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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Riverton Street Charter School, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below. 

Specials

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PE
Spanish
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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PE
Spanish
Visual Arts

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Riverton Street Charter School also offers other in-school program activities such as: Living Environment Regents, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

4th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
Drama Club
Integrated Algebra Regents (8)
Leadership for the 21st Century
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What Riverton Street Charter School Parents Are Saying

"What I like most about Riverton is the friendly and family environment. I love that I have the ability to volunteer at the school and the staff is always very welcoming."

- Riverton Street Charter School Parent

 

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Events

Riverton Street Charter School hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Multicultural Fair
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Bowl 360
Children's Library Discovery Center
FDNY Fire Zone
Green Meadows Farm
Laser Bounce
Nikko Hibachi
Sprinkler of Fun
Swim for Life
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3rd - 5th Grade

Bowl 360
Dave and Buster's
Linden Plaza Movie Theater
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6th - 8th Grade

Bard Early Colleges
Dave and Buster's
Historic Richmond Town
Jackson Senior Center
John S. Roberts Educational Complex
Linden Plaza Movie Theater
Senior Center Residency
Six Flags
St. Catherine's Food Pantry
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study