On this page you will find some Frequently Asked Questions. Please feel free to look them over. If you do not find answers to your questions here, please feel free to contact us (509) 967-6450.

WHERE IS RIVER'S EDGE LOCATED?
We are located just south of central Richland on Gillespie Street (one block south of Lee), between Jadwin Avenue and Goethals Drive.

WHAT ARE THE OFFICE HOURS?
7:30am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday

HOW IS RIVER'S EDGE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS?
Although we are a public school and part of the Richland School District, we are able to offer a variety of programs to fit different learning styles and specific student needs.

WHAT DIFFERENT KINDS OF PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?
We have three primary types of program. A full-day program which includes both block and traditional classes, a contracted independent study program, and an individualized need program in which each person is set up with a unique plan.

HOW MANY CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO GET INTO RIVER'S EDGE?
For our full-day program there is not a minimum number of credits required, however, due to a limited number of lower level classes available, likelihood of acceptance is greater for students with more credits. Normally, independent study programs do require a minimum of 10 credits before applications are considered.

HOW MANY CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION?
Twenty one and a half credits are required. This is the same number of credits required for all high schools in the Richland School District.

HOW DO I APPLY?
A link is available on this web site with application instructions and forms. A complete application packet is required for consideration.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS INVOLVED AFTER MY APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED?

River's Edge High School serves students in the Richland School District. Applications are accepted year round and are considered as we have space available in the programs specific to the student's needs. The full-day programs considers new students at the beginning of each quarter only, while independent study programs accepts students once a month as space is available. Students are notified of acceptance or denial by letter or phone.

CAN YOUR STUDENTS ATTEND TRI-TECH AND RUNNING START?
Yes, all arrangements are coordinated by the school counselor.

ARE YOU ON PARENT CONNECT?
Information on our full-day students is available on Parent Connect, the same service offered by all schools in Richland School District.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OF STUDY?
Applications are not accepted directly into individualized programs. Consideration is at the discretion of River's Edge High School or the Richland School District, and generally requires a team meeting with the student, parents, and district staff involved with that student.

HOW CAN I APPLY TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM?
Applications are not accepted for the middle school program. Placement is determined by the student's middle school and personnel at the district level.