Elementary School
Ridgeview's Elementary School encompasses Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Our classical curriculum includes ample time for play and hands-on discovery.
Music, fine arts, and physical education are an integral part of the daily life of an elementary student.
We also have a variety of extra-curricular activities for younger children, including a special choir, Grace Notes.
Outdoor Learning
Our Outdoor Education program aims to introduce every student to the outdoors, teach them to independently manage their personal gear needs while outdoors, and work to preserve the natural enthusiasm that many children show for the outdoors. Students are encouraged to learn alongside their parents and faculty chaperones. Learn More >>
Phonics-Based Reading
Ridgeview emphasizes a phonics-based approach to teach our younger students how to read.
6th Grade Camp
Sixth Grade incorporates new students into the outdoor program. All three classes embark on a trip early in the year to bond as a class in the outdoors.
Character Education
Our students begin learning about the Character Pillars in Kindergarten. Discussions about citizenship, cooperation, responsibility, integrity, respect, perseverance, and courage figure into a variety of lessons throughout the year. Learn More >>
competitions
Elementary students show off their knowledge by participating in the annual Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Young Aristotle (a Classics competition), and more!
Penmanship
Our students learn American Cursive, as outlined by master penman Michael Sull.
Language Instruction
Our unique, spoken Latin program begins in Kindergarten. In the third grade, our students also begin to learn Greek.
Ability-Grouped Math
Beginning in the elementary grades, our students are ability grouped in mathematics to allow them to work at the highest level at which they can succeed.