January 2012 Education Resource Guide by Oregon Family Magazine

2012 Education Resource Guide Your local guide to Preschools, Private Schools, Public Schools & Educational resources!

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Dancing Sol Nature Education 896 Sundance St., Eugene, OR 97405 541-357-9559

2:11

8:45 - 12:15, ext. care options

1 : 9 and 1:10

100

varies by class

DancingSol.com

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

open

web or call

Yes

Would you like your preschooler outside connecting with nature every single day? Dancing Sol supports the whole child in all areas of their development, and does this through teaching a comprehensive nature program. Contact us for a visit! (Summer nature camps are taught through our sister organization: Whole Earth Nature School.)

open

varies

Yes

Wilamalane offers preschool, camps, classes, after-school care and no-school-day care for several different age groups. Annual registration opens the beginning of August.

open

yes nondenominational

Eugene Christian School is fully accredited Pre-K (age 3) through 8th grade school and an excellent choice for a quality Christian education. Bible-based curriculum, art, P.E., music, drama, tutoring are available to all ages. Academics, character-building and creative arts are taught in a safe, caring environment. New, larger location Fall 2012 at 2895 Chad Drive (near Coburg Rd) allows for expanded curriculum offerings and growing student population. See website for detailed information. Financial aid is available. Tours available every Wednesday at 9AM. Preview Night January 24 at 6:30-8PM. Call 541-686-9145.

Yes

The Eugene Waldorf School educates children in a hands-on, enthusiastic, engaging method. Music, art, Spanish, handcrafts, woodworking, drama and lots of movement are integrated with a strong academic curriculum to nurture and inspire the whole child with a lifelong love of learning. Come see for yourself! www. eugenewaldorf.org

Yes

K-12 independent school focused on educating the whole student. College preparatory program complimented by visual, musical and performing arts. Foreign language pgrm includes Mandarin, Spanish, French. Collaborative learning environment with focus on the individual student. Small class sizes. Strong personal relationships between faculty, students, and parents. 100% graduates admitted to four-year colleges. 45% of high schoolers National Honor Society members. Over 18 AP exams offered.

St. Paul Parish School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the best tradition of Catholic education. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. Open House January 29th.

Willamette Christian School has been educating children since 1941. WCS offers Bible based education for children age 3 up to the 8th grade. Featuring an exceptional academic program which includes PE, Spanish, Computer, Library, Sports, and much, much more! Committed to training our students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. Nationally accredited through ACTS and NAAS. Call for a tour today!

Willamalane Park & Recreation District

250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 541-736-4024 www.willamalane.org

private Eugene Christian School

4500 W. Amazon Dr., Eugene, OR 97405 541-686-9145

1:11

110

8:30-3:30

200

varies by age, ext. care till 5:30pm

eugenechristianschool.com

Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd. Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951

varies

www.eugenewaldorf.org

April 14th, 4pm

web or call

varies

Oak Hill School

86397 Eldon Schafer Dr Eugene, OR 97405 541-744-0954

1:14

154

8:20 - 3:00

open

call

www.oakhillschool.com

St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401

1:18

294

8:10-3:00

open

Roman Catholic

call

www.sploveskids.com

Willamette Christian School 2500 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97405 541-686-8655

varies

250

opens 2/10

7:30-6:00

web or call

yes

www.willamettechristianschool.com

Is your child getting the best education available?

Ignite a love of learning.

Academic excellence and lifelong learning.

Accepting applications for kindergarten through 12th. Call now to schedule your personal tour: 541-744-0954

EUGENE

WALDORF SCHOOL

86397 Eldon Schafer Dr. Eugene, Oregon 97405 www.oakhillschool.net

683-6951 • 1350 McLean Blvd. www.eugenewaldorf.org

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Providing a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through grade 8 for over 50 years.

