BSD Briefs
October 14, 2019
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Phasing out of 6 - 8 Grades at Springville and Raleigh Hills
The District has been evaluating the best way to provide a common middle school experience for all of our students. With this in mind, the District will transition Springville and Raleigh Hills from a K-8 model to a K-5 model.
In making this decision, we took into account the history of our K-8 program, research on the K-8 model, staffing, facilities and budget. For example, at Springville, we are out of classroom space. But the most important factor is the ability to provide the best comprehensive education for our middle school students.
K-8 schools are currently staffed and supervised in the elementary school model, meaning the curricular programs are based on elementary core requirements, rather than middle school requirements. The District is working on a common comprehensive middle school experience, which would include more consistent course offerings for students in 2020-21. Comprehensive middle schools also offer more counseling services and support for transition to high school and post-secondary success. This level of support is something that we cannot provide in the K-8 model due to staffing and budget. In addition, the ability to schedule special education and English language learner services is more complex at K-8 schools with nine grade levels, as opposed to three grade levels at middle schools.
Timeline and Transition
This year, the options application window opens on October 14 and closes on December 6. During that period, we will be accepting applications for students to attend 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Springville and Raleigh Hills for the 2020-21 school year.
In 2020-21, we will only be accepting applications for 7th and 8th grades to attend Springville and Raleigh Hills during the 2021-22 school year. This means there will be no 6th grades at Springville and Raleigh Hills in 2021-22.
In 2021-22, we will only be accepting applications for 8th grade to attend Springville and Raleigh Hills during the 2022-23 school year. This means there will be no 6th or 7th grades in 2022-23.
Springville and Raleigh Hills will complete the transition and open the 2023-24 school year as K-5 schools.
This will leave one K-8 school in the Beaverton School District, Aloha-Huber Park (AHP) K-8, which is currently a dual-language program and does not accept applications from students outside the AHP boundary. AHP will remain as a K-8 while the District evaluates options for ensuring those students will be able to continue their dual-language pathway into middle school.
We understand that you will have questions about this decision and transition. We want to make it clear that this decision is part of a larger, district-wide picture regarding comprehensive middle schools. We encourage you to reach out to your current K-8 principals. We have also established a webpage on the Springville and Raleigh Hills websites with an FAQ.
OSAS Science Scores
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announced that the Oregon State Assessment System (OSAS) Science test results will be delayed until a substantial community engagement process occurs. Last spring, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 took the new state (OSAS) science test aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Students were to receive test results this fall.
Oregon’s historically underrepresented populations must have a voice in the process of defining science proficiency in Oregon and the scores cannot be published until fully-representative cut scores and achievement level descriptors, which help educators and parents interpret what the scores mean, have been established. This community engagement process is underway and will take several months.
Digital Citizenship Week Oct. 14-18
As part of the Future Ready pledge and Child Internet Protection Act, we will “work together to protect student privacy and to teach students to become responsible, engaged, and contributing digital citizens.” With this, it is our responsibility as a school District to infuse schools with access and technology as well as provide training and support for teachers to use the tools and teach students the safe, legal and ethical use of technology.
A Good Citizen…
Advocates for equal human rights.
Treats others with respect.
Does not steal or damage others’ property.
Communicates clearly, respectfully and with empathy.
Speaks honestly and doesn’t repeat unsubstantiated rumors.
Works to make the world a better place.
Protects self and others from harm.
Teams up with others on community projects.
Projects a positive self-image at all times.
A Good Digital Citizen…
Advocates for equal digital rights and access for all.
Seeks to understand all perspectives.
Respects the digital privacy, intellectual property and other rights of people online.
Communicates and acts with empathy for others' humanity via digital channels.
Applies critical thinking to all online sources and doesn’t share non-credible resources, including fake news or advertisements.
Leverages technology to advocate for and advance social causes.
Is mindful of physical, emotional and mental health while using digital tools.
Leverages digital tools to collaborate with others.
