Dr. Debra Smith, Principal
1742 Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-534-4141
Hall County School System

A 2010 Title I Distinguished School

Home of the Advanced Scholars Academy

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Advanced Scholars Pre-K Program

Riverbend Elementary is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 new Advanced Scholars Pre-K program.
$125 per week tuition

Please click on the link below in the ASA section for the application.



March 16 - 23


Riverbend's Seventh Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 26th 12 noon
Legacy on Lanier Golf Course at Lake Lanier Islands
$100 per player or $400 per team of four
Hole Sponsorships Available

Contact Scheree Dill at scheree.dill@hallco.org for more information. Thank you for your support!


Kindergarten Registration


Calling all Kindergarten students for 2012-2013!
Register Early!

~ Kindergarten Registration Dates & Times ~

March 27th,  28th and 29th  8am-2pm
March 29th 4 pm - 7 pm

Please bring the following for kindergarten registration:

1.  Your child                                       

2.  Your child's birth certificate

3. Your child's social security card/number               

4. Certificate of Immunization (form 3231)    

5.  Certificate of Ear, Eye, Dental exam (form 3300)     

6. Proof of residency in Hall County district.


Advanced Scholars Academy at Riverbend

Please read the following press release from the HCSD superintendent's office:

Advanced Scholars Academy at Riverbend:
Part-time Enrollment of Home Schoolers
 
The State Board of Education (SBOE) has granted a waiver of State Board Rule 160-4-8-.12 ALTERNATIVE/NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS to allow elementary students to pursue a high quality educational experience in multiple venues and in multiple classroom environments so that they can progress with their education at the point of readiness, without regard to traditional seat-time requirements. The Hall County Board of Education submitted the waiver request on behalf of Riverbend Elementary School's Advanced Scholars Academy (ASA), a program of choice for academically advanced students. ASA will make available a true "move on when ready" venue for qualified full-time students and now, as part of the agreement with the SBOE, ASA will accept up to 20 part-time students who are currently being home-schooled.To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time in history such an opportunity has been extended to elementary students.
 
ASA accepted 115 full-time students during its spring 2011 application period, and those children began school on Monday, August 8thNow, with approval from the SBOE, ASA is willing to provide flexible enrollment for home-schooled students. Parents of selected home-schooled children will work with ASA staff to plan a rigorous, highly personalized program of study to meet the needs of their children though a combination of at-home and at-school experiences. For example, some parents may elect to bring their children to Riverbend for math and science instruction only. Others may want their children to participate in writing and foreign language instruction at school while they take primary responsibility for the other content areas. At-home studies will be guided and supplemented through on-line communication with ASA teachers.
 
All ASA students, whether enrolled full or part-time, will benefit from customized schedules and instruction designed to challenge them at an accelerated pace and appropriate academic level. The program will have a nurturing environment with high expectations and will offer fluidity within and between grade levels in the school.
 
Home-schooling parents who are interested in ASA may read more about the program and download an application on the Riverbend Elementary School website, or they may go by the school to pick up a copy. Through the application process, parents will need to submit evidence of their children's advanced academic achievement, outstanding communication skills, creativity, motivation and ability to work independently and in small groups. 

Riverbend Elementary, with the approval of the Hall County Board of Education, has created this year  the Advanced Scholars Academy at Riverbend Elementary.  With this move forward, we are offering an accelerated curriculum to students kindergarten through fifth grade who qualify based on test scores and teacher recommendations.  All students that live in the Hall County School district are eligible to apply.  Students living outside the Riverbend school district will need to provide their own transportation. 

The Advanced Scholars Academy at Riverbend Elementary is an innovative program of choice that seeks self-motivated, passionate students and their families who are ready for a rigorous, personalized and authentic learning experience that has been carefully and deliberately created to meet the needs of the individual learner. The faculty and staff of Riverbend recognize that all children come to school with different levels of prior knowledge, skills, interests and needs and are eager to design customized schedules and instruction to better serve the unique needs of each student.  

Ultimately, our goal is to create a learning environment that will help every child reach his or her maximum potential as they become productive and contributing citizens of the 21st Century.

For more information about the Advanced Scholars Academy at Riverbend Elementary, please click on the links below.

ASA Grades K-5 Application 

ASA Grades K-5 Application - Spanish version

ASA Pre-K Screenings
Thursday, March 22nd  -   9 - 11 am / 3 - 5 pm

Thursday, March 29th -   8 am - 2 pm / 4 - 7 pm

Another date will be announced after Spring Break.

ASA Pre-K Application

ASA Pre-K Application - Spanish version

Program Description


PTO and McDonald's Spirit Night

Every 1st Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm

Support our school on these nights and tell your friends and family.  Riverbend PTO receives a portion of the proceeds.


2011 -2012 School Supply List - If you are student who is entering the ASA program for grades 3-5, please use the supply lists below. 

ASA Third Grade Supply List

ASA Fourth and Fifth Grades Supply List


 

Contact Information:
Telephone  
   
770-534-4141
Fax
    770-531-3054

Postal address
   
1742 Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Electronic mail
   
General Information: Nan.Bishop@hallco.org

    Principal:  Debra.Smith@hallco.org

 

 

 

Our Partners in Education:

Cleveland Land Surveying

Memorial Park Funeral Home

Moe's 

Padgett Business Services

 

Remember to save your Box Tops!  Turn them in to the Media Center!  Thank you!  

 

We also recycle ink jet and laser cartridges, cell phones, DVDS, iPods, video games, and laptops.  You can view the list of recyclables here.  Please send these items to the Media Center too. 

True Blue Schools
Sign up for this program. GNG will donate up to $100 to Riverbend.  It's free and easy to do!