District Student Family Handbook
The Student/Family Handbook (SFH), first published in 1996-97, was established to protect both students' rights and those of others. The Handbook outlines the academic, behavioral and extracurricular expectations for students and provides guidelines for dealing with behaviors that interfere with the education of students and lead to disciplinary actions. The document is written to agree with local, state and federal laws and is updated each year.
- Letter from the Superintendent
- School Board Members
- District Goal
- Student & Family Handbook Philosophy
- Accountability
- District Policies & Procedures
- Student Code of Conduct
- Annual Notice for Statewide Tests
- ParentVUE
- School and Community Resources
- District and Public Calendars
- Formal Acknowledgement Form
Letter from the Superintendent
September 2020
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome back to school! Every new school year brings renewed hope and possibilities. We are committed to student success and our District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
WE recognize that reaching this goal requires all of us. It takes all of us working together to create safe and inclusive learning environments. It takes intentional effort, dedicated staff and the broader Beaverton community to make it happen.
In Beaverton, we have a Strategic Plan to focus our collective efforts and resources aligned to our goal. Embedded in our plan are four pillars of learning that describe what we want to be known for. WE believe that as we provide education based on these pillars, students will achieve the District Goal.
For all of our students to succeed we must maintain open lines of communication. I can proudly say that we take extraordinary measures to maintain a safe and caring environment for our students. We hold high expectations for ourselves and we seek continual improvement. Our students deserve the very best and it is up to all of us (our schools, families and community partners) to work together, to proactively seek solutions to the continual challenges we face.
Every year, a team reviews and revises the Student & Family Handbook. Please take some time to become familiar with this information. Our staff will be asking you to review the Code of Conduct and to indicate that you have done that when you verify enrollment of your child. Thank you in advance for your commitment and cooperation.
Have a great school year!
Sincerely,
Don Grotting
Superintendent
School Board Members
Zone 1
Susan Greenberg
BOARD MEMBER
School Assignments
- Fire Grove
- Greenway
- McKay
- Montclair
- Vose
- Whitford
- Southridge
- Arco Iris Charter
Zone 2
Anne Bryan
BOARD MEMBER
School Assignments
- Bethany
- Jacob Wismer
- Oak Hills
- Rock Creek
- Sato
- Springville K-8
- Stoller
- Westview
Zone 3
Eric Simpson
SCHOOL BOARD VICE CHAIR
School Assignments
- Bonny Slope
- Cedar Mill
- Findley
- Ridgewood
- Terra Linda
- West Tualatin View
- Cedar Park
- Sunset
Zone 4
Donna Tyner
BOARD MEMBER
School Assignments
- Aloha-Huber Park K-8
- Beaver Acres
- Errol Hassell
- Hazeldale
- Kinnaman
- ISB
- Mountain View
- Aloha
Zone 5
LeeAnn Larsen
BOARD MEMBER
School Assignments
- Elmonica
- McKinley
- Five Oaks
- BASE
- Early College PCC/Terra Nova
- Merlo Station
- Hope Chinese Charter
Zone 6
Becky Tymchuk
SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR
School Assignments
- Cooper Mountain
- Hiteon
- Nancy Ryles
- Scholls Heights
- Sexton Mountain
- Conestoga
- Highland Park
- Mountainside
Zone 7
Tom Colett
BOARD MEMBER
School Assignments
- Barnes
- Chehalem
- Raleigh Hills K-8
- Raleigh Park
- William Walker
- Meadow Park
- Arts & Communication Magnet Academy
- Beaverton
District Goal
WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Our Pillars of Learning
WE Innovate
- WE engage students with a variety of relevant and challenging learning experiences.
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WE create learning environments that promote student achievement.
WE Embrace Equity
- WE build honest, safe, and inclusive relationships with our diverse students and their families.
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WE provide needed support so that every student succeeds.
WE Collaborate
- WE work and learn in teams to understand student needs and improve learning outcomes.
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WE partner with the community to educate and serve our students.
Student & Family Handbook Philosophy
The Beaverton School District is committed to providing safe and effective learning environments where all students experience success. The quality of education depends not only upon the responsibilities of students, but also upon the quality of relationships among students, families, teachers, administrators and other school personnel. The Beaverton School District strives to develop and implement policies and procedures that will:
- Assure students that they can learn in a safe and respectful environment and can be treated in a fair, consistent, and non-discriminatory manner.
- Ensure parental confidence in the ability of every school to provide a safe and inclusive climate.
- Help administrators, teachers, and other school personnel provide effective teaching and learning environments.
This handbook details the expectations, responsibilities and rights of students, teachers, administrators, and parents/families as outlined by the state and federal guidelines. The intent of this resource handbook is to build partnerships with parents, guardians, families and students to ensure positive school experiences for all students.
Parents and families are vital to the success of the school. They have the responsibility to reinforce the learning process at home, to encourage and model safe and respectful behaviors, to motivate their children to be interested in school, and to see that their children attend school regularly. Parents and families should expect the highest level of achievement of which their children are capable, and teacher performances which can elicit this level of achievement. Parents and families are welcomed and encouraged to confer with teachers to find out how their children are progressing. It is our belief that parents and families play a critical role in ensuring a high quality education for their children.
Teachers and all other school personnel should treat all students with the same respect and consideration that they expect from students.Teachers need to teach and model a consistent set of behavioral expectations that lead to successful learning experiences. Teachers should communicate with parents/guardians about school activities, positive accomplishments and any concerns they might have, and the ways in which parents and families can help their children succeed in school.
Administrators have the responsibility for assuring that the educational needs of students are met and that all members of the school community treat each and every student with respect, dignity, and affirmation. They should clearly state their belief to students, parents, families, and staff that school is a safe, rigorous, and inclusive place for high quality teaching and learning. They should clearly communicate discipline policies that promote the development of a safe and positive school culture.
If all stakeholder groups, namely students, parents, families, school personnel, and community members work collaboratively and creatively to develop and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive environment – if students work hard and aim high – if parents and families provide support and encouragement – if school personnel build meaningful relationships with students, provide quality instructional programs, and demonstrate strong commitment to high standards then excellence can be achieved in the Beaverton School District.
Accountability
Students
Students will show responsibility by
- coming to school each day
- knowing and following school rules
- working hard to do their best in class and in school work
- helping to keep their school safe (“If you see something, Say something.”)
- asking for help when they need it
- showing respect for and cooperating with other students and adults
- reporting infractions of school rules to staff
- respecting race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, language, family economics, age, culture, geographic location, mobility, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or initial proficiencies
Parents and Families
Parents will help children learn to take responsibility by
- having high expectations for their children as individuals
- ensuring their children attend school and be on time
- finding a place at home for school work and making sure work is completed
- helping their children learn and resolve conflicts in positive ways
- helping to keep their school safe (“If you see something, Say something.”)
- communicating and working with teachers and other school staff to support and challenge their children
- respecting school staff
- respecting race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, language, family economics, age, culture, geographic location, mobility, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or initial proficiencies
Teachers and other School Personnel
Staff will help parents and students by
- respecting, encouraging and supporting them
- believing that all students can achieve and take action to create access for learning
- showing that they care about all students
- defining and communicating clear academic and behavioral expectations for students
- providing a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
- creating an atmosphere of open communication for students seeking help
- communicating and working with families to support and challenge their children
- respecting race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, language, family economics, age, culture, geographic location, mobility, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or initial proficiencies
Community Members
Community Members will help parents, students, and educators by
- respecting, encouraging and supporting them
- being active, contributing partners with the schools
- making Beaverton a safe and exciting place for them to live and work
- respecting race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, language, family economics, age, culture, geographic location, mobility, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or initial proficiencies
District Policies & Procedures
Student Code of Conduct
The District expects, encourages, and trusts our students to be safe and make healthy decisions regarding their behavior. When students make poor decisions, there may be interventions and responses to those actions that are age appropriate, consider the student’s mental capacity, and to the extent practicable, use approaches that are evident through research to be effective.
The Code of Conduct applies to students at all times while they are Beaverton School District property, at any school-sponsored activity, including field trips, and while traveling to and from school or any school sponsored event. The District recognizes that some incidents that occur off school ground may seriously affect school safety and school climate. In those cases, the District may implement intervention and disciplinary responses based on their impact on school safety and school climate.
Please review the Student Code of Conduct
Annual Notice for Statewide Tests
ParentVUE
ParentVUE is a secure web portal that allows parents and guardians easy access to their students' real-time information.
See ParentVUE FAQs
School and Community Resources
District and Public Calendars
Subscribe to connect with our District and/or public calendars.
- Click Calendar Feeds
- Copy the URL for your preferred calendar program
- Follow your preferred calendar's instructions on how to subscribe from web/URL
Instructions for some popular Calendar Apps:
Add iCal to Google Calendar
- Go to calendar.google.com.
- On the left side go to "Other Calendars" and click on the dropdown.
- Choose "Add by URL".
- Enter the URL of the calendar, which you want to subscribe to.
- Click on "Add Calendar" and wait for Google to import your events.
Add iCal to Outlook Calendar
- Sign in to Outlook.com.
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At the bottom of the page, select
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- In the navigation pane, select Add calendar.
- Select Subscribe from web.
- Enter the URL for the calendar.
- Select Import.
Add iCal to Mac Calendar
- In Calendar, choose File > New Calendar Subscription.
- Enter the calendar’s web address, then click Subscribe.
- Enter a name for the calendar and choose a color to help you identify it on your calendar.
- Choose iCloud from the Location menu, then click OK.
Add iCal to iPhone or iPad Calendar
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Accounts & Passwords.
- Under the Accounts section, tap Add Account.
- Tap Other.
- Under Calendars, tap Add Subscribed Calendar.
- Type in your calendar link in the Server field; to paste in a copied link, tap and hold the field and select Paste.
- Tap Next.
- Use the Description field to give the calendar an easily recognizable name.
- Tap Save.
Formal Acknowledgement Form
If you need to print out the Formal Acknowledgement of Student & Family Handbook Review for 2020 - 2021 Form to turn in to your school, please choose the language you'd like to download and print below. Please return this form to the school by the first day of school or within two (2) weeks of enrollment for new students.
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