Riverside Elementary School
17 Laurel Drive Jeffersonville , IN 47130 ( 812 ) 288-4868
Grades PK-5 | Principal : Beth Kimmel
res . gccschools . com
Riverside Elementary School ( RES ) houses students in preschool through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 550 students . The mission of RES is to establish a safe , appropriate , and nurturing learning environment which provides all students a secure foundation of knowledge and develops a love of learning . RES students experience success and achieve their highest potential with the support of teachers , parents , and the community .
RES offers a beautiful facility built in 2006 . All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and document cameras which help facilitate student learning and engagement . In addition , all students have 1:1 devices to support technology skills . Special area programs include art , music , library , physical education and technology . Student extracurricular activities include sports , fine arts , academics and character building . RES staff collaborates weekly to focus instruction on student needs and core curriculum . A positive behavior support system is used to encourage good student behavior . Developing excellent character in our students is reinforced through our P . R . I . D . E . program which encourages : Persistence , Respectfulness , Initiative , Dependability and Efficiency . At RES , TEAM work is encouraged and parents and community members are viewed as valued partners in educating children .
Outstanding Qualities
• 2017 GCCS Support staff of the year
• 2018 GCCS District Administrator of the year and IASP Administrator of the year
• 2017 GCCS Academic Team Champions ( 2 years total )
• Indiana Association of Student Councils Honor Council for the past 9 years
• Shakespeare special programming offered for the last 11 years through the GCCS Highly Able program
• Partnership with IUS for hosting Block 3 student teachers for 9 years
• Nationally recognized 3-2-1 Read program with Communities in Schools
• Youthlink resource coordinator and counselors bring services to students
• Blessings in a Backpack program offered through First Christian Church
• 2021 Girls ’ b-ball district runner-up
• 2022 Boys ’ b-ball district runner-up
• Chess team placed 1st in Fall and Spring district tournaments
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