January 2014 Education Resource Guide

2014 Education Resource Guide Your local guide to Preschools, Private Schools, Public Schools & Educational resources!

pre-school

Ratio

Enroll- ment

Hours

Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline

Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool 1376 Olive St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-984-5531

3:10/ 4:20

40 to 50

varies by age/grade

Open

no

See website or call

no

A cooperative preschool since 1957, EPCP offers a diverse developmental program and cooperative experience with high parental involvement and lower tuition costs. Classes start at ages 2 to 5. No potty training is required. Parents at EPCP take an active role in their children’s education and share in the daily operations in the classroom and extracurricular activities. Emphasis on developmental, self-discovery, self-directed, and sensory learning. Annual Play Day and School Open House Saturday, March 15, 2014 10am to 4pm.

Yes

The Little French School is a private preschool through kindergarten program that combines high quality care with immersion in the French language. We offer small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and diverse, engaging curricula for children ages 3-6. We also offer shuttle transportation to and from Charlemagne at Fox Hollow, and extended/after school care for our students as well as elementary students. Open enrollment for 2014-2015 begins February 1, and our small classes will be open until filled. Call or email us to set up a tour, or to learn more about starting your child on the path to language learning and cultural awareness!

No

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. Pre-lottery information sessions: Thurs Feb 27th at 6:30pm & Sat March 8th at 10am.

No

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

Eugene Christian School is an independent, 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, Spanish, science, drama & computer technology for all ages. Academics, character-building and creative arts in a safe, caring environment. Our new campus is fantastic! See website for details and application packet. Financial aid available.

Personal tours on request. Preview Night Jan 30, 2014.

www.eugenepreschool.org

The Little French School 1717 City View, Suite 5 Eugene, OR 97402 541-345-3818

2 : 11

30-40

www.littlefrenchschool.org

8:00-5:30, part time available

open until filled

no

see website or call

public school Ridgeline Montessori School 4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662

1:14

225

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

April 2

no

none

www.ridgeline.org

The Village School 2855 Lincoln St Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7285

varies

216

8:25 - 3:00

March 7

no

none

www.eugenevillageschool.org

PRIVATE school Eugene Christian School 2895 Chad Drive Eugene, OR 97408 541-686-9145

1:13

170

8:30-3:00 ext. care options

open

www.EugeneChristianSchool.com

yes nondenominational

web or call

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

 • Challenging Curriculum • Self-Directed Learning

Eugene Chrisan School’s

• Multi-Age Classrooms

beauful new campus

• No Tuition

Preview Night

Jan 31 @ 6:30pm

Pre-Lottery tours and info: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30 pm Saturday, March 8, 10:00 am

541-686-9145

For applicaon & info

K-8 Fall 2014 Enrollment begins in March

EugeneChrisanSchool.com 2895 Chad Drive, Eugene

For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org

Where Faith & Learning Come Together

Willamette

Christian School The Village School is a tuition-free public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Village School’s curriculum is inspired by Waldorf education with programming that fully integrates academics with the arts 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 Meetings for 2012-13: Weds.

6th at 6pm & Apply for enrollmen2y atting ourFeb next ParentInformation Information Meetings for the 2014-15 school year: Parent Information Meeting, August 25th, 6 pm Sat. Feb 1st at 10am & Wed. Feb 5th at 6pm.

Middle School meeting: Wed. Feb 19th at 6pm.

Sat, Feb. 2nd at 10am. Middle School meeting: Weds. Feb 20th at 6pm Page 8

Where children can discover God, develop academically, and demonstrate His love to the community.

Best of Eugene 2013 Willamette Christian School Preschools Enrolling students Preschool through the 8th grade www.willamettechristianschool.com • 2500 W 18th Ave. Eugene • 541-686-8655 Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

private school, cont’d

Ratio

Enroll- ment

Hours

Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline

No

The Eugene Waldorf School educates pre-k through grade 8 children in a hands-on, enthusiastic, engaging way. Music, art, Spanish, handcrafts, woodworking, drama and movement are integrated with a strong academic and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students are nurtured and inspired for a lifelong love of learning. Open Houses and kindergarten play sessions January 18 & February 8, or call for a tour today, 541-683-6951. Eugene Waldorf School has been educating children and creating a fulfilling community for parents since 1981.

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.

No

O’Hara Catholic School serves students from Preschool through 8th grade in a nurturing, enriching environment. With an exceptional academic program and a strong focus on faith and values, students develop confidence, compassion, and a love of learning. Specialists teach music, band, choir piano, art, Spanish, reading, PE and library. Founded in 1889. Fully accredited. Open House Sunday January 27th from 1:003:00pm.

