Mission

THE MISSION OF THE RILEY SCHOOL IS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DURING THEIR CRITICAL YEARS OF COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL GROWTH. RILEY SCHOOL BELIEVES THAT SELF-WORTH IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, PERSONAL HAPPINESS, DISCIPLINE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. WE CHAMPION THE ABILITY OF ALL PEOPLE TO COLLABORATE AND TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH COOPERATIVE WORK. WE RECOGNIZE AND VALUE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS. WE FOSTER A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND STRIVE TO PROMOTE ALL OF THESE GOALS WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING WHICH PROVIDES APPROPRIATE ADULT ROLE MODELS AND A SECURE, LOVING ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING. EACH YEAR RILEY CREATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT COMMENSURATE WITH ITS MISSION BY BUILDING UPON THE FOLLOWING: ACADEMICS CHALLENGE AND SUCCESS A STIMULATING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT SELF-DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITY