Future of language immersion at PPS high schools

GET INVOLVED
In the future of language immersion at PPS high schools

All students, staff and families are invited to a presentation on Portland Public Schools’ plans for language immersion at the high school level.

Learn about:
Expected outcomes for high school immersion students
Elements of a successful secondary immersion program
Options PPS is considering for immersion programs under High School System Design

Join us:

Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
Cleveland High School, auditorium
3400 SE 26th Ave.

Thursday, January 28, 6:30 p.m.
Mt. Tabor Middle School, cafetorium
5800 SE Ash Street

Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.
West Sylvan Middle School, library or cafeteria
8111 SW West Slope Drive

In addition to these three information sessions, principals at Beach, Bridger, Clarendon-Portsmouth, Kelly, Lent and Rigler K-8s will meet with their communities of families to discuss language immersion.

Next Steps: PPS will conduct parent and student surveys and focus groups to learn more about the community’s interests in, and wishes for, language immersion in high school.

This meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation or an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Terry Coad in the ESL/Immersion Office, 503-916-2000 x74945.

For more information about High School System Design, go towww.highschools.pps.k12.or.us or e-mail highschools@pps.k12.or.us

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