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Fast
Facts About Our Schools
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Elementary
Schools
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8
small neighborhood schools, grades K-6
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Tuition-based
full day kindergarten or fee-based extended kindergarten day
available
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Spanish
immersion kindergarten available in 2011-12
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Classroom
teacher:student ratio of 1:24 for grades K-2, 1:27 for grades 3-4,
1:28 for grades 5-6
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PE
specialists, music specialists, counselors at each school
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Math
and reading specialist at each school
Middle
Level
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2
junior high schools, grades 7-8, approx. 500-600 students
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Classroom
teacher:student ratio of 1:28
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Students
grouped into teams for block scheduling and maximum teacher support
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Challenging
academic core curriculum and broad elective offerings
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After-school
athletics and extra-curricular programs
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Both
schools rated Outstanding by the state of Oregon.
High
Schools
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2
high schools, grades 9-12, approx. 1000-1200 students
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Classroom
teacher:student ratio of 1:28
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College-prep
academic curriculum
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Over
90% of graduates go to college. List of schools they're attending:
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13
AP courses offered at each school
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Class
of 2012: 18 National Merit Finalists
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Class of 2011: One of two U.S. Presidential
Scholars from Oregon
Five Presidental Scholar candidates
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2010 SAT
scores highest in district history
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Strong
emphasis on visual and performing arts, including AP art and
performing show choirs
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Highly
competitive athletics and activities: the district's two high schools have won
18 state championships over the past nine years
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Modern,
substantially remodeled schools with state-of-the-art gyms,
auditoriums, and visual arts studios
Student Assessment Results and State Report Cards
Community
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LOSD
Foundation raised over $2.3 million in 2010-11 to support additional
teaching positions at all schools
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Community
approved $85 million facilities improvement bond in 2000 to upgrade
high schools and address infrastructure needs at all schools
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5-year
local option levy renewed in 2008 to supplement state funding
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