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PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRANSFER PACKET
DATES TO REMEMBER
• Deadline for lottery applications: 5 pm March 16th, 2021
• ACCESS application deadline: 5 pm April 16, 2021
• Submit petitions by March 16th, 2021 for best chance of placement
Strong neighborhood schools are the foundation of the Portland Public School District. Please visit
www.pps.net/Page/2899 to find your neighborhood school, then clock on your school’s website for more
information. If you child is entering Kindergarten, go to www.pps.net/Page/15506 to Connect to Kindergarten.
ANNUAL SCHOOL CHOICE LOTTERY
Transfers to focus option schools and immersion programs occur through an annual computerized lottery.
• Applications must be received by March 16, 2021 (April 16 for ACCESS Academy)
• Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals or attended Head Start program have a better
chance of being approved to some schools. If your student qualifies for this preference, complete the
income eligibility form included in this packet and available online and return by March 16, 2021.
OTHER TRANSFER TYPES
• Use the attached application to file a hardship petition to a different elementary/K-8 school (including
returning to your neighborhood school), or to access a grade level not open through the lottery. See
page two for more petition information.
• To request transfer to a PPS charter school, please contact the school directly.
• Students who live outside of the PPS boundary cannot use this application, as it does not comply with
state laws for interdistrict transfers. A separate lottery for students from other districts will be held
in the spring.
After you submit your transfer application…
• Transfer results will be sent to families six to eight weeks after the transfer deadlines shown above.
• Students approved for lottery transfers will have 10 days to decline and, in some cases, to verify they
have met all mandatory requirements.
• Students who do not receive one of their choices, or who do not meet mandatory requirements, will
be assigned to their neighborhood or currently enrolled school/program.
• Waitlisted students may be offered placement until the end of September.
• If a school is requested by a parent of a special education student on an IEP, the choice school may not
be granted if it is determined that the student may not receive a free & appropriate public education
at that school.
• Families enrolling their children for the first time, or who move to a different address, must provide
two pieces of proof of residence to their neighborhood or current school. Some immersion programs
provide preference based on home address. If a student moves to a different address before the start
of the school year, the transfer result may be changed.
Enrollment and Transfer Center: Mailing Address:
501 N Dixon St, Suite 140, Portland OR 97227 P.O. Box 3107, Portland, OR 97208-3107
Email: enrollment-office@pps.net Telephone: 503-916-3205
www.pps.net/schoolchoice
Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. All individuals and groups
shall be treated with fairness in all activities, programs, and operations, without regard to age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national
origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Board of Education Policy 1.80.020-p
ES transfer application February 2021 pg 1FREQUENTLY USED TRANSFER TERMS
Early Entry: Oregon Law requires that your child turn 5 years old on or before September 1st for kindergarten, or
6 years old on or before September 1st for first grade. If you are interested in early entry kindergarten or first
grade for your child and your child's birth date is after September 1st and before October 1st, please call the office
of Talented and Gifted for an application or more information at 503-916-3358 or visit www.pps.net/Page/1547.
Sibling transfer information: Co-enrolled siblings are brothers or sisters who live in the same household and will
be enrolled in the same school/program at the same time (one sibling must be currently enrolled at the requested
school/program). Co-enrolled sibling applicants receive preference in lottery and petition applications to their
first-choice school. Applications for twins and other students who live in the same household and are applying to
the same grade and program will be automatically joined by the lottery software and will receive the same lottery
results.
Neighborhood school: A school serving a designated attendance area. Go to https://www.pps.net/Page/2379 to
find your neighborhood school.
Wait list: A list of applicants who were not approved to a choice, but who could be offered a transfer slot if an
approved transfer student forfeits his/her space. The wait lists remain active until the end of September.
Income eligibility: Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, or who attend Head Start programs
have entry priority to all focus option and PPS alternative programs, and many Dual Language Immersion
programs. Families must submit an income eligibility form by the deadline, and meet all other application
requirements.