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Open House January 29th 11:30 - 1:30

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1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401

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www.sploveskids.com “A Voyage in Faith and Learning” Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Inspire Discover Lead

Willamette Christian School

Preschool - 8th grade

541-686-8655 2500 W. 18th Ave

www.willamettechristianschool.com

Recreation and Care for Kids of All Ages! Preschool

Ages 3-5

Full and part-day programs to enrich and nurture young minds and active bodies.

Little Kids Club

Kindergartners For children in morning kindergarten. Before- and after-school care. Transportation and enrichment activities included.

Kids Club

Grades 1-5 After-school fun with flexible schedules, located at most Springfield schools.

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willamalane.org 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield • 541-736-4544 Page 9

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Ridgeline Montessori School

3411 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662

1:14

200

www.ridgeline.org

8:40-3:00 and 8:40-3:15

open

none

The mission of Ridgeline Montessori is to provide a challenging academic program based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori approach balances two interdependent elements: the students’ freedom to explore and think for themselves, and their responsibility to work and learn within a community.

The Village School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade since 2000. The developmentally based curriculum, inspired by Waldorf Education, engages the whole child by integrating the humanities and the sciences. Art, Physical Education, Handwork, Music, and Spanish language classes are also an integral part of the student's learning experience. Meals are cooked on site from scratch with mostly local & organic ingredients.

Yes

Fitness & fun for everyone. We have classes for babies to adults. All skill levels are welcome. Our program is encouraging, progressive and keeps kids & adults active and healthy. We offer classes in gymnastics and dance, adult fitness and family classes. We also have open gyms, no-school, spring break, summer and winter camps, b-day party rentals, parents survival nights, tumble & trampoline and cheer. Sibling discounts available.

Lane Tutoring Service is a one-on-one, in-home tutoring service serving students in grades K-12. Our certified teachers design specific programs that cater to each student’s unique strengths, needs and demeanor. We offer schoolyear support, focusing both on academic and study skills, as well as curriculum design for home-schoolers or summer skill-building. Our teachers are dynamic and engaging; student enjoy working with us as they learn to perform and reach their academic potential. Serving Eugene/Springfield since 1990.

Learning Palace is a retail educational store dedicated to servicing the needs of schools, teachers, and families. Learning Palace has been family owned for over 20 years, and committed to providing schools, teachers, parents, home-schoolers, churches, daycares and community organizations with the largest selection of educational materials, teaching supplies, learning games, and toys that teach.

Yes

Dance classes for all ages in a convenient central Eugene location. Small class sizes with sprung hardwood dance floors and qualified, caring instructors. Beginning through advanced levels, ages 3 - adult. Annual Hult Center Concert. Both performing and non-performing classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, jazz lyrical, jazz burlesque for adults, ballet technique, leaps & turns, and musical theatre. Celebrating 34 years!

Yes

Nationally Renowned Programs. Fun gymnastics and fitness programs for children 1-18 and Adults! Increase physical ability and self-confidence in a fun and positive environment. Gymnastics, Movement, Trampoline/tumbling, Cheerleading, Girls and Boy Teams, Open Gyms, Birthday Parties, No School Day Activities and Camps for Summer, Winter and Spring Break . We will bend over backwards to give your children the best gymnastics experience.

The Village School

2855 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7285 www.eugenevillageschool.org

varies

203

8:30 - 2:45

March 1st

ongoing

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-4pm

ongoing/ prorated

Education Resources Kipsters Gymnastics, Dance & Fitness 475 W. 5th Ave.,Eugene, OR 97401 541-914-6040

varies

www.kipstersgymnastics.com

none

call

Lane Tutoring Service 2141 Crest Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-4133

1:1

open

varies

open

call

www.lanetutoringservice.com

Learning Palace 65 W. Division Ave Eugene, OR 97404 541-689-9793

N/A

retail

call

none

retail

www.learningpalace.com

Musical Feet School of Dance 420 W. 12th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401 541-485-2938

1:12 and less

250

9:00am 9:00pm

ongoing

M-F 9am-8pm Sat 9am-2pm

open

varies

Varies, Call For Info

www.musicalfeet.com

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 869 Shelley St. Springfield, OR 97477 541-744-2002

www.naag-gymnastics.org

Ridgeline Montessori

PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL • Challenging Curriculum

1:8

open

LANE TUTORING SERVICE, INC.

