PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLSWhat you need to know 2016-17

Portland Public Schools is a big place—78 schools and more than 48,500 students. This brochure highlights key information—from student registration to emergency communication—you’ll need as your student(s) move through school.

Getting URGENT NEWS - quicklyWeather-related delays. School emergencies. Special events:• Opt-in to School Messenger by sending the text message

Yes or Y to 68453.• Alerts are posted at www.pps.net • Twitter: @PPSConnect at www.twitter.com. • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pps.homepage• Phone call: Auto-dialer calls go to the “primary” number on

the student registration form in all supported languages.

CALENDAR exceptions 2016-17The school year runs Aug. 29 – June 9. Elementary, K-8 and middle schools open two hours late on seven Wednesdays for staff training: Sept. 21; Oct. 19; Jan. 18; Feb. 15; March 15; April 19 and May 17. Exceptions are Beverly Cleary, MLC, Rosa Parks and alternative and charter schools.High schools: No late starts. Instead, early release Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Feb. 15 and May 17. Exception is Jefferson.

Student TRANSPORTATION PPS provides yellow bus service to students PK-8 depending on distance from school and safety considerations. Learn more: View bus schedules https://apps.pps.net/Transportation/BusSchedule or call 503-916-6901

TRIMET PASSES for high school studentsThe YouthPass Program provides TriMet passes at no cost to high school students. Students receive a free TriMet pass in the fall thanks to the City of Portland, TriMet and Portland Public Schools. TriMet schedules: www.trimet.org.

School MEALS • Pay for school meals at www.MySchoolBucks.com or

bring a check to your school office or cafeteria.• Qualified students receive free meals; students who

qualify for reduced-price meals will also receive meals for free thanks to the Oregon Legislature.

• All students at the following schools – regardless of income – receive free meals: Alliance @ Meek, Boise Eliot/Humboldt, Cesar Chavez, Faubion, George MS, Harrison Park, James John, Jefferson HS, Kelly, King, Lane MS, Lee, Lent, Madison HS, Marysville, Pioneer Program, Rigler, Roosevelt HS, Rosa Parks, Scott, Sitton, Vestal, Whitman, Woodlawn and Woodmere.

Full-priced meals:Pre-K-Grade 5. . . . . $2.70 Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . $2.95

Grades 9-12 . . . . . . $3.20

Learn more: Contact your school cafeteria or PPS Nutrition Services, 503-916-3399.

School-based HEALTH CENTERS Benson High School and the OHSU Family Medicine Department opened the Student Wellness Center at Benson in spring 2016 with funding from CareOregon. The center provides students with on-site medical services and routine preventive health visits.The Multnomah County Health Department offers school-based health centers for students at: • Cleveland, Franklin, Grant, Jefferson, Madison and

Roosevelt high schools• Harrison Park and Cesar Chavez K-8 schools• George and Lane middle schoolsThe centers accept insurance and can also assist uninsured families. Learn more: multco.us/health/school-based-health-centers Learn more about counseling, drug & alcohol education, student discipline, student health: PPS Student Services, 503-916-5460, studentservices@pps.net.

FLIER distributionPPS uses the vendor Peachjar to send fliers directly to families via email. To post a flier or other materials in PPS schools, organizations must submit a request at www.peachjar.com.

CIVIC USE of BuildingsIndividuals and community groups may schedule the use of PPS facilities during non-school hours by obtaining a permit through the Civic Use of Buildings (CUB) office.

Lead, radon and more: HEALTHY SCHOOLSPortland Public Schools is maintaining its Healthy Schools webpage to provide environmental health and safety information, including water testing and radon monitoring results as well as updates about the district’s ongoing work to address health and safety issues in schools. PPS is contracting for water delivery for the 2016-17 school year to ensure safe drinking water is available for students and staff while working on repairs. Learn more: www.pps.net, Search “Healthy Schools”If you have health concerns, contact your primary care provider or attend a free county clinic for lead level screening. Multnomah County clinics are listed at www.leadline.org or call the county Leadline at 503-988-4000.

