Transfer Slots: 5 (wait list = 10)
2732 NE Fremont St, (google maps)
Portland, OR 97212
Distance from 33rd & Killingsworth: 1.3 miles, 4 minutes
Phone: 503-916-6036
E-mail: tgeist@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.alameda.pps.k12.or.us/
Grade levels: PK-5
Principal: Teri Geist
Student Enrollment: 700
About: Alameda supports learning by providing a program in which a strong academic foundation and environment nurtures and encourages the development of every student. The arts are integrated into content areas through Discipline-Based Art Education, student performances, Young audiences assemblies, artists-in-residence,and family art nights. All students have access to current technology in classrooms and in a state-of-the-art media center and technology lab. Physical education and music are also offered. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods and tailor instruction to support students with different learning styles and needs. The curriculum is enhanced by community field trips and hands-on learning. Alameda's Peer helper program involves students as mediators in playground disputes, and Buddy Classrooms team older and younger students for projects and activities. The community is involved in all aspects of Alameda School through the PTA, Site Council, Foundation and volunteer opportunities in classrooms. 
Kindergarten: Three sections of full-day, one section of half-day.
Kindergarten Round-up: Feb. 13, 2008, 9:30 am. and 6:30 pm.
Childcare: Before and after school care provided by the YMCA.
Information Sessions: Twice-monthly tours of the school will begin after Kindergarten Round-Up. Please call the school for more information on tours

Transfer slots: 1 (wait list = 10)
Not including additional information due to lack of transfer slots

Transfer slots: 1 (wait list = 5)
Not including additional information due to lack of transfer slots

Transfer slots: 8 (wait list = 5)
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=265 
840 NE 41st (google maps)
Portland, OR 97232
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 2.7 mi – about 10 mins

Phone: 503-916-6210
E-mail: dcorliss@pps.k12.or.us 

School-created web pages: http://www.laurelhurst.pps.k12.or.us 
School-brochure: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/brochure/Laurelhurst.pdf 

Grade levels: K-7
Principal: Dawn Corliss
Student Enrollment: 540

Enrollment data: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/enrollment/enroll_out.php?rpt=221
$4995/child; 75% neighborhood attending school; average teacher experience 18.4 yrs, average class size=26.9
achievement: 3rd grade R >95% W 94.4% - 5th grade R 87.8% W 88.6%

About: Laurelhurst School offers a welcoming and caring learning environment that celebrates and encourages parent and community participation. The experienced and professional teaching staff focuses on academic excellence and growth for every child. Laurelhurst has been rated an exceptional school every year since 2002-03. Laurelhurst combines creative project-based learning with an emphasis on developing individual student strengths. A strongly integrated literacy, math, science and social studies curriculum is aligned with state benchmarks and is articulated across grade levels. Laurelhurst is an Arts for Learning school. In addition to artists working with students, the arts are integrated throughout the curriculum with student performances, Young Audiences Assemblies and artists-in-residence. Music and physical education add significant value to each child’s daily educational experience. The media center, with an emphasis on information literacy and research, is the heart of the school. Computers for student use are located in the media center, technology lab and classrooms. Information literacy benchmarks guide students to grow in their ability to use technology as a tool for continued learning and productivity. Laurelhurst will fully become a K–8 school over the next two years, adding 7th graders in fall 2008 and currently housing K–6. We are excited to guide our K-8 students toward becoming caring, competent, and responsible future citizens.

Kindergarten: Half-day and full-day kindergarten options.
Childcare: Monday–Friday, 6 AM–6 PM provided by YMCA.
Focus options: Arts, Science and Technology
Information Sessions: None currently scheduled.

Before and after school programs: YMCA on-site day care, Earlybird Chorus, Earlybird Spanish, after school language and science classes, Lego Robotics Team, Homework Club, art classes, Chess Club, Maypole Dance Team.

Community partnerships: Young Audiences; Portland Leadership Collaborative with Nike;

Student learning environment

• Laurelhurst students learn to be safe, respectful,responsible and cooperative young citizens. The schoolcommunity holds students to high expectations for academicachievement and positive behavior.
• Laurelhurst has a strong instructional program. Student strengths are emphasized. Creative project-based learning combined with a solid foundation of basic skills makelearning rigorous, relevant and meaningful for all students.
• Students are taught PE and playground rules to encouragefair play, self-management and respect for self and others.
• Laurelhurst places a strong emphasis on art education. The school strives to develop students\' abilities in the visual and performing arts.
• Parents actively support and are involved in all aspects of the school program. Parent volunteer tutoring programsupports students to attain high academic standards.

