Ocean Crest maintains special reading and math programs in grades K-4, funded by the federal Title I program.  We have a school-wide “Response to Intervention” protocol at Ocean Crest called Walk to Read.  All students receive core reading and math instruction in their classroom, plus 30 minutes of reading or math intervention based on ability level. Our Title I programs provide instruction for students requiring strategic intervention, meaning they are below grade level expectations.  Participation is determined by a universal screening assessment and is adjusted based on need at 6 week intervals. 

From time to time, children will be taking off-campus tours.   Adequate supervision will be provided by using teachers and volunteer parents.  Except for short excursions in town (city library, other schools, etc.), parents will be notified and permission obtained in advance of any field trips.  Children who remain behind will be placed in classrooms to carry on with their regular assignments.

Our goal is for all students to be challenged in their ‘gifted’ areas, whether they are in the academic arena, the arts, or leadership.  To qualify for TAG services, students must exceed the State benchmark on the reading or math test, and score at the 97th percentile or above on another standardized test that is specifically administered upon teacher or parent recommendation.  Our TAG program uses differentiation within the regular classroom setting and is not a pull out program.  Please contact the principal, Mrs. Wehner, for further information.

Students use a specialized program to build and advance their capacity to use the English language. Teachers at each grade level are trained in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP).  SIOP is a research-based and validated instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners throughout the United States.

Parents of eligible students have the right to: 1) inspect and review the student’s education records; 2) request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights; 3) consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that these rules authorize disclosure without consent; 4) pursuant to OAR 581-21-410, file with the U. S. Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; and 5) obtain a copy of the Board Policy JO-Education Records.

By policy, the following information is considered directory information and may be released through proper procedures: student name, address, telephone listing and photograph; date and place of birth; participation in officially recognized activities; dates of attendance, degrees or awards received; weight and height of team members and most recent school or program attended.

Parents or students 18 years of age or emancipated, may request an exclusion from the release of directory information within 15 days of the annual public notice.  Such requests must be in writing, presented to the attending school and are only valid for the present school year.  Please understand that unless you object to the release of any or all of this information within fifteen (15) school days of the date this student handbook is issued to your child, directory information may be released by the district for use in local school publications, other media and for such other purposes as deemed appropriate by the principal.

Bandon School District shall forward education records requested with 10 days of receiving the request.

Education records policies are available for review at the School District Office at 455 9th Street SW, Bandon, Oregon 97411

OAR 581-21-225 authorizes school districts to ask you to provide your social security number (SSN).  The SSN will be used by the district and the Oregon Department of Education for reporting, research and record keeping and for planning and developing educational programs.  The Oregon Department of Education may also gather information about students and programs to meet state and federal statistical reporting requirements.

The school district may also release your SSN to other agencies for purposes as outlined below:

The Oregon Department of Education may use information gathered from the Oregon Employment Division to learn about education, training and job market trends.  The information may also be used for planning, research and program improvement.

State and private universities, colleges, community colleges and vocational schools may use the information to find how many students continue their education and their level of success.

Other state agencies may use the information to help state and local agencies plan educational and training services as a means of assisting Oregon citizens in getting the best jobs available