| Get Ready . . . |
Studies show that students are more successful when adults are involved with their school lives — by volunteering in their classroom, attending parent-teacher conferences, making sure they have a place to study, expressing interest and asking questions about their studies.
It's also helpful to understand how the school system works and what to expect grade to grade. But understanding the choices and challenges your student may face during the K-12 experience can feel overwhelming.
This site is designed to link you to a variety of information, resources and services offered by Portland Public Schools to help you get connected to your student's education, particularly in preparation for the transition grades: kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade. |
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| Get Set . . . |
Portland Public Schools has a simple system of automatically designated neighborhood schools, combined with transfer options to special focus schools and programs.
Before making decisions about which is the right school for your child, learn how the school choice program works, find out about your neighborhood school and prepare yourself by understanding what criteria make for a "best fit" for your child. |
| Get Connected! |
You can't really know a school until you see it firsthand, talk to teachers, administrators and other school employees, and hear from other parents.
During the school choice transfer application cycle each winter, PPS provides many opportunities to get information on various schools and programs. Check out:
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