General Information

River Heights Intermediate School
Motto: "Our Students, One Step Ahead"

School Mission

A place where the community empowers students to develop their skills and talents to become contributing and successful participants in the changing world of education, work and life.

Vision Statement

River Heights Intermediate School is a learning community dedicated to the success of all students.  A supportive parent and business community, a professional and caring staff, and respectful and responsible students are the essential components of our success.

Guiding Principles

Student needs are priority one.
Everyone in the community is responsible for creating an environment for lifelong learning.
All students can learn and be successful.
High expectations generate high success.
Diversity is recognized as strength and a valuable resource that is accepted and respected by the organization.
Caring and trusting relationships enhance learning.
Celebrations of efforts encourage risk taking and growth.
Personal relationships are the strength and foundation of the school.  All individuals within our community are treated with dignity.

River Heights offers a wide range of programs, including:  Honors classes, English Language Development, special education.  Students also choose from a wide variety of exploratory classes include: computer science, fine arts and choir and band.  To help students succeed we also offer academic intervention classes in math and language arts.  During fifth period, all students take Academic Support Core, which focuses on literacy and provides both enrichment and study skills to assist students.

Student Programs: AVID, Language Arts, Math, PE, Science, Social Studies, Exploratory, Art, Band, Computer Science, Drama Production, Health, Language Arts Exp., Life Management, Math Explore, Speech & Debate, Choir, Guitar, School Newspaper, Video Production, Yearbook, Special Education, Honors/GATE, RSP, SDC, ELL, FHA Club, Scrapbooking Club, Speech Club, Drama Club, ASB, Anime Club, Conflict Management, WEB (Welcome Every Body), Math Academy (5th Period Intervention).