Colton, OR 97017
503.824.3535
Fax 503.824.3530
COLTON - OREGON
NEWS/INFORMATION
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BUDWeCTTESE MEMBERS NESEDED:
SOCIAL SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION APRIL 2012
The Social Science Adoption/Curriculum Committee, consisting of Linda Johnson, Debra Sahleen, Gwen Lewis, Jina Denney, Lauren Holst, Brandon Salsman, Tori Hazelton-Snyder, Allan Bruner, Tom Crane and Kara Powell . They have completed the final review of the materials. Mrs. Johnson and the committee recommended the adoption of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation items for first reading at the April 9, 2012 Board meeting. Books are on display in the Boardroom through May 14, 2012. At the May 14, 2012 School Board Meeting, the committee will recommend second reading and adoption. Patrons are welcome to review textbooks during business hours. Please call if you have any questions, 503.824.3535.
Click here to see list of Social ScienceTextbooks
Enrollment for Kindergarten Fall 2012-13 is OPEN!
Colton offers free full day kindergarten classes four days a week.
If you have, or know of a child who will be 5 years of age by September 1, 2012,
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER.
Please call Colton Elementary School 503.824.3536
For Information about "What's Happening in Colton" try the
"Colton Community Calendar" at: http://localendar.com/public/coltoncalendar
Clackamas County has created a School Locator page. This web page allows you to enter in an address and identifies the school district. If you’re thinking of moving to the area and you want to be sure the property is in the Colton School District check out this web site by Clackamas County:
http://web5.co.clackamas.or.us/taxmap/schlocator/ol/index.php
At the Colton School District office we often receive calls regarding our District boundaries. Working with Clackamas County Information Services GIS Division, the District had a District Map created. Each of our buildings have a poster size of this map to view as well as this pdf format which enables you to zoom in and out.
Disclaimer - While continuous efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of school district boundaries and school locations, it must be stressed that these are approximations and are for general information purposes only. to verify legal descriptions of boundaries or to determine school locations or attendance before relocating, please contact your local tax assessor's office or check with Colton School District Administration Office 503-824-3535.
WHERE IS COLTON?
The award winning Colton School District is located in the foothills of the Mt. Hood National Forest, approximately 45 miles from the centers of Salem and Portland in the foothills of the Cascades. It is a progressive school district consisting of grades K-12, in a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 configuration with an enrollment of approximately 690 students. There has been a history of strong support of the school district by its patrons.
The area of Colton is located between Molalla and Estacada. The school district encompasses 189 square miles consisting mostly of public and private timberland. The district’s students come from areas that represent four different zip codes, five fire districts and four telephone exchanges (Beavercreek, Colton, Estacada and Molalla). Most students take school-provided transportation to and from school.
Colton School District is a proud member of Oregon StRUT
Students Recycling Used Technology (StRUT) is a program incorporated into schools where students take donated computers and computer components and upgrade them for the use in schools. Students involved in StRUT evaluate, repair and refurbish donated computers and in turn donate those computers to local schools. Students gain valuable skills and schools get free computers. More information can be found on their website: http://www.strut.org
CHILD FIND
Do you know of any children who have physical, mental or emotional problems who are not receiving an education? No matter what the problem, nor its severity; the child is entitled to an education. It's the law!
To comply with the Federal laws, Colton School District offers a number of special programs for handicapped children, many of which are incorporated into regular school programs.
Help us find children with handicaps who are not receiving an education. For more information call the district office at 824-3535.
¿Conoce Ud. a un niño que no esté recibiendo servicios educativos a causa de deshabilidad, sea esta física, mental o emocional? Según la ley, todo niño merece una educación, sin importar la severidad de las deshabilidades que tenga.
Con el fin de cumplir con las leyes federales, Colton School District (Distrito Escolar de Colton) ofrece variedad de programas para niños con deshabilidades; muchos de estos permiten que el alumno permanezca en su propio salón.
Ayúdenos a encontrar a niños con deshabilidades que no estén matriculados en la escuela. Para informes favor de llamar al 824-3535.
CIVIL RIGHTS NOTIFICATION
It is the policy of the Local Board of Education and a priority of the Colton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Superintendent at Colton School District Office, 503-824-3535.