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Acronyms — glossary of common terminology and acronyms used in Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Assistance League – Salem-Keizer — an all-volunteer non-profit corporation that provides philanthropic programs for the local community

Athletic Participation and Student Fees — physical requirements, athletic fees for middle school and high school

Attendance Policy ♦ INS-A009 — Official attendance policy of the district. English | Russian | Spanish

Automated Communication – SchoolMessenger — receiving important information and updates from the school district

Boundary Information – Find Your School & Your Bus Stop — this page that explains how to find your school assignment by residence

Bullying and Harassment — resources and policies for preventing and addressing bullying concerns. Contact the school administration or Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator at 503-399-3061.

Bus & Transportation Basics — information about riding school buses, eligibility, walk-zones, and video

Bus Rider Registration — information on bus registration and FAQs

Child Abuse Prevention — Find resources and documents for the identification, prevention, and getting help for child abuse. We promote safe and appropriate interaction between adults and students. Call Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator at 503-399-3061.

Complaint Process — An outline of the district’s complaint process.

Crisis Resources for Families | Recursos para las familias en situación de crisis — food and utility assistance information, mental health, wellness, and crisis hotlines.

CTE — check out the Career & Technical Education Programs available at various high schools

CTEC — (503) 399-5511; the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) is located at 3501 Portland Road NE, Salem 97301 The vision for CTEC is to prepare high school students for high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers while developing the professional skills, technical knowledge, academic foundation and real-world experience to assure their success upon graduation.

Daily Medication Administration ♦ HST-W004 — Informs school staff and parents of rules applicable to administration of medications to students. The instructions are in English and Spanish on this same document.

Dental Health — a comprehensive, school-based approach to dental health education, prevention, and access to treatment

Diploma Options / Tipos de diplomas ♦ INS-M012 — Alternate diploma options explained (modified, extended diploma, certificate requirement) This one PDF booklet contains both English & Spanish.

Dress Code — district policy on student dress and grooming

Elementary Parent Handbook ♦ INS-M005 — Provides a calendar of school dates, general information about school processes, and information about educational programs. English | Spanish

Emergency Closure Message on Flashalert — in the event of closures or delays, the Flashalert website is where the information is posted first

Emergency School Closures and Delays Information — what to expect from the Salem-Keizer Public Schools during emergency closure and delays.

English Language Learner Report — an annual publication required by law (ORS 327.016), which reports on financial information for English language learner programs, the objectives and needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program

Enrollment and Registration — information for enrollment and registration of students at our schools

Entrance Age Policy ♦ INS-A006 — Entrance age requirements for admittance of children entering kindergarten and first grade. Document is available in English | Spanish.

Equity Lens — learn about Salem-Keizer School Board's commitment to ensure equity for all students

Equity, Access and Advancement — Office of Student Equity, Access and Advancement (OSEAA) offers resources and support for underrepresented students to ensure their success in schools.

Food Services — Information on school meal prices, school menus, and other useful resources

Free & Reduced Meal Applications — apply for free and reduced school meals through Food Services, PDF download applications in serveral languages

Graduation Information — graduation schedule, requirements, expectations, and more

Head Start Preschool Program — Salem-Keizer Head Start is a state-funded program for children between the ages of 3 and 5 of families with low incomes

Healthy and Safe Schools & Buildings — outlines the 5 major areas covered by the Safe Schools and Buildings Plan

Immunization Requirements ♦ HST-W002 — Student immunization requirements by grade level. Document has both English and Spanish.

Internet Filtering ♦ TIS-A004 — District policy to prevent access to inappropriate material via the Internet.

Kindergarten — Kindergarten Readiness, registration, and information on what you need to register for kindergarten

Map of District Locations — along with school and departments locations, get phone numbers, start and end times, website link, administrator and office support details

McKinney-Vento Program — Information and resources for the homeless program.

