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Rich And Numerous Opportunities

Rich And Numerous Opportunities

We create rich and numerous opportunities for student agency, wellness, and empowerment. That means We…

Guide students to take ownership of their learning, with opportunities for rigor and joy.
Encourage students to set goals, challenge themselves, seek feedback, and try again as needed.
Offer robust sports, clubs, and co-curriculars.
Connect students to learning and wellness opportunities in our community.

Support For Each Student’s Future Plan

Support For Each Student’s Future Plan

We ensure every student has the support to plan their future path. That means We…

Support each student in completing a post-secondary plan (e.g., applications, licensure, college credits, resumes, interview skills, credentialing)
Provide in-school time, credit and support for community engagement, independent learning, and career exploration (e.g., internships)
Honor PATHS courses as part of core graduation requirements

Focus On Building Community

Focus On Building Community

We adopt an intentional focus on building community. That means We...

Build school structures (e.g., teaming, advisory) and staffing that support all students in belonging and being known well.
Learn about and celebrate the diverse identities represented in the community.
Prioritize student leadership and followership in and out of the classroom.
Create equitable outcomes and experiences for our students and families.
Employ restorative practices when harm occurs.

Adequate Staffing, Structures, And Resources

Adequate Staffing, Structures, And Resources

We ensure adequate staffing, structures, and resources to support each student’s path to the Portrait. That means We…

Prioritize staffing that supports our special education and multilingual students.
Ensure adequate support for each student’s social and emotional needs.
Design structures and assign staffing so that students who need differentiated support may achieve academic growth that meets standards.
Ensure staffing to adequately support each student’s post-secondary plan.

Challenging And Meaningful Curriculum

Challenging And Meaningful Curriculum

We ensure a challenging and meaningful curriculum for each student, wherever learning can happen. That means We…

Emphasize graduation content standards in each school subject.
Teach key life skills, from financial literacy to time management.
Provide opportunities for all students to learn both about their own and others' culture(s) and history(ies).
Encourage students to do as much work and learning in the community as in our classrooms.
Make learning opportunities available at our local colleges and adult education.

Thriving Staff

Thriving Staff

We support staff to grow and thrive. That means We…

Utilize best practices for staff development and growth.
Provide differentiated training and coaching that is relevant to each staff member and their roles.
Create regular, substantial time for teachers to collaborate.
Provide regular meaningful opportunities for staff to receive actionable feedback from supervisors and peers.
Make time to support and cultivate staff wellness and joy.

Instruction That Supports Each Student

Instruction That Supports Each Student

We implement instruction that supports each student in meeting their learning goals. That means We…

Guarantee access to challenging coursework.
Assess each student’s progress towards learning goals and use assessments to inform instruction.
Focus on real-world inquiry and problem-solving.
Embrace interdisciplinary opportunities and project-based learning tied to vital learning standards.
Support each student to do excellent work each year.
Facilitate student collaboration on work that is relevant to their lives and community.

Quality Facilities

Quality Facilities

We provide quality facilities that reflect the Portland Promise and inspire our students and staff. That means We…

Ensure universal and ready access to current technology.
Provide spaces that can be used flexibly and are conducive to both independent and collaborative projects.
Include spaces that invite and cultivate community, spaces where Portland’s communities gather to do meaningful work.
Provide quality and equitable athletic and arts facilities.

Reflect our commitment to be environmental stewards and meet the highest earth-friendly standards.
Reflect our commitment to equity and meet the highest building accessibility standards.
Have facilities that inspire our students and staff, and send a clear message that their work is important and that all are welcome.
Provide differentiated training and coaching that is relevant to each staff member and their roles.
Create regular, substantial time for teachers to collaborate.
Provide regular meaningful opportunities for staff to receive actionable feedback from supervisors and peers.
Make time to support and cultivate staff wellness and joy.

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