ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2022-2023
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2022-2023 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK Ken Richardson, Superintendent Candy Wallace, Assistant Superintendent Andy Long, Director of Education
Your School Registration Procedure Parents/Guardians or the
Families will need to register emergency person will be
Your school is a part of David
their new student online at contacted if a child is ill or
Douglas School District No. 40,
https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/. injured. If the school is
located within the city of
unable to reach anyone,
Portland. While located in the
Go to “Parents,” then “Registra- the emergency procedure
city boundaries, David Douglas
tion and Enrollment,” then “ described on the
is a separate district from
Register Your Child (K-12).” registration form will be
Portland Public Schools.
All new students must register followed.
David Douglas School before beginning classes. Legal Names
District covers 12 square miles Student registration forms
of homes, apartments, shopping Children are required to be five
must be made out with the
centers, and small businesses. years of age on or before
legal name given at birth.
September 1st in order to enroll
However, students may use
The David Douglas School in kindergarten. State law
a different name if parents
District was formed in 1959 from requires children to be six years
request it. If a student is to
three elementary districts— of age on or before September
be called by a nickname”
Gilbert, Powellhurst, and 1st in order to enter first grade.
such as Junior, Lulu, etc.,
Russellville and the David please note this above the
Douglas Union High School Proof of birth date and residency
given name on the
District. must be presented at the time of
registration form.
registration for kindergarten or
The district now includes nine first grade if this is the first Student Health
elementary schools for grades time a student has attended
school. Services
kindergarten through five; three
middle schools for grades six To support student health,
through eight, one high school Students entering school for the safety, and academic
for grades 9-12, and one first time should have a physical success, our district
alternative school for grades examination and the law provides school health
9-12. The District also has requires immunization. Please services in partnership with
preschool programs at see section titled, “Immuniza- the Multnomah Education
designated elementary schools. tions and Oregon Law.” Service District
(MESD).
A community aquatics center Every school, and most doctors
and community performing arts offices,have the necessary form. To plan and provide for your
center are located on the high child’s medical or mental
school site. Registration Form health needs (for exam-
It is essential that schools have ple, diabetes, seizures, or
We hope that you will be an current phone numbers so that school anxiety) it is import-
active member of our school families can be contacted in ant to promptly inform
community and a participant in case of an emergency. An school staff and the school
the activities available to David emergency number for a nearby nurse:
Douglas residents. neighbor, friend, or relative is • about new and changing
also necessary. health problems that can
cause learning or safety
Please note on the form if the problems at school.
child is allergic to bee stings, • if your child is
insect bites, specific foods, or is undergoing treatments
required to take special that affect their immune
medication. system.• when your child has or or at least 48 hours without focusing and participating in
develops a health condition diarrhea or vomiting. Stu- class. Lice treatment
that requires specialized care dents with undiagnosed rash information will be sent home
at school. should not return until the with those who have either nits
rash is gone, or they have or lice. All students may return
Before and After written clearance to return to school after treatment has
School Programs from a licensed medical pro- begun. Current evidence and
If your child is enrolled in a be- vider. national recommendations do
fore or after school program and • Students with undiagnosed not support classroom or
needs medication rash should not return school-wide screenings as a
assistance during these times, until the rash is gone, or they measure for decreasing the
a separate supply of medication have written clearance to re- incidence of head lice among
and a separate permission form turn from a licensed medical school age children. Such
from parent/guardian and/or provider. practices can deny students
healthcare provider is needed. • Inform the school office their right to privacy and to
See district policy for medication staff and the school nurse if educational time.
administration. Consult with the your child has a contagious
program director regarding disease such as chicken Health Information
specific health and safety needs pox or pertussis (whoop- • Health information may be
for your child in these programs. ing cough); provide a note shared with school personnel
with the diagnosis from on a “need to know” basis
Contagious Conditions your provider if available. when information about your
To decrease the spread of Students or staff diagnosed child’s health is necessary for
contagious conditions in with pertussis must be ex- school personnel to care for
schools, students and school cluded from school until and respond to your child’s
staff who are diagnosed with a completion of their five-day needs. Additionally, this
school restrictable disease must course of prescribed antibiot- information may be needed
be excluded from ics, or until cleared for return by the school team to devel-
attendance. Susceptible by MCHD. op plans that appropriately
students and school staff may • To protect the health of consider the health needs of
also be excluded following students or other persons, your child.
