We are a community elementary school in Lake Como for students in Pre-K3 through 5th grade. We provide a different choice in education for Como families that is made possible by funding from generous community partners.
RIVERTREE ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE, PRE K3 - 5TH GRADE SCHOOL IN COMO.
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STUDENT INTEREST FORM
If you are interested in enrolling a new student, please fill out all fields in the form below and someone will be in touch with you.
Who Can Apply
We admit children without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin. Children must be three years old by September 1st and potty trained to enter the PreKindergarten 3's class. Children must be four years old by September 1st to enter the PreKindergarten 4's class and 5 years old to enter Kindergarten. All other children must have successfully graduated from the prior grade to enter Rivertree on grade-level.
Rivertree Academy’s mission is to educate children from Como to live life well. Therefore, we give first priority to Lake Como families. Once, the Como families first registration ends, we open registration to families that live outside of the Lake Como area.
Academic Eligibility
Rivertree seeks to provide children with an education that fosters academic excellence. Therefore, Rivertree admits children with consideration of their academic abilities. For children entering PreKindergarten and Kindergarten, Rivertree administers a developmental assessment that seeks to identify any developmental delays. Rivertree may deny a child admission to the school if the child scores in a potentially delayed category. For children entering first through fifth grade, Rivertree administers a standardized, norm-referenced test to identify a child’s grade-level equivalent and academic abilities as compared with other children of the same age. Rivertree may deny a child admissions to the school if the child is significantly behind in reading, math, or language.
In Person Assessment
Rivertree educates children in an under-resourced neighborhood. Some children come to school having experienced significant trauma or adverse childhood experiences. Therefore, Rivertree Academy requires all entering Kindergarten through 5th grade students to visit during a typical school day. This allows teachers and staff to assess the child’s behavior strengths and areas for growth. Rivertree Academy may deny a child based on if the child needs substantial behavior support.
Parents As Partners
Rivertree Academy highly values the partnership that exists between the home and the school. Rivertree requires that parents commit to, among other things, completing 30 volunteer hours, attending all parent-teacher conferences, reading with their child each night, bringing their child to school each day on time, and engaging in positive communication between the school and the home. Rivertree Academy meets with each parent to ensure that the parent understands this commitment and is willing to partner with the school in their child’s education.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Complete an Interest Form
Submit an application online by selecting "Apply Now" or by calling or visiting the front office. (817) 420-9310 EXT. 101
Shadow Day
Rivertree's Admissions Coordinator will reach out to schedule a Shadow Day.
During Shadow Day, students will complete testing to assess their academic needs. Kindergarten through 5th grade students will complete RenLearn testing, and Pre-K students will complete DIAL 4 Developmental Assessment.
Rivertree's Head of Curriculum and Instruction will meet with the student and their family after the Shadow Day to discuss Rivertree’s philosophy of education, required parental involvement, academic fees, and address any concerns or questions.
Admissions Evaluation
After Shadow Day is complete the Head of Curriculum and Instruction, Admissions Coordinator, and Teacher will meet to discuss if the family should move forward in the application process. A rating scale will be used during the discussion and will include the following:
Does the student live in Como?
Are parents invested and willing to partner?
Are there any behavior or academic concerns?
For K-5, what are the current classroom dynamics (size, behavior / academic challenges, number of empty spots)?
Do they have a sibling at Rivertree?
If Rivertree decides the family should continue in the application process, we will use the following guidelines to consider admission:
Beginning of the Year:
Pre-K: 100% Como residents unless by June 1 there are remaining spots available. If there are 2 spots, one can go to a child with Como connections. If there is only 1 spot, it is reserved for a child in Como.
K-5: For every 2 spots, one can go to a child with Como connections. However, there must be several conversations with parents to assure they can make it work.
Mid-Year applications:
PK-5: For every 2 spots, one spot can go to a child with Como connections. However, there must be several conversations with parents to ensure they can make it work. If there is only 1 spot, it is reserved for a child from Como.
Acceptance and Application Completion
Once a decision has been made, the Head of Curriculum and Instruction will meet with the family to accept the student, put the student on a waiting list, or inform the family we will not be able to enroll the student.
If the student is accepted, they will then be given an application to complete prior to the student’s first day on campus.
“That’s what is different about Rivertree, there is love. You can send your kids there knowing they will be better people when they come out. You know your child is going to be taken care of, they are going to be listened to, and they are going to be learning.”
— Richard and Briauna Hunt, Rivertree Parents