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Creston
4701 SE BUSHPortland, OR 97206
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Phone: 503-916-6340
Fax: 503-916-2621
E-mail: amckean@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.creston.pps.k12.or.us
School-brochure: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/brochure/Creston.pdf
Grade levels: K-8
Principal: Andy McKean
Student Enrollment: 300
About:
Creston offers an emerging kindergarten through eighth grade program. There are approximately 300 students enrolled, and 40 of them participate in the Columbia Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Our parent group is also growing and we are excited about the future of our program!
Pre School: Headstart classes are offered at Creston Annex, which is located on our campus.
Kindergarten: Two full-day classes of kindergarten are offered.
Kindergarten Round-up: For 2007-2008 Round Ups take place on Feb. 22 at 9:30 AM and on Mar. 6 at 6:30 P
Childcare: Vermont Hills Family Life Center offers before and after school care.
Information Sessions: Tours are offered at 10 AM on Tuesdays in February and March.
Testimonials
- I am proud to be the principal of Creston. I am
celebrating my fourth year here and have continually been
impressed by the students, staff and parent community.
Great things are in store for our emerging K-8th program
and I am excited about what the future will bring.
Dana Jacobs - The Creston School community reminds me most of a big,
loving family that works AND plays together exceptionally
well. Strong parent and volunteer involvement are
exemplified by the recent completion of Creston’s Reading
Garden. A dedicated group of parents, students, teachers
and neighbors turned an asphalt slab into an oasis for
everyone to enjoy. This lesson of working together to
achieve a goal is one that I hope my children never forget-
I know that I won’t!
Angela Wood, PTA President
Before and after school programs
- Vermont Hills Family Life Center is on site and open before and after school. We also offer Creston Chorus, Chess Club, Mad Science classes and Basketball Club. We plan to offer dance or drumming classes in the spring.
Community partnerships
- Vernier Software, a Beaverton-based company, donates Back-to-School supplies and backpacks or school bags to all of our students! Food 4 Less and Burgerville also support us!
- Starbucks, at SE 39th and Holgate generously donates coffee and pastries for our monthly Parent Coffees hosted by our PTA.
- Chess for Success
Student learning environment
- Creston is a safe and caring school community that works in partnership with families to provide the best educational program possible for children. We strive for excellence!
- Staff use a variety of age appropriate instructional techniques to enable all children to achieve and succeed.
- Diversity of our students, their families, our staff and our community is recognized and celebrated.
Curriculum components
- Creston's instructional program focuses on student achievement with emphasis on increased performance in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Curriculum and instruction are designed to prepare and support students in meeting and exceeding state standards.
- An integrated and balanced literacy program, utilizing a 60-minute literacy block and reading specialists assigned to every homeroom, supports students' acquisition and development of reading, writing and speaking skills.
- An experiential, hands-on math program teaches students to be problem solvers and mathematical thinkers. There is anemphasis on increasing students' ability to reason and solve problems logically.
- A multi-year arts plan enables students to work with different artists-in-residence each year, exploring art forms such as drama, ceramics, painting and drawing, dance, puppetry, mask-making and story-telling.
- Talented and Gifted (TAG) instruction is provided in the homeroom setting. We have a goal to identify more children to participate in the TAG program.
- Special education students and English language learners are served in an inclusive model in the general education homerooms. These students, as well as other learners, are also supported in small group settings outside the classroom with assistance for their specific needs.
Staff
- Twelve homeroom teachers, three literacy specialists, two ESL teachers, a special education teacher and two paraprofessionals are on staff for 2006-2007. A Child Development Specialist (CDS) works with our program on a half-time basis. In addition, half-time PE and music specialists offer classes to students twice per week. Students are also supported by our school psychologist and speech/language pathologist funded by the Special Education Program.
- Staff development focuses on training to prepare all students to meet and exceed state standards. Intense work through our Literacy Partnership with Leanna Traill from New Zealand occurred during the 2001-2002 year. Our yearlong plan, featuring grade-level thematic units, is utilized to create a strong academic experience for our students. During 2006-2007, our professional development will focus on writing and math.
Parent and family support
- Parents volunteer in our classrooms and also serve in leadership positions on our Site Council and PTA Board. PTA efforts contribute to our program in order to enhance student learning and support our staff. Parent leaders recently organized a local Stand for Children Team that is actively engaged in work to support school funding initiatives and other related work.
- Annual family events are planned, including a Back To SchoolPicnic and an End of the Year Celebration at Creston Park.
Special programs and features
- We are pleased to offer free full-day kindergarten classes to our community. Creston's students benefit from this increased instructional time.
- Columbia Regional's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary Program moved to Creston for the 2005-2006 school year. We are excited to have these students and staff in our building.
- The SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) program brings in 50 community volunteers to read twice a week with children in kindergarten through third grade.
- Title I, ESL and special education teachers work in collaboration with homeroom teachers to plan and deliver effective instruction for all students. Creston's yearlong plan features grade-level thematic units and creates a cohesive instructional program.
- Students are taught to use problem-solving skills in order to resolve conflicts in non-violent ways. At our Eagles In Flight Assemblies each month, students are recognized for traits such as respect, scholarship, honesty and responsibility.
- Creston's Vision: Creston School is a program of excellence that provides access and opportunities so that all children and adults achieve and contribute to society as productive citizens.
- We believe:• all children can learn.• mutual respect and appreciation for diversity creates a safe environment.• continuous learning is vital for all of us.• encouraging a vision of future success builds self esteem and resilience.• consistent and high expectations enable children to succeed.• experiences with the arts enriches lives and enhances learning.• extra-curricular activities support school success.• community investment in our school strengthens our work.
- A focus on inclusive education is the basis of our special program support. All students receive instruction in the general education setting that addresses the level and rate of learning. Students needing extra help are supported in the homeroom and in pull-out groups.
- Twenty-four eMacs are housed in our lab. Students learn and refine their technology skills quickly. Instruction is provided to support Internet research, creation of electronic presentations and various other tech-related tasks.
- Creston Annex, the home of Creston Headstart, is located on our campus. This program offers half-day classes to four-year-olds. Contact the Creston Headstart Office for more information at 503-916-6219.
- The Creston Dental Clinic is housed in our building. The Assistance League of Portland provides dental service to any child attending Portland Public Schools who does not have dental insurance. You may contact the Dental Clinic at 503-916-5808.
- We are excited to have added seventh grade to our program for the 2007-2008 school year. We look forward to creating a high-performing kindergarten through eighth grade program over the next year.
Statistics and test scores
- Report cards and AYP Scores
Oregon Department of Education school report cards - School Enrollment and Program Data
- Standardized test scores
Course syllabus
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