Enrollment: 142
Grades: 10 through 12
Phone number: 541-607-9853
Fax number: 607-9857
Address: 1200 N. Terry,
Eugene, OR 97402
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Driving instructions: Beltline to Barger Drive. West on Barger one mile. Left on Terry.
Kalapuya High School
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Kalapuya High School
Just before Spring Break, 12 students from KHS will visit the Lori Loki lab at the UO for a day long Science Immersion. This field trip is in conjunction the KHS Science Honors program which is in its first year. To graduate with Science Honors students must have a minimum 3.5 in all science/math classes, demonstrate mastery of concepts through a comprehensive exam coordinated by KHS science staff at the end of the year, and they must participate in 4 science fieldtrips (So far this year offerings have included the Redwoods Trip, UO Cadaver Lab Trip, and UO Materials Science Trip…A Geology trip to smith rock and a second riparian ecology fieldtrip on the McKenzie River are planned for this spring.)….
7 KHS Students participated in a 4 day ecology field trip to the Redwood Education Center at Prairie Creek, CA. The Trip was co-sponsored by the Rachael Carson Program at Churchill HS. There were 24 Students and 5 Chaperones total. Highlights included a 16 mile hike, a night hike, students cooking all meals, stops at several spots along the Oregon and California Coast, a lunch stop at the Illinois River, a 2 hour solo hike, and most significantly collaboration between schools that allowed students to build community. We are hopeful that this can be an annual event.
Kalapuya teacher Kee Zublin accepts the $410 grant award from BEF representatives.
A unique opportunity awaits Kalapuya students, thanks to a mini-grant award from the Bethel Education Foundation.
The BEF chose to fund a project that will pay for a small press publication of Kalapuya students’ short stories, poetry, art and other creations. The publications will include a color cover and 64 pages of the best work from KHS kids this school year.
Research shows that one of the best ways to encourage writing is to provide students with a meaningful publication of their works. Thanks to the BEF grant, the Kalapuya publication will be available later this spring.
(2.10.10)
One of the main goals of teaching Government is to create opportunities for students to become informed about the issues that affect their lives. In December, Bonnie Nussbaum's Government classes debated the issues surrounding the upcoming January 26 election. Students were divided into teams in support and opposition of Measures 66/67 and given time to research the Measures and prepare their arguments.
During the debate, students presented their arguments and took questions followed by an open discussion. At the end, students were asked to vote YES or NO and support their decision with three reasons taken from the arguments during the debate. Grades were based not on how they voted, but their ability to back up their vote with solid rationale.
Night School is an option for any Bethel high school student who needs to make-up credits. This opportunity allows a credit deficient student to recover credits and obtain high school diploma on time. Students sign up for a class that meets Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. During a 6 week session, a class meets 12 times allowing a student, who meets the academic and attendance requirements, to earn .25 credit for each class.
Not surprisingly, Night School enrollment is up and classes are full because this year's seniors, Class of 2010, must meet the requirements of the new Oregon Diploma: 4 years of English & 3 years of math. It is advised that students should sign up for Night School early rather than later for two reasons: First, the increase in graduation requirements has already increased the demand for more Night School classes, mainly in math and English. Second, the reduction of schools days due to budget concerns will not allow a 6th session in May.
Consequently, if a student needs to make-up credit, we recommend the student sign-up for Night School early as opposed to later. The next session of Night School will begin right after winter holiday break. Students need to sign-up before December 18th to insure they are enrolled.
The staff at Kalapuya is excited about the upcoming school year. Starting in the middle of August, new students with a release and application from Willamette High School and previously enrolled students will be called to set up with an INTAKE conference. During the intake, you will be filling out registration forms for the 2009-2010 school year. Remember:
1. If you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE call and talk to the Principal Fred Crisman or a staff member. We will work together to insure your student’s success at KHS. Telephone # 607-9853
2. It is extremely important to have a Parent or Guardian at the in-take meeting in late August or early September. We will discuss your student’s needs & goals in having a successful year at Kalapuya HS. We will sign:
• An academic contract
• Attendance agreement
• A guideline sheet outlining Kalapuya’s dress code.
SUPPLY LIST
1. One 3-ring binder (3" or larger)
2. Notebook paper
3. Notebook dividers (six)
4. Pens (two or more/blue or black)
5. Pencils (five or more)
6. Pencil cap erasers or one large eraser
7. Calculator (non-scientific)
Last year's river clean-up saw KHS students collect an assortment of garbage from the Willamettte.
Kalapuya students will be wading in to clean up the Willamette River later this month. It will be the second consecutive year that Kalapuya students will raft down the Willamette, cleaning up garbage along the way.
The project has already been included in Kalapuya’s expanded science curriculum. In addition, our social studies teachers have discussed the political relevance of such issues as global warming and the environment opposed to the rising price of oil and less restricted drilling in once–protected areas.
(5.14.09)
Seven Kalapuya students joined two staff members for the second annual Urban Plunge in Seattle.
Leaving behind all their cell phones, ipods, and preconceived notions, the students got an opportunity to learn about the problem of homelessness in an urban setting.
They slept on the floor at the Seattle Mennonite Church, worked in the church’s kitchen preparing meals for the homeless, and spent another day helping HIV Alliance prepare meals for its Meals On Wheels program.
During the plunge, Kalapuya students had to exist on $1 to better understand the difficulties of the hungry and homeless.
The group returned looking the same, perhaps, but changed nonetheless.
(2.26.09)
Prairie Mountain kids chose from a large selection of books offered by Kalapuya students.
For the second time in two years, Kalapuya students collected and gathered book donations from local community members, businesses, and families. KHS kids organized the books by reading level and subject, then conducted a book fair for Prairie Mountain students.
The kids from our neighboring school in first through sixth grade were invited to choose one or two books for free. The annual book fair has been rewarding experience for students and teachers from both schools.
(5.11.09)
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