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

20th Birthday Party March 17! Nature Walks  Classroom Naturalists  Daycamps  No School Days  Nature Quests  Kinder Critters

• Self-Directed Learning

UNCOMPROMISING.

• Multi-Age Classrooms • No Tuition

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Enrollment Applications Now Being Accepted

One-on-one Certified Teachers All subjects, K - 12 Organizational and study SAT Mastery Classes

Joshua Hirschstein, Director For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org

Weekdays • Evenings • Saturdays Sprung Dance Floors

skills

Trusted in-home tutors since 1990.

484-4133 lanetutoringservice.com

Tap Jazz Ballet Hip Hop Leaps & Turns Jazz Burlesque Ballet Technique Musical Theatre

Scholarships Available!

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National Academy of Gymnastics Amazing New Location: 1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene OR

children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Inspired by Waldorf the arts within an academic curriculum, educating the whole child – head, heart and hands. Movement, handwork, music, and Spanish language classes are an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on-site with mostly local and organic ingredients.

Phone: 345-7285 E-mail: village@4j.lane.edu Website: www.eugenevillageschool.org Parent Information Meetings for 2012-13: Weds. 1st at 6pm & Apply for enrollmen2y atting ourFeb next Parent Information Meeting, August 25th, pm at 6pm Sat, Feb. 4th at 10am. Middle School meeting: Weds. Feb 622nd Page 10

Winter Fun Land Camp! * Class for All Ages *

* Birthdays - Play Times * - Acrobatics & Circus - Morning Educational Preschool - Creative Adult Fitness Class -

344-2002 www.naag-gymnastics.org Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Education Resources, cont’d

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Join us to celebrate our 20th Birthday on March 17 with a free party! See website for details! Every day, join us for nature discovery and exploration for pre-school-12th graders in Alton Baker Park and at your child’s school. Field trips, classroom visits, costumed Kinder Critter presentations, and no-school-day programs. Partner organization in the Network Charter School. Weekend Nature Quests, birthday parties, summer daycamps, and special holiday events for families. Discounts for members. Scholarships available.

Yes

Committed to helping students develop a lifetime love for learning. Comprehensive diagnostic tools enable us to develop individualized programs focused on each child’s needs, pin-pointing specific areas of strengths & weakness. We teach skill mastery that ensures retention, presented the way your child learns best. A wide variety of programs help students of all ages. Whether your child is falling behind or not being challenged, we offer programs for Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills. SAT prep as well!

Yes

The Lesson Factory is a coalition of great artists who have joined together for the purpose of helping aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels develop their talents to the fullest. A holistic approach to music education, The Lesson Factory blends technology, artistry, personality and performance to shape the player into a well-rounded musician. We teach Guitar, Bass, Drums, Voice, Keyboard, Violin, Sax and Mandolin. Using a fantastic teaching staff, we offer music education at an affordable price.

Yes

The Science Factory provides hands-on science education for youth ages 2-14 through an ever-changing Exhibit Hall, planetarium, computer lab, events, camps, and classes. Special events and one day camps on “no school days,” as well as weekends, holidays and throughout summer. Topics are literally endless: insects, energy, reptiles, space exploration, chemistry, nanotechnology, computer graphics. Enjoy museum exhibits, star shows, full-dome movies, birthday parties, events, classes and camps.

Yes

The Shedd Institute offers music, theater arts, and dance instruction with classes, camps, and private instruction for all ages and on most instruments. “Discovering Instruments” classes give students a hands-on exploration before choosing one to study. Open to creating classes for home-schoolers to fit curriculum needs. Member of the National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts. Financial assistance available.

