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Hillsboro School District First in Oregon Recommended for Systems Accreditation
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UPCOMING
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FEBRUARY
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On Wednesday, Feb. 10, staff and Board members learned that Hillsboro School District had become the first K-12 school district in Oregon to have earned a recommendation for systems accreditation, providing the District with nationwide recognition of its high-quality systems and practices. Click here to read more and here to see the official press release.
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Science Sequence Change: Glencoe and Liberty to Move to 'Physics First' Model in 2016-17
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Part of the District's adoption process in moving to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) has been to review the course offerings and sequencing at the high school level. Previously, it was typical for students to follow a sequence of biology-chemistry-physics. However, the Science Study team and a 2:1 majority of high school teachers and administrators have recommended a "physics first" model, in which students take an introductory level of physics their freshman year, then chemistry and biology in their sophomore and junior years, respectively. This model will go into effect at Glencoe and Liberty High Schools next year, and at Century and Hilhi in 2017-18. Click here to read more.
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Students in Grades 6, 8 and 11 to take Wellness Survey
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Students in grades 6, 8 and 11 will soon be taking the Oregon Student Wellness Survey -- one of two statewide adolescent health surveys conducted in Oregon (the other is the Oregon Healthy Teens Survey; they are administered in alternate years) to provide important data to fully understand and support the youth of Oregon.
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Want a K-8 Experience for Your Child? Enroll at Groner!
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Groner K-8 is the District's only school that offers a combined elementary-middle school experience for students. The school is also one of the District's STEM Transformation Schools and has added an "A" for STEAM, thanks to their partnership with the Right Brain Initiative. Transfers are available for any HSD student. Click here to learn more.
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Educator Job Fair: Feb. 27
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The District is holding an Educator Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at South Meadows Middle School, 4690 SE Davis Road. Prospective candidates are invited to learn about our programs, meet hiring administrators, and participate in informal interview sessions. Click here to learn more.
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Don't Miss High School Jazz Night on Feb. 17
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All four HSD high schools will participate in the annual Jazz at the Venetian event this Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m., at the Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro, 253 E. Main Street. Reserved seating tickets are available at www.venetiantheatre.com for $15 each.
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Oregon Promise Provides Grants for Community College - Apply by March 1
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High School seniors graduating this June with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA: apply now for free grants toward community college costs through
Oregon Promise. Applications are due March 1. View the Oregon Promise
infographic and
FAQs for conditions and other information.
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Washington County Transportation Futures Online Open House
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Washington County is conducting an online open house between now and Feb. 19 to gather people's thoughts about the future of transportation in our region-the trends people think might impact the way we live and get around, and the ideas that might improve our economy and livability. Click here to learn more and to participate in the conversation.
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