Parents in the Eugene School District
may choose their children's school. The district's open enrollment
policy means that any student in the district may attend any
4J school, provided there is space available.
When choosing a school, parents should consider several things:
- Transportation -- busing is provided
only for children attending their neighborhood schools,
who live too far away to walk.
- Time -- what are the parental commitments
required? All schools encourage active parent involvement.
Some programs may require heavy participation.
- Style -- how does the school operate?
What are the educational and social philosophies of
the principal and teachers? How does the school feel?
How does the educational approach to the school match
your child's needs?
Finally , investigate -- check out your
neighborhood school. Find out what programs it has,
talk to the teachers and the principal. Ask yourself
what you really want for your child. All neighborhood
schools have progressive programs that allow children
to go well beyond the basics. One of these may be just
what you're looking for. If you feel another neighborhood
school, or an alternative or charter school is right
for your child, visit and talk to teachers, come to
open houses, etc. Make sure you understand the program. |
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| IMPORTANT
DATES
For the 2004-2005 school year:
Parents may apply for transfers
between neighborhood schools or to alternative schools (forms
available either at their neighborhood school or the district
office) from Monday, January, 5 through Friday, March 5, 2004.
Lotteries will be held on Friday, March 12, 2004.
Parents may apply for exchanges
between school districts beginning Thursday, April 1, 2004
and will be processed on a first come first serve basis with
those having approved exchanges at the end of that school
year taking priority.
For the 2005-2006 school year:
Parents may apply for transfers
between neighborhood schools or to alternative schools (forms
available either at their neighborhood school or the district
office) from Monday, January, 3 through Friday, March 4, 2005.
Lotteries will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005.
Parents may apply for exchanges
between school districts beginning Friday, April 1, 2005 and
will be processed on a first come first serve basis with those
having approved exchanges at the end of that school year taking
priority. |
