Vision Statement

Riverside STEM Academy

Vision, Mission, and the Five Pillars of STEM Instruction

Our Vision Statement

We prepare students to excel

in STEM fields of study and

succeed in 21st century careers

as leaders and innovators.

Our Mission Statement

Riverside STEM Academy's mission is to provide students a rigorous, interdisciplinary learning environment focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to foster the joy of discovery, and to promote a collaborative culture of ethical and innovative problem-solving.

Five Pillars of Instruction at RSA

The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.

For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, or by email at [email protected] and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, or by email at [email protected].For any questions or concerns related to Title IX, contact Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, at [email protected] or (951)788-7135 ex. 80135. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at [email protected]. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at [email protected] and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at [email protected].

Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.

Remember If you see something suspicious, say something. Contact WeTip at: (844)951-2990 or submit a tip at bit.ly/RUSDWETIP

For safety policy click here

McKinney-Vento/Homeless Enrollment information: click here

City of Riverside Homeless Support: click here

For Foster Youth information click here.

Need help with drug abuse or mental health? Please visit RUSD’s Care Solace page for support.

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