Curriculum components

• Literacy: Laurelhurst places a great emphasis on ensuring all students read at or above benchmark by grade 3. 
• Vocabulary development is emphasized in the upper grades.
• 15% more students met or exceeded state writing benchmarks in 2006 than in 2005. An additional 12% more students met or exceeded state Writing benchmarks in 2007 than in 2006. That\'s a gain of 27% students meeting or exceeding writing benchmarks in two years. To ensure continuation of these goals, staff participates in ongoing development. Currently, the focus is on the district\'s K–2 Literacy Initiative and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of every learner. Laurelhurst is in it\'s second year as a Phase I school for the district\'s Grades 3–5 Writing initiative.
• Emphasis is placed on developing strong math skills using Math Investigations and Problem Solving throughout the grades. 
• 92% or above of Laurelhurst 4th and 5th gradestudents met or exceeded state math benchmarks in 2007. 
• The school will provide 6th, 7th and 8th grade math offerings that meet the intellectual and academic needs of students and ensure preparation for high school mathematics.
• A dedicated science lab allows students to investigate and inquire in the areas of biology, ecology, physical andearth sciences. District science kits are used as part ofdistrict curriculum and materials for experiential,inquiry-based, hands-on learning.
• Social studies curriculum topics are often a springboard forstudents to practice reading, writing and speaking. They integrate well with other curriculum areas to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities. Social studies curriculum includes learning geography, history, cultural studies and civics. Many field trips are related to social studies content.
• The Media Center focuses on students\' learning information technology and how to apply research skills. A technology plan guides the school to articulate what\'s important for students to know and be able to do by the time they leave Laurelhurst in 8th grade.
• A full-time PE specialist provides students withopportunities to learn movement, character development,fitness and safety.
• Staff use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the varying learning styles and abilities of all students. Focusing on students\' strengths is a priority at Laurelhurst.
• In addition to classroom and \"Specials\" teachers, somechildren gain additional support from a reading/mathspecialist, a special education teacher and/or an English as a Second Language teacher. TAG students have learning goalsto meet their rate and level of learning in identified areasof intellectual, math and/or reading.

Staff

• 21 classroom teachers, 1 PE, 1 music, 1 media specialist,1 child development specialist, 1.5 ERC teachers, 1 reading/math specialist, .25 ESL Instructor.
• Staff development focuses on literacy, science, math,technology and arts integration woven throughout content. Throughout each year, individual teachers and whole staffare involved in staff development opportunities.

Parent and family support

• Active PTA, Foundation and Site Council. Parent involvement is welcomed and needed at Laurelhurst.
• The Laurelhurst Foundation sponsors the springtime LaurelBall, which helps to fund staffing and keep class size in check at Laurelhurst.
• PTA-sponsored events include carnival, gift wrap sale, Sock Hop, Women in History, Run for the Arts, Butterfly Garden, teacher professional support, Field Day, Homework Club, Bookfair, Spirit wear, Scrip, Passport Club, Publishing House, Rose Show, Safety Patrol, Library, Technology,Counseling and PE materials support.

Special programs and features

• Science laboratory for hands-on, inquiry-based science.
• Starbase Aerospace program for 5th graders every other year.
• Student Council, leadership and mentoring opportunities.
• In the computer lab and with a media specialist, students learn research and information technology skills.
• Run for the Arts allows Laurelhurst to be an Arts for Learning school with a yearly emphasis on either visual or performing arts. Partnership with Young Audiences provides artist-in-residence along with student performances yearly.
• Student "STAR of the WEEK" invites every student to be honored one time a year as the classroom star.
• Women in History Celebration.
• Participation in Rose Festival activities.
• Grandparents Day is an annual event.

Transfer slots: 4 (wait list = 5)
4013 NE 18th (google maps)
Portland, OR 97212
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 2.0 mi – about 6 mins
Phone: 503-916-6181
E-mail: rschafer@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.sabin.pps.k12.or.us
School-brochure: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/brochure/Sabin.pdf
Grade levels: PK-8
Principal: Richard Schafer
Before and after school programs: before and after school childcare provided by Peninsula Children's Center.

Student learning environment:

• Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructional Day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Teacher Day: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• A holistic approach to learning focuses on the entire child,taking into consideration family concerns, emotional, socialand medical issues.
• Early intervention and prevention is emphasized with oral and written communication to families. Current web pages and monthly newsletters from the principal keep the learning community informed.
• Programs target Oregon State Standards and benchmarks, including a School Improvement Plan, that incorporates a Title I Schoolwide Plan, multicultural education and cooperative learning, as well as study and organizational skills.
• Four to six computers are located in each classroom with internet connectivity. In addition classes learn IT skills in a networked lab of 30 computers.

Curriculum components:

• Pre K-7 students participate in the MAD Science Workshops to supplement classroom science instruction.
• Special program elements include Reading Recovery trained staff, Books 2U, MAD Science and SMART. Work with PPS Math Resource Team is funded by the National Science Foundation grant.
• Other special program elements include school-wide adoption of Open Court reading materials and C.O.R.E. (Consortium on Reading Excellence) strategies and assessments that support the state standards and benchmarks in reading and writing fluency and comprehension.
• Ninety minutes is dedicated daily for literacy instruction in grades K–5. The 3–5 focus is on print and phonemic awareness and the construction of meaning that leads to the development of the strategies and skills students need to become independent readers by third grade. This year ushers in the new Scotts Foreman Language Arts adoption, which includes a varied and rich collection of teacher support materials.
• Math instruction includes direct instruction in the use of problem-solving strategies and the use of manipulatives to build conceptual understanding in grades PK-5. Currently, we Investigations, a district-wide math adoption as well as Everyday Counts. A variety of teaching methods and strategies address the different learning styles of our students.
• Proceeds from “Run For the Arts” support an “Artist in Residence” program as well as school-wide assemblies introducing students to the fine arts.