exposure to selected diseases, certain diseases are report- • If you do not authorize re-
per instructions to the school able to the health depart- lease of health information,
administrator from the Mult- ment per Oregon law (OAR it may limit the type of care
nomah County Health Depart- 333-18-0000). At such times, your child is able to receive.
ment (MCHD) or per Oregon records and information may
Health Authority (OHA) state- be disclosed to public health Health Screenings
wide notices. In addition: officials. Parents are now required to
• Do not send your child submit two certifications within
to school if they have Head Lice 120 days of enrollment when
symptoms of illness. The most effective prevention their student is 7 years of age
Students will be sent home if against the spread of head lice or younger and beginning in a
they are experiencing symp- is for families to check their chil- public school.
toms of illness such as but dren regularly for lice and nits
not limited to: rash, cough, (eggs). Students with nits only These certifications are from
fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. may remain at school. Students your healthcare providers and
Students must be kept home with live lice may be allowed to state that the student has had
until they have gone at least remain for the rest of the day, or a vision screening and a dental
72 hours without persistent be excluded from school if their screening within the previous 12
cough or fever over 100.4F, symptoms prevent them from months.months. Additionally, Oregon law of their clients.These efforts healthy eating, good hand wash-
states that vision and hearing increase protection of children ing, and social skills. You may
screenings shall be done to help against vaccine-preventable call the school if you would like
remove these potential barri- diseases and promote efforts by to meet with the nurse.
ers to a child’s education. The families and schools to comply
school nurse oversees these with state mandated immuniza- School Health Assistants
screenings. tion requirements. In addition to the school nurse,
some schools have a School
The usual screening schedule School Nurses Health Assistant (SHA) on site
is: Hearing: Grades The school nurse is a registered to assist students. The SHA is
Kindergarten and 1 Vision: nurse (RN) who specializes in not a nurse, but works under the
Grades Kindergarten, 1 and 3. keeping students safe and well. direction of the
No appointments or special registered nurse. SHAs provide
In addition to the vision permission are needed for basic first aid, administer
screening, screenings for color students to see the nurse. medication, process
deficiency and vision alignment Students must follow the immunization records, assist
concerns are available. school’s rules about having with health screenings, and
Contact your school nurse for passes to go to the nurse. The perform nursing care as
these screenings. If you do not hours of the school’s nurse may delegated by the nurse.
want your child included in these vary. If the nurse is not available, The SHA cannot assess or
screenings, you must submit school staff trained in first aid recommend care beyond the
a written request to the school can help children who become protocols in the first aid manual.
each school year. Screening sick or injured at school.
results for hearing and vision are Medication Administration
all sent home to families. The nurse will need information at School
(for example, a health history, The school’s nurse provides
Immunizations and medical diagnosis, and treat- consultation about medication
Oregon Law: ment procedures) to assist stu- administration that must occur
• To protect all children, every dents with special medical and at school. Only medication
student must have a current mental health needs at school. that is necessary to be given
school immunization record The nurse may use this infor- during the school day will be
or a medical or non-medical mation to create a health care kept at school. Discuss with
exemption on file at school. plan and train school staff how your healthcare provider about
Students not in compliance to help your child at school. In the time(s) of day that the medi-
with immunization require- order to obtain this information, cine is needed. If possible, try to
ments will be excluded the nurse may: arrange to administer at home;
on the state mandated • Talk with the student or this may be safer for your child.
exclusion day (3rd Wednes- parents/guardian. By Oregon law, if medication
day in February). • Request that you sign a must be given at school, you
• It is important to keep your release of information form must:
child’s school immunization to discuss your child’s health • Provide written
record up-to-date. Check needs with school staff and permission (forms are
with your school’s office if health care professionals. available at school). Any
you need forms. • Look at current or past health change to the medication
• Upon written request from records. dose or schedule will require
parents/guardians for release • Assess a body area (exam- the parent to update the
of information, the MESD ples: listen to the heart, feel medication form and provide
Immunization Program will the skin, look in the ears). a current prescription from
provide vaccination dates The nurse may teach about the prescriber.
to clinics as needed to good health practices, such as• Make sure all medication 2. Pre-Arranged Absences their student’s attendance
(prescription and over the Prearranged absences require habits. When a student has
counter) is in its original advance notice in writing. Each been absent five days, school
container and marked with teacher and the school personnel may contact the par-
the student’s name. (Ask administrator must give prior ent or guardian, check excuses,
the pharmacist for an extra approval in order for a student to begin to keep written records
bottle for school when getting receive a prearranged absence. of the inquiry, etc. The purpose
prescriptions.) Students may receive no more of this is to further support the
• All medication must be than five days of prearranged student and family in attending
delivered to school by the absence during one school year. school more frequently.