Track academic progress: PARENTVUEView student grades, attendance and assignments and email teachers through Synergy ParentVUE. Learn more: At your school or www.pps.net.

College and career readiness: GET READYGet Ready: A PPS web tool for planning for college and career - from financial planning to job shadows to admissions guidance: www.pps.net/getready. Graduation requirements: Find out what you need to graduate from high school. Learn more: www.pps.net, search “Diploma Requirements”

ATHLETICSThe Portland Interscholastic League offers a Youth Sports Program (6-8) and a High School Program (9-12).Learn more: at your school, or 503-916-3223, pilathletics@pps.net, www.pilathletics.com

Family involvement: GET INVOLVEDParents/guardians are invited to join district committees to help advise PPS on policies and practices.

VOLUNTEERINGVolunteers provide invaluable assistance through classroom support, curriculum enrichment, service in parent organizations (PTA, Booster Clubs, etc.) and grounds upkeep. Learn more: 503-916-3078, ajackso2@pps.net.

LANGUAGE SERVICES for familiesPPS Translation & Interpretation Services provides language support, free of charge. Request assistance from your teacher or principal. To get assistance from a bilingual staff member, press the appropriate number indicated on your school’s recorded message or call the PPS Language Line at:Spanish . . . 503 916-3582 Vietnamese 503 916-3584 Chinese . . . 503 916-3585 Russian . . . 503 916-3583

Somali . . . . . 503 916-3586 Main Line. . . 503-916-3254

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

PPS LEADERSHIP

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School-based concerns: OMBUDSMANThe ombudsman serves as an independent, neutral and confidential resource, assisting parents and community members in addressing complaints, conflicts and other school-related issues: Judi Martin, Ombudsman, 503-916-3045, ombudsman@pps.net. Learn more: View complaint policy and complaint resolution process on www.pps.net.

Privacy & rights Photo permission: Please notify your school office if your student should not be photographed or videotaped for use in PPS newsletters, websites, Facebook, news media and more.Annual notices: PPS publishes important notices to families regarding: (1) distribution of “directory information” from student academic records; (2) student records; (3) release of information to military and college recruiters; (4) Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment; (5) teacher qualifications in Title I schools; (6) distribution of information from non-school groups; (7) annual restraint and seclusion report. View notices: www.pps.net (Search “Annual Notices”)

Portland School BoardPaul Anthony, N/NE/SE panthony@pps.netSteve Buel, N/NE sbuel@pps.netJulie Esparza Brown, SW jebrown@pps.netPam Knowles, NE pknowles@pps.net

Tom Koehler, SE/NE tkoehler@pps.netAmy Kohnstamm, SW/NW akohnstamm@pps.netMike Rosen, SE mrosen@pps.netStudent Rep: Aleimah Bradley

Senior Board Manager: Rosanne Powell • rpowell@pps.netBoard Office: 503-916-3904 • schoolboard@pps.net

Superintendent 505-916-3200, superintendent@pps.net

Senior Directors supervise principals and support schools. To learn the name and contact information of your school’s Senior Director, go to www.pps.net search “PPS Leadership” or call 503-916-3440.

Asst. Supt. Harriet Adair hadair@pps.net School Supports

Asst. Supt. Chris Russo crusso@pps.net Teaching & Learning

Asst. Supt. Antonio Lopez alopez@pps.net School Performance

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Superintendent and Board share student-centered prioritiesThe Portland School Board and the Superintendent set shared priorities for 2015-2017 focused on strong leadership at every school; supports and a voice for teachers; student preparation for college and career; quality instruction to increase literacy; behavior supports to reduce exclusionary discipline and disproportionality; delivering 21st century schools through the bond, and balancing enrollment to deliver program equity.