No

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. Currently Accepting Applications for the 2014-15 School Year. Please contact the school for more information.

No

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!

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. Featuring the new Acorn Home School Day program starting in January.

Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd.

Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951

1:14

varies by age/grade

165

open

no spiritual

web or call

www.eugenewaldorf.org

Oak Hill School

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

1:14

154

8:20 - 3:00

open

no

call

www.oakhillschool.com

O’Hara Catholic School 715 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-5291

18:1

8:05-3:05 ext. care 2:40 - 6:00

520

open

Catholic

call

www.oharaschool.org

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

280

7:30-6:00

opens 2/10

yes

web or call

willamettechristianschool.net

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

2:8 / 2:12

Open, See Website see Website

Open!

WholeEarthNatureSchool.com

no

Varies, scholarships avail

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

Come to our Open House!

Sunday, January 26, 1:00pm—3:00pm The Good News in Education— O’Hara Catholic School is dedicated to developing the whole child spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.

O’Hara’s 125 year tradition of academic excellence fosters enthusiasm for discovery and knowledge, allowing children to develop into life-long learners.

In Pre-School through 8th grade, O’Hara students are given a solid foundation for learning and growing in a loving, faith-filled environment.

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From academics to values and community service, O’Hara prepares students for high school, college, life, and beyond.

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

Open House January 27th Open House 11:30 1:30 - 1:30 January 26th •- 11:30 1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.sploveskids.com “A Voyage in Faith and Learning” Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Academic Excellence and Lifelong Learning

K–12 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

> oakhillschool.com FOR A CAMPUS TOUR:

541–744–0954

715 W 18th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402 Ph: (541) 485-5291 www.oharaschool.org

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2014 Education Resource Guide, cont’d.

Education Resources

Ratio

Enroll- ment

Ballet NW Academy 380 W. 3rd Ave Eugene, OR 97401 541-343-3914

varies

www.bnwa.com

Hours

Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline

3-7:30pm wkdays / varies 9am-1:30pm Sat

open

no

call

Yes

Offering the highest quality technique and training to children and adults, no matter their goals or experience level. Students are encouraged to be courteous, inclusive, and to maintain a positive attitude. Teachers work from the same syllabus with many performing opportunities and enrichment/recreational classes.

Artistic Director, Michele Major, is an experienced teacher in the Vaganova method and has professional performance background.

Adult ballet has beginning to advanced levels, opportunity to study pointe, and participate in community performances.

Yes

The Eugene Ballet Academy, the Official School of the Eugene Ballet Company, provides training for ages three through adult at all levels from beginning through professional. The Eugene Ballet Academy encourages the development of self-esteem, discipline, physical fitness, musicality, grace and an appreciation for the art of dance. Classes include classical ballet training from Pre-Ballet through professional, Creative Movement, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Modern and Pilates.

No

Lane Tutoring Service is a one-on-one, in-home tutoring and college preparatory service serving student in grades K-12. Our professional teachers design programs that cater to each student’s unique strengths, needs and demeanor. We offer school-year 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, and students enjoy working with us as they reach for greater success. All subjects, plus SAT/ACT and college admissions preparation. Serving Eugene/Springfield since 1990.

yes

Music Masters offers music education for all ages, skill levels, and styles on a wide range of instruments. We facilitate performances, lessons, and theory classes to offer a comprehensive approach to learning music. Our staff is made up of the areas premier musical instructors, and as a studio we use positive encouragement, repetition, and reading music to build well-rounded musicians. Lessons are tailormade and planned out with consideration given to both what the student wants to learn, and where they are as musicians. All students experience musical growth and fulfillment.

Yes

Nationally Renowned Program. 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.

Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows.

Eugene Ballet Academy 1590 Willamette Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-686-9342

varies

varies

varies

ongoing

no

varies

www.eugeneballetacademy.org

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

1:1

open

varies

open

no

call

www.lanetutoringservice.com

Music Masters

380 E. 40th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-461-8000

1:1

open

M-F 1-8:00pm Sat 12-4pm

ongoing

M-F 9-noon & 2:30-8pm Sat 9am-2pm

www.musicmastersstudio.com

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 1205 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-2002

1:8

www.naag-gymnastics.org

open

open

no

No

varies

Varies, Call For Info

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

Spring & Summer Daycamps!

