Riverwalk Academy

5750 Mount Gallant Road

School District

School Public Charter
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 08, 2024

My kindergarten child struggled here as this was her first real social experience with peers, and this school’s solution was to come up with a reason to put her in the special education class when she has no learning disability, and to only allow her half days of school. If your child behaves like a child this may not be the school for you.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2024

This school has a bullying problem and administration does nothing to help! The principal pawns the kids off on the school counselor when they go to her for bullying and the counselor’s only suggestion is to have the kids sit down and talk! There are no consequences for bullying, administrators seem to just stick their head in the sand! Something needs to be done with these bullies and the school administrators need to step up. If you are looking at this school as an alternative, trust me look elsewhere!
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2023

Its amazing the best school I've been to you should go here
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2023

My experience with Riverwalk has been nothing short of amazing. I love how they continue to grow the school. One of the biggest advantages to Riverwalk is that the Riverwalk students have the opportunity to not only take dual enrollment courses, but complete an Associate Degree program at York Technical College. I would definitely recommend Riverwalk Academy. Also, with the addition of more athletic programs for students, Riverwalk is poised to continue on its path to becoming one of the best schools, not just in York County, but the state.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2023

Awful school. The administration does not care about these individual student. I should’ve read the reviews prior to sending my child there. Stay away!
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2021

Terrible experience for us. Here is the current list of issues we are having: 1. The perpetual bully. There is a girl at this school who is terrorizing other kids. Fights in the halls, social media harassment, she’s still there. I’m not even sure they ever suspend her but it does nothing. This has been going on for a year, and has now carried over into the following year on only the second week of school. 2. Project based learning = little instruction from teachers and then they go sit in the corner waiting on the kids to finish their “projects.” One child usually does all the work. My child has declined in their abilities since entry to this school.3. No parent engagement other than a weekly newsletter. We’re not made aware of issues or their steps to combat bullying, low test scores, increased engagement, little is offered to us in the way of information about how the school plans to expand or improve. Do not recommend in any fashion. We plan to withdraw our child as soon as possible.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2019

I haven't seen anything good come out of this school
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2019

This school does not take a stand against bullying. My 8 year old daughter has had several bullying incidents at this school all being verbal until she was verbally harassed, pushed up against a wall , and choked yesterday. When my husband and I went to speak to the principal, he acted as though he didn't have time for us and when I asked both principals what they were going to do to keep my daughter safe, the answer was that they would "monitor" the situation. They kept downplaying the situation and didn't seem to understand the severity the situation. They didn't seem to understand that all it takes is a split second for it to happen again since the aggressor would be right back in class with my daughter. The teachers here are great and sweet but the administration and behavior policies are a mess so for the safety of our daughter we have pulled them out. I had such high hopes for this school and it really is such a shame.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2018

Riverwalk is the best. The staff is calculated, wise, and full of character! The best part is that the school is small, and the staff all work together really well in being effective as educators.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2018

I did not keep my children at this school. There were always too many staff changes, not enough communication, and events were never well planned.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2018

We moved from the general public school for the more flexible learning. Over all we are happier in this school.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

Our experience had been incredible!! Our kids love going to school each day. They love their friends and their teachers. And they have done so well with the learning style. Their test scores and report cards are fantastic!
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

The choice to send my daughter to Riverwalk was the best one we ever made. She is free to be herself and not labeled as having problems be a use she often times can't care to focus on her work. In most schools teachers would have her labeled and medicated for ADD or ADHD, but at Riverwalk, the teachers understand she's a normal almost 10yr old kid that sometimes just can't be forced to care about her classwork. That leads to her having to finish it at home and learning sometimes we have to do what we don't like to do. Riverwalk also teaches children to work in groups in Kindergarten and continues throughout their schooling which I love!
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

Horrible. My child went from all A's to failing. Bullying rampant. Nothing for academically gifted students. Nothing for special need like enlarging work for vision issues. They blame the child.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

Average at best, this school leaves a lot to be desired. Doesn't even have a library. This will be our last year.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

9 out of 10. Moved our children from public schooling to this hands on charter school and they have flourished!!
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

I am so pleased with my decision to send my child to Riverwalk. We wouldn't choose anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

Absolutely the best choice I made for my children.... The went to our local school before this -- My son was failing in math. He would ask the teachers for extra help, only to be turned away and told "You need to study at home. I've already taught this, you should have listened." He did - he just wasn't understanding it. And it's the teachers job to give them extra help -- So between that and the bullying problem, we looked elsewhere and found Riverwalk Academy. Not only is my son bringing home all A's and high B's on his report card, but he no longer deals with bullying and has made so many friends. He actually enjoys going to school now, his classes, loves his teachers, loves the hands-on approach that Riverwalk has, and loves that the school includes the kids on different decisions and aspects, letting their voices be heard. He volunteers now, something he's never done before, for various activities and projects... My daughter just started school this year, and at first she was a little apprehensive about going - didn't want to leave home. Now, she gets upset knowing it's Friday and she has to spend two days at home. She loves going and learning - again, it's because of the hands on approach that Riverwalk has. The teachers make learning fun for the kids, which peak their interest and make them want to learn! ... Another plus for us is the fact that all the teachers and staff throughout the school get to know each and every kid - not just those in their class or in their grade. And they care - it's like one gigantic family! They are big on praise -- so instead of just yelling or disciplining a child when needed, they aren't shy to send home a note or an email to the parent letting you know how wonderful your child is, or something great that they have done that they feel should be recognized... Part way through last year, Dr. Compton came in as interim Principal and really turned things around - he deserves so much kudos for what he has done. We were thrilled to hear that he had been named permanent Principal of Riverwalk - he truly is a principal that wants to see each and every kid succeed not only at school but in life, and he will go out of his way to make sure that happens. Riverwalk is a very positive school for kids - not only academically, but for their self-esteem as well.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2018

The best choice I've ever made for my family was sending them to Riverwalk Academy
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2018

My Experience as a parent has been amazing. It is a school that is forever changing and will only improve more each year. Things haven't always been like they are now, but I truly believe in this school and look forward to watching it grow.