Riverside Christian School

Riverside Christian School is a private Christian school in Yakima, Washington providing education for Pre-school through 12th Grade students. The Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare that supports enrolled students before and after school and/or 1/2 day. Riverside Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Washington Federation of Independent Schools, and State approved ACSI Accredited and NAAS. Riverside Christian School has been serving the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas since 1973 representing over 54 area churches.

Riverside Christian School
Address
721 Keys Road

Yakima
,
(Yakima County)
,
Washington
98901

United States
Coordinates46°35′50″N 120°27′30″W
Information
TypePrivate
Religious affiliation(s)Protestant
Established1973
FounderWest Side Baptist Church
SuperintendentRick Van Beek
Elementary PrincipalRandy Reynolds
ChaplainRev. Jim Herring
GradesPre-K–12
Enrollment400 (2019-20)
Student to teacher ratio13:1
Color(s)Navy blue and gold   
AthleticsSoccer

Basketball
Cross Country
Baseball
Golf
Cheerleading
Volleyball

Track & Field
MascotCrusader
RivalLa Salle High School (Union Gap, Washington)
AccreditationAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
PublicationRiverside Review
Websiteriversidechristianschool.com

History

Riverside Christian School began in 1973 as a ministry of West Side Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hal Campbell and founding Principal Richard D. Lyon. The original name was West Side Christian School. The school enrolled 35 students in its first year and has since grown to an enrollment of more than 400 students.[1] Because of the broad base of interest and projected future expansion, Riverside has become an independent corporation, true to its heritage and committed to serving the whole Christian community. In the spring of 2007, Riverside became fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Northwest Accreditation Commission.

Student life

There are annual traditions that help make Riverside Christian Elementary School unique. Most grade levels enjoy one major field trip or activity each year that is unique to that grade. Each grade is involved in a variety of other field trips throughout the year, as well. Generally, each trip is an extension of the applied curriculum. Other traditions at Riverside Christian School include community service projects at each grade level, all-school Praise Chapel at Thanksgiving, Easter chapel, two major musical/drama productions each year, an all-day Festival of Fine Arts and open house, weekly chapels, swimming or skating parties to celebrate the end of each semester, junior high and senior high retreats, the 8th grade East Coast Colonial Tour, and High School homecoming, tolo, prom, and senior trip.

Elementary Special Features and Programs
  • Christmas Performances (Pre-K - 3rd Grade)
  • Spring Play and Concert (4th - 6th grade)
  • Weekly Art, Library, P. E., and Music
  • Festival of the Fine Arts (4th - 6th grade)
  • Mission Projects and Community Outreach
  • Weekly Bible Memorization and Chapel
  • Field Trips at all Grade Levels
  • Emphasis on Computer Keyboard Training (2nd - 6th grade)
  • Beginning and Intermediate Band

Junior High Special Features and Programs
  • 3-Day Spiritual Emphasis Retreat in Early September
  • Intermediate/Advanced Band
  • Discipline-Based Art Education
  • Drama Elective with Two Major Performances
  • Quarterly Mission Projects and Community Outreach
  • Weekly Discipleship with High School
  • Access to State of the Art Computer Lab
  • Accelerated Math Track
  • Weekly Bible Memorization
  • 8th Grade East Coast Tour
  • Student Council
  • Competitive Athletics

High School Special Features and Programs
  • 3-Day Spiritual Emphasis Retreat in Early September
  • 5 Advanced Placement Courses
  • Instrumental Music and Band
  • Discipline-Based Art Education
  • Drama Elective with Two Major Performances
  • Foreign Language
  • Christian Service Requirements and Community Outreach
  • Weekly Discipleship with Junior High
  • Access to State of the Art Computer Lab
  • Accelerated Math Track
  • Competitive Varsity and Junior Varsity Athletics
  • Cheerleading
  • Student Council
  • Academic Competitions: Knowledge Bowl, Apple Bowl
  • International Students

The high school has 3 special functions per year, including homecoming, tolo, and prom. Prom is traditionally planned by the Junior class student council and includes entertainment and dining. Traditions for prom include "Senior Wills," a humorous senior future career video, and a cruise prom every 4 years.

References
  1. "Riverside Christian School Profile (2020) | Yakima, WA". Private School Review. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
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