HARDSHIP PETITION INFORMATION
A basic principle of the petition process is that every school must strive to meet the needs of students assigned
there. The petition system is an opportunity for problem solving: Families explain why their child's needs are not
met at the neighborhood school and/or how transferring to a different school would remedy the situation.
Petition approval requires verification that a student’s health, safety or educational well-being will be better served
away from their current school, as well as available space at the requested school. The family's neighborhood
school provides input about their efforts to address the family's concerns and meet the child's needs.
Petition decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and can take several weeks to complete. Forms may be
submitted at any time. For the best chance of placement, submit petitions by the end of the lottery transfer
cycle.
LOTTERY PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES
Focus Options are programs structured around a unique theme or delivery of curriculum. Income eligible students
receive priority at all focus options.
PPS Alternatives are programs structured to support diverse learners. See ETC website or contact the school for
additional application requirements. Income eligible students receive priority to PPS alternatives.
Dual Language Immersion are programs where students receive instruction in two languages. Kindergarten slots
are set by native language and neighborhood. For lottery purposes, native speakers are children who have been
listening and speaking the language with parent/guardian since birth. Transfer applicants have preference to the
program that leads to the Immersion High School in their region. Some programs are open to neighborhood
residents only.
Income eligible students receive priority to six DLI programs as shown on the slots form.
Applicants for DLI grades 1-8 should complete the attached paper request or an online petition transfer request.
Students entering at grades 1-8 may be required to complete an assessment demonstrating grade level proficiency
in the partner language. See https://www.pps.net/Page/863 for more information.
ES transfer application February 2021 pg 2PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRANSFER PACKET
Parent or guardian information
Correspondence language: ❑ English ❑ Spanish ❑ Vietnamese ❑ Chinese ❑ Russian ❑ Somali
How did you hear about us?
Relationship to student (check one): ❑ Mother ❑ Father ❑ Guardian ❑ Other:
1. Parent first name: Last name:
Phone number (must enter at least one) Mobile: Other phone:
Email:
Contact preference (must check at least one) ❑ Email and text ❑ Email only ❑ Text only
Home address: Apt. #
City State Zip
Additional parent or guardian information
Correspondence Language: ❑ English ❑ Spanish ❑ Vietnamese ❑ Chinese ❑ Russian ❑ Somali
Relationship to student (check one): ❑ Mother ❑ Father ❑ Guardian ❑ Other:
2. Parent first name: Last name:
Phone number (must enter at least one) Mobile: Other phone:
Email:
Contact Preference (must check at least one) ❑ Email and text ❑ Email only ❑ Text only
Home address: Apt. #
City State Zip
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student first name: Middle: Last name:
Gender: ❑ F ❑ M ❑ Non-binary Birth-date: Pupil ID#:___________________________
Student lives with: ❑ Parent/Guardian 1 ❑ Parent/Guardian 2 ❑ Both Parent/Guardian 1 and 2
Current school/program, if any: Current Grade: ____ Grade applying to: ____
Neighborhood school: _____
Is your student in foster care? ❑ Yes ❑No Does your student qualify for Title X/Homeless services? ❑ Yes ❑No
Does your student qualify for Special Education Services or 504 Accommodations? ❑ Yes ❑No
#1
#2
#3
TRANSFER REASONS
(Please select all that apply)
ES transfer application February 2021 pg 3❑Attend school with a sibling:
Sibling first name Last name Current grade Date of birth PPS ID # (optional)
Call the Enrollment & Transfer Center if you wish to link applications for two siblings applying to the same grade and school
❑Attend my neighborhood school (only for students currently on transfer at a different school)
❑Transfer due to boundary change or other School Board Guarantee
❑Enroll in a Dual Language Immersion program: Please indicate the language your student has been
speaking and listening to with a parent or guardian since birth:
❑Chinese ❑English ❑Japanese ❑Spanish ❑Russian ❑Vietnamese ❑Other_______________________
Describe the language(s) your child understands:
❑ No English
❑ Mostly another language and a little English
❑ English and another language equally
❑ Mostly English and little of another language
❑ Only English
❑Enroll in a thematic focus option program (See page two for transfer requirements and preferences)
REASON BELOW ARE FOR PETITION TRANSFERS ONLY: Additional information required
❑Childcare needs:
Provider name Address Phone
Do you receive a discount for service with this provider that would not be available elsewhere? ❑YES ❑NO
❑Transportation needs. Explain in the space below the transportation hardship to your neighborhood school and how it
will be improved if your child transfers to your requested school(s).
