Introduction

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Schools today face new and different challenges, but few have the time or resources to make the changes necessary to help all students achieve. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to working with and encouraging outstanding schools, school districts and school networks that have focused time, energy, and resources on helping all students achieve.

The Foundation invests in schools that reflect a common set of attributes that research and best practices show are necessary to create a rich teaching and learning environment where every student thrives. EagleRidge High School believes in the Gates Foundation and its attributes; EagleRidge believes in the potential of our kids.

EagleRidge High School Purpose

EagleRidge High School Vision

Inspired students preparing for life-long success

School History

EagleRidge High School is a free, publicly funded high school designed to provide rigorous academics so that the student will have a smooth transition to post-secondary education. Above and beyond normal graduation requirements, our students complete requirements in these additional areas: four college classes; service learning and 40 hours of internship in a work environment; one additional credit of mathematics; one year of Digital Media; and perform to industry standards (on software products) before high school graduation. Technology standards and skill development are embedded in our curriculum.

Placement of students at EagleRidge High School is strictly voluntary. Every student who attends EagleRidge applied to be here. Our school design is to serve 55 students in each grade level. Students are encouraged to apply in the winter of their eighth grade year. If we exceed 55 applications, we implement a blind lottery system. Note: ORS 338.125 allows a charter school to give priority to (1) students who were enrolled in the school during the prior year, and (2) siblings of students presently enrolled and who were enrolled in the school during the prior year. EHS may enroll students from other districts only if there are vacancies after all KFCSD students who desire to attend have been enrolled. Also, see Section 9 “Admissions” of the Charter Contract which also grants priority to students on a waiting list from the prior year who have re-applied for admission. After these priorities, we ensure equity by conducting a blind lottery for remaining seats.