Yes

Join us for amazing adventures in nature, and accidentally learn a bunch along the way! Our programs give kids an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a deep and meaningful way, all whilst playing games and practicing primitive skills. We track animals, move silently, become “lost-proof”, eat wild plants, build shelters, and expand our awareness of the world through exercising all of our senses. We offer Summer Nature Camps; No-School Nature Camps; and our after-school nature program called Coyote Kids! at Adams, Camas Ridge, Ceaser Chavez, Charlemagne, Edison, Edgewood, McCornack, Oak Hill, and Village School. More schools coming soon!

Yes

The UO Youth Enrichment and TAG Program offers unique and challenging opportunities for advanced learners-- those who are identified as Talented and Gifted The UO Youth Enrichment and TAG Program offers unique and challenging opportunities for advanced learners-- those who are identified as Talented and Gifted or performing above grade level in some areas. Classes and special events are offered throughout the school year: on no school days, after school and on Saturdays. Full camps are offered at Spring Break and in the summer and include Super Summer (gds K-5), Summer Enrichment Program (residential on campus for gds 6-10) and Junior Leadership Program (gds 11-12).or performing above grade level in some areas. Classes and special events are offered throughout the school year: on no school days, after school and on Saturdays. Full camps are offered at Spring Break and in the summer and include Super Summer (gds K-5), Summer Enrichment Program (residential on campus for gds 6-10) and Junior Leadership Program (gds 11-12).

Nearby Nature

P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403 541-687-9699

varies

ongoing

varies

www.nearbynature.org

Sylvan Learning Center 1020 Greenacres Rd. #11 Eugene, OR 97408 541-485-4589

1:3

open

M-F 9:00-7:30 Sat 9 - 1pm

open

varies

www.educate.com/eugene

The Lesson Factory 1011 Green Acres Rd. Eugene, OR 97408 541-683-9000

1:1

open

varies

open

varies

www.thelessonfactory.com

The Science Factory 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy Eugene, OR 541-682-7888

varies

open

WednesdaySunday, 10am-4pm

varies

www.sciencefactory.org

The Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-687-6526

varies

open

2:8 / 2:12

Now Open on Website!

M-F 9am-9pm Sat 9-2

open

varies

Varies, scholarships now avail!

www.theshedd.org

Whole Earth Nature School PO Box 5223 Eugene, OR 97405 541-937-KIDS

WholeEarthSchool.com

UO Youth Enrichment and Talented and Gifted Program 1859 East 15th Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-3084

varies

open

open/ See Website on Website

M-TH, 1-5, Fri by appt

varies, check website

www.uoyouth.org

varies, check website

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

Student of the Month

C o n g r at u l at i o n s

Brandon Linnell

485-4589 u Reading u Writing u Math u SAT/ACT u Study Skills

Northwest Fencing Academy Fencing & Historical Swordplay

Classes for Children, Teens & Adults

Featuring

SwordFit! Exercise Classes

UO Youth Enrichment Classes for Advanced Learners* After School C Saturdays C No School Days Classes held on UO campus and Ridgeline Montessori Charter School

Computer Programming and Robotics This is the place where I find other kids Chemistry and Knex Physics I can relate to... Chinese Language and Culture – PARTICIPANT Math Clubs and Classes Creative Arts The subjects are And More! Our lives are much something school doesn’t offer. – PARENT

Fitness with an Edge 2101 Bailey Hill Road Suite H Eugene OR 97405 info@fencingacademy.net www.fencingacademy.net (541) 221-1695 Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Build Strength & Aerobic Endurance through European Swordplay

better because of this program. – PARENT

Visit www.uoyouth.org for further details and the start date for online registration.

Or call (541)

346-3084

*Advanced Learners are identified as Talented and Gifted (TAG) or performing above grade level in some or all academic areas. Page 11