Recent ActivityAbout this Committee
Enrollment at Deep Creek Elementary School and Damascus Middle School is in decline. Because of this, it is necessary for the district to look at ways to operate these schools in an efficient and effective manner.
Enrollment at Deep Creek Elementary School and Damascus Middle School is in decline. Because of this, it is necessary for the district to look at ways to operate these schools in an efficient and effective manner.
This study committee is looking at a variety of K-8 models and will make a recommendation on a K-8 instructional model to the superintendent. This recommendation will be used to inform the school board as it considers the possibility of a K-8 school.
In addition to this committee, the District will hold a forum to provide Damascus parents and residents the opportunity to dialogue with the school board. The date of the meeting is to be determined.
In addition to this committee, the District will hold a forum to provide Damascus parents and residents the opportunity to dialogue with the school board. The date of the meeting is to be determined.
Announcements UpdateDuring the December 18 community forum, a presentation about the future of schools in the Damascus community was given. A district representative presented preliminary recommendations from the K-8 Study Committee. The final slide of this presentation inadvertently addressed interests that were outside the scope of this committee's work. The slide in question addressed maintaining current boundaries, and the move to one location for a K-8 school. These are district interests, and do not represent the committee’s work. We regret the error. A final report of this committee will be presented to Superintendent Schlachter in January. Calendar of Committee MeetingsMeeting time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meeting Location: Deep Creek Elementary School 15600 SE 232nd Drive Damascus, OR 97089 Meeting Dates: October 1
October 15
October 31
November 7: Visit to Boise-Eliot-Humboldt School
November 14: Visit to Laurelhurst School November 26
December 10
Community members are welcome to attend. During visits to area K-8 schools, the committee will seek to gather the information outlined in this questionnaire. Click here for Questionnaire on K-8 Schools (pdf) A look at committee membersBackground Materials/Research on K-8 ModelsThe Forgotten Middle—Executive Summary (pdf)
A look at the role upper elementary grades and middle school play in preparing students for college and career readiness The Forgotten Middle—Full Report (pdf) A look at the role upper elementary grades and middle school play in preparing students for college and career readiness Files
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