Middle School

College preparation is our focus at Riverside, and we begin that preparation in our middle school, which serves boys in grades 7 and 8. Our program is based on the developmental readiness, needs, and interests of young adolescent boys. In addition to the course material covered in each class, Riverside teaches boys organization, time management, and study skills to build a solid academic foundation.  

Our teachers plan together and work together with cadets to help each boy achieve academic and personal success through active learning opportunities and interdisciplinary lessons and activities. Riverside also introduces middle school students to the fine arts and foreign language opportunities they will have available to them in high school. All middle school cadets participate in a class that rotates quarterly through two languages and two fine arts classes each year.

At Riverside, we plan not just for the year but for the years, with our ultimate goal being your son’s success in college and in life.