2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
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"inquiry-based education," among other descriptions). REACH students<br />
concentrate on core content classes working with a cross-disciplinary<br />
corps of REACH staff members.<br />
REACH is utilizing a social skills program based on the Boys’ Town<br />
Social Skills model, which has proven to be effective in changing unruly<br />
class-rooms into well-managed, positive learning environments where<br />
students routinely display societally appropriate interaction skills.<br />
River Falls <strong>School</strong><br />
District<br />
Tom Westerhaus<br />
852 East Division Street<br />
(715) 425-1800<br />
www.rfsd.k12.wi.us<br />
River Falls, WI 54022<br />
Est. 1999<br />
Linda Berg<br />
211 North Freemont Street<br />
River Falls, WI 54022<br />
(715) 425-7687<br />
liberg@rfsd.k12.wi.us<br />
Grade Levels: 09-12+<br />
150. Renaissance Charter Alternative Academy<br />
The Renaissance Academy is an innovative, chartered alternative school<br />
that offers three programs to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.<br />
Our specialty lies in the area of technology. All students are required to<br />
take at least one innovative technology class, and students in the day<br />
program are offered a variety of software options. Most have their own<br />
web pages. A pre-engineering strand was added in 2006. Pre-engineering<br />
has become a focus of ours as a way to help students to continue to think<br />
critically and focus on problem solving and life-long learning.<br />
During the day, students in grades 9-12 earn a standard high school<br />
diploma. Students are offered the same core curriculum class content as<br />
students attending River Falls High <strong>School</strong>, but in a flexible, personalized<br />
manner. Classes are planned according to sound constructivist theory and<br />
are Project-Based and inter-disciplinary where appropriate. We ensure<br />
that all students have a firm grasp of the basic skills, complete two years<br />
of Spanish, participate in a service learning component and complete a<br />
mentoring-apprenticeship placement in their senior year.<br />
Est. 2002<br />
Nate Schurman<br />
211 North Freemont Street<br />
River Falls, WI 54022<br />
(715) 425-7645<br />
nate.schurman@rfsd.k12.wi.us<br />
Grade Levels: KG-06<br />
151. River Falls Public Montessori Elementary<br />
The River Falls Public Montessori Elementary is designed to offer<br />
families in the River Falls area an alternative elementary educational<br />
experience based on a proven philosophy and methodology, one that<br />
works for children of all abilities and socioeconomic levels and that<br />
fosters autonomous, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong<br />
learners, problem solvers, and competent in all areas of life. Montessori<br />
schools are based on principles of respect and independence and are<br />
designed to help all students discover and develop their unique talents<br />
and possibilities. They treat each child as a unique individual learner.<br />
Students in kindergarten through grade 6 are served at River Falls<br />
Montessori.<br />
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