RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE

 


The Riverside Beaver County School District, located in northeastern Beaver County, PA, is comprised of the townships of Franklin, Marion arid North Sewickley. Portions of Butler and Lawrence Counties form the northern and eastern boundaries of the school district, and the Beaver River forms the western border. It covers an area of approximately 48.23 square miles and has a population of nearly 11,000 residents. The student population is 2,128, which classifies it as a AA school in Pennsylvania.

Mission Statement
The Riverside Beaver County School District will forge a dynamic learning partnership with the community to create enthusiasm, excellence and integrity in education.

The Riverside School District:
1. Will encourage partnerships among parents, community, business and the school to provide leadership in the local extended community.
2. Will develop leadership qualities and skill in our students with tile cooperation of community and business leaders.
3. Will model mutual respect and cooperation between students, professional staff, parents and the community.
4. Will provide a variety of educational and technological services to increase community involvement in schools.
5. Will emphasize strong academic programs by recognizing the importance of critical thinking skills, arts, extracurricular activities, human relations and technology.
6 Will support the professional growth of our staff.
7 Will work towards the resolution of such issues as financial resources to support education, social and emotional problems of children, alternate programs (i.e. work-study apprenticeships, programs to address behavior problems, school choice) and social issues (i.e. violence in the schools, prejudice, gangs, sexuality and AIDS).
8. Will recognize that our school system is a responsible part of a larger educational community.
9. Will provide educational experiences which foster a passion for learning.
10. Will provide a nurturing environment at all levels which facilitates student development and their related responsibilities.

Special Features
All-Day Kindergarten Program
Transitional First Grade Class at Primary Center
State-Recognized Title I Remedial Reading Program
Gifted Education Program
Student Assistance Program
Instructional Support Teacher Program
Student Access to All Library Materials Statewide Through the Access Pennsylvania System
Federally Funded Drop-Out Prevention Program
National & State Award Winning DECA Program (Distributive Education)
Drug & Alcohol Specialist (Middle & High Schools)
Forensics, Drama, & Musical Productions
Summer Health & Driver Education Glasses (H.S.)
Instructional Support Team (K-6)
 
Varsity Sports - Boys
Baseball
Golf
Basketball
Swimming
Cross Country Soccer
Tennis
Track
Football
Varsity Sports - Girls
Basketball
Swimming
Cross Country
Tennis
Soccer
Track
Softball

Largest Employers in District

Riverside Beaver County School District
Nalco
Cycle II Corporation
Vekaplast USA, Inc.
Giant Eagle Markets, Inc.

Taxes - School District
Real Estate Millage 46
Per Capita Tax $13.00
Wage & Income Tax .5%
Real Estate Transfer Tax .5%

Recreation (Located in District)
645 acre Brush Creek Park
Fox Run Public Golf Course


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