Understands the permanence of the digital world and proactively manages digital identity.
*Sources: ISTE, Pew Research, Microsoft, Association for Psychological Science
Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with us!
The last day to purchase Chromebook Damage Loss Coverage is Friday, October 18
Parents of students in grades 6-12, if you have not paid the Chromebook Damage Loss Coverage fee by Friday, October 18, 2019, you are declining coverage and will be responsible for paying the full price for any damage or loss that occurs.
- All students are automatically enrolled in the District’s Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program to financially protect the student against damage or loss for their district issued Chromebook. The fee is $20 per school year per Chromebook, up to a maximum of $60 per school year per family. The fee is waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced meal benefits program and have completed the Permission to Share Form.
- To pay the fee, you can access the Online Payment System at: https://or-beaverton.intouchreceipting.com/ to pay.
- To access the system, you will need an active your ParentVUE account. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your school for an Activation Key code. Once the ParentVUE account is created, it may take up to 24 hours for the Online Payment System account to be activated. Here is a link to information on ParentVue: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/PS/Pages/parentvue_studentvue.aspx
- If you do not have access to a computer, you can pay using cash or a check in the school’s front office.
- Each student's account is charged the Damage / Loss fee at the beginning of each school year. Students will need to pay the assigned fee to be eligible for the Protection Program Coverage. Students may choose to decline coverage. Students who decline the protection plan will be responsible for full repair or replacement costs if anything happens to the Chromebook.
- To decline coverage on a checked-out Chromebook, use this form: Link To Form to Decline Chromebook Damage/Loss Coverage.
- Visit District website page on Chromebook Resources for more information: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/future-ready/chromebook-resources
Stay Healthy this Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season has already begun, but there are things you can do to keep yourself and your children healthier. Prevention measures include washing your hands frequently, getting lots of rest, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Home is the best place for a child who is ill. Too Sick for School informational guidelines can help you make the decision about when to keep your child home from school.
School Board Fall Work Session
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Aloha-Huber Park K-8
5000 SW 173rd Ave
Beaverton, 97078
Meeting Materials
School Board Business Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2019
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Beaverton, 97003
Meeting Materials
Speak Up 4 Student Success Community Conversations
Monday, October 21, 2019 (Budget Listening & Learning Session)
6:30 p.m.
Aloha High School
18550 SW Kinnaman Rd.
Beaverton, 97078
Middle School Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 24, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Beaverton, 97003
After-School Activities
Did you know the Communications & Community Involvement Department provides links to many flyers for after-school activities as a service to parents, students, and community members of the Beaverton School District during the school year. Most schools also have information on Community tables as well.
The word flyer includes but is not limited to: poster, pamphlet, brochure or catalog. We review materials requests from community-based, nonprofit and for-profit organizations on a monthly basis. Flyers for September are available now. New flyers will be posted each month. In October, links to new flyers were posted Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
Oregon Health Plan
Keep Your Family Covered this School Year
First and Last Mile Community Summit is Oct. 16
The public is invited to participate in the First Last Mile (FLM) project summit from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way.
Washington County Land Use & Transportation (LUT) launched FLM to develop strategies for improving access to public transportation in the County. The project aims to make transit a safe, convenient and viable option for everyone who lives, works and visits the area. View the summit agenda.
In addition to formal presentations and a question-and-answer period, the summit agenda will include small-group sessions where participants will discuss strategies to improve first-and-last-mile access to transit. The project team will consider feedback from these sessions when developing recommendations.
A Spanish interpreter will be available at the summit. For an interpreter in languages other than Spanish or a sign language interpreter, please call 503-846-3424 (or 7-1-1 for Telecommunications Relay Service) at least 48 hours prior to this event.
Learn more at First and Last Mile or email Long Range Planning.
Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining a great transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the County roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.
Media Contact:
Melissa De Lyser, Public Affairs and Communications Manager
503-846-4963
Beaverton School District
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Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
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