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Woodstock
5601 SE 50th AvenuePortland, OR 97206
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Phone: 503-916-6380
Fax: 503-916-2688
E-mail: marypatt@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://www.woodstock.pps.k12.or.us
School-brochure: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/profiles/brochure/Woodstock.pdf
Grade levels: K-5
Principal: Mary Patterson
Student Enrollment: 435
Kindergarten: Full day English and Mandarin classes.
Kindergarten Round-up: March 2,2010 at 6:00p.m.
Childcare: The YMCA provides on-site childcare before and after school.
Focus options: Woodstock offers a Mandarin Immersion Program.
Information Sessions: Please contact the school office at 503-916-6380 for information regarding school tours.
Before and after school programs
- Before and after school day care is provided by the YMCA.
- A variety of sports activities (tennis, open gym, basketball, etc.) are coordinated through the Portland Parks Bureau and our PE instructor. Times and events are scheduled on a trimester basis.
- Chess for Success sponsors a very active chess club for all interested students in grades 1-5.
- A variety of tuition-based classes are also offered after school.
Community partnerships
- We enjoy close relationships with the Woodstock business community, many within easy walking distance of the school.
- Reed College science majors often team with our 4th and 5th grade teachers science instruction.
- Junior Achievement works with our students to develop a better understanding of the business world and career opportunities.
- Woodstock School hosts visiting teachers from China each year. They work with all of our students, teaching them about Chinese culture.
- Chess for Success
Student learning environment
- A warm, caring environment sets the stage for students, families and community members to participate at Woodstock School.
- Cooperative efforts of students, families and staff work to provide maximum growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
- The staff is composed of talented individuals who are hard working, dedicated to children and always seeking to refine their strong professional skills.
- Individual needs are carefully monitored to provide instruction at appropriate levels of intervention. Mixed-age groupings, real-life learning experiences and peer involvement strategies are used to facilitate instruction.
- At Woodstock School, we believe that our purpose is to provide a foundation for the positive growth and development our students need to become productive, responsible citizens. We know that elementary students are diverse learners with unique needs. We strive to provide a variety of learning experiences structured to meet those needs through rigorous instruction and active support.
Curriculum components
- Classroom instruction focuses on content areas integrated with basic skills development.
- Students with needs for accelerated learning are accommodated through the Woodstock TAG program. Opportunities for acceleration are met through Level and Rate Instruction.
- Woodstock's Mandarin Immersion Program was established in the fall of 1998. Students spend one-half of their academic day immersed in Mandarin. We expanded our program adding an additional kindergarten class in 2006-2007. Currently, we are serving 231 students in grades K-5.
Staff
- Woodstock teachers are dedicated to providing a strong, well rounded educational experience for our students. Our team of seven Mandarin teachers work closely with their English grade level colleagues to align and integrate their instruction.
Enrichment classes are offered by a full time PE specialist, half time music teacher and full time library assistant.
Our English language learners are supported by a half time ESL teacher.
Special Education services are provided by a full time Resource Center Teacher, three paraeducators, and a school psychologist and speech,language pathologist.
Parent and family support
- Woodstock families support our school through the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Shu Ren (Immersion Parent Group), and Site Council. PTA and Shu Ren hold general meetings each month. Please see the school calendar of events for meeting dates.
- Woodstock has a stong, supportive parent community. Active participation is strongly encouraged. There are a number of volunteer opportunities available. For a complete list please see the PTA or Shu Ren websites.
Special programs and features
- Woodstock offers a unique educational program blending a Mandarin Immersion Program with an English only program for grades K-5. The Immersion program is part of the Oregon Chinese Flagship which articulates to Hosford Middle School and Cleveland High School. The program offers a 50-50 language immersion model. Working with a Chinese teacher for half of each day, students learn to read, write and speak Mandarin using the simplified or Hanzi Chinese character system. Students generally enter in kindergarten. Late entry is dependent upon the child\'s fluency in Mandarin and available space at the desired grade level.
- All Woodstock students participate in learning Mandarin. These lessons are taught in the regular classroom setting by exchange teachers from China. This is part of our commitment to have all children learn a second language.
- Woodstock Student Management Plan is based on positive reinforcement. Respect for self and others is the guiding principle as taught through the Life Skills, Second Steps and Steps to Respect Programs. The Junior Coach Program and the \"Pride Inside\" reward systems are key components of our plan.
- Woodstock communicates with families through a monthly newsletter and through classroom newsletters.
- Woodstock also houses a self contained special education class for students with significant behavioral needs.
Statistics and test scores
- Enrollment statistics
Updated in the late fall of each year - Report cards and AYP Scores
Oregon Department of Education school report cards - School Enrollment and Program Data
- Standardized test scores
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