Ribét Academy, Los Angeles, California, USA

Pre-Elementary Curriculum

As many studies demonstrate, early education truly sets the tone for future success in school. With this understanding in mind, the goal of Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten at Ribét Preparatory School is to prepare each child for entering formal schooling and support them in acquiring the essential skills necessary to navigate this new environment. 

Elementary School Curriculum ( First to Fifth Grade )

While Ribét meets and exceeds the California State standards, the teaching staff also place particular emphasis on writing and critical thinking. Ribét has implemented numerous programs to ensure its students become effective writers. We use Bloom’s Taxonomy as our guide towards a focus on critical thinking rather than the simple memorization and regurgitation of facts. We want Ribét students to think and reason clearly.

 Ribét seeks to cultivate students who are confident with public speaking. Not only do the students make oral presentations in class, they also participate in musical and theatrical performances in front of parents and other students. This is a quality which will help them throughout life. In addition to the traditional academic subjects, Ribét students also take classes in music, singing, theater, physical education, technology, and art. This contributes to a well-rounded education.

 Middle School Curriculum

Ribét Academy’s Middle School encompasses grades six, seven, and eight and builds on the foundation of academic learning begun in Elementary School. The program is committed to teaching responsibility, good study habits, and organizational skills; all leading to a successful future in High School. High achieving students have acceleration options that will allow them to take full advantage of the High School’s Advanced Placement (college credit bearing) classes.

Qualified students can take Pre-Algebra in 7th grade and Algebra 1 in 8th grade allowing them to reach the AP Calculus level in High School. Eighth graders also have the option of taking Spanish 1, a High School course, allowing them to conclude their foreign language with AP Spanish in High School. Annual Stanford 9 testing results, with each class averaging two grade levels above current, gives parents tangible proof of the academic success their children achieve through demanding yet supportive program.

Academics are just part of the Middle School journey at Ribét. Students can choose from a wide variety of elective courses that allow them to explore different academic options before entering High School. Courses include Spanish, Computers, Creative Writing, Mock Trial, Debate, Journalism, Black History, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theatre Arts, Dance, Visual Art, and Leadership.

High School

Ribét Academy encourages students to challenge themselves. One of the many ways Ribét students do this is by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. AP courses are rigorous and demanding, as they require students to work at a college level. Students who successfully complete Advanced Placement courses are more competitive candidate for university admission. Students mastering AP courses and “passing” the National AP exams given each May can be awarded college credit for their efforts. Most private schools offer 7-10 AP courses, Ribét has 20! While course offerings vary by year, Ribét offers its students a wide array of AP courses as follows: AP English Language,  AP English Literature, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP European History, AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP French Language, AP French Literature, AP Music Theory, AP Art History,  AP Studio Art,  AP Computer Science, AP Psychology