EDUCATION Resource Guide 2023
PRESCHOOLS
Eugene Montessori School
2255 Oakmont Way Eugene, OR 97401
541-345-7124
www.eugenemontessorischool.com
Eugene Montessori School founded in 1962, offers a quality education for children age 3 through kindergarten. The individual curriculum fosters the child’s natural curiosity and love of learning while building self-confidence and independence. In our multi-age classrooms, children work together as a community caring for each other and the environment. Specialists teach music and PE. For more information please call 541-345-7124
Mountain View Academy
Pre-Kindergarten
45 S. Moss Street Lowell, OR 97452 541-735-1709
www.mountainviewacademy.com
Mountain View Academy Pre-Kindergarten is a highly academic class that prepares students to be successful in MVA Kindergarten class. Classes run Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 11:30am. Field trips are offered quarterly. Our class is capped at 16 students. To schedule a tour or meeting with the Director, contact us today.
The Little French School 1376 Olive Street Eugene, OR 97401
541-345-3818
www.littlefrenchschool.org
LFS is a private, non-profit program combining high-quality care and education with immersion in the French language. We offer small class sizes, personalized instruction, and diverse, engaging curricula. We have been serving families in the community since 1987! All of our classrooms are equipped with medical-grade air purifiers and table barriers for each student. Covid-19 vaccination for both staff and
Mountain View Academy
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
The Mountain View Academy Pre-Kindergarten program is a highly educational class with a focus on social-emotional development. With an 8:1 student to teacher ratio and a full curriculum, our goal is to prepare students for success in the MVA Kindergarten class.
• 4-day week (no school on Fridays)
• 8:00am – 11:30am
• Quarterly field trips
• $275/month Sponsored by the Lowell School District, believing in options for parents.
Tours are offered in January. To schedule a tour, call Kelly at 541-735-1709.
Montessori School
Little French School
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Oak Hill School
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr Eugene, OR 97405
541-744-0954
oakhillschool.net
St. Paul Catholic School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401
541-344-1401
saintpaul-school.org
St. Paul Catholic School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the best tradition of Catholic education.
Providing
PK-8 independent school focused on educating the whole student-creating caring and responsible critical thinkers. Rigorous academic program complimented by the visual, literary, musical and performing arts. Foreign language programs include Mandarin, French, and Spanish. Collaborative learning environment that focuses on the individual student. Small class sizes, strong personal relationships and rapport between faculty, students, and parents.
Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. Please contact the school for more information.
ONLINE/CHARTER SCHOOLS
Mountain View Academy Charter School
45 S. Moss Street Lowell, OR 97452
541-735-1709 www.mountainviewacademy.com
Mountain View Academy is a Pre-K - 8th grade public, charter school in the Lowell School District. We believe character education is the foundation for a quality education. We offer a 4-day school week with educational field trips one Friday per month. We are an advanced program that strives to build relationships with students and families, provide a well-rounded education, and challenge students through ability grouping. We believe parents play an important role in their child’s education; MVA families are incorporated into our education model through monthly volunteering. Contact us to learn more. Tours held on Wednesdays.
Ridgeline Montessori School
4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662
www.ridgeline.org
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School provides free public Montessori education to more
than 250 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. We provide an academically rigorous Montessori education. Students balance their freedom to explore and think for themselves with their responsibility to work and learn within a community. Visit our website at www. ridgeline.org for more information.
The Village School
3411 Willamette St Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7285
www.eugenevillageschool.org
The Village School is a tuition-free public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Village School’s curriculum fully integrates academics with the arts, educating the whole child – head, heart and hands. Movement, handwork, music, Spanish language and gardening classes are an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on-site with mostly local and organic ingredients.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Eugene Science Center
2300 Leo Harris Parkway Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-7888
https://eugenesciencecenter.org/
Visit Eugene Science Center for hands-on exhibits, state of the art planetarium shows, school group field trips, early education programs, and special events. Offering birthday parties, no-school-day workshops, and summer camps designed to ignite your child’s curiosity.