Transfer slots: 40 (wait list = 20)
320 SE 16th (google maps)
Portland, OR 97214
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 3.5 mi – about 12 mins
Phone: 503-916-6230
E-mail: cmason@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.buckmanelementary.org/ 

Grade levels: K-5

Principal: Claudia Mason

Student Enrollment: 510

Enrollment Data: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/enrollment/enroll_out.php?rpt=199
$4785/student; average class size=26.8; average teacher experience=13.4yrs; percentage neighborhood kids attending=80
Achievement - good
% Meeting or Exceeding Benchmarks: 2006-2007 3rd grade R 89.0% M 76.7% 5th grade R >95% M 88.9%

About: Buckman Arts Focus School provides an exciting educational option for elementary children throughout the Portland Public School District. Students at Buckman have the opportunity to internalize their learning through several forms of creative self-expression. They often use dramatic improvisation to interpret a historical perspective. They may explore rhythmic patterns to explain mathematical understandings or adapt a song to synthesize the results of a science experiment. Through involvement with the arts, students at Buckman are engaged and enthusiastic, eagerly anticipating their next project, activity or performance. Integrating a love of the arts with high academic standards, the Buckman community supports every child. In addition to consistently achieving strong results in state-required academic assessments, Buckman provides a dynamic foundation for students to develop the positive self-esteem and the effective lifeskills necessary for their success. The dedicated Buckman staff, pro-active parents and a considerable number of invaluable community resources culminate in a remarkable partnership that underscores an incomparable devotion to arts-infused education. Buckman provides a top-quality educational experience that would benefit all children. Buckman School is truly unique. 

Kindergarten: Three full-day classes of kindergarten are offered.

Focus options: K-5th grade Arts Focus Option.

Before and after school programs: We have a before school Homework Club, as well as SUN community classes after school. Vermont Hills Child Care provides before and after school care.

Community partnerships: Buckman was chosen as a SUN School as part of a community building initiative sponsored by Multnomah County and the City of Portland. This will enhance Buckman\'s student success and community vitality by expanding the use of the neighborhood school. In addition to building creative new community partnerships, SUN Schools work to identify and engage the special gifts and skills of neighborhoods. Through SUN Schools, additional academic offerings are provided before and after regular school hours, expanded social and health services are provided to students and their families and recreation and enrichment activities are open to the entire community.

Student learning environment

• Buckman\'s staff uses a hands-on, active learning approach. Learning environment is creative, artistic, highly visual, colorful. Staff is environmentally focused.
• Learning involves personal discovery, action, observation and reflection.
• Children learn in a variety of ways and they benefit from diverse methods of instruction.
• Buckman School focuses on the whole child, integrating humanities, arts and sciences.
• Parents, staff and community members work cooperatively to make on-site decisions.
• Creative education is a process of respecting one\'s self, the arts, and our connections to others and the natural world.
• Our quest for academic excellence is taught through practical application, free exploration and discovery.
• We have three all-day kindergarten classrooms. The district pays for half of the day, and parents pay for the other half.
• Every child is creative and can reach his/her academic potential through high expectations.
• Families, staff, students and the community work collaboratively in a learning environment that respects diversity and individuality. We live as a community of learners.
• Practical application of skills enables students to positively connect with and influence their environment.
• Diversity is to be respected and celebrated.

Curriculum components

• We look at students\' strengths and learning preferences. Staff use themes, learning centers, design technology, projects and simulations to make learning activity-oriented.
• Buckman staff use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of students. Staff use a multiple intelligence approach to teaching, working with visual, kinesthetic, musical, verbal, scientific/logical and personal intelligences.
• Computer instructional technology is used throughout the school.
• Staff members provide opportunities for children to design research projects and use dance, drama, visual arts and music to enhance their learning. Integrated learning experiences are provided.

Transfer slots: 50 (wait list = 10)
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=834 
1231 SE 92nd (google maps)
Portland, OR 97216
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 6.7 mi – about 16 mins
Phone: 503-916-6431
E-mail: jspassov@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://creativescienceschool.org
Grade levels: K-8
Principal: Jay Spassov

Student Enrollment: 200

About: The Creative Science School will be relocating to its permanent home in the Clark building during the 2008 summer. CSS teachers encourage students to be independent thinkers, learners, and problem solvers. Students build social, reading, writing, math and science skills through participating, observing, interacting, theorizing, experimenting, recording their findings, and drawing conclusions. We believe students should be empowered to take responsibility for their own learning, as well as their social and emotional choices. We currently offer music, drama, art and PE as core curriculum enrichment. Our after school classes vary year to year. We offer classes in art, science, intramural sports and Chess for Success. Our mid-level students benefit from electives that include art, music, PE and newspaper. CSS is founded on a constructivist educational philosophy developed by renowned Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. After years of observing children, Piaget found that children learn best when they explore and discover on their own. CSS is a child-centered, hands-on program that supports the instructional methodology of Storyline, a Scottish approach to integrated language arts. 

