Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Chapman School logo which is image of a swift bird in flightChapman School

School Grade Levels: K-5

1445 NW 26th Ave. | Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 916-6295 | Fax: (503) 916-2617
Attendance Line: (503) 916-3619
Swift Information Line: (503) 916-6131

School News & Announcements

 

Kindergarten Registration Information Meetings: 

Winter Session: Tuesday, February 14, 9 a.m., Auditorium.

Watch a concert performed by Chapman's current Kindergarten classes, pick up/fill out paperwork, see a presentation, participate in a Q & A session about our Kindergarten programs.

Spring Session: Tuesday, May 8, 9 a.m., Auditorium.

Pick up/fill out paperwork, participate in a Q & A session, tour/visit a kindergarten classroom to see our teachers and programs in action. 

*Kindergartners MUST be five on or before September 1st of the enrolling year. We need a kindergarten registration packet that has been completed and returned; a copy of the child's birth certificate, passport, or hospital certificate; a copy of the Oregon Immunization card, and two items proving residency in our area (rental agreement, real estate closing, utility bill, etc.)

 

IMPORTANT INFO AND DATES

 

January 16 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day

January 18 - LATE OPENING. School starts at 10 am, buses pick up 2 hours after usual time.

February 10 - "Parents Night Out, Kids Night In."

February 14 - First Kindergarten Information Meeting, 9 am, School Auditorium.

  

2011/2012 Chapman School Calendar (pdf)

 

Chapman Swift Current 2011-2012

Edition I

Edition II

 Edition III

 

Go to Chapman Swift Archives

Denial form for release of information

 

 

 

 

 

A Message from the Principal

Dear Visitors to Chapman’s Website,

Chapman is a very special place and I consider it a privilege to work with a talented staff, an involved parent community, and students who are eager and enthusiastic about learning. I have been a principal for a number of years, but continued to be amazed with the extraordinary accomplishments that occur daily at Chapman.

  • Chapman children are enthusiastic and excited about learning. It is a thrill to observe our young learners working to become better readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, artists, and musicians.
  • Our teachers are top notch and hold very high expectations for student performance. Teachers challenge students who excel and provide support to ensure that all students are able to meet high performance standards.
  • We have an army of parent and community volunteers who assist in classrooms, coordinate special events, and generally work as partners with us. In June of 2005, Chapman won national recognition, Parent Involvement Certification of Excellence.
  • Our success is directly related to a strong partnership with parents who value education.
  • Supportive parents, businesses, and the community provide a wide range of financial supports to Chapman. The PTA and Educational Foundation both raise significant funds that are used to purchase instructional supplies, equipment, and additional school staff.

As a neighborhood school, we strive to provide a balanced and well-rounded instructional program for our students. Chapman’s strong and rigorous academics are enhanced and supported by outstanding music, library, and physical education programs. Our focus is to educate the “whole child” in an environment that inspires a love of learning.

Thank you for visiting our website. Working together we are soaring to new heights.

Sincerely,
Scott Choate, Principal

Daily Schedule

7:35 Breakfast Begins
7:50 Breakfast Ends
7:50 First Bell
8:00 Tardy Bell
11:00 K-3 Lunch/Recess
11:40 4-5 Lunch/Recess
2:15 Dismissal (K-5)

Chapman Calendar

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Jefferson's scholarship program expands

February 08, 2012

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Superintendent shares bond feedback

February 07, 2012

Since last June, school district leaders have been meeting with opponents and supporters of the May 2011 proposed school bond, taking feedback on how that proposal could have been improved and what steps Portland Public Schools should take in the future.

The feedback they have received to date has been summarized in a report [read report]. Superintendent Carole Smith and Portland School Board members will continue to listen to input as they consider how to upgrade PPS’ school buildings.

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