Keri Fovargue, Ph.D.
Head of School
Dr. Carlos Ramirez
School Support Officer
River Oaks Elementary School develops
extraordinary learners through a program of
differentiated, rigorous inquiry so that they may
innovate and collaborate in a global society. The
International Baccalaureate Primary years
Programme provides our framework for the
development of internationally-minded learners
that embody the ten attributes of the IB learner
profile…inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers,
communicators, principled, open-minded,
caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
All learners have the right to develop their
gifts and talents. All learners benefit from
project-based learning that fosters creativity
and innovation. All learners deserve
enrichment opportunities that stimulate
intellectual, physical, and creative growth.
All stakeholders (learners, staff, parents, and
community members) play a vital role in the
success of our school and thrive in a culture
of mutual respect.
Having opened its doors in 1929 in the
heart of River Oaks, ROE boasts a rich
history as an exceptional educational
institution.
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682 students grades K-5
77% Gifted and Talented
IB World School Authorization, 2005
Vanguard Magnet designation, 1972
Active Parent Organization
Students by Race/Ethnicity
• 44% White
• 24% Asian
• 16% Hispanic
• 9% Multi-racial
• 7% African American
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Students by Program
• 80% GT
• 20% At-Risk
• 10% Sped./504
• 10% Low SES
• 6% ELL
Enrollment
59% Vanguard Magnet Transfers
41% Zoned Students
Kinkaid
Admissions
Curriculum
Focus
Enticements
River Oaks
Kinkaid
St. John’s
School
T.H. Rogers
Academic qualifying
criteria/Zone
Academic qualifying
criteria
Academic qualifying
criteria
Academic qualifying
criteria
$0/year
$21,500/year
$25,000/year
$0/year
K-5 Advanced
Academics
K-12 sequence of
college preparatory
training
K-12 sequence of
college preparatory
training
K-8 Advanced
Academics
• Ranked #2 Elem.
• 80% GT
• Heterogeneous
Classes
• Advanced
Academics
• K-12
• Advanced
Academics
• K-12
• Ranked #1 Elem.
• 100% GT
• K-8
Primary
(Core)
Zoned Students
Zoned Parents
Magnet Students
Magnet Parents
Core Curriculum
(Academics)
Advanced Academics
Advanced Academics
Advanced Academics
Challenging teachers
• Accessibility to the
admissions process
(communication,
forms, website,
deadlines, lottery)
• Cost-free
Secondary
(Service)
Convenience
(neighborhood school;
go to school with
friends)
Customer service
(timely, friendly,
responsive)
Tertiary
(Psychological)
• Acceptance
• Sense of community
• Memorable
childhood
experience
• Feel valued
• Sense of community
• Ownership/inclusion
• Legacy
• Reputation
• Acceptance
• Sense of belonging
Peace of mind
River Oaks Elementary is the best elementary
school in HISD for zoned students, because it
offers: a memorable childhood experience, a school
close to home, and a core curriculum.
River Oaks Elementary is the best elementary
school in HISD for magnet students, because it
offers: challenging teachers, a sense of belonging,
and advanced academics.
Source: Your Voice Survey 2013, 2014, 2015
What do we offer for parents?
River Oaks Elementary is the best elementary
school in HISD for zoned parents, because it
offers: timely, friendly and responsive customer
service, a sense of community with an established
reputation, and advanced academics.
River Oaks Elementary is the best elementary
school in HISD for magnet parents, because it
offers: advanced academics, peace of mind, and
access to a free education.
Source: Your Voice Survey 2013, 2014, 2015
POSITIONING SUPPORT
Advanced Academics
(GT, IB, EDM, IIM)
Professional Development –
Faculty & Staff
(Aligned with SIP)
Positioning
Statement
Alignment
#1 Academics
#2 Academics
#3 Adv. Academics
#4 Adv. Academics
#1 Customer Service
#2 Customer Service
#3 Challenging
Teachers
#4 Customer Service
2015
2016
2017
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$100,000
$127,500
$127,500
Kfovargu@houstonisd.org
http://www.houstonisd.org/RiverOaksES
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