REGISTERING for school List of schools/contact info: www.pps.net (Search “Schools”)New students: • Find your neighborhood school: www.pps.net/schoolchoice • Pick up a registration form at your school or download it at

www.pps.net (Search “Registration”). • Explore focus schools, dual language immersion programs,

alternative and charter schools. (See far right panel)Returning students: Update your registration form annually at your school. Form offers expanded opportunities to describe a student’s race/ethnicity to help PPS better understand and serve each student.Pre-K and Kindergarten: Several Pre-K programs are offered; full-day kindergarten is now tuition-free for all families. www.pps.net (Search “Kindergarten”)Before- and after-school childcare referral: 503-916-3230, nhauth@pps.net. English as a Second Language: www.pps.net (Search “ESL”) or call 503-916-6525• Register at your neighborhood school. If language

assistance is needed, register at a Welcome Center, Aug. 22 to 31, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Centers also assess students’ English language level:

• James John K-5: 7934 N. Charleston St.• Franklin High School @ Marshall: 3905 SE 91st Ave.• Wilson High School: 1151 SW Vermont St. Special Education: www.pps.net (Search “Special Education”) or call 503-916-3152• PPS encourages families with concerns about their child’s

development under age 5 to get an assessment for special education services. Call the Multnomah Early Childhood Program, 503-261-5535, for a referral to the PPS Early Childhood Evaluation Team. Contact the PPS Team directly if you have questions: 503-916-3426. (English/Spanish)

• Families concerned about their school-age child’s academic, motor, self-help, communication or social-emotional skills should talk to their child’s teacher about an assessment for services. If you have questions, contact your principal.

Talented & Gifted: www.pps.net (Search “Talented and Gifted”) or call 503-916-3358• Students K-12 are first nominated by their teacher

or parent/guardian and then assessed by PPS. If the student meets the criteria, he or she is selected to participate in the program.

Great Schools. Great Neighborhoods.Families are guaranteed a spot in their neighborhood school assigned by address. PPS is divided into eight clusters with K-5/ K-8 and middle schools that feed into the neighborhood high school. PPS is reconfiguring many K-8s into K-5s and middle schools over several years to strengthen programming. (See far left panel for registration information).List of schools/contact info: www.pps.net (Search “Schools”)Other optionsFocus schools: specialize in such areas as science or the arts. Apply in the February lottery.• Buckman Arts K-5• Creative Science School K-8 • daVinci Arts Middle School • Odyssey

@ East Sylvan K-8• Sunnyside

Environmental K-8

• Winterhaven Math & Science K-8

• Benson Polytechnic High School

• Jefferson High School – Middle College for Advanced Studies

Dual language immersion: apply in the February lottery at the kindergarten level or file a petition at upper levels. Learn more: www.pps.net, 503-916-3120.Neighborhood families only Spanish Immersion• James John K-5

(George MS) • Rigler K-5 (Beaumont MS)

• Scott K-8• Sitton K-5 (George MS)

Open to families district-wideSpanish Immersion• Ainsworth K-5

(West Sylvan MS)• Atkinson K-5 (Mt. Tabor MS)• Beach K-5

• Bridger K-8• Cesar Chavez K-8• Lent K-8

Vietnamese Immersion: Roseway Heights (K-3 growing to K-8)Chinese Immersion• Martin Luther King Jr. (K-4)• Woodstock K-5 (Hosford MS)Russian Immersion: Kelly K-5 (Lane MS)Japanese Immersion: Richmond K-5 (Mt. Tabor MS)Multiple Pathways to Graduation: Some students benefit from an alternative setting including alternative schools, drop-out prevention programs or charter schools. Learn more: www.pps.net, 503-916-5437.Left school without graduating? Call the PPS Reconnection Center for help getting back in school: 503-916-3956

Find your school, learn about the lottery and more: www.pps.net/schoolchoice PPS Enrollment & Transfer Center: 503-916-3205; enrollment-office@pps.net; 501 N. Dixon St., Suite 140

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High School

Middle School

K-5/K-8

Special Programs

K-5/K-8 Boundaries

Middle School Boundaries

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Faubion attendance area extends north to city limit

Skyline K-811536 NW Skyline Blvd.

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