Programs
- General
- AVID
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Early Childhood Education
- Music
- Expanded Learning Opportunities
General
🌟 Outstanding Academic Programs & Curriculum
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We utilize high-quality, research-based curriculum alongside targeted tech tools to ensure every child thrives at their own pace.
Core Curriculum
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📚 Language Arts: McGraw-Hill Wonders and Treasures Reading
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🔢 Mathematics: Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley enVisionMath
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🔬 Science: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Science and FOSS Science (Grades 1–6)
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🗺️ History & Social Science: Harcourt Reflections
Intervention & Enrichment
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📖🧮 Targeted Support: Read 180 & System 44 intensive reading intervention for 4th–6th graders.
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🌐Digital Learning Tools: Accelerated Reader (Comprehension), AMIRA (Reading), DreamBox (Math), and Raz-Kids (Reading Fluency).
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🎨🎵The Arts & Fitness: Game Day Physical Education, Elementary Music (Grades 5–6), and Art History & Visual Arts (Grades 3–6).
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💻Technology: 21st-century learning focused on Digital Citizenship with classroom Chromebook.
Signature Campus Programs
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🎓AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination):
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Teaching organization, critical thinking, and college-readiness skills campus-wide.
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🏫Expanded Learning Opportunities:
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From academic support and enrichment to hands-on discovery and active fun, safe spaces for students to learn, create, and thrive.
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🧠GATE (Gifted and Talented Education):
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Tailored challenges for advanced learners.
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♥️HEARTS After-School Program:
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An extended-day program offering academic support and enrichment.
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❌Too Good for Drugs:
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A proactive character and wellness program.
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Make a Difference Together! Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the heartbeat of our school community! By volunteering with the Harada PTA, you play a direct role in organizing fun family events like Movie Nights, and supporting our students and teachers. Whether you have an hour a month or an hour a week, your time and voice matter
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TK serves as the perfect bridge year—giving children who miss the age window a nurturing environment to grow, play, and prepare for a successful academic future.
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🤝 Community Engagement & Partnerships
It takes a village to raise a Hornet! We are fortunate to have deep-rooted ties to local organizations and universities that directly benefit our classrooms.
Family & Community Events
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🎓 Parent Academies: Specialized training and support sessions in Reading and Math to help you support your child at home.
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🥗 Farm Fresh Salad Bar: Promoting healthy, nutritious choices daily in our cafeteria.
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🎬 PTA Family Movie Nights: Fun, community-building evenings for the whole family.
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💬 Bilingual Community Aide: Dedicated on-campus support to assist our Spanish-speaking families.
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🗣️ English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC): The ELAC is a fantastic committee where parents and community members advocate for our English Learners. Together, we advise school leadership on programs, services, and attendance initiatives that help our students succeed.
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🪵 Highland Girl Scouts Troop 1616: On-site scouting opportunities.
Our Trusted Community Partners
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🐻 University of California, Riverside (UCR): Multi-faceted partnerships providing student-athlete mentoring, community service, and specialized Science & Engineering programs.
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🎓 UECC / AmeriCorps & North High School Education Academy: Providing exceptional on-campus tutoring and mentorship for our students.
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💡 REEF (Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation): Generously funding innovative classroom grants directly to Harada teachers.
AVID
AVID
Advancement 📓Via 🎒Individual📝 Determination🎓
Harada is an AVID Elementary School!
Being an AVID Elementary school means the following for Harada Elementary School students:
- The vision of “college and career bound” begins in kindergarten.
- Teachers will teach and utilize research based strategies that support high levels of student learning
- All Harada students will be expected to demonstrate actions that create a school focused on learning.
- Students will be exposed to community partnership opportunities.
Every Monday is "College Day" at Harada Elementary School. Students, staff, and teachers wear the shirt (or colors) of their future college of choice. If your child does not already own a college shirt, they can be found at area stores (Old Navy, Target, Walmart, K-Mart, etc.) or you can make one with 3, 4, or 5 letters that stand for your child's future school of choice!
WICOR is an instructional model that stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading.
It's a learning approach that helps students become more engaged and develop the skills they need to be ready for college and careers.
Here are some key features of WICOR:
- Student-centered
- WICOR puts students at the center of their learning, empowering them to take charge of their thinking and learning.
- Collaborative teaching
- WICOR is built on collaborative teaching and learning, with strategies that engage both teachers and students.
- Rigorous learning
- WICOR helps teachers provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through rigorous course content.
