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Beverly Cleary (2-8 ) @ Fernwood Campus
1915 NE 33RDPortland, OR 97212
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Phone: 503-916-6480
Fax: 503-916-2626
E-mail: tgeist@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.beverlyclearyschool.org
Grade levels: 2-8
Principal: Teri Geist
Student Enrollment: 412
About:
Beverly Cleary K-8 at Fernwood is proud of its reputation as one of the area’s top academic schools. The success enjoyed by students is the result of experienced and industrious staff members, supportive and caring parents and hardworking, focused students. At the Fernwood site(grades 2–8)students participate in a strong academic program that is aligned with state and district standards. In grades 5-8, students have two blocks for instruction. One block is Literature, Language Arts and Social Studies and the other is Math, Science and Health. Upper grade students also have one enrichment class per day in addition to PE, Spanish and Music.
Kindergarten: Full-day option. Half day students are integrated into the full day classrooms.
Kindergarten Round-up: February 18,2010 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the Hollyrood campus.
Childcare: Campfire
Information Sessions: Parent Information Night for parents of students entering 5th-8th grade in fall 2010. January 20, 2010 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Fernwood cafetorium
Testimonials
- What parents are saying about Beverly Cleary:
\"The greatest strength of this school is the sense of
community instilled in the students. Our kids are
encouraged to be their very best while learning in a
collegial atmosphere. The school truly reflects the tenor
of the neighborhood.\"
\"The overall atmosphere in both buildings is fantastic–it
encourages student excellence, both academically and
socially.\"
\"These are excellent schools! Both the teachers and
parents are very committed to the progress and development
of our kids.\"
Before and after school programs
Before and after school childcare is available on site through Campfire. Campfire also sponsors several activities/clubs that are open to all students.
Many community-based programs also offer after school activities. Examples are Mad Science, an Art Club, Young Players and Spanish.
Community partnerships
- Community service is a course requirement for students in 5th-8th grade, encouraging students to work together with parents, staff and community members.
Student learning environment
- Students at Beverly Cleary are safe, respectful and love to learn. Students are expected to perform community service beginning in grade 5, though it is encouraged at all levels.
Curriculum components
- Beverly Cleary has a strong literacy focus. At the third grade level 98-100% of students met or exceed state reading benchmarks last year. Teachers work hard to ensure that students develop a love for reading and writing early in their school career. At the upper grades, teachers emphasize reading for meaning and vocabulary development.
- Math is offered at each grade level, with a one year High School Algebra course offered in eighth grade. Beverly Cleary\'s students develop strong math skill through the use of Investigations, Calendar Math and Connected Math. Teachers reinforce all six mathematical strands and develop a strong sense of problem solving strategies.
- Our science program is strong at Beverly Clearly. Classrooms are equipped with science materials and lab equipemnt at the upper levels. Each spring Beverly Cleary hosts a Science fair for students in which students present a science inquiry project to the community.
Staff
- Principal, two assistant principals, counselor, 24 full-time teachers, part time PE, Music, Spanish and Band, 10 educational assistants, 2 full-time secretaries.
Parent and family support
- Beverly Cleary has a high level of parent involvement. Parent volunteers work as tutors, chaperone events and help prepare classroom materials. Volunteers contributed thousands of hours of service last year.
- Parents and family members serve on the Site Council and Beverly Cleary Parent Teacher Association.
Special programs and features
- Talented and Gifted (TAG) students are served in their regular classrooms through the use of differentiation strategies.
- Through Young Audiences Run for the Arts, our students are able to participate in residencies with visiting artists. Middle level students are also able to participate in a dramatic production. This year students will present \"Ramona Quimby\" under the direction of Carolyn Delaney Reif.
Third and fourth graders work under the direction of Ralph Nelson to present two musicals that align with their social studies curriculum.
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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