Stephenson Elementary School

Stephenson Elementary School is located at 2627 SW Stephenson St in the Arnold Creek neighbourhood of Southwest Portland. It serves students from grades K-5 and enrolls approximately 310 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. In math, 77% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 77% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. ?????????? The?????????? environment focuses on being inclusive and achieving solid academic progress through programs like gifted & talented learning. One of the major strengths of the school is its ranking at the state level, Stephenson Elementary is ranked #15 out of all the elementary schools in Oregon, a commendation that is mainly due to the school's academic results and the positive culture of the school. Parents are always mentioning the dedicated teachers, energetic PTA, and tight community feeling as a few of the reasons why Stephenson Elementary is a great elementary school in ??????????Oregon.

Stephenson Elementary School will hold a PTA meeting on November 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the library. Parents and staff are encouraged to attend and participate in school planning and discussions.

Q1. How does Stephenson Elementary encourage lifelong learning in students?

Ans. Stephenson Elementary largely develops children’s curiosity through such methods as hands-on exploration, inquiry-based lessons, and programs that help students learn by experiencing real-world situations.

Q2. How are parents kept informed about their child’s progress and school events?

Ans. Parents get information from the school through newsletters, digital announcements, and communication with teachers and the principal on a regular basis.

Q3. How does Stephenson Elementary promote kindness and community values?

Ans. Besides the school character program, moral education is part of the character system in the school which educates the students to be respectful, responsible, and compassionate through interaction with others.

Q4. How does the school ensure safety during the day?

Ans. Students are able to learn in a safe environment that is secured through safety drills, secure entrances, and staff supervision throughout the day.

Q5. How are achievements and milestones celebrated at Stephenson Elementary?

Ans. Recognition events, assemblies, and teacher acknowledgments are the most common ways through which students are rewarded for their academic and personal achievements at Stephenson ??????????Elementary.