Kindergarten: Full-day kindergarten (possible fee for service; action pending state decision).
Kindergarten Round-up: See information below regarding mandatory meeting.

Childcare: Before and after school care from Vermont Hills Family Life Center. 
Information Sessions: February 7 and 28 and March 13, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bridger School Cafeteria. For more information, call 503-916-6336 or 503-213-3200.
For the 2008-09 school year, Creative Science School will move to its permanent location in the Clark building. Admittance to this program is through application. Please check the district transfer process that began February 2, 2007. Applicants must attend a mandatory meeting. 

Community partnerships: 

• Since 2002, when we began the planning process, Urban Water Works has partnered with Bridger School in creating a “rainwater garden” in the play area adjacent to the school. This project brought in a wide array of partners including the City of Portland, as we prepared to divert storm water runoff into the Bridger School garden “wetland.”
• Wolftree: Over the past 8 years, David Lifton’s fifth graders have participated in Wolftree’s Cascade Streamwatch Program. This outdoor learning experience is combined with their study of Pacific Northwest ecology and salmon. This year, the class is part of a yearlong project working with both Wolftree and the City of Portland’s water bureau. This extends their study of salmon to include water resources and shared use by people and animals (salmon in particular).
• Ethos: Provides music training for all students. Ethos has also worked with us to add a musical dimension to particular Storylines.
• Zenger Farm: We have formed a partnership with Zenger Farm that includes service learning and hands-on programs that focus on farming and food production, the impacts of food choices, and the relationship between farming, wetland ecology and environmental stewardship.
• City of Portland, Department of Environmental Quality: Our fifth graders have studied the ecology of many Portland-area sites (e.g., Balch creek, Brookside wetland, Oaks Bottom), working primarily with Lynn Vanderkamp. Lynn has come to the school with presentations and workshops.
• Portland State University: PSU places teacher training interns at the Creative Science School to take advantage of our innovative educational environment. We embrace the energy brought to our classrooms by a new generation of teachers. Potential Partners:
• Headstart: The Creative Science School is very interested in preschool education. By giving students early learning experiences, we can help them to be successful later. We would like to see several Headstart classrooms in our new location.
• OMSI: We would like to explore how we can work together with OMSI to integrate into the CSS curriculum more inquisitive, hands-on experimentation and exploration.
• U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife: This organization has released a new statement outlining their partnership goals. USDFW could be instrumental in helping CSS to create a schoolyard habitat (i.e., a new rainwater garden).
• Highland School in Bend: The Highland School is a Storyline magnet school in the Bend-La Pine School District. Through a partnership, CSS could develop curricular connections and use their success as a guide and framework for our future success. Storyline is widely used at CSS, but we could use the Highland School as a model for continued improvement and professional development.

Student learning environment: 

• Emphasizes instruction using appropriate technology.
• Instruction by the Title 1, ELL (English Language Learners) and RC (Resource Center) teachers help students build basic skills and meet individual needs.
• Widely utilizes Storyline method.
• Expresses Constructivist philosophy.
• Honors the multiple intelligences of children.
• Prepares students to be flexible learners in a world where technology is constantly changing our relationship to information and knowledge. Critical thinking, scientific method, creative learning and other habits of mind are key to adapting to change.

Ockley Green Arts arts, sciences and technology magnet

Transfer slots: 25 (wait list = 25)
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=178
6031 N Montana (google maps)
Portland, OR 97217

Phone: 503-916-5660
E-mail: jmalone@pps.k12.or.us 

School-created web pages: http://www.ockleygreen.pps.k12.or.us 
Grade levels: K-8
Principal: Joseph Malone

Enrollment data: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/enrollment/enroll_out.php?rpt=229

• Budget per child: $6902
• TAG: 10.5%
• Percentage neighborhood children attending: 42%
• Achievement: poor

Before and after school programs

• Ockley Green is a K-8th Magnet School with a focus on the arts, sciences and technology. The core program is enhanced through Extended Day activities, which are provided by community partners through the SUN Community School Extended Day Program.
• Extended Day programs include: Supper (Nutrition Services), Homework club, OG Fire Drill Team, Hip Hop Beat making (Ethos), Oregon Leadership Institute and EXITO (OCHA), Project Plus (PSU), MESA, drama and dance (Higher Stages) and sports. These programs are offered daily for all K-8th grade students. Additional partnerships with the Weiden and Kennedy Caldera Arts Program, PSU Center for Science Education, OMSI, Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center and others provide enhanced learning experiences for all students before and after school.

Community partnerships

• Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, Higher Stages Arts Academy, Tears of Joy Theatre, Bainbridge Design, Nike US Equipment Division, The Rebuilding Center, Center for Teaching & Learning West, Legacy Emmanuel Hospital, Vernier Software and Technology, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), White Bird Dance Company, Harambee Center, North Portland Lions\' Club, Talking Drum Bookstore, New Seasons at Arbor Lodge, Safeway, Fred Meyer, Oregon Parent Teacher Association, SUN Schools, Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), Friends of the Children, Lewis and Clark College Portland Parks and Recreation, Portland Community College, Portland Police Bureau, G.R.E.A.T Program, Portland State University, University of Portland, Chess for Success.

