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Rio Americano
4540 American River Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494

San Juan Unified District Office
3738 Walnut Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7700


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Departments
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Rio's R.A.I.D.E.R. Results

Academic Departments

For more information about the regular academic programs at Rio please visit each department's page
Art
English
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Social Science
School to Career

Rio Americano offers students several specialized programs including;

  • A.V.I.D. - Advancement Via Individual Determination
  • CIVITAS - Rio's four year political science academy
  • R.O.P. - Regional Occupational Programs
Academic Programs

Rio Americano is a comprehensive high school that offers students a variety of academic and elective courses for students. The complete catalog of course descriptions is available here in PDF format.
Course Descriptions Catalog 2009-2010 PDF


Rio's Raider Results  - a.k.a. The ESLERs
(Expected School Wide Learning Results)

Mission Statement

Rio's mission is to educate young people in a positive, safe environment, to encourage academic, social and cultural growth and prepare the students to be responsible, confident, well-rounded citizens.

RAIDER EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS

Rio Americano Raiders are students who strive to:

Respect             Respect themselves, others, the property of all, and the process of learning.

Apply                  Apply appropriate technology to enhance analytical knowledge and critical thinking.

Integrate            Integrate academics to benefit community, career planning and preparation for post secondary training.

Display               Display honesty, integrity, responsibility, and creativity in work, school and community relationships.

Embrace            Embrace differences and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.

Relate                 Relate Mathematical and Scientific concepts in order to problem solve.

Speak                 Speak and listen effectively, write competently and read with comprehension.

 











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