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Updates to 2020-21 academic calendar | Actualizaciones del calendario académico 2020-21
In February, the Salem and Keizer communities were hit with severe inclement weather, causing widespread power outages across the district. With students and staff accessing classes through comprehensive distance learning, ongoing power outages impacted the ability for classes to continue, causing a week of school closures for SKPS students.
Due to these school closures and the transition to hybrid learning for students in grades K-12, the district needed to make the following adjustments to the 2020-21 academic calendar:
Key changes for SKPS parents/guardians:
- April 8 – School day for Elementary/ No student contact day for Secondary (EDGE program continues as previously scheduled)
- April […]
Questions about Q4 Answered Here
4th Quarter, In-Person Hybrid Questions?
Link HERE to a “Questions and Answers” document for students and families. Please type your question and we will do our best to answer as quickly as possible. Please call the North Salem Front Office at (503) 399-3241 if you would like to speak with someone.
North is an (IB) World School
North Salem High School Authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
North Salem High School has become the newest member of an ever-growing global community of 5,400 schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 158 different countries. North Salem will be the 20th school in Oregon providing the IB Diploma Program (DP) and only the 3rd providing the IB Career-related Program (CP); North is the first to offer both the DP and CP in Salem-Keizer.
Dr. Chad Towe, principal of North Salem High School says, “North Salem High School is well prepared and perfectly suited to usher in this new era […]
Student attendance cohort information now available on ParentVUE and StudentVUE
You can now login to ParentVUE and StudentVUE to see your student’s assigned attendance cohort. Students have been assigned to either a Tuesday/Thursday attendance cohort or to a Wednesday/Friday attendance cohort.
EDGE students will see EDGE as their assigned attendance cohort.
All students, K-12, who live at the same residence should have the same attendance cohort.
Elementary students
During comprehensive distance learning, all elementary students will attend online classes Tuesday – Friday regardless of their assigned attendance cohort.
When it is safe to begin our blended learning model with in-person instruction, students will attend school in person according to their attendance […]
Selecting Classes for Next Year
North Salem High School Forecasting (selecting next year’s classes)
The North Salem High School Counselors have been busy creating a website for current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students. The website will guide you in selecting classes for the coming 2021-22 school year.
Counselors will be conducting live, guided sessions through ZOOM on the following dates during Social Studies and Science classes. Students are scheduled by grade level:
- 9th grade – Tuesday, March 2 – Friday, March 5
- 10th grade – Tuesday, March 9- Friday, March 12
- 11th grade – Tuesday, March 16 – Friday, March 19
Students and parents are encouraged […]
SKPS to Resume Outdoor Contact Sports and Volleyball
Salem-Keizer Public Schools has officially met requirements for opting-in to allow outdoor contact sports beginning Monday, Feb. 22. Click here for all of the details about these sports and spectator information.
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CTE Culinary Arts
About CTE’s Early Childhood Education Program
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning activities to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan activities to enhance a child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
- Teach small and large group lessons to preschool-aged children
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Call Outs
- College Credit
- Internships
- Work-Based Experience
Program Class Progression
Food Essentials
CTE Early Childhood Education
About CTE’s Early Childhood Education Program
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning activities to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan activities to enhance a child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
- Teach small and large group lessons to preschool-aged children
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Call Outs
- College Credit
- Internships
- Work-Based Experience
Program Class Progression
Developing Child
CTE Cabinetmaking
About CTE’s Cabinetmaking Program
- Design and build custom furniture and cabinetry
- Operate a wide range of professional equipment to create projects for a variety of customers
- Interpret plans and specifications to construct products from raw materials
Career Focus
Prepared for apprenticeships, immediate employment, and further education
Call Outs
- Work-based Experience
- Advanced Technology
- College Credit
Program Class Progression
Cabinetmaking I
CTE Engineering
About CTE’s Engineering Program
- Use tools and techniques found in advanced robotics, electronics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) technologies
- Find creative solutions to complex engineering challenges while working individually and in teams
- Visualize and construct 3D models and prototypes
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
Call Outs
- National Robotic Competitions
- 3D Printing & Modeling
- Advanced Technology
Program Class Progression
Introduction to Engineering
Robotics
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CTE Culinary Arts
About CTE’s Early Childhood Education Program
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning activities to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan activities to enhance a child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
- Teach small and large group lessons to preschool-aged children
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Call Outs
- College Credit
- Internships
- Work-Based Experience
Program Class Progression
Food Essentials
CTE Early Childhood Education
About CTE’s Early Childhood Education Program
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning activities to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan activities to enhance a child’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
- Teach small and large group lessons to preschool-aged children
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Call Outs
- College Credit
- Internships
- Work-Based Experience
Program Class Progression
Developing Child
CTE Cabinetmaking
About CTE’s Cabinetmaking Program
- Design and build custom furniture and cabinetry
- Operate a wide range of professional equipment to create projects for a variety of customers
- Interpret plans and specifications to construct products from raw materials
Career Focus
Prepared for apprenticeships, immediate employment, and further education
Call Outs
- Work-based Experience
- Advanced Technology
- College Credit
Program Class Progression
Cabinetmaking I
CTE Engineering
About CTE’s Engineering Program
- Use tools and techniques found in advanced robotics, electronics, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) technologies
- Find creative solutions to complex engineering challenges while working individually and in teams
- Visualize and construct 3D models and prototypes
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
Call Outs
- National Robotic Competitions
- 3D Printing & Modeling
- Advanced Technology
Program Class Progression
Introduction to Engineering
Robotics