Official Academy of the Eugene Ballet Company Sara Lombardi, Academy Director

Imagine, Believe, Achieve, Become.

Pre-Ballet • Ballet • Pointe Variations • Modern • Jazz Creative Movement • Boys Partnering • Tap Dance Hip Hop • Dance Conditioning

Outdoor Daycamps  Nature Walk Field Trips  Kinder Critters  No School Days Class Visits  Nature Quests

w w w.bnwa.net

Scholarships Available!

Register: 541-687-9699

www.nearbynature.org

541-686-9342

REGISTER NOW!

Success

eugeneballetacademy.org

Dance Shoes Leotards | Tights Dancewear | Accessories Bring in this ad and receive 15% off any purchase, including Academy student uniforms— available only at Backstage at Midtown.

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is contagious.

Lane TuToring

backstagemt.com | 541-687-0344

One-on-One. All Subjects, K-12 Trusted in-home tutors since 1990.

at Midtown Arts Center, 1590 Willamette, Eugene

www.lanetutoringservice.com

541-484-4133

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Education Resources, cont’d

Ratio

Enroll- ment

Nearby Nature

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

varies

ongoing

Hours

see website for specifc programs

Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline

ongoing

no

varies

Yes

Join us as we discover, learn, and grow in nature nearby! Based in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature leads spring and summer daycamps, field trips, classroom visits, costumed Kinder Critter presentations, and no-school-day programs for pre-school through 12th graders. We also host weekend Nature Quest adventures and special events for families. Scholarships, service learning projects, and volunteer opportunities are available.

Discounts for members. Partner in the Network Charter School.

Yes

We are a fun hands-on science experience for children grades K-5. Our goal is to assist your child to think, imagine and explore! We take pride in our classes by offering a wide variety of topics so each student stays engaged. From general science to the weird and wacky science found in our universe. Each session has a theme so your child can see how the topic relates to their everyday world. We use experiments, art, and nature to study each topic.

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, pinpointing 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 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

The museum is your classroom. Engage your students in Oregon hisotry, culture, biology, and geology. All of our K-12 programs are rooted in national and Oregon State standards.

Visit our website for information about our onsite programs, or contact our Education Department and find out how we can bring the museum to your classroom!

Yes

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).

www.nearbynature.org

Science Kids

1568 W. 26th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-684-6810

1:10

open

varies

open

no

varies

www.sciencekidsrfun.com

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

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

1:3

www.educate.com

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-434-7015

varies

open

M-F 9am-8pm Sat 9-12:30

open

no

open

varies

no

varies

no

Varies, scholarships available

www.theshedd.org

UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-1694

varies

Open

Tue-Sun, 11-5

varies

www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

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

varies

open

M-TH, 1-5 Fri by appt

varies, check website

no

varies, check website

https://uoyetag.uoregon.edu/

CAMPS ARE COMING! From March through August, Oregon Family’s Camp Directory is the resource parents use to plan both Spring Break and Summer camps. Advertisers get a FREE website listing with their ad!

To reserve a space in the Camps Directory, call 541-683-7452

Program ProgramHighlights Highlights

Student of the Month

This Spot Could Be Yours!

Home School Sessions Available After-School and No-School Day hands-on, science/ nature/art adventure for grades K-5.

Call 541-683-7452 to advertise

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics

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

Keaton Warner

541.729.9640

www.sciencekidsrfun.com

Think Imagine Explore!

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

UO Youth Enrichment Classes for Eager Learners

Grades K – 8 C Great for Homeschoolers!

After School C Saturdays C No School Days

Let your S! FREE TRIAL National Academy of Gymnastics imagination

Bring Balance into Your Child’s Life

soar!

Great Classes for All Ages Pre-school • School Age • Adult • Open 1205Camps Oak• Patch Eugene BirthdaysRd, Gyms OR

Movie Making 3D Modeling Art • Science Math • Writing

Great Programs Coming in 2014: TAG on Tour Saturdays for Grades K – 5 NEW! Saturdays for Grades 6 – 8 No School Days After School Programs Summer Enrichment Session I: June 29 – July 12 Session II: August 3 – 16 Super Summer June 30 – July 18, 2014

Classes for All Ages • www.naag-gymnastics.org 1205 Oak Patch Road • Eugene, Oregon • 541-344-2002Great

* Birthdays * Camps * Open Play

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

541-346-3084 • uoyetag.uoregon.edu

Cheer * Creative Adult Movement

Building Healthy Bodies

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