BSD Briefs
August 6, 2018
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Online Registration & Enrollment Verification
New student registrations and current student verifications can be completed online. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Parent Video, and Parent Guide are available to help you through the process.
New BSD parents registering new students:
As a new BSD parent who has never had a child in one of our schools, you will create a new parent account by entering your name and email address in Online Registration. You will then receive an email with the online registration link to complete and submit your enrollment application.
For more information, including flyers, FAQ's, and helpful videos, please visit the Online Registration webpage.
Current BSD parents verifying active students - Online Enrollment Verification
Online Enrollment Verification will be available online starting August 9, 2018
BSD parents and guardians have the ability to verify their child(ren)'s enrollment information through the parent portal, ParentVUE. This annual paper process was formerly a part of the Back to School packet that was brought home to parents/guardians to review, update and return to the office. Verification of enrollments can now be completed online each year. Feel free to watch a helpful video or view this flyer (English | Spanish) to help you through the process.
Parents of previous BSD students who are returning:
At this time, Online Registration is not available to re-enroll returning students, please print the Enrollment Form along with additional required forms and bring them to the enrolling school to register your child. If necessary, you can use the District Address Locator to determine your boundary school.
For more information, please visit the Online Registration webpage.
First Day of school
Elementary School
- The first day of school for students in grades 1-5 is Monday, August 27, 2018.
- The first day of school for students in grades 1-8 at the District’s K-8 schools (Aloha-Huber Park, Raleigh Hills, Springville) is Monday, August 27, 2018.
- The first day for 1/2 of each kindergarten class will be Monday, August 27, 2018, the first day for the second 1/2 (only) of the kindergarten class will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Each elementary school will determine which kindergarten students begin on August 27 and which kindergarten students begin on August 28, 2018. All kindergarten students will attend on Wednesday, August 29, 2019.
Middle School (*including Options Schools)
- The first day of school for students in grade 6 is Monday, August 27, 2018.
- The first day of school for students in grades 7-8 is Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
High School (*including Options schools)
- The first day of school for students in grade 9 is Monday, August 27, 2018.
- The first day of school for students in grades 10-12 is Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
*ACMA: 6th graders and all "new-to-ACMA" students start on Monday, August 27. Students in grades 7-12 start on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
*Merlo Station: All students will start on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
Wednesday, August 29 - Friday, August 31 - Regular school schedules for all grades K-12.
School Board Work Session – Monday, August 6, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. at Sunset High School, 13840 NW Cornell Rd., Portland. View meeting materials…
School Board Business Meeting – Monday, August 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the District Administration Office, 16550 SW Merlo Rd., Beaverton. View meeting materials…
Early Release/Teacher Collaboration: Starts Wednesday, September 5
Beginning Wednesday, September 5, 2018, dismissal times will be:
- Elementary schools that start at 8:00 a.m. will dismiss at 1:05 p.m.
- Elementary schools that start at 8:30 a.m. will dismiss at 1:35 p.m.
- Middle schools will dismiss at 2:20 p.m.
- High schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
- Bridges Academy will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
- ACMA, Health & Science, SST, ISB, Rachel Carson and Merlo will dismiss at 12:35 p.m.
The District will continue a 90-minute early release on Wednesday afternoons to allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities. The Early Release/Teacher Collaboration webpage has an FAQ and an animated video (English & Spanish) explaining Early Release and Teacher Collaboration. Check it out and share it today!
Chromebook Information
The Beaverton School District is making a change to the District’s Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program starting in the 2018-2019 school year. Instead of opting into the program, families will have the opportunity to opt out.
At the beginning of each school year, all students in grades 6-12 will be automatically enrolled in the District’s Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program. The fee for enrolling in the program is $20 per school year per Chromebook. This fee is charged to the student’s account at the beginning of each year. The fee for the Damage/Loss Protection Program is waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced meal benefits program. This will only be automatically waived if families have elected to share this information by filling out the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application form through SchoolCafe.
If a student chooses to not check out a Chromebook for whatever reason, the student can have the Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program fee removed from their account by submitting a Refusal of Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program form to their school’s office. A student may also check out a Chromebook and refuse to participate in the Damage/Loss Protection Program. In this case, the student will need to submit a Refusal of Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program form and, by doing so, will assume the full costs of repair or replacement should a damage or loss incident occur.
To enable students to have access to this technology on the first day or week of school, most schools will issue Chromebooks immediately at the start of the school year (or during registration events). It is important that students pay the fee for the Damage/Loss Protection Program as soon as possible to ensure that they are financially protected in the case of a damage or loss incident. Students who have not paid the fee are not eligible to be covered by the program benefits listed in the Chromebook Handbook. Families can use the District’s Online Payment System to pay this and other fees and fines.
Student Accident Insurance
Beaverton School District insurance does not cover student injuries due to accidents at school or during school-sponsored activities, such as field trips. At the beginning of each school year, the District provides parents with information on a voluntary accident insurance program. Parents should consider this insurance option if their student is not covered by a family health or accident insurance plan.
Coverage is required for students participating in interscholastic sports who cannot show proof of other accident or health coverage. Students must purchase coverage under Interscholastic Tackle Football Accident Plan (grades 9-12) if participating in tackle football or Student Accident & Sickness Plan or Full-Time 24/7 Accident Plans for all other Interscholastic Sports.
Optional accident insurance and sports coverage is obtained by parents directly from Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc.
Filing a Claim
If you have purchased Student Accident & Health Insurance and need to file a claim, contact Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. at (800) 827-4695.
Beaverton School District Clothes Closet Reopens August 22
The Beaverton School District Clothes Closet will reopen on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The program is located in portables on the west side of the District Administration Center, 16550 SW Merlo Rd., and is open on Wednesdays through June 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Families should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to plan to be done shopping by closing time. Admit Slips are required. Please see the school office or counselor for and admit slip.
While closed to serving students during the summer, the program continues to accept donations and school lost & found. After June 19, please call Volunteer Services at 503-356-4443 to schedule lost & found drop offs. Donation bins in front of the Clothes Closet will be available Monday through Thursday during business hours for smaller donations.
2018-2019 Back-to-School Information Packet
The Back-to-School Information packet for the 2018-2019 school year is now available. Included in the packet:
- School schedules - first day of school
- Early Release/Teacher Collaboration
- WE Welcome you to Kindergarten
- 2018-2019 School Calendar
- Useful Links (School Directory, Enrolling your Child, Find your student's school, Student and Family Handbook, Kindergarten Information, District Calendars, Student Services, Transfer Information, Option School Information, Curriculum, Safe & Welcoming Schools, School Board)
- Volunteer Information
- BSD Clothes Closet Information
- Multilingual Department Information
- Schedule of School Board Meetings
- District Goal & Strategic Plan
The packet is electronic and hosted by Smore. Please find the 2018-2019 Back-to-School Information Packet at: https://www.smore.com/7v6gp.
For more information, please contact the Communications & Community Involvement Department at 503-356-4360.
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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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