Music Department — event schedules and resources for the district music program

NAACP Salem Branch — the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) works to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination

Parents’ Guide to Graduation — site dedicated to providing answers for what it takes to make sure your student graduates

ParentVUE login — Login page to access your ParentVUE account

Payment Portal – TouchBase Signin — this Online Payment Portal allows parents to pay fines and fees such as library fines, textbook fines, athletic participation fees, as well as others

PBIS — (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) The Department of Behavioral Learning

Preschool — Tuition and Title 1 Funded Preschools, Head Start, Preschool Promise

Pupil Medical Record Form ♦ HST-F003 — Form for guardians to fill out evaluating their student's health. Arabic | Dari | English | Spanish | Swahili

Reconsideration of Library and Instructional Material Policy ♦ CUR-P004 — Outlines the steps that a parent, guardian, or community member would take to request reconsideration (exclusion) of instructional materials. Arabic | English | Spanish

Safe & Welcoming Schools — resources for safe mental and physical environment for our students

Salem Area Resources Guide by Mid-Valley Resources — A detailed booklet with a wide range of helpful information including: bus pass assistance & transportation, childcare needs, clothing, counseling services, emergency financial assistance, employment services, food assistance, health & medical, homeless services, utilities assistance, veterans, and youth services. Document is available in English | Spanish.

Salem Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission — the Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission advises the City Council on human rights and relations issues

Salem-Keizer School Finder — (GIS) - includes detailed maps that zoom down and show property lines (previously known as COG Schoolfinder); maintained by Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments

Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality — SKCE advocates for equity, education and empowerment by providing leadership and education opportunities to English language learners and underserved families of color

School Boundary Maps — PDF maps of each school boundary, as well as boundary maps for all elementary schools, middles schools, and high schools

School Feeder System — which elementary schools go to which middle schools and which middle schools go to which high schools

School Supply Recommendations ♦ INS-W019 — Recommendations for the most common school supplies needed for students in kindergarten through high school. English | Marashallese | Russian | Spanish

School Volunteers Policy ♦ PAP-A003 — Outlines the district's school volunteer policies.

SchoolMessenger — receiving important attendance information and other updates

Special Education and Section 504 — Student Services programs

STEP Homeless Program — information and resources for the STEP homeless program, Students in Transition

StopBullying.gov — information, training, and resources to teach kids how to identify and stop bullying behaviors

Student Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources ♦ INS-A004 — Rules for student use of electronics for academic and personal use within the District such as computers, tablets, smart phones, peripherals, networks, email, telecommunications, and internet connections. Arabic | Chuukese | English | Spanish | Swahili

Student and Parent Concussion Statement ♦ INS-F071 — Statement for parents and students to sign showing that they understand the risks of concussions and how to take care if a concussion occurs. English | Spanish

Student Discipline Procedure ♦ INS-P028 — Describes the discipline process for student conduct and behavior issues. Also describes offenses and applicable consequences. English | Russian

Student Internet Activity Reports for Parents & Guardians — Monitor your student's school laptop internet activity with weekly emailed reports or on real-time dashboards.

Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook ♦ INS-M001 — District handbook for students and a summary of discipline offenses & consequences.

Student Transfers — Information on in-district transfer information for students wanting to request attending a different school.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Policy ♦ INS-A038 — This policy covers actions that take place in the school, on school property, at school-sponsored functions and activities, on school buses or vehicles and at bus stops, and at school sponsored out-of-school events where school staff are present. Arabic | Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | Spanish | Swahili

TAG Services — identifies and provides for the unique intellectual, social, emotional, and career needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students

Theater Arts — production schedules and resources for the district theater program

Transcripts and Student Records Requests — request student records, transcripts, immunization records, special education records, and verification of graduation for Salem-Keizer students

Transfer Form, Non-Resident Intent to Renew ♦ INS-F024 — Form for students who are not residents of Salem-Keizer 24J School District and want to renew their transfer from another school district. English | Spanish

Transfers In-District, Eligible Programs♦ INS-W014 — A list of all the programs of study that are eligible for in-district transfer. Document is available in Arabic | English | Spanish.

Visitors to Schools and Campus ♦ INS-A024 — Any individual who wishes to visit a school of the District shall be permitted to do so subject to the conditions contained in this policy. Arabic | Chuukese | English | Russian | Spanish.

Volunteer Application Online — online webform to submit a criminal history check, required for volunteering in Salem-Keizer schools

Volunteering in Salem-Keizer Schools — learn about volunteering opportunities and the steps for becoming a volunteer or mentor, including a link to the criminal history check forms and training documents

Water Testing — test results for water contaminants at all schools during the Summer of 2016

District Boundary Information

Find Your School & Bus Stop

Type in your home address and get back your child’s school and the nearest bus stop. For more information click here or contact the Boundary Information office at 503-399-3246.

If you see or hear about bullying, violence, drugs, or ham to your school or a student, report a tip using SafeOregon.

Read our article “Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line” and learn more!

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