About Riverside Academy East (Grades PreK-5th)
See How We Go Beyond Curriculum Mandates By Offering Arabic Education, After School Programs, One To One Student Technology, And More!
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Riverside Academy East
Our Academy is placed in a diversely rich community. We provide students with opportunities to explore their potential and become involved and knowledgeable citizens that give back to their communities. In addition to offering a strong curriculum, students have the opportunity to learn a second language, join academic clubs and more! We offer a safe learning environment that is inclusive and global.
Curriculum
Riverside Academy East’s curriculum is sufficiently broad to allow students the opportunity to study a range of subjects including: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Arabic Language, Science, Social Studies, PE, Technology, Art and Music. We go above the standards to challenge students and prepare them with a 21st Century Education!
GSRP Preschool
The Great Start Readiness Program is Michigan's state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children who may be at risk of educational failure. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start. Visit the Early Childhood Website for more information!
After School Programs
Available to all students
Arabic Language
Two track Arabic program
Free Preschool
A GSRP authorized PreK program!
WHY CHOOSE OUR ACADEMY
Riverside Academy East offers a safe learning environment that fosters community and excellence when it comes to your child’s education. We take pride in our many accomplishments and mission to excel students so that they are prepared for a bright future. Our Academy aims to challenge students on a global scale. We offer a character education program that we believe is essential for their success in both their personal and academic lives.
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Appreciation
- Commitment
- Cooperation
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Tolerance
College Readiness
Focused on the individual learning needs of each child.
Positive Learning Environment
100% of our students enroll in a higher education institution.
1 To 1 Technology
All students receive a Chromebook and access to online learning tools.
Highly Qualified Staff
About Our Principal
Principal Omar Saed
Omar Saed serves as the Principal of Riverside Academy East, the PreK–5 campus under the Global Educational Excellence (GEE) charter school network. Since joining GEE in 2018, he has demonstrated steadfast leadership and commitment to fostering academic excellence, cultural appreciation, and inclusive education within a rich and diverse community.
With a Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University, Omar brings both theoretical knowledge and practical insight to his role. Under his guidance, Riverside Academy East continues to thrive by offering a 21st-century curriculum enriched with Arabic language instruction, individualized student technology, expansive after-school programming, and character education rooted in traits like respect, responsibility, creativity, empathy, and integrity.
Omar is known for his visionary leadership style—grounded in collaboration with students, staff, and families—to ensure every child is seen, supported, and set on a path to reach their highest potential. His dedication to nurturing not only academic growth but also social-emotional development aligns seamlessly with the GEE mission of cultivating lifelong learners and thoughtful global citizens.
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