The sixth grade science curriculum incorporates a trip to the Catalina Island Marine Institute, CIMI, an outdoor educational organization dedicated to environmental awareness and field programs in marine and terrestrial labs.
Students participate in snorkeling, kayaking, ecology hikes, and evening laboratory programs.
Exemplifying the RHP experience, the trip combines academics with physical challenge, creativity, and team work. The entire curriculum is built upon an atmosphere of respect for learning, cooperation with each other, and care for the environment. Our intention is that, as our young people progress through the grades, tight structure leads gradually to students taking increasing responsibility for their own learning and management of time. A combination of challenge and support provides the foundation upon which the curriculum is based. Teachers have high expectations of their students, and go out of their way to help them realize their goals.