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401
541-434-7000
www.theshedd.org
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. Please see ad on page 11.
Lane County School Resources
3100 E. 17th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403
541-682-1223
www.lanecountyor.gov/schoolwise
This WasteWise Lane County website empowers teachers, students, and parents with sustainability tools and resources to help reduce waste, save money, and take action on climate change.
Mathnasium of Eugene
1733 Pearl St, Ste A Eugene, OR 97401
541-357-5386
www.mathnasium.com/eugene
Mathnasium is the #1 after-school math-only education program in America for kids in 1st to 12th grade, whether to get math help to catch up, or to get math enrichment to stay ahead. Mathnasium improves student performance on standards-based tests in 20 sessions or fewer, & improves student skills by an average of 2 grade levels in the 1st year. Contact Mathnasium of Eugene today to schedule a risk-free assessment.
Nearby Nature
P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403
541-687-9699
www.nearbynature.org
From the tiniest tot to the busiest teen, Nearby Nature believes young people thrive when they spend healthy time outside engaged in
nature discovery, science, adventure, free play, art, and gardening. Based outdoors in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature hosts a school year preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings), after-school programs on Tuesday and Friday, school nature walks, summer daycamps, preschool Green Start Play Days, and special events for families. During the school year, we also serve middle and high schoolers as a partner in the Network Charter School. Scholarships, membership discounts, and volunteer opportunities are available.
Oregon Tutor
1144 Gateway Loop, Ste 100 Springfield, OR 97477
541-733-1749
http://www.oregontutor.com/
At Oregon Tutor, we believe oneon-one tutoring greatly enriches the lives of our students. We offer private tutoring to students ranging from kindergarten through college, and beyond! We help students of all
ages achieve their academic goals by providing tutors of the highest quality while working at each student’s pace.”
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program
3171 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477
541-741-6000
www.earlychildhoodlane.org
Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is an online parenting course for parents of children ages 2-12. Triple P doesn’t tell you how to parent, but gives you strategies you can adapt to your family’s needs. This program is free for all Lane County families. Visit https:// www.earlychildhoodlane.org/positive-parenting-program to sign up!
Triple P esta disponible en español. Also includes a guide for Parenting During COVID-19.
Whole Earth Nature School
PO Box 5223
Eugene, OR 97405
541-937-KIDS
WholeEarth.org
Whole Earth Nature School uses outdoor mentorship of our students to deepen their nature connection, gain wilderness skills, and ultimately to increase their thriving in daily life. Our programs are designed to help students cultivate a passion for learning and discovery, strengthen their imagination, and develop strong social skills. Through fire making, students learn patience, resilience, and safety. Through hiding and camouflage they learn stillness, observation and awareness. Through wildcrafting, they learn caretaking, pattern recognition, and self-sufficiency. Through group play and challenges, they learn leadership, respect, and confidence. Our goal is to provide our students with the right balance of freedom and support to become their best selves.
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Students Can Lose up to a Year of Math in the “COVID Slide”
Math knowledge builds upon itself layer by layer. That’s why the Mathnasium Method™ identifies and addresses any learning gaps early on, so your child develops a rock-solid foundation. Our fun, dynamic approach is proven to accelerate learning and deliver results for students of all skill levels. Even better, the confidence that they build in math today will carry through in everything they do moving forward — for the rest of their lives.
Math knowledge builds upon itself layer by layer.
That’s why the Mathnasium Method™ identifies and addresses any learning gaps early on, so your child develops a rock-solid foundation. Our fun, dynamic approach is proven to accelerate learning and deliver results for students of all skill levels. Even better, the confidence that they build in math today will carry through in everything they do moving forward — for the rest of their lives.
Children kept out of school lose more comprehension in math than in any other subject!* Mathnasium’s Kickstart Program gets your child back on track and ready to soar ahead with individualized instruction, either in our learning center or through Mathnasium@home, our live online tutoring service. Our comprehensive assessment will map out their road to recovery and success.
Call us today for a risk-free
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