Welcome to Open Meadow High School

Open Meadow High School is located in the historic Benson-Chaney estate in North Portland on three acres overlooking the Willamette River. It is a closed campus with breakfast and lunch available on site. The home-like atmosphere supports the high school’s highly personalized approach to education.

In the 2009-2010 school year, Open Meadow will combine its two high school programs, High School and CRUE (Corps Restoring the Urban Environment), to offer the best of both to all our students.  Together, the reconfigured High School will serve up to 140 students with classes that are designed to teach to a variety of learning styles and skill levels, graduating youth up to age 21.  Classes addressing all PPS graduation requirements (math, science, language arts, social science, world language, health, and physical education) average 14 students, allowing for frequent teacher/student interaction.  All HS students will have the option to apply for intensive project-based learning opportunities.  Project-based courses occur during two half-days a week in a crew where the curriculum is hands-on and project-based, using the project site as a classroom.  During their senior year, students also participate in a Transition Crew where they complete either a college class or an external experience as they prepare for a life of independence beyond high school.  In all courses, students work to earn credits toward a high school diploma.

Services

• Assessment
• Academic skill development
• Individual tutoring
• Life skills development
• Advocacy/case management
• Daily peer-support groups
• Issue focused groups
• Pre-employment training
• School-to-work opportunities
• Service Learning
• Leadership development
• Post-secondary education preparation

The heart of Open Meadow’s program lies in developing a positive self-concept, and respectful relationships with others. By emphasizing personal responsibility, accountability, service to the community, and decision-making skills, students experience success and develop a sense of purpose and connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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