Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Arleta school logoArleta School

A kindergarten - 8th grade school
Home of the dolphins

5109 SE 66th Ave | Portland, OR 97206
Phone: (503) 916-6330 | Fax: (503) 916-2604

Arleta Conneciton March 2011

Click for the October issue of the Arleta Connection
A monthly school newsletter for Arleta families and community

March Dates to Remember

March 9th
Hour late opening (not the 16th - Lunch calendar is incorrect)
School starts at 10:00 a.m.

March 11th
Elementary School Transfer Deadline

March 12th
Daylight Savings Begins
Set your clocks 1 hour ahead!

March 21st - 25th
Spring Break Vacation

High School Transfer Window Opens

High schools describe their offerings during school choice period

The PPS high school transfer cycle is Feb. 4 – 28 and information sessions are being held at neighborhood high schools and at the three focus high schools – Benson, Jefferson and Young Women’s Academy.

 

All seven neighborhood – or community comprehensive – high schools will offer strong core academic programs and a range of electives that reflect the character of each school community. For this reason, PPS is encouraging families to invest in their neighborhood high schools – Wilson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Grant, Madison, Franklin and Cleveland.

 

Students who plan to attend their neighborhood high school do not need to take any action at this time, but they may enjoy attending their school’s information night to learn more about their high school.

 

Students who wish to transfer to another neighborhood high school can apply during the Feb. 4- 28 transfer cycle, but transfers between neighborhood high schools will be limited.

Students seeking a specialized program can apply to a focus high school – Benson Polytechnic High School, Harriet Tubman Leadership Academy for Young Women (grades 6-12) and Jefferson High School – Middle College for Advanced Studies.

Go to www.schoolchoice.pps.k12.or.us to apply for a transfer or call PPS Enrollment & Transfer Center at 503-916-3205.

Upcoming information nights include: Note to schools: use the listings that pertain to your school.

·      Benson: 546 N.E. 12th Ave., 8th grade Tech Night Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.; Parent Information Feb. 24, 6 p.m. (503-916-5100)

·      Jefferson: 5210 N. Kerby Ave., Information Session Feb. 16 at 6:30 pm. (503-916-5180)

·      Young Women’s Academy: 2231 N. Flint St., Information sessions are past but call the school at 503-916-5630 for information or a tour.

Cleveland

3400 S.E. 26th Ave., 503-916-5120

Feb. 10, 7 p.m.

Franklin

5405 S.E. Woodward St., 503-916-5140

Feb. 1, 6 p.m. (Q&A on Feb. 9 & 23, 6 p.m.)

Grant

2245 N.E. 36th Ave., 503-916-5160

Feb. 10, 6 p.m.

Lincoln

1600 S.W. Salmon St., 503-916-5200

Feb. 9, 6 p.m.

Madison

2735 N.E. 82nd Ave., 503-916-5220

Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Roosevelt

6941 N. Central St., 503-916-5260

Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Wilson

1151 S.W. Vermont St., 503-916-5280

Feb. 3, 6:15 p.m.

For more information:

·       Read the Fact Sheets for all PPS high schools and a summary of alternative and charter schools. (In English and supported languages). Go to www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/high-school-system/802.htm

·       View the list of all information nights at  http://www.pps.k12.or.us/rsc/index.htm

·       Attend a workshop on “Making the Right Choice for your Child’s Education” offered through the new Parent Academy (in English and supported languages). Go to http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/family-engagement/5158.htm

·       Visit the School Choice website for more information on the transfer cycle. Go to www.schoolchoice.pps.k12.or.us