Student learning environment

• Ockley Green is organized into grade level teams with each grade level schedule also including time for physical education and choices of arts electives.
• The affective needs of students are addressed through mentors, support groups and support staff.
• The schoolwide focus is on the engagement of every student in learning experiences that personally impact their livesand maximize their potential for success.
• Block scheduling for 6th-8th graders that decreases student movement throughout the building and the number of teachers per student each day.

Curriculum components

• The Magnet Program at Ockley Green emphasizes educating students for the future through a standards-based instructional program that is both challenging and stimulating. Designing a better future for ourselves, our community and our world is the theme of the school. Learning experiences are enhanced through the integration of the arts, sciences and innovative technology.
• The Ockley Green core program includes instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and physical education along with specialized instruction in the arts (visual art), instrumental and vocal music, dance, media arts,and digital design.
• Connected Mathematics Program.
• Interdisciplinary block classes: Language arts/social studies and mathematics/science.
• High school accredited algebra class for eligible 8th grade students.
• Schoolwide Title I Program.
• Services for limited-English-proficient students use an inclusion and pull-out model.
• Special Education services include self-contained SLC-A, self-contained SLC-B, Resource Centers, speech therapist and a school psychologist.

Staff

• 27 classroom teachers; support staff including student 
• management specialist, school counselor, instructional 
• specialist, library media specialist, family involvement 
• coordinator, campus safety monitor, school nurse, school 
• psychologist, speech therapist; 8 classified staff members; 
• and administrators: principal and assistant principal.

Parent and family support

• Support Services: 21st Century Learning Center; Project Alliance; Touchstone; SelfEnhancement, Inc.; I have a Dream; Friends of Children; Project PLUS; Project Gear-up; Summerbridge; Portland Parks and Recreation Community School classes.

Special programs and features

• The Magnt School Program provides enhanced instruction inall classes, specialized courses in the arts and access to state-of-the-art technology. The program is in the second year of development and is part of an articulated pathway in the arts and technology from Ockley Green to an aligned program on the Jefferson Campus.
• 21st Century Community Learning Center: Self Enhancement, Inc. is the lead community agency at Ockley Green School. The major goal of this program is to assist students in meeting district and state content and performance standards in reading, mathematics, and science. The program will help accomplish this by developing and expanding before school, after school, weekend and summer programs for youth and their families at each school.
• Special Education classes: Resource Center; and Structured Learning Center for Behavior (SLC-B).
• Polaris Program is designed to meet the needs of students who require an alternative learning environment.
• Services for limited-English-proficient students.

Richmond Japanese Immersion School - todo

Transfer slots: 69 (wait list = 10)
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=275 

Transfer slots: 15 (wait list = 20)
3421 SE Salmon (google maps)
Portland, OR 97214
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 3.5 mi – about 14 mins
Phone: 503-916-6226
E-mail: shtaylor@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.sesptsa.com
Grade levels: K-8
Enrollment: by application/neighborhood boundaries.
Principal: Sarah Taylor
Open Houses:

• Feb 3rd 2008 at 6pm
• Feb 20th 2008 at 9am

Enrollment data: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/enrollment/enroll_out.php?rpt=239
$4496/child; tag=14.0%; neighborhood children attending=67%; average teacher experience=10.2 yrs; average class size=27.9
achievement: 3rd grade R 89.3% W 82.1%     5th grade R 87.1% W 74.2%     8th grade R 82.9% W 81.4%

Before and after school programs: Before and after school daycare is art-based through Art4Life. Students may sign up for multiple classes, including MUSE, violin, Spanish, Mad Science, drama, guitar. On Wednesday afternoons, students are invited to garden with a teacher. (more on website)

Community partnerships: Community partnerships focus on service learning, outdoor education and place-based education (more on website).

Student learning environment: 

• Primary students learn in team-led environments grouped K-2nd and 3rd-5th. They benefit from PE, music, art, science, naturalist and homeroom instruction. 
• Middle school students learn in mixed-age classes and spend most of their time with a core teacher. This teacher is with them for writer\'s workshop, reading, social studies and environmental core. 
• \"Morning Meeting\" is utilized as developmentally appropriate. During this time, students and staff gather for a variety of activities that may include singing, sign language, weather and news reports, guest speakers and announcements. 
• Each class adopts a local place such as a local chestnut tree, Forest Park or the Oaks Bottom Refuge, which they monitor and care for during the school year during monthly visits. 
• A unique school where students, staff and parents really get to know each other. This environment allows the teachers to understand individual differences in their students, as well as nurture students\' personal and academic growth. 
• Most classrooms have computers and are connected to the Internet. Students learn illustration, word processing skills, computer graphics, production techniques and use of video and digital cameras.

Curriculum components: 

• Strong literature program exposes students to a wide variety of genres. 
• Project-based curriculum with opportunities for students to work at their own level and rate of learning. 
• Sunnyside has a very hands-on curriculum utilizing Storyline throughout the different grades. 
• Social studies curriculum integrates art, literature, research and writing to answer the key question: "How does history influence the environment and how does the environment influence history?" 
• The middle school has a three-year rotation of the environmental core curriculum, which includes rivers, mountains and forests. All students study the same curriculum in any given year. 
• Middle school Spanish and math classes are leveled to meet the needs of individual students. 

