of our high level of parent participation and support.
 
Riverside Christian School
721 Keys Road
Yakima, WA 98901
ph: (509) 965.2602
fax: (509) 966.7031