In the IB program, students study the following subjects: English, Foreign Language, Humanities, Technology, Mathematics, Art, Science and Physical Education. Each subject is taught using the standardized methods of the "Five Areas of Interaction."
Assessments include problem-solving investigations, organized debates, experimentation, analysis and reflection. These assessments provide feedback on the students' thinking processes as well as the finished piece of work. There is also an emphasis on self-assessment and peer-assessment within the program.
(Please visit www.ibo.org for more information.)
Junior K Tuition
$4,200 ($411 per month for nine months
after the $500 payment at enrollment.)
ACTIVITY FEES:
K-3rd Grade - $100
4th/5th Grade - $300
6th/7th Grade - $400
8th Grade - $500
2009-2010 PAYMENT PLANS:
1. Nine monthly payments after $500 payment at enrollment
2. One-time credit card payment by June 1st
3. Cash payment by June 1st (eligible for a 2% discount on tuition)
TUITION INSURANCE:
Seven Peaks is evaluating a tuition insurance plan for all students for the 2009-2010 school year, at no cost beyond the tuition and activity fees listed above. This insurance would help alleviate a significant portion of the tuition owed to the school should it be necessary for a family to withdraw a child for medical, financial, academic or even personal reasons.
2009-2010 FINANCIAL AID:
We continue to support a modest financial aid program to help make our educational opportunities available to students across the economic spectrum. Financial aid is provided in the form of tuition reduction for need-based students. The amount is based in part on an analysis provided by School & Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) based in Pennsylvania. This analysis takes into account many factors, including the family's income, expenses, assets and liabilities. SSS provides an assessment of a family's "ability to pay."
To apply for financial aid, a family must complete a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) and send it to SSS no later than February 13, 2009. A family may complete an on-line PFS no later than March 2, 2009. (Go to www.sss.nais.org and enter school code 4113 ) SSS evaluates the information and gives Seven Peaks an objective assessment of financial need.
The school's Financial Aid Administrator will make specific recommendations to the Board. All parties act in the strictest confidence and no personal information is shared. All evaluations are made without the knowledge of the individual families or students under consideration. The Administrator is the only person who reviews information regarding identifiable applications.
The Administrator will notify recipients of conditional financial aid on March 10, 2009. At this time the applicant must provide additional tax and income documentation prior to March 20, 2009. Financial aid is generally limited to 50% of full tuition costs and is available for first through eighth grades.
Admissions decisions are made in March and financial aid awards are issued after admissions decisions. Enrollment is non-binding if the financial aid award is not accepted and the applicant's spot at Seven Peaks will be made available to other students. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please go to www.sss.nais.org (and enter school code 4113 ) or call Megan Martin, Assistant Principal at 541-382-7755.
To learn more, please contact Megan Martin, Assistant Principal, at 541-382-7755 or at mmartin@sevenpeaksschool.org
SEVEN PEAKS SCHOOL APPLICAION:
Please download and complete the application form below. Currently, there is open enrollment in grades Preschool, 3rd, 7th and 8th.
2010-2011 Application Form
KEY DATES FOR 2010-2011 FINANCIAL AID:
March 2, 2010
Deadline to submit online Financial Statement to SSS
March 10, 2009
Conditional financial aid awards communicated
March 20, 2009
Signed copies of 2009 Federal and State Income Tax
Returns, W-2s, recent Pay Stub, 1099s, Property Tax Statement(s) and IRS Form 4506 to be delivered in person to the Seven Peaks Financial Aid Administrator.
April 7, 2010
Notifications of financial aid awards mailed
April 10, 2009
Financial aid acceptance letters due back to Seven Peaks Financial Aid Administrator
Required Volunteer Hours:
Preschool - 15 hrs. per year
Jr. Kindergarten - 20 hrs. per year
Kindergarten through 8th Grade - 40 hrs. per year
2 or More Students - 50 hrs. per year
Use this link to view all volunteer jobs within the school: Volunteer Job Descriptions
Use this link to be a volunteer at Seven Peaks School:
Volunteer Application
Use this link to login as a Seven Peaks School volunteer:
Volunteer Login
Have a question? Send us an email:
Volunteer Questions
Carpool to School
Golf
Guitar
Drama
Debate
Archery
Cooking
Martial Arts
Web Design
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Sewing and Knitting
Environmental Studies
Skiing and Snowboarding
Leadership and Yearbook Production
Community Service Electives Include:
Habitat for Humanity
Humane Society
Sparrow Clubs
Healing Reins
Cross Country
Basketball
Volleyball
Tennis
In association with the Bend Metro Park 7 Recreation District and the Bend-La Pine School District, students may participate in the following sports:
Swimming
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Megan Martin , Vice Principal
mmartin@sevenpeaksschool.org
John Kailey, School Counselor
jlkailey@sevenpeaksschool.org
Melissa Baker, Office Manager
mbaker@sevenpeaksschool.org
Deb Mullen, Office Administrative Assistant
dmullen@sevenpeaksschool.org
John Gibbon, Technology Coordinator
jgibbon@sevenpeaksschool.org
Megan Griffith, Librarian
mgriffith@sevenpeaksschool.org
Gale Putnam, Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Teacher
gputnam@sevenpeaksschool.org
Tracy Swearingen, Preschool & Jr - Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
tswearingen@sevenpeaksschool.org
Char Kelly, Kindergarten Teacher
ckelly@sevenpeaksschool.org
Lani Dunithan, Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
ldunithan@sevenpeaksschool.org
Kristen Brannan, 1st Grade Teacher
kbrannan@sevenpeaksschool.org
