Teaching Boys

At Riverside Academy, we’ve been educating teenage boys for over 100 years. We know them. We know their motivations. We understand how they learn. It’s why our single-sex classrooms offer such powerful advantages – less distractions, more open discussions, curriculum and lessons that engage boys’ attention, and individualized opportunities to help each boy achieve his maximum potential in every academic area.

There is an increasing amount of research that scientifically confirms what parents and educators have known for a long time — there are differences in the ways boys and girls learn and interact with others. Because of this, Riverside has designed its program — even the daily academic schedule — with boys in mind. 

All About Boys

At Riverside, every day is structured around boys and their needs. The books we read are chosen based on their appeal to boys – because, for a boy, a book such as The Red Badge of Courage is just more interesting. Our classes are 45 minutes in length, versus 90-minute classes in many schools – because shorter classes fit the way boys learn. Our teachers incorporate "hands-on" lessons – so boys can “do,” as well as sit and listen. This is a school of all boys, all about boys, all day long.  

Structured For Success

When a boy underperforms, it can be for a variety of reasons. Perhaps he lacks motivation. Or he’s distracted. Or he’s in a larger school environment, where his individual needs are not being met. Whether a boy is struggling or not, Riverside provides a stable, structured environment, so that every student can succeed.

Motivation Found

A boy knows when he’s not meeting his potential. He knows when he’s not giving his best. This is where Riverside can literally change a life, by helping to motivate the student, by supporting him and instilling the structure and discipline that he needs – and, yes, that he deep down desires. 

Tools for Success