Metropolitan Learning Center

K x 12 Student-Centered Education
Courage. Compassion. Self-Discipline. Integrity. Respect.

2033 NW Glisan St.Portland, OR 97209Ph (503) 916-5737Fx (503) 916-2658

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  • 2024 - 2025 Bell Schedules

    2024 - 2025 Bell Schedules


    Typical Day

    Grade Level Time
    K-5 8:45AM - 3:15PM
    6-12 8:45AM - 3:30PM

    Early Release (K-12)

    Time
    8:45AM - 12:45PM

    * Sep 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Feb 26, Mar 19, Apr 23, May 21

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  • 6 x 12 Lottery Information 2025/26

    6 x 12 Lottery Information 2025/26

  • Getting Ready for High School - Fall 2025

    Suezann Kitchens, MLC Principal and Gretchen Benner, MLC Counselor are hosting a virtual meeting on Oct 15 at 6pm for 8th grade parents.  Please join them to learn about transitioning to high school, forecasting and Open House opportunities at your neighborhood school, applying to a Magnet program through the ETC, and our 9x12 program.

    Video call link: Link
    Or dial: ‪(US) +1 401-542-3201‬ PIN: ‪885 854 558‬#

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  • Evening Scholars

    Evening scholars registration is now open for first semester!If your high school student is behind in credits toward graduation, would rather take a particular graduation required class outside of the regular school day, or would like to get ahead on their graduation requirements, this is an excellent opportunity. Credit advancement students will be placed last as long as there is room in the class. 
    Classes will be held from Sept. 30 - January 16, 2025 Classes meet from 5:00 - 8:00pm, once per week, for 13 weeks.  All classes are in-person and attendance is required. Our Evening Scholars sites are:  Benson, Roosevelt, , and Franklin campuses.  To register, students must meet with their counselor to review their transcript, and registration is by the counselorPlease contact school counselor, Benner for class options/availability, if you’d like to register, or if you have any questions.  Some classes fill up fast so please reach out if interested. gbenner@pps.net   

     

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    Gretchen Benner (she/her)
    Professional School Counselor
    Metropolitan Learning Center

    503-916-5737  ext. 76051

    Google Voice #: 503-272-1681

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  • To Close or Not to Close? The Many Factors that Go into an Inclement Weather Decision

    In meteorological terms, Portland’s first big weather event of 2024 was the definition of a perfect storm. Frigid temperatures and high winds combined with snow and ice to bring down tree limbs, close roads, scramble traffic, freeze pipes, and knock out power for tens of thousands of residents.

    It was a metaphorical perfect storm for Portland Public Schools as well. Fallen trees cut power to multiple schools and others have suffered water damage from broken pipes. Lack of heat was also a problem, and impassable roads, paired with snowed-in and icy parking lots, made it impossible for buses to run safely. Those same conditions limited how the district’s facilities and operations teams can even assess the scope of the issues, let alone begin working on solutions. And icy sidewalks meant walkers have no safe route to school.

    This week could bring similar conditions to the Portland area, and PPS’s School Closure Team is ready to meet the challenge. The team convenes regularly during inclement weather to take all of the above into careful consideration. By now, families are quite familiar with how the district communicates these decisions. What’s perhaps less known is how district leaders arrive at such decisions in the first place. 

  • Free Screening of "Champions" as Part of Our Series Boosting Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion

    As part of our district's focus on events that center belonging, equity, and inclusion, we have been screening a series of films that we hope will challenge our perceptions about what is possible in the systems we create for our children with disabilities.

    The next film in the series is “Champions,” which will screen on Saturday February 8th at 2:00 PM at Lincoln High School. This event will also include first-hand testimonials from PPS students.

    This movie highlights the journey of a basketball coach who leads a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the movie emphasizes the strengths, individuality, and value each player brings to the team and how inclusion enriches communities