Tamie Hoover Elementary Teaching Assistant
thoover@sevenpeaksschool.org
Katy Zia, 2nd Grade Teache
r kzia@sevenpeaksschool.org
Chrissy Boyd, Elementary Teaching Assistant
cboyd@sevenpeaksschool.org
Jackie LaFrenz, 3rd Grade Teacher
jlafrenz@sevenpeaksschool.org
Tracy Jenson, Elementary Teaching Assistant
tjenson@sevenpeaksschool.org
Erin Martin , 4th Grade Teacher
emartin@sevenpeaksschool.org
Jennifer Baughman, 5th Grade Teacher
jbaughman@sevenpeaksschool.org
Rachel Vander Kamp, 3rd-8th Spanish
rvanderkamp@sevenpeaksschool.org
Melanie Tompkins, K-2 Spanish and Music Teacher
mtompkin@sevenpeaksschool.org
Dante Biancucci, 6th Grade Science and Mathematics
dbiancucci@sevenpeaksschool.org
Allyson Hamlik, 6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies
ahamlik@sevenpeaksschool.org
Marcia Van Horn, 7th and 8th Grade Science
mvanhorn@sevenpeaksschool.org
Greg Conrad, 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies
gconrad@sevenpeaksschool.org
Jan Webb, 7th and 8th Grade Math
jwebb@sevenpeaksschool.org
Susan Walker, 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts
swalker@sevenpeaksschool.org
Sue Wilhelm, Junior-K through 5th Grade Art
swilhelm@sevenpeaksschool.org
Hope Royes, 6th-8th Grade Art
hroyes@sevenpeaksschool.org
Maureen Anderson, 3rd-8th Grade Physical Education and Health
manderson@sevenpeaksschool.org
Shane A. Bennett, Junior Kindergarten-2nd Grade Physical Education
sbennett@sevenpeaksschool.org
Beth Basham, 3rd-8th Grade GradeMusic
bbasham@sevenpeaksschool.org
Sue Mudge, 4th-8th Grade Band
smudge@sevenpeaksschool.org
To ensure a smooth transition, students are monitored through teacher-parent meetings, on-line grade reports and by receiving additional assistance when needed. Because topics are revisited in greater depth throughout the grades, new students will gain the knowledge needed for a successful experience.
2. How do the Core Knowledge and I.B. curriculums address math and reading?
Seven Peaks teaches math and science in accordance to the State Standards required of all Oregon schools. We use Everyday Math curriculum in the elementary classes and Glencoe's Pre-Algebra and Algebra series for our middle school students. Additional challenging curriculum is available for accelerated students.
3. How are students challenged or assisted in the classroom if needed?
Teachers differentiate lessons and homework to meet the needs of their students. Classroom aides and parent volunteers work regularly with the teachers to monitor small groups and provide extra challenges in the different subject areas.
4. What sports programs are available for Seven Peaks students?
Our Athletic Director provides instruction and practice in many sports throughout the school year in the regular P.E. classes. Seven Peaks also hosts extracurricular Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country and Tennis teams. In addition, students participate in Soccer, Football, Lacrosse and Swimming in association with the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District and the Bend-La Pine School District teams.
5. Does Seven Peaks enroll students with special needs?
Yes, however we do not have a special education teacher on staff which limits our ability to service a student’s IEP. Prior to enrollment we evaluate a student's needs to ensure they can be met.
6. How much parent volunteering is required?
We believe that family involvement is an essential part of a child's education. We require 20 to 50 hours per year of volunteering, depending on the number of students a family has enrolled at the school and their grade level. We work to utilize parent interests and skills to find well-suited volunteer projects. These include helping in the classroom, teaching elective classes, fundraising, facility maintenance, and more. Students can earn volunteer hours as well by participating in community service projects.
7. How well do students transition into a larger public high school from Seven Peaks?
Our administrative team, including our Counselor, schedule informational visits from area high schools. We help to ensure appropriate high school class placements through teacher recommendations. Our students are prepared for honors courses and transition easily to larger schools because they are strong self-advocates. Seven Peaks' graduates are excited to enter high school and are ready for a positive high school experience.
8. What is the admission deadline?
New students must submit an application prior to March 13, 2009, after which a lottery will be held for all open seats. Current students must re-enroll by March 2, 2009 to reserve a place for the following year. (Please see the Admissions section of the web site for detailed information on the admissions process and key dates.)
9. What are the admissions requirements?
Although we do not have any formal academic requirements in place for admission at this time, Seven Peaks is looking for students who are motivated learners and are willing to make positive contributions to our school environment.
Prior to applying, students should visit our school and sit in on classes. Applicants will then submit an application and a $50 non-refundable application fee. Students will also submit a current transcript, a teacher recommendation and a student questionnaire.
10. What are the tuition rates for 2009-2010?
K -8 tuition is $6450
Junior-Kindergarten is$4200
Activity Fes:
Kindergarten thru 3rd - $100
4th and 5th Grades - $300
6th and 7th - $400
8th grade - $500
11. How does Seven Peaks School's student academic assessment scores compare to other schools?
Seven Peaks School Assessment Summary 2009
12. What is the Enrollment at Seven Peaks School for this year?
Seven Peaks School Enrollment Summary 2009-2010
Welcome to Seven Peaks!
Located in Beautiful Bend, Oregon
Raise your educational expectations and help your child reach new heights at Seven Peaks School. Founded on the proven principles of individualized attention, exceptional instruction and engaging curricula, Seven Peaks is dedicated to helping each child reach his or her highest potential.
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