Mary Jean Katz
Principal

Phone: (503) 259-5575

Merlo Station Community School is a small non-traditional high school in the Beaverton School District. It is designed for students who want the support of a small community of teachers and students. Many of the students who attend Community School do not feel like they “fit in” at a mainstream high school. They want to do well in school, but need support in building academic skills and habits, and dealing with issues that distract them from learning. Community School is designed to help students take responsibility for their learning and their lives. Everyone is welcome!

What’s Different About Community School?
- Individualism respected by staff and students.
- Smaller classes (approximately 20-25 students).
- Extended day program for credit recovery, skill building and/or enrichment.
- New classes start every six weeks.
- Point system, which requires daily attendance and class participation to earn credits.
- Homework is not required – majority of work is completed in class.
- Flexible scheduling – options for morning or afternoon classes.
- Option to take some classes online.
- Option to take some classes at PCC (juniors and seniors) through Merlo Station College Track.
- Opportunities for internships at the Terra Nova Organic Farm and other community sites.

School Hours and Transportation
Students can start as early as 7:40 AM or as late as 11:25 AM, and get out as early as 2:10 PM or as late as 5:25 PM with a 30-minute lunch and a 30-minute Advisory (“Focus”) time daily. A supper program is available from 2:10 – 2:30 M-Th.

Students riding the Beaverton School District buses will arrive around 7:20 AM and leave at 2:10 PM. Students on alternate schedules can ride MAX (Merlo Station) TriMet buses (Merlo Station) or arrange their own transportation.

If you have any questions, please call (503) 259-5575 ext 9. We invite your participation in making Merlo Station High School a positive, safe learning environment for all students.

Sincerely,
Mary Jean Katz
Principal

Community School Snapshot

Enrollment Diversity Oregon Report Card Overall Rating 2011-12   190 2010-11   202 2009-10   193 2008-09   210 2007-08   214 2006-07   207   American Indian 1% Asian or Pacific Islander 2% Black 4% Hispanic 38% White 50% Multiple Categories Selected 5%   2011-12 In Need of Improvement 2010-11 In Need of Improvement 2009-10 Satisfactory 2008-09 In Need of Improvement