Special programs and features:

• Sunnyside Environmental School is a special focus school that accepts neighborhood children, as well as those who wish to enter the school through the transfer process. The curriculum focuses on place-based education including service learning, horticulture, cultural geography and outdoor education. 
• Arts are infused in all subject areas throughout the day. Morning singing, Wednesday morning "Start Your Day with Art" and Friday afternoon art classes are only a few of the ways students experience art. 
• Service is an integral part of the curriculum at Sunnyside. Middle school students are required to fulfill a certain number of community service hours each year, as well as create a service learning portfolio. 
• All classes plan, care for and maintain the school gardens, which will include native plant, wetland, historical and cultural gardens. These gardens are integrated into student studies. In addition, many classrooms have their own theme garden

Transfer slots: 60 (wait list = 10) / half day: 5 / 5
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=297

5601 SE 50th 
Portland, OR 97206
Distance from 33rd & Killingsworth: 9.0 mi – about 22 mins from NE Portland

Phone: 503-916-6380
Fax: 503-916-2688
E-mail: marypatt@pps.k12.or.us

School-brochure: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/brochure/Woodstock.pdf
Grade levels: K-5
Principal: Mary Patterson
Student Enrollment: 408
Kindergarten: AM/PM half-day; English classes full-day Mandarin class.
Childcare: The YMCA provides on-site childcare before and after school.
Focus options: Woodstock offers a Mandarin Immersion Program.
Information Sessions: Please contact the school office at 503-916-6380 for information regarding school tours.

Before and after school programs

• Before and after school day care is provided by the YMCA.
• A variety of sports activities (tennis, open gym, basketball, etc.) are coordinated through the Portland Parks Bureau and our PE instructor. Times and events are scheduled on a trimester basis.
• Chess for Success sponsors a very active chess club for all interested students in grades 1-5.
• A variety of tuition-based classes are also offered after school.

Community partnerships

• We enjoy close relationships with the Woodstock business community, many within easy walking distance of the school.
• Reed College science majors often team with our 4th and 5th grade teachers science instruction.
• Junior Achievement works with our students to develop a better understanding of the business world and career opportunities.
• Woodstock School hosts visiting teachers from China each year. They work with all of our students, teaching them about Chinese culture. These teachers are sponsored through AFS.
• Chess for Success

Student learning environment

• A warm, caring environment sets the stage for students, families and community members to participate at Woodstock School.
• Cooperative efforts of students, families and staff work to provide maximum growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
• The staff is composed of talented individuals who are hard working, dedicated to children and always seeking to refine their strong professional skills.
• Individual needs are carefully monitored to provide instruction at appropriate levels of intervention. Mixed-age groupings, real-life learning experiences and peer involvement strategies are used to facilitate instruction.
• At Woodstock School, we believe that our purpose is to provide a foundation for the positive growth and development our students need to become productive, responsible citizens. We know that elementary students are diverse learners with unique needs. We strive to provide a variety of learning experiences structured to meet those needs through rigorous instruction and active support.

Curriculum components

• Classroom instruction focuses on content areas integrated with basic skills development.
• Students with needs for accelerated learning are accommodated through the Woodstock TAG program. Opportunities for acceleration are met through Level and Rate Instruction.
• Woodstock's Mandarin Immersion Program was established in the fall of 1998. Students spend one-half of their academic day immersed in Mandarin. We expanded our program adding an additional kindergarten class in 2006-2007. Currently, we are serving 231 students in grades K-5.

Staff

• 21 certified classroom teachers, 1 full-time PE Specialist, 1 half-time media assistant, 1 part-time ESL teacher, 1 part-time ESL assistant, 1 resource center teacher, 5 special education paraeducators, 1 part-time school psychologist, 1 part-time speech language pathologist

Parent and family support

• Woodstock families support our school through the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Shu Ren (Immersion Parent Group), and Site Council. PTA and Shu Ren hold meetings on alternating Tuesday evenings. Please contact the school office for a schedule.
• Parents and neighbors volunteer as reading assistants, classroom helpers, clerical assistants and special project coordinators.
• Parent involvement is desired so that our students may not only excel, but also experience the support of a strong community.

Special programs and features

• Woodstock is the home of the Mandarin ChineseProgram. This is a 50-50 Chinese language immersion experience. Students learn to read and write in simplified Chinese characters and to speak the Mandarin language. Students enter this program in kindergarten and continue through 5th grade at Woodstock. They then continue in the program at Hosford Middle School.
• All Woodstock students participate in learning Mandarin Chinese. These lessons are taught in the regular classroom setting using distance learning techniques and native speakers. This is part of our district's commitment to have all children learn a second language.
• Woodstock Student Management Plan is based on positive reinforcement. Respect for self and others is the guiding principle as taught through the Life Skills Program. The Junior Coach Program and the "Pride Inside" reward systems are key components of our plan.
• Woodstock communicates with families through a monthly newsletter and through classroom newsletters.
• Two self-contained special education classes are housed at Woodstock.

