Harritt Elementary School

Harritt Elementary School is located at 2112 Linwood Street NW in the West Salem neighborhood of Salem and sits in a suburban-residential setting. It serves students from grades K-5 and enrolls approximately 518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. In math, 23% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 30% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 51% female students and 49% male students. ??????????? The educational setting prioritizes diverse life aspects, universal education, and opportunities for bilingual learning. The programs feature a dual-language choice, music, and native education initiatives. One of the distinguishing features is the local housing market in the school’s attendance zone, where the median home value in the nearby West Salem area is around US $512,692, showing a trend of strong residential interest from families looking for school access. Parents appreciate the caring teachers, the united parent club, and the inclusive community vibe, stating that Harritt Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Oregon.

Harritt Elementary School held its fall Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 22 and 23, with no school on Friday, October 24. The meetings gave families an opportunity to discuss student progress and strengthen home–school connections.

Q1. How does Harritt Elementary promote bilingual learning and immersion?

Ans. Harritt Elementary offers a continuously traditional English program and a Spanish/English dual language immersion program that gradually enriches the learner's language proficiency.

Q2. How are parents and families involved in Harritt’s learning community?

Ans. The Family involvement in the child's education gets through the Parent Club, a myriad of volunteering opportunities, and regular school communications which allow them to be always up-to-date and active.

Q3. How does Harritt Elementary maintain student safety and well-being?

Ans. The school provides behavior management through carefully planned behavioral expectations, safety routines and the presence of wellness support staff in creating a respectful and safe environment for learning.

Q4. How does Harritt Elementary support students’ social-emotional growth?

Ans. The school, through its "SOAR" program that socially cares for responsibility and respect among other values, helps the students to become aware of themselves, empathetic and to have positive relationships.

Q5. How are student efforts and character recognized at Harritt Elementary?

Ans. The accomplishments of the students are made manifest in assemblies, award ceremonies held in classrooms and school-wide acknowledgments for academic growth, citizenship, and ??????????leadership.