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Center for Advanced Learning

1484 NW Civic Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030

About Center for Advanced Learning

The Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) is a public charter magnet school in Gresham, Oregon, that only serves students in grades 11 and 12. It is one of the best schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J and offers a unique half-day program that focuses on popular career paths like mechanical engineering, dental health, and computer science. The school has about 300 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1, which creates a professional, hands-on learning environment.The Center for Advanced Learning is known as one of the best schools because it combines college-level classes with professional internships. The student body is diverse, and partnerships let students earn both high school and college credits at the same time. With help from district resources, the school is one of the best at preparing students for jobs. Its best features are its cutting-edge labs and the fact that it promises to give graduates real-world experience and certifications that are specific to their field. This school is the best school in Gresham, Oregon.

Center for Advanced Learning Contact Information

Address

1484 NW Civic Dr, Gresham, OR, 97030

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Phone

(503) 667-4978

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
1
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 210 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Center for Advanced Learning

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 100%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
100%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1
0%
0 Female
100%
1 Male

Student Population

1 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 0 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Center for Advanced Learning has started a new program that combines aerospace and manufacturing. Students will be able to use industry-standard 3D printing and CNC technology. Scholars at the center are currently doing professional internships with tech companies in the area, where they are learning about computer science and dental health firsthand. CAL also recently updated its collaborative design studios to look like modern workplaces. This encourages a lot of creativity and teamwork among its student groups.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Center for Advanced Learning?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.


Q2. What does Center for Advanced Learning do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.


Q3. Can students take AP classes at Center for Advanced Learning?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.


Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.


Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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