Statistics and test scores

Enrollment statistics
Updated in the late fall of each year

Report cards and AYP Scores
Oregon Department of Education school report cards

School Enrollment and Program Data

Standardized test scores

 K-5, Growing to K-8

Exclusion Criteria: Too far to travel (30 minutes each way every day into downtown) 
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=154  
2033 NW Glisan 
Portland, OR 97209
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 6.9 mi – about 14 mins (x2 = 28 mins at rush hour)
Phone: 503-916-5737
E-mail: fscotto@pps.k12.or.us 
School-created web pages: http://www.mlc-k12.com/ 
Grade levels: K-12
Enrollment: Enrollment by Application
Principal: Frank Scotto
Student Enrollment: 430

Enrollment data: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/enrollment/enroll_out.php?rpt=254
Budget: $4930/child;
TAG: 18.7%
average teacher experience: 13.8 yrs
average class size: 24.9
Achievement: good

About: The mission of the Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC) is a commitment to innovative learning choices for students of all ages. MLC, an alternative school since 1968, has a long tradition of excellence. For the past three years, MLC has earned an Exceptional rating on the state report card. Some annual traditions include the Egg Drop and Solstice Celebration.

Before and after school programs: Portland Park’s Sun/Community School Program (activities, classes for adults and children). Contact Jacki Hunter at 503-916-2912 or Jackie.Johnson@ci.portland.or.us. On site before and after school care available through Kids Community Learning Center (KCLC). Deirdre Steinmetz can be reached at 503-241-9443

Student learning environment

• Character traits emphasized at MLC include respect, courage, compassion, integrity and self-discipline. 
• MLC offers a positive participatory climate that is important for personalized and cooperative learning. Active learning is emphasized and is essential to the development of good decision making, critical and creative thinking, socialinteraction, wellness and communication. 
• A fundamental principle of MLC's educational program is to 
• establish a basis for lifelong success through personally 
• gratifying choices in career and living styles. 
• MLC's program makes extensive use of community resources and 
• flexible approaches to learning. 
• Cross-age grouping provides students opportunities toestablish a network of relationships throughout the school. Cross-age grouping also allows students to be both nurturedand nurturing to others. 
• At MLC, children gain a natural understanding andappreciation of the importance of a safe, nonrestrictivelearning environment. 
• MLC provides a student-centered educational environment thatgenerates a positive attitude toward self and others.Personal choice is a key educational ingredient in the educational program. 

Curriculum components

• MLC is organized by teams: Kx3, 4x6, 7x8 and 9x12. The team approach permits cross-grade experiences and moreefficiently utilizes skills of teachers and staff. 
• Kindergarten (full-day) focuses on school readiness and developmentally appropriate activities. Students have opportunities to make choices within classroom structure.Hands-on activities and field trips are featured. Readingand math skills are introduced in small groups. Work onsocial skills plays a large role in group activities. 
• Elementary students (1 and 2 grade blends, 3rd grade) spend mornings with their homeroom teachers working in large and small groups, concentrating on core academic skills.Portions of two afternoons a week are spent exploringelective classes. Intermediate students (4 and5 grade blend, 6th grade) spend mornings working on math, reading, science,language arts and social studies skills. An afternoonprogram of electives, 2 days a week, allows students toexplore areas of interest with teachers and students fromother classes in the school. 
• Elective curriculum is multidimensional. Many community members, parents and staff contribute to a wide range ofsubjects. Categories of class offerings include science,social studies, physical education, computer, literature, marimba and the arts. 
• Middle school students (7 and 8) spend mornings rotating through classes taught by language arts, math, science and social studies specialists. An afternoon elective program twice a week emphasizes individual choice in selectingclasses from a wide range of electives. 
• The high school helps students build a program designed to meet their needs, abilities, interests and learning styles while pursuing their high school diplomas. Students earn the same number of credits as other Portland high schools. Many off-campus learning experiences are available,including co-opting with other high schools, taking classes at local colleges, special interest placement in OMSIclasses and at the Portland Art Museum, and volunteer placement within community service organizations. Students may also develop independent study programs. 
• All MLC students create annual portfolios, but letter grades may be given upon request. High school student portfolios contain evidence of career exploration and shadow experiences, which allow opportunities for reflection on personal and career goals. In addition, several classes are offered that will provide newly required Career Pathways credits for all students. Every spring, high school studentspresent their portfolios to a panel that includes parents,community professionals and other volunteers. 

Parent and family support

• Parents are an integral part of MLC. Our volunteer program provides both support and enrichment for students and staff. Many parents also spend time assisting in classrooms. 
• MLC has an active Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), Local School Advisory Council (LSAC) and Site Council. 

Special programs and features

• MLC begins and ends each school year with an all-school picnic. 
• Frequent field trips are an extension of the classroom into the urban community and are an integral part of the MLC experience. 
• Winter Solstice is celebrated by the entire MLC communitywith poetry, singing, dancing and readings. 
• Egg Drop, an annual tradition at MLC, encourages studentsto design methods of dropping raw eggs from the roof without breakage. 

