When each school began to plan their important work based on AACPS’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan during the spring of 2018, school teams reflected on their school culture, their community, and the key factors contributing to student achievement.  Each school was then asked to consider which Strategic Plan Indicators would have the greatest positive impact for their students. School leadership teams selected indicators and developed plans to focus and guide their efforts.  Please come with us on our journey as we describe why, what, and how we do our work to serve our students and families of our school.

Riviera Beach is a small community in Pasadena that stretches from the east bank of Stoney Creek to the west bank of Rock Creek, and is bordered on the north by the Patapsco River.  Riviera Beach Elementary is a small suburban school serving approximately 325 students in prekindergarten through grade five. As a true community school, the majority of students are walkers or car riders; however, we have one school bus serving some of our early childhood population. This unique dynamic allows teachers and staff to interact with family members on a daily basis. 

Established in 1943, Riviera Beach Elementary has served our community for over 75 years as a reliable learning resource for multiple generations of children and their families. The community has witnessed many changes throughout its history, and demographics continue to evolve. Our school families are more diverse than ever. Recently, we have also experienced an increase in FARMS and LEP students, and the population is becoming more transient.