The goal should be to link the curriculum to a functional and productive school facility which is within the community context and in harmony with nature. School design should enhance learning and achievement. The mission of River View Elementary is to provide a learning environment where students are actively involved, motivated to explore, and encouraged to think and seek answers. The goal is to provide a challenging environment in which students learn and grow through questioning, exploring, dreaming and achieving so that they may make a positive contribution to the world in which they live. Individual student abilities, needs and learning styles are recognized in the learning process.
Teachers provide a variety of instruction and a learning environment geared toward each learner.
Instructional time is valued, protected and meaningful in order to promote the understanding of the importance of education and its implications for life. Activities and learning experiences are both individual and whole group. Students must learn to cooperatively work together. Educators aim to promote democratic, social living in their classrooms and throughout the school. The teacher's role is that of a facilitator.