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Riverdale High School opened
on the newly renovated Collins View campus in the Fall of 2002. With the
exception of the four original classrooms the building is all new
construction.
Designed to accommodate a maximum of 350 students, the school has 2 new
science labs, 2 new computer labs and a beautiful new media center.
Future plans include a Performing Arts Center.
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The new RHS library is located in the center of the building. It has a
two-story atrium that fills the center of the school with natural light.
Students have access to a computer lab in the library as well as
wireless Internet access throughout the school.
Visit the RHS
Library web site.
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Riverdale students enjoy two new computer
labs in addition to computers in classrooms. We have a 3:1 student to
computer ratio.
There are technology courses in computer graphics, programming and
network administration but computers are primarily used as tools in a
well equipped learning environment.
All students have data storage and e-mail accounts that are accessible
from home.
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At Riverdale we often say "less is more." This means that in depth
learning with a narrow focus may be better than trying to learn just a
little bit about too much.
But when it comes to core subjects, "more is more" too. Our students
take four years of math, science, social science, English and art.
Riverdale academic requirements go beyond state standards to prepare
students for college.
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Our new building has two complete science
labs. Riverdale's four-year program includes physics, chemistry, biology
and environmental science.
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At RHS art is a core subject. Students
select from traditional courses in visual arts as well as offerings in
music, dance, technology and cinema.
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 These images are from one of Mr. Schumacher's
classes.
Feel free to visit his gallery
of student work and use some of the full-sized images for desktop
backgrounds.
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Riverdale Social Studies include study of U.S. History, World History,
Civics and Government, Geography, Economics.
Students take seminar classes in preparation for their Senior
Exhibitions. See Mr.
Thompson's site for more information.
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It's not unusual to see Ms. Finnerty or Mr. Palma working one-on-one
with students in class. After four years of Ms. Finnerty's sharp pencil
and encouraging support, our seniors are ready for college. |
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Dance, drama and music are a big part of
Riverdale. The size of our school means that a school play is really a
school play! Everyone gets into the act! 
Maverick 2002-2003 Dancers
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Photograph from RHS Digital
Photography course...
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Riverdale has a broad and growing range of electives – from Spanish,
French and Japanese as languages to Leadership, Digital Photography,
Band, Choir, Advanced Experimental Science, Yearbook, Newspaper and
many others.
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Fall Sports: football, volleyball, soccer
Winter Sports: basketball, snowboard
Spring Sports: lacrosse, tennis, golf
Most teams have a no-cut policy. If a student wants to practice and
play, we'll find a spot on the team.
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Some activities such as field studies involve the entire school, while
others such as Mock Trial, Science Bowl and specific clubs attract
those with special interests and talents.
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Students who have a strong interest in technology have many options at
RHS. Our network is based on state-of-the-art Linux software.
Students have many opportunities for hands-on experiences with
different operating systems and advanced projects.
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participate in the STRUT (Students
Recycling Used Technology) program. Our students recondition and build
new computers for use in area schools.
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