❑Concern about student safety and/or well-being. Describe your concerns and specific incidents that occurred at school, any
attempts to resolve or address the circumstances, and the outcome. How will the situation be improved through transfer? What
would be the impact to the student if the transfer is not granted?
❑Other Reason. Explain your reason for requesting a hardship transfer and why you feel it is an extenuating circumstance.
Enter additional petition information here, and attach more sheets if needed
By signing below I acknowledge I have read and agree with the information in this packet.
Name (print please) Signature Date
ES transfer application February 2021 pg 42021-22 FOCUS OPTION LOTTERY SLOTS
Program locations- Income eligible preference K Gr 1 Gr 2 Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
available at all Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait
Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots
List List List List List List List List List
BUCKMAN ARTS
35 20 2 5 5 5 1 5 4 5 0 5 Buckman Arts is a K-5 Program
320 SE 16th Ave 503-916-6230
CREATIVE SCIENCE
48 25 5 15 11 15 4 15 7 15 5 15
1231 SE 92nd Ave 503-916-6431
ODYSSEY PROGRAM
24 15 4 5 1 5 3 5 3 5 1 5
1849 SW 58th Ave 503-916-6310 Middle School Focus Option Lottery
SUNNYSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL Slots were offered in the fall
15 15 10 10 10 10 6 4 0 0 0 0
3421 SE Salmon St 503-916-6226
WINTERHAVEN MATH & SCIENCE
24 15 3 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
3830 SE 14th Ave 503-916-6200
PPS ALTERNATIVE LOTTERY SLOTS
Program locations - Income eligible preference K Gr 1 Gr 2 Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
available at all Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait
Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots
List List List List List List List List List
ACCESS ACADEMY
161 NE 82nd Ave (Gr 1-5) 503-916-3483
7200 SE 60th Ave (Gr 6-8) 503-916-3482 12 5 2 5 41 10 12 10 11 10 14 15 11 15 1 5
Transfer deadline is April 16 , 2021
METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER Middle School Focus Option Lottery
24 25 3 15 0 10 2 10 1 10 0 10
2033 NW Glisan St 503-916-5737 Slots were offered in the fall
DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN LOTTERY SLOTS
Apply to all other grades through petition
K K
Inc Pref
PROGRAM LOCATIONS- Income eligibility preference STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE IMMERSION STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN ALL OTHER
Slots Slots
available where noted. SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD PPS NEIGHBORHOODS
SPANISH IMMERSION (HS Region determines lottery preference and future HS assignment)
AINSWORTH (Lincoln/Wilson) Y Neighborhood English Speaker 19 Transfer English Speaker 11
2425 SW Vista St. 503-916-6288 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 6 Transfer Spanish Speaker 14
ATKINSON (Cleveland/Franklin/Madison) Y Neighborhood English Speaker 8 Transfer English Speaker 4
5800 SE Division St. 503-916-6333 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 4 Transfer Spanish Speaker 8
BEACH (Grant/Jefferson/Roosevelt) Neighborhood English Speaker 19 Transfer English Speaker 10
1710 N Humboldt St. 503-916-6236 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 5 Transfer Spanish Speaker 14
BRIDGER (Cleveland/Franklin/Madison) Neighborhood English Speaker 20 Transfer English Speaker 4
7910 SE Market St. 503-916-6336 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 4 Transfer Spanish Speaker 20
CESAR CHAVEZ (Jefferson/Roosevelt) Neighborhood English Speaker 8 Transfer English Speaker 14
5103 N Willis Blvd. 503-916-5666 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 14 Transfer Spanish Speaker 8
JAMES JOHN (Neighborhood residents ONLY) Neighborhood English Speaker 10 Program serves only families who live in the
