Riverdale Elementary School

Ridgewood Elementary is a community school that serves more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade four. Located in East Moline, Ill., the school imparts reading skills to elementary students through phonics instruction. Ridgewood Elementary also conducts classes in art, music, physical education, library skills, science and computer applications. The school has a library and media center that provides a variety of resources, such as books, journals, magazines and Internet access. It operates fine arts, computer applications, and health and physical education departments. Ridgewood Elementary has a staff that includes a psychologist, speech pathologist, and physical and occupational therapists. The school is a part of East Moline School District 37.

Washington Junior High School is a learning center that is a part of Rock Island-Milan School District 41. The school enrolls students in grades seven and eight. The school s academic curriculum includes math, science, language arts and social studies. It offers special education programs for students with special needs. The school also offers the English Language Learners programs. It conducts classes in computer applications and industrial arts. Washington Junior High School supports activities, such as physical education, art and music, as well as operates a band, orchestra and chorus. The school publishes a newsletter, Warrior Words, which carries updates on school events and activities. It operates a parent-teacher association that conducts fundraising activities. Located in Rock Island, Ill., Washington Junior High School additionally provides meals and medical care.