Riverbend Academy - Ormond Beach, Florida

Welcome to Riverbend Academy, a distinctive school that pursues a classical Christian approach to learning. We pursue this approach because it equips students with the tools and love for life-long learning. Students are taught the fundamentals of each discipline (grammar), how to think through each discipline (dialect or logic) and how to express their thinking on each discipline (rhetoric).

This three-pronged approach, known as the Trivium, is pursued at all ages, but each prong is emphasized successively to match the students’ development. They begin during their grammar years with a focus on memorizing and mastering important basic information in creative ways such as songs, chants or repetitious learning games. They continue during the middle school years to focus on how to think, reason and evaluate logically using such methods as debates, discussions and examinations of arguments. During their high school years, their focus turns to how to communicate clearly and persuasively using a variety of methods, including drama, thesis writing, mock trials and apologetics. As a school, we are training students with academic excellence to think sharply and communicate clearly.

Riverbend Academy teaches the absolute truth of God’s Word, the Bible, and commits to integrating all areas of study with God’s Word. We intentionally seek to instill a thoroughly Christian worldview in our students. As a school, we are contending for the faith, and our vision includes graduating students who contend for the faith.

Re-Enrollment/Enrollment

Re-Enrollment packets have been sent home to all current Riverbend Academy families. Current families have until February 29 to return forms and pay registration fees to guarantee their child's spot in class. New applications can be received in the school office at any time. We will start processing those the week of February 6 and will contact families regarding interviews, needed assessments, etc. Please call the school office with any questions (615-0986).

Athletic Booster Club

Check out the information on becoming a member of our new Riverbend Academy Athletic Booster Club (RAABC)! The details can be found under the "Athletics" link.

ParentsWeb

Be sure to be using the ParentsWeb link for grade and attendance information for your child/ren, updated calendar listings, and more. ParentsWeb is now your primary source for upper school homework. The Tests/Projects section and lunch menu information are still under the "Parents - Check Assignments" link on this web-site. Please call the school office if you have any questions (615-0986).

Warrior Walks

Join us for one of these 60 minute informational tours of our school and mission. The Walks are from 8:00-9:00 am on select Thursdays and are designed for anyone interested in learning more about the ministry of Riverbend Academy! Remaining 2011-2012 Walks are scheduled for 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/19, and 5/10. Warrior Walks can also be scheduled off-campus by request. Call the school office (615-0986) for more information.

Warrior Way Cafe

Students in grades 6 - 12 may participate in special $5 Friday lunches each week (excluding any 5th Fridays). The 1st and 3rd Fridays will continue to be Pizza/Jeans Days, the 2nd Friday will be Subway, and the 4th Friday will be Chick-fil-A. Money is typically due the next to last Friday for the following month. The Lunch Menu under "Check Assignments" has all the lunch dates and deadlines (see "Parents" link).

Riverbend Warrior Athletics

Congratulations 2011-12 Lady Warriors Soccer Team on a great season! Our Boys' Warriors Basketball Team is in the midst of their season, with Boys' Baseball starting soon! Team rosters and game schedules can be accessed through the competitive athletics link. Participation Fees for student athletes will be $150 for each sport this year. Game admissions will be free for Academy students (with ID) and children 5 and under, $3 for Academy faculty and children 6-18, and $5 for adults. Family rates will be available.

Accreditation

We officially received our K-12 accreditation from the Association of Classical & Christian Schools (ACCS) in 2010, and recently received our "Fully-Accredited" 5 year renewal.. To God be the glory!! We are also now a candidate school for accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Box Tops for Education

We are beginning a Box Tops for Education drive at Riverbend Academy! Box Tops can be turned into the school office any time and will benefit both the Academy and Promise Land Enrichment Center.