Students attending Riverside take courses that are approved by the Board of Education, leading to a L'Anse Creuse diploma.  New high school course expectations, as outlined by the State of Michigan, have been integrated into Riverside's course offerings.  These courses, taught using alternative teaching methods and strategies to prepare students for post-secondary training and the real world of work.  In addition, to ensure students can get through the rigorous work, a framework of support initiatives have been implemented to guide the students towards success. Riverside offers content-driven courses using the small school philosophy.