- Skill-building
- WICOR is a scaffolded process that begins in elementary school and continues through K-12.
Effective in any setting
WICOR strategies can be used in face-to-face, blended, and virtual learning environments.
Being an AVID Elementary school means the following for Harada Elementary School students:
The vision of “college and career bound” begins in kindergarten.
Teachers will teach and utilize research based strategies that support high levels of student learning
All Harada students will be expected to demonstrate actions that create a school focused on learning.
Students will be exposed to community partnership opportunities.
Every Monday is "College Day" at Harada Elementary School. Students, staff, and teachers wear the shirt (or colors) of their future college of choice. If your child does not already own a college shirt, they can be found at area stores (Old Navy, Target, Walmart, K-Mart, etc.) or you can make one with 3, 4, or 5 letters that stand for your child's future school of choice!
Transitional Kindergarten
Welcome to the Journey: Starting School in RUSD
Starting school is a milestone moment for children and their families, marking the beginning of a lifelong educational journey. Over the years, California's academic standards have evolved: many skills once reserved for first grade are now part of the kindergarten curriculum.
To help our youngest learners meet these higher expectations, the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010 adjusted the enrollment age. Children must now be 5 years old by September 1 to enter transitional kindergarten. However, this law also created a wonderful opportunity for children who fall just outside that window: Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
Think of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) as a vital bridge year. It serves as the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience, thoughtfully designed to give our youngest learners a head start, specifically for children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. TK offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum that blends play-based socialization with foundational academic skills, ensuring children enter traditional Kindergarten with the confidence, independence, and tools they need to thrive.
Transitional Kindergarten in RUSD
In the Riverside Unified School District, our TK program is specifically designed to prepare students for the rigors of elementary school through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Key Features of Our Program:
- 💲Cost & Accessibility: TK is a free, voluntary program offered at all RUSD elementary school sites.
- 📅 Full-Day Schedule: We provide a full-day program to give students a consistent and immersive experience.
- 🖍️Balanced Curriculum🖌️📚 : Our lessons align with both the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Kindergarten standards.
- 🫶 Holistic Growth: We focus on the : "whole child", prioritizing social-emotional health alongside academic preparation.
Inside the TK Classroom
Our classrooms are vibrant, print-rich environments where "learning through play" is a purposeful strategy. High qualified teachers adapt their instruction to meet the unique needs of every child.
What your child will experience:
- 🛝 Interactive Learning: Lessons in reading, writing, and math are brought to life through multi-sensory experiences and structured play.
- 💬Social Development👯♀️: Students practice essential "success skills" like problem-solving, role-playing, and effective communication.
- ⏰ Daily Routines: We establish consistent schedules that help children feel secure and confident as they navigate the school day.
- 🎭🪇Enrichment🤸♂️: Beyond the core curriculum, students participate in music, art, and physical education throughout the year.
Get in Touch
We are excited to partner with you in your child's education. For more information about the TK program in RUSD, please contact Instructional Services at (951) 788-7135 📞
For a list of frequently asked questions regarding state guidelines, you can also visit the California Department of Education FAW page.
Early Childhood Education
🐝 Welcome to the Nest of Excellence: Early Childhood Education
At Harada Elementary, we believe that the first steps in a child's educational journey set the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our Early Childhood Education Program provides a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where our youngest Hornets can explore, create, and grow. Through a high-quality blend of play-based socialization and foundational academic skills, our dedicated educators help children build the confidence and curiosity they need to thrive.
We are proud to partner with our families to inspire a love of learning from the very beginning.
Music
🎵 Harmonizing Excellence: Band & Choir
Mrs. Fuentes
At RUSD, we believe that music education enriches the mind and feeds the soul. We are thrilled to offer specialized music instruction led by our dedicated music teacher, giving students the opportunity to discover their artistic voices. Through our Band and Choir programs, students don't just learn how to read music and master instruments or vocal techniques—they build teamwork, confidence, and lifelong creative skills. Explore our music pathways below and hear our students shine!
Expanded Learning Opportunities
🐝 Beyond the Bell: Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning, connection, and fun don’t end at the final school bell! At Harada Elementary, we are proud to offer a dynamic range of Expanded Learning Opportunities tailored to enrich your student's school experience. Whether they are building new skills in our After-School Program, catching up or stepping ahead with target Tutoring, exploring unique interests in our campus Clubs, or staying active during Summer Camp, there is a place for every Hornet to thrive. We are committed to providing safe, engaging, and supportive spaces all year round!
Explore our current program schedules and enrollment options below to get involved!