Arleta Conneciton March 2011
A monthly school newsletter for Arleta families and community
March Dates to Remember
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.
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Cleveland |
3400 S.E. 26th Ave., 503-916-5120 |
Feb. 10, 7 p.m. |
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Franklin |
5405 S.E. Woodward St., 503-916-5140 |
Feb. 1, 6 p.m. (Q&A on Feb. 9 & 23, 6 p.m.) |
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Grant |
2245 N.E. 36th Ave., 503-916-5160 |
Feb. 10, 6 p.m. |
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Lincoln |
1600 S.W. Salmon St., 503-916-5200 |
Feb. 9, 6 p.m. |
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Madison |
2735 N.E. 82nd Ave., 503-916-5220 |
Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. |
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Roosevelt |
6941 N. Central St., 503-916-5260 |
Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. |
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Wilson |
1151 S.W. Vermont St., 503-916-5280 |
Feb. 3, 6:15 p.m. |
For more information:
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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
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View the list of all information nights at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/rsc/index.htm
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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
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