Transfer slots: 26 (wait list = 10)
Exclusion criteria: Too focused on math/science to exclusion of everything else, too far.
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/?id=375 

3830 SE 14th Ave (google maps)
Portland, OR 97202
Distance from NE 33rd & Killingsworth: 6.7 mi – about 16 mins (x1.5 at rush hours = 24 minutes)
Phone: 503-916-6200
E-mail: rrudolph@pps.k12.or.us 
School-created web pages: http://www.winterhavenschool.org 
Grade levels: K-8
Enrollment: Enrollment by Application
Principal: Rudy Rudolph (Principal)

Student Enrollment: 343

About: Winterhaven, a K-8th focus-option school, has a science and math emphasis. Our K-8th program provides an environment based on modeling scientific and mathematical inquiry across the curriculum. Winterhaven is a school for students who are capable and willing learners. Most students exceed the benchmarks. A challenging curriculum, dedicated staff and high parent involvement are key components to the Winterhaven program. A strong science program and a constructivist approach to math are foundations at the elementary level. Literature and writing are woven throughout the curriculum. There is one classroom for each grade K-5th, and two classes (60 students) at each middle school level: 6th-8th. Our first and second grade classrooms loop so we can provide continuity in a nurturing, rigorous learning environment at the primary level. Winterhaven has a full-time technology teacher (working with all K-8th students), full-time PE teacher, full-time counselor and part-time math/literacy teacher. Winterhaven is not a neighborhood school. Carpools and Tri-Met buses are the only transportation options available to families. The district does not provide school buses for Winterhaven students. You must attend a tour, sign a Statement of Understanding and apply online to be considered for transfer. Please email pjensen@pps.k12.or.us for a flyer with dates and times of tours.

Kindergarten: Full-day, tuition program. We welcome your interest.
Kindergarten Round-up: School tours have been completed for the 2008-09 school year.
Childcare: Art4Life, fee-based before and after school care.
Focus options: Math, science and technology.
Information Sessions: Tours have been completed for the 2008-09 school year.
Before and after school programs

• Art4Life is our on-site, fee-based, before and after school care program.
• Chess for K-8th students.
• Japanese Club for grades 4th-8th.
• Kids Like Languages.
• MUSE, a fee-based band program for grades 4th-8th.
• Middle school soccer.
• Basketball through Portland Parks and Recreation.
• Meyer Boys and Girls Club picks up students by bus each afternoon at Winterhaven.

Student learning environment

• An inquiry-based program in science where student curiosity helps shape the classroom environment.
• Winterhaven provides an accelerated and rigorous academic environment with a high number of TAG students.
• Special interest classes for elementary children are an integral part of the program.
• Parent volunteerism is welcomed.
• Award-winning science project involves Oaks Bottom Wildife Refuge.
• Full-day kindergarten (tuition program).

Curriculum components

• Visual Mathematics is used K-8th. This is a constructivist mathematics program, which allows students to develop mental and physical models for concepts covered. This gives a deeper understanding of math topics.
• Inquiry science is the basis for our science program. In addition, Jason Project science is used with all fourth and fifth graders.
• Eighth graders may earn high school credit for:Contemporary Issues Through Literature (2008-2009).
• Seventh and eighth graders have access to Algebra I/II and/or geometry courses for high school credit.

Staff

• Creative and dedicated staff includes 12 classroom teachers, PE, technology, counselor, literacy and special education teachers.
• Ongoing staff development stresses instructional strategies for advanced learners, math, critical thinking and science instruction. Winterhaven's School Improvement Plan has focused on writing for the past two years and that will likely continue to be a focus in 2008-2009.
• System Thinking strategies are used throughout every content area. All licensed staff have participated in extensive training in System Thinking. Winterhaven is a model school for the Water's Foundation.
• Along with most PPS schools, Winterhaven will be implementing new language arts curriculum in 2007-2008. This work will continue in 2008-2009 with more focus on meeting the needs of highly capable learners in literacy.
• Winterhaven was selected to receive $110,000 through a Mt. Hood Cable Grant. This grant funds two mobile carts (one on each level) with 30 laptops each, software and wireless connections. In addition, staff will be working on staff development around technology throughout the next three years.

Parent and family support

• Parent volunteerism is encouraged. We would like parents to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours per year.
• Volunteer opportunities include library, classroom, and office assistance; after-school activities; plus many others. Winterhaven welcomes parents into our program.
• Interest classes are taught by parents, as well as artists from the community.

Special programs and features

• Winterhaven has an active Thespian class for all seventh and eighth graders. Plans for 2008-2009 include this elective. Typically, this group has two productions during the school year.
• Winterhaven has an active arts program. The community raised over $26,000 for the 2007-2008 year to supplement classroom work with professional artists. Focused areas include music, theatre arts and dance.
• All students have opportunities for elective classes. For grades K-5th classes happen in two six-week sessions. Middle school students have ongoing electives that change every six weeks throughout the school year. Classes are taught by Winterhaven staff, parents and artists from the community.
• Community Service is expected of all middle school students. Students log their hours over the course of the school year. Efforts are recorded on the student\'s resume.