
FAQs About Riverside STEM Academy (RSA)
- What does STEM stand for?
- Where is Riverside STEM Academy located?
- Does Riverside STEM Academy offer busing?
- What grade level does Riverside STEM Academy serve?
- How many students are in each class?
- What is Riverside STEM Academy’s mission and vision?
- Why should I consider submitting an application for my child to attend Riverside STEM Academy?
- What is the difference between Riverside STEM Academy and my child's current school?
- Does Riverside STEM Academy follow the California State Standards and will the school implement the Common Core Standards?
- Does Riverside STEM Academy have an afterschool program?
- Does Riverside STEM Academy offer visual or performing arts?
- Can I visit Riverside STEM Academy?
- Is there a cafeteria at the Riverside STEM Academy?
What does STEM stand for?
Where is Riverside STEM Academy located?
Does Riverside STEM Academy offer busing?
What grade level does Riverside STEM Academy serve?
How many students are in each class?
What is Riverside STEM Academy’s mission and vision?
Why should I consider submitting an application for my child to attend Riverside STEM Academy?
What is the difference between Riverside STEM Academy and my child's current school?
Does Riverside STEM Academy follow the California State Standards and will the school implement the Common Core Standards?
Does Riverside STEM Academy have an afterschool program?
Does Riverside STEM Academy offer visual or performing arts?
Can I visit Riverside STEM Academy?
Is there a cafeteria at the Riverside STEM Academy?
FAQs About the Admissions Process
- My child is already on the waitlist. Do I need to apply again?
- Is my child eligible to apply?
- How can I enroll my child?
- When can I apply?
- Does my child need to be GATE (Gifted and Talented) identified to apply?
- My child has an IEP, can they apply for Riverside STEM Academy?
- My child is currently in 5th grade (or above). Can I still apply?
- How does the lottery work? What are the odds of getting selected?
- I teach at UCR, does my child qualify for the UCR Senate Faculty lottery?
- If I am on UCR Senate faculty, which lottery will my student be in?
- Do siblings of current RSA students have preference in the lottery?
- What should I do if I want to apply for Riverside STEM Academy, but also want to apply for a transfer to another school in case my student is waitlisted?
My child is already on the waitlist. Do I need to apply again?
Is my child eligible to apply?
How can I enroll my child?
When can I apply?
Does my child need to be GATE (Gifted and Talented) identified to apply?
My child has an IEP, can they apply for Riverside STEM Academy?
My child is currently in 5th grade (or above). Can I still apply?
How does the lottery work? What are the odds of getting selected?
I teach at UCR, does my child qualify for the UCR Senate Faculty lottery?
If I am on UCR Senate faculty, which lottery will my student be in?
Do siblings of current RSA students have preference in the lottery?
What should I do if I want to apply for Riverside STEM Academy, but also want to apply for a transfer to another school in case my student is waitlisted?
FAQs About What Happens After You Submit an Application
- I submitted my application, what happens next?
- When will the lottery results be available?
- My child received a spot at the school. Now what?
- My child did not receive a spot at the school. Now what?
- I can’t find my child’s lottery number on the waitlists. How can I find it?
- What if an accepted student decides not to attend RIverside STEM Academy?
- If my child is on the waitlist, how will I know that a spot becomes available?
- Are there any special requirements for 7th or 8th graders joining Riverside STEM Academy?
I submitted my application, what happens next?
When will the lottery results be available?
My child received a spot at the school. Now what?
My child did not receive a spot at the school. Now what?
I can’t find my child’s lottery number on the waitlists. How can I find it?
What if an accepted student decides not to attend RIverside STEM Academy?
If my child is on the waitlist, how will I know that a spot becomes available?
Are there any special requirements for 7th or 8th graders joining Riverside STEM Academy?
FAQs About What Happens After Registration Is Complete
- How does RSA help my incoming 5th grade child be successful?
- Do you offer parents an orientation session?
- Are there opportunities for parents to volunteer on campus?
- Can my child return to their previous school after accepting a transfer to RSA?
- Is there a Riverside STEM Academy High School?