7439 N Charleston St. 503-916-6266 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 12 James John neighborhood
LENT (Cleveland/Franklin/Madison) Neighborhood English Speaker 8 Transfer English Speaker 3
5105 SE 97th Ave. 503-916-6322 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 3 Transfer Spanish Speaker 8
SCOTT (Neighborhood residents ONLY) Neighborhood English Speaker 22 Program serves only families who live in the Scott
6700 NE Prescott St. 503-916-6369 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 22 neighborhood
SITTON (Neighborhood residents ONLY) Neighborhood English Speaker 7 Program serves only families who live in the
9930 N Smith St. 503-916-6277 Neighborhood Spanish Speaker 15 Sitton neighborhood
RUSSIAN IMMERSION
KELLY
District-wide Program
English Speaker 22
9030 SE Cooper St. 503-916-6350 Russian Speaker 22
CHINESE IMMERSION
HARRISON PARK Neighborhood English Speaker 12 Program serves only families who live in the
2225 SE 87th Ave 503-916-6277 Neighborhood Chinese Speaker 12 Harrison Park neighborhood
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Current Students & Siblings 19 Transfer Chinese Speaker 4
4906 NE 6th 503-916-6456 Neighborhood & Transfer 10 Albina Head Start 15
WOODSTOCK Y Neighborhood English Speaker 22 Transfer English Speaker 4
5601 SE 50th Ave. 503-916-6380 Neighborhood Chinese Speaker 3 Transfer Chinese Speaker 23
JAPANESE IMMERSION
RICHMOND Y English Speaker 68
District-wide Program
2276 SE 41st Ave. 503-916-6220 Japanese Speaker 36
VIETNAMESE IMMERSION
ROSE CITY PARK Y English Speaker 24
2334 NE 57th Ave 503-916-5600 District-wide Program Vietnamese Speaker 24
Note: Transfer slots are subject to change. Updates are posted at www.pps.net/schoolchoice .PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONFIDENTIAL INCOME ELIGIBILITY FORM
Students who attend Head Start Pre-K or qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive preference for
admission to some programs listed on the back of this page. To qualify for the preference, please complete
by March 16, 2021 this form and a transfer application. Visit school(s) website for details.
This confidential form will be used only by ETC staff to determine lottery preference eligibility. It will not be
shared with other departments or used to determine meal eligibility. All forms will be destroyed at the end of
the lottery cycle.
ETC will randomly contact families for additional information to verify income status. False information may
result in a change in lottery outcome.
STUDENT NAME: FIRST: ________________LAST: _____________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH: ________STUDENT PPS ID# (if known):
PARENT NAME: FIRST: _________________ LAST:
PHONE: E-MAIL:
HEAD START: If your child currently attends a Head Start Pre-K complete this section. You do not need to
provide your household income information.
HEAD START PROGRAM NAME:__________________________ CONTACT NUMBER:_________________
Number of people in household: _Current monthly gross income (before taxes):
2021 Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines
The table below shows maximum monthly income for families to qualify for Reduced Price Meals. Families
whose incomes falls within these guidelines qualify for transfer preference to some of the focus
option/language immersion/alternative schools. For more information visit www.pps.net/Page/2435.
Members in household Monthly income to qualify for Reduced-Price Meals
2 $2,658
3 $3,349
4 $4,040
5 $4,730
6 $5,421
7 $6,112
By checking this box, I certify (promise) that all the information in this application is true and that all
income is reported. I understand that if I purposely give false information my child will lose his/her
lottery slot.
By checking this box, I understand that I must fill out a separate application to receive free and reduced-
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