BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS PROGRAMS:
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for high student achievement and innovative programs. BSD high school students have the opportunity to investigate learning options that best fit their individual academic needs. Students can choose their neighborhood high school or one of a number of learning options. District transportation is provided to all District learning options. For more information, visit: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/ Pages/default.aspx
Neighborhood High Schools - Aloha, Beaverton, Southridge, Sunset and Westview High Schools.
Beaverton School District has five neighborhood high schools that provide challenging, meaningful educational options and extracurricular opportunities for each student. Strong academic offerings include World Languages, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual credit (DC) options. Students can participate in athletics, drama, band, choir, art, leadership and club activities, as well as community service. College/Career Centers support students in post-high school planning and the student bodies represent the richness of the culture and diversity in our community. Students are automatically enrolled in their neighborhood school. No application is required to attend your neighborhood school. For more information about your neighborhood school, visit: www.beaverton. k12.or.us/home/schools/high-schools/ .
Learning Option High Schools - Common Application Programs
The following interest-based schools require application through the BSD Learning Options Common Application. Applications and information about the application process and timeline are available at: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/ schools/option-schools-and-programs/ .
Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) - 11375 SW Center Street, Beaverton, OR 97005
ACMA serves students in grades 6-12. Students are attracted to ACMA because they possess a skill, are proficient, or show strong potential in one of the arts. At ACMA students receive a rigorous academic program combined with rich pre-professional experiences in an array of artistic disciplines. The combination of high expectations and an art-focused curriculum produces graduates who are well prepared for post-secondary study in a wide range of pursuits, both within and outside of the arts. For more information, visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/acma. Contact: ACMA 503.672.3700.
Health & Science School (HS2) - 18640 NW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
HS2 serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is open to all students with an interest in science, medicine and engineering. HS2 is a powerful learning community in a small school setting for students from all social, cultural and economic backgrounds. As a part of this college prep program, students learn in small, teacher-led investigative teams that foster communication, engagement, research skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students are able to earn college credit in grades 9 through 12 and will be prepared to pursue a career in the science, health, or engineering professions. In addition, there are opportunities for health career certification courses for all students. HS2 students may also participate in internship rotations at local hospitals, medical facilities and research labs. Visit www.beaverton. k12.or.us/health_and_sciences/ . Contact: HS2 503.533.1853.
International School of Beaverton (ISB) - 17770 SW Blanton, Beaverton, OR 97006
ISB is an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Program (MYP, grades 6-10) and the IB Diploma Program (DP, grades 11-12). The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous standardized worldwide curriculum enhanced with World Languages including Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish. At ISB, students experience regular presentations and/or dialogue sessions about international topics presented by international visitors and community members. International perspectives and critical thinking skills are emphasized and promoted throughout the rigorous curriculum. In addition, students are required to engage in individual research, inquiry into the theory and nature of knowledge, and to participate in community service and action projects. The Middle Years Program at ISB prepares students for the Diploma Program, a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations, that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students. Visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/isb/ . Contact: ISB 503.259.3800
School of Science and Technology (SST) - Merlo Campus - 1841 SW Merlo Drive, Beaverton OR, 97006
SST is a science magnet school for 9th-12th grade students who enjoy learning and desire an educational focus on science, math and technology. Course offerings include life science, physical and earth sciences, math and computers, as well as a rich variety of language arts and social studies classes. Spanish is the world language offered. Writing, critical-thinking and discussion skills are developed in all classes. High expectations, regular homework and challenging projects help students develop their minds. The small school setting fosters a strong community between teachers and students. SST students enjoy extra activities such as dances, Drama, Mock Trial, Science Fair, Ultimate Frisbee and more. While SST attracts many TAG students, many students without the TAG designation have talents and gifts that enrich SST. Visit https://sites.google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/merlostation/sst . Contact: Merlo Campus 503.259.5575
How to Apply to a Learning Option High School- Common Application Program
- Complete the BSD Learning Options Common Application available in English and Spanish from your school counseling office and at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx
- Mail your application to the Learning Options Placement Office, Beaverton School District, 16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97006 by 4:00pm on January 24, 2014. A lottery will be conducted for programs where the number of applicants exceeds space available. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.
- Want to know more? Ask your counselor, teacher or principal about your learning options. Visit https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx for a schedule of Open Houses.
ADDITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING OPTIONS
Partial Day Option Programs: The BSD offers three partial day option programs for high school students. The programs are: Automotive Technology, located on the campus of Aloha HS, Health Careers, located at Beaverton HS, and Field Biology/Sustainable Foods, located at Terra Nova Organic Farm. Students register for these classes as part of their regular high school forecasting process. The applications for Automotive Technology, Health Careers, and Field Biology/Sustainable Foods are available at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/High-School-Learning-Options.aspx and in the counseling office at your school. The application should be returned, with your completed high school forecasting form, to your high school by the forecasting deadlines at your school.