caregiver or responsible 3. Unexcused Absences 7. Other Regulations
adult designated by the Any absences which do not fall • Students leaving school for
caregiver. Students may not into the excused or prearranged any reason must sign out in
keep medications with them categories qualify as unexcused the school office.
unless they have written absences.This category includes • Only caregivers, legal guard-
caregiver permission, written skipping, suspension, failure to ians or their authorized rep-
prescriber permission for bring proper excuse, caring for resentatives are permitted to
prescription medications, and younger siblings, etc. pick up a student at school.
are cleared by the Admin- 4. Tardiness • Unauthorized visiting
istrator to do so. Make sure Tardiness interrupts the learning younger siblings not enrolled
the school has an adequate process in the classroom. in the school is not permitted.
supply of all medications • Students arriving at school • Students are expected to go
required by your child. late should have a note of directly home after school
• Pick up the medication when explanation from their parent/ unless they participate in
it is no longer needed at guardian. a scheduled activity or are
school. All medication not • Disciplinary action may result asked by a teacher to re-
picked up at the end of the from excessive tardiness main. If a student is asked to
school year will be to school and/or individual remain after school to finish
destroyed. classes. work, help a teacher, etc.,
5. Makeup Work families will be contacted
It is the student’s responsibility prior to students staying after
Attendance to contact the teacher when the school.
A student’s achievement in student returns to school and 8. Perfect Attendance Award
school is directly related to make arrangements to make up Some schools offer a Perfect
attendance. Regular attendance work missed. The teacher may Attendance Award. Students
is required by Oregon law for all ask that work missed due to are considered to have perfect
children ages 5 to 18. excused or unexcused attendance and be eligible for
absences is made up within a the Perfect Attendance Award
1. Excused absences prescribed period of time given when they have been present,
An absence may be excused by in order for the on time, and have not left early
the administration for: student to receive credit. every day school is in session.
• student illness; 6. Excessive Absences There are no exceptions for the
• a serious family emergency; Students who have chronic Perfect Attendance Award.
• a medical appointment which absenteeism in school tend to 9. Exemplary Attendance
cannot be scheduled after continue this pattern which may Award
school; affect their academic Some schools offer an
• an authorized religious holi- performance and work habits Exemplary Attendance Award.
day, or when employed. The school will Students are eligible for the
• a prearranged absence. make an effort to keep families Exemplary Attendance Award if
informed about they have five or less absencesthey have five or less absences Parent/Guardian Expectations Bicycles
(including tardies) for the school • Keep contact information Students who ride bicycles to
year. updated school must obey traffic signs.
• Call the school every day They should have their bicycles
Attendance Call Back System: their child is absent by registered with the Police
Guidelines and Expectations 9:15 a.m. Department and lock them while
• Let the school know in ad- they are at school. Helmets are
School Staff Expectations: vance if their child has a required by state law.
• Classroom teachers should scheduled appointment or
make every effort to report if the child will be out for a
attendance by 9:35 a.m. significant amount of time.
School Information
Student Progress Reports
• Ask parents/guardians to The school year is divided into
update their contact informa- Open Enrollment two eighteen-week periods.
tion at every conference AND Open enrollment will allow any Progress reports for grades K-5
when changes occur. David Douglas elementary or are provided at the end of each
• Print these guidelines in middle school student to apply grading period. Parent-teacher
school communication. to attend any school in the conferences are held twice a
district where space is available. year. Teachers may also contact
Office Staff Expectations: Although all David Douglas parents/guardians for additional
• Begin calling the parents/ schools meet high conferences whenever they feel
guardians of every child educational standards and offer it is necessary.
who is absent by 9:45 a.m., similar programs, some students
unless the parent/guard- may find that their educational Parents/guardians are
ian has already notified the needs would be better served encouraged to communicate
school of the absence. in a school other that the one in with the school at any time if
• Calls should be made in their neighborhood. Applications they have questions.
the following order, unless will be considered for academic
directed otherwise by individ- or child care reasons and only if Parents/guardians are
ual parents/guardians: the new school is not welcomed and encouraged to
1. Home (this number ap- overcrowded. Parents/guardians visit classes. These visits should
pears on the absent list in will be responsible for be prescheduled either with the
Synergy) transportation to and from the teacher and/or the front office.
2. Caregiver cell phone requested school.
(often, this doubles as the If a personal discussion with a
home phone) Walkers
teacher is needed, it should be
3. Caregiver place of Students walking to school scheduled in advance to avoid
employment should observe all safety rules. conflicts with the teacher’s other
• Leave a message whenever Student conduct to and from duties.
possible and make note of school is subject to district and
the time. school disciplinary procedures.
Student records and
• Make a reasonable effort to Students must show proper
speak to a live body to verify respect for property. For withdrawal
Parents/guardians and eligible
attendance. student’s safety, families are
students have the right to:
urged to have children walk to
• inspect and review the
and from school with another
student’s education records;
child or other children. All
• request the amendment
children should also receive
of the student’s education
careful instruction about not
records if it is believed they
approaching strangers.
are inaccurate, misleading,or otherwise in violation of the school administrator is sure or the district office 503-252-
the student’s privacy or other the release of such information 2900.
rights; is in the best interest of students
• Consent to disclosures of and if the parent/guardian has Teacher/Para Professional
personally identifiable in- no objection. Parents/guardians Qualifications
formation contained in the or eligible students can refuse As a parent/guardian of a
student’s education record, to let any of this information be student in a David Douglas
unless disclosure can be designated as directory Public School supported with
authorized without parent information. federal Title 1 funds, a new
consent (e.g., to law enforce- federal law allows you to ask for
ment agencies, child protec- Directory Information certain information about your
tive services, or health care Includes: child’s classroom teachers, and
professionals, if the disclo- • the student’s name; requires the district to give you
sure would protect the health • participation in officially rec- this information in a timely
and safety of the student or ognized activities and sports; manner, if you ask for it.
other individuals); • dates of school attendance;
• pursuant to OAR 581- • awards received, and Parents/guardians may request
021-0410, file with the • the most recent previous information about the
United States Department of educational agency or professional qualifications of
Education a complaint under institution the student has classroom teachers. This could
34 CFR§ 99.64 concerning attended. include information about the
alleged failures by the district teacher’s licensing for grade
to comply with the require- If you object to the release of levels taught and whether the
ments of federal law, and any or all of the items listed teacher is teaching under an
• obtain a copy of District under directory information, emergency or provisional status.
Policy regarding student please notify the school admin- Parents/guardians may request
records. istrator in writing. Your letter will what baccalaureate degree and
be attached to your student’s other graduate certification is
Copies of District Student records and will prevent any held by the teacher and the
Records Policy are located in release of information about subject area, if any, of the
all schools. Please contact the your child. This must be done certification or degree. Parents/
school office staff or within one week following guardians can also learn wheth-
adminstrator. enrollment of the student and er their child is being provided
annually thereafter. service by a paraprofessional
The District forwards education (assistant) and if so, their
records requested under OAR NOTE: District policy qualifications. This information
581-021- 0250(1)(m) and (p) prohibits schools from releasing will be provided in a timely
within 10 days of receiving the the names of students to any manner.
request. individual, business, or agency
for solicitation purposes. How- Student insurance
Directory Information ever, federal law requires that DDSD does not carry insurance
Information about students military recruiters can access to cover students. For the bene-
cannot be released unless the names, addresses, and fit of district families with school
schools have parents/guardian telephone listings for secondary age children, low cost student
consent. However, information students. District policy also pro- accident and dental insurance
defined as directory information hibits school or district endorse- programs are made available.
may be given to a media ment of products or services. The insurance is optional and
member covering a school Anyone who has questions is offered only as a service. In
event, the school PTA/Booster about the student record policy instances where families have
Club, or some other agency if may call the school principal, other insurance, the school plan‘s
is secondary. All transactions Field Trips Check Acceptance Policy
regarding school insurance are Classes may go on field trips Our school district has
handled by the insurance which are planned for an established the following policy
company—not the school office. educational purpose. Trips takenfor accepting checks and
However, claim forms may be within district boundary do not collecting bad checks: For a
obtained at the school office. require parent permission, check to be an acceptable form
however, families will be of payment it must include your
School breakfast and lunch informed of the trip. A letter current, full and accurate name,
program requesting permission for address, and telephone
The school lunch program students to take a field trip number. In the event your check
serves several roles in the ed- outside of the district boundaryis returned for non-payment,
ucational program. As a source area, as well as information the face value may be
of adequate lunch time meals, recovered electronically along
about the trip, will be sent home
it contributes to the physical prior to each field trip. with a state allowed recovery
well-being of students. It also fee. In the event your check is
presents an opportunity for Use of telephones returned for non-payment, the
children to eat a wide Students must have a teacher’s/ check may no longer be
variety of foods. Breakfast is staff member’s permission to acceptable form of payment
also available at each school at use the school phone. for the remainder of the school
no charge. Each school has an Telephones are limited and are year. Alternative forms of
excellent school lunch staff provided for business purposes payment may be used instead of
which serves the best in only. Students should not bring a check payment (cash, credit/
nutritional foods. cell phones to school. debit card, online payment).
School closure Animals at school Student Services
In the event the weather Animals may not be brought to Music
prevents children from being school without prior approval All students, grades K-5,
transported to or attending from the teacher and may not be participate in a general music
school safely, the district will transported by school bus. program. Beginning in grade
close school for the day. School five, students can elect to
closures are announced Lost and found participate in band, orchestra,
between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 To ensure found items can be or choir at their feeder middle
a.m. on our district website, all returned to the owner, your school. Band, orchestra, or choir
major Portland area radio student’s name should be on will be offered to fifth grade
stations, and television. Please all articles of clothing or other students prior to the start of the
do not call the school. Please possessions brought from home. elementary school day.
do not confuse David Douglas The school assumes no
with Portland Public. David responsibility for a child’s Library
Douglas Schools may also delay personal belongings beyond Each of the district’s
school opening for one or two teaching personal responsibility elementary schools has a
hours when weather conditions and honesty. well-equipped library and quali-
are uncertain. A delayed open- fied staff. A planned library
ing will be announced similar to Students are urged to check in program is offered to all
school closures. Delayed the office for lost and found students. Reference skills,
opening means school buses articles. Any items found by consistent with the maturity of
will run one or two hours later students should be turned in to the students, are taught by the
than their normal schedules. the office. Clothing items left library staff.
unclaimed at the end of the
school year will be sent to a
local clothing donation center.‘s
Computer lab Students with severe physical or Volunteers in the schools
Each elementary school has mental disabilities may receive Many parents/guardians and
mobile labs. It is hoped that stu- services from the Multnomah others interested in supporting
dents will gain the skills neces- County Education Service classrooms, the library,
sary to use District or other county or state cafeteria, playground, or
technology to support their agencies. The district’s special wherever assistance is needed
learning. An acceptable use education program allows are encouraged to sign up as
policy and internet permission specialized instruction to be volunteers. There people
form will be sent home at the provided by special and general provide a valuable service to the
beginning of the school year. education teachers in the school and the students.
regular classroom. When Information about the
Physical education appropriate for a student’s volunteer program is available in
A physical education specialist needs, special assistance can the school office.
is assigned to the building to be provided whether the student
instruct students in a well- has an identified disability or not. Alternative Education
balanced program of physical Program
development. Special clothing If a parent/guardian feels their The David Douglas School
may be required for physical child may have a disability, the District offers alternative
education activities. Please be caregiver can initiate a referral education and other educational
sure your student’s name is and pursue it through proper services to students who are
marked on these items. channels: teacher, counselor, being considered for expulsion,
administrator, or District Director have severe discipline or
Counseling and guidance of Student Services. attendance problems, or
Students have counseling and withdraw from school. Whenever
guidance services available to All required special education one of these conditions exists,
them at all grade levels. services including testing and the district will notify families of
Emphasis is on the development transportation, where the availability of these
of problem-solving skills, appropriate, are provided alternative programs and the
interpersonal skills, strong without charge to families. procedure for enrolling
mental health, and students in any one of them.
self-awareness. Counselors For further information about (ORS 339.250) Alternative
specialize in early awareness of special education programs, education programs are avail-
potential school problems. talk with your administrator or able to students under the fol-
Parents, teachers, or the District Director of Student lowing conditions:
administrators may refer a Services at 503-252-2900. 1. Upon the occurrence of a
student to the school counselor. second or any subsequent
Social and emotional Due to recent legal changes, the occurrence of a severe
development is a part of the many health related disciplinary problem within a
regular school program. services provided to our three-year period;
students who have disabilities 2. When the district finds a stu-
Special Education Services may now be partially funded dent’s attendance pattern to
The district has services for by Medicaid when appropriate. be so erratic that the student
students with disabilities Providing help to our students is not benefiting from the
including learning disabilities, through Medicaid has no effect education program;
physical disabilities, cognitive on families’ ability to receive 3. When the district is consid-
disabilities, and emotional Medicaid benefits. ering expulsion as a disci-
disturbance. Home tutoring is plinary alternative;
also available if physical
disability prevents the student’s
school attendance.4. When a student is expelled Prohibited activities on month, When in-person, the
pursuant to subsection three school-owned property meetings are held at 7 p.m. in
of ORS 339.250, and/or The following activities are not the High School South Campus,
5. When the student or the permitted on any school district 1500 SE 130th Ave. Citizens of
student’s parent or legal owned property: the community are encouraged
guardian notifies the district • racing of automobiles, mo- to attend.
or intent to withdraw from the torcycles, and other vehicles
program as provided under including the operation and/ Our Board highly values public
ORS 339.250 (7). or racing of go-carts or other input and wants to ensure that
small powered riding vehicle; every voice in our District is
In any of the above situations, • power airplanes or hobby welcomed. The School Board
the administrator or designee cars; hears or accepts public com-
will notify the student, family, or • dogs, horses or other pets; ment toward the beginning of
guardians of the availability of • golf and archery; every regular School Board
alternative programs and the • possession and/or use of meeting.
program that suits the alcohol or drugs;
student’s learning style and • use of tobacco products, and You are welcome to attend any
needs shall be recommended. • possession of weapons and and all Board meetings and to
If families refuse the district fireworks. bring your concerns or com-
recommended alternative, they ments to be heard.
are free to use other alternatives Voter registration
but not at district expense. There are several good reasons Whether a meeting is held in
why parents/guardians should person or virtually, there are
be registered voters. One is multiple ways for your voice to
Community that families who participate in be heard. Please visit our district
Information the democratic process set a website for more information.
Community use of school good example for their children.
facilities Another reason is that parents/ Budget Committee
School buildings and facilities guardians can help determine The Budget Committee,
are available for community the kind of education their chil- consisting of the Board
use (noncommercial purpos- dren receive by voting on school members and seven citizen
es) whenever such use does bond issues and school board members appointed by the
not interfere with the education members. Applications for voter Board, reviews the
program for students. Groups in- registration are available in the administration’s recommended
terested in using school facilities school office. budget each year. The
need to obtain a facilities use committee makes allocations
permit from the school office. Once you are registered, you and approves the amount of the
A fee is charged for use of the are qualified to vote in school, total budget.
facility. Individuals are expected county, state, and national
to be safe and considerate elections. Budget committee meetings are
while using school facilities. held during the spring. When
The grounds of the school School Board in-person, sessions are held at
are closed for use from dusk The David Douglas School the High School South Campus,
to dawn. Board, made up of seven 1500 SE 130th Avenue. Citizens
elected representatives from are welcome to attend. The
throughout the district, committee also offers citizens
establishes district policies and the opportunity to comment on
hires staff to carry them out. The the proposed budget. Call the
Board usually meets the second District Office, 503-252-2900, for
and fourth Thursdays of each meeting dates.The district must locate and School communications
identify students who have Each school building
disabilities. If you, or someone communicates with families
you know, has a child with a regularly with newsletters, using
disability who may be in need ParentSquare, emails, phone
of special education or related and text messages, and other
services, you can initiate a information sent home with
referral through your local students. The district mails
school or contact the district information to residents and
compliance coordinator parents/guardians during the
(Student Services Director) school year. Information is also
at 503-261-8209. available at the district website:
www.ddouglas.k12.or.us.
Equal Education
Opportunity
No person shall, on the basis
of age, disability, marital status,
national origin, race, or sex,
be subjected to discrimination
under an education program or
activity administered or
authorized by the Board of
Directors. David Douglas Pub-
lic Schools will ensure that all
students with disabilities ages
5 through 21 residing within its
attendance area have available
to them a free and appropriate
public education in the least
restrictive environment. The
rights of children with disabilities
and their families will be
protected in accordance with
state and federal laws.
The district provides specially
designed instruction for students
with special education needs.
Support services in speech
correction, reading, and home
tutoring are also available.
Students with greater academic
or therapy needs may receive
services from the Multnomah
Education Service District or
other county or state agencies.You can also read
