Educational Program
South Columbia Family School is a charter school located in Warren, Oregon. We are committed to serving students whose parents want increased commitment and involvement in their children's education. We have a unique program serving students in grades K-8 and recognize parents as having a major role in their children's academic success. Parents serve as students' learning coaches. Licensed or registered staff provide Community Day classes, conferences, and tutoring.
An integral component of the SCFS educational program is the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). Families at SCFS work collaboratively with teachers and education coordinators to craft an ILP that is customized, meets individual needs and interests, and outlines the student's learning goals and outcomes. In conjunction with the ILP, the following are key components of our education program:
Our program and curriculum are provided at NO cost to our families.
Enrichment courses, such as Drama, Literature Circles, Science Explorations, Recorders, Guitar, Spanish, and Math Labs have also been offered. These classes are optional and are provided by qualified staff.
TEAMWORK / COLLABORATION
Prior to entering South Columbia Family School parents attend a Parent Information Session, where roles and responsibilities are discussed. Parents sign a contract committing to providing support to their students and working with staff using our curriculum, which is aligned to the Oregon State standards.
Parents or learning coaches work with our staff to support their students' learning in the home to correspond with Community Day classroom experiences. Education coordinators meet weekly to conference & collaborate with parents and to tutor students.
Curriculum choices include, but are not limited to: Delta Science, Saxon Math, Jr. Great Books, Critical Thinking Skills, Harcourt Collection Series, novels, trait-based writing activities, Great Source reading and writing.
COMMUNITY DAY
Community Day is offered weekly. During this time students meet with their peer groups for group-based learning in core content areas. Learning communities provide students the opportunity to progress through coursework in a cohesive learning community. Group-based learning in core content areas are provided by a licensed or registered teacher weekly. Blended classrooms have small class sizes (target 20:1). Our Kindergarten maximum class size is ten students.
FAMILY CONFERENCES AND INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING
In integral part of the SCFS educational program is the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). Families work with teachers / education coordinators to craft an ILP that is customized to meet individual needs and interest and outlines the student’s learning goals and outcomes.
Students receive weekly tutoring sessions with their education coordinators, who provide individualized instruction and support towards the students’ goals. Weekly conferences also include conversations with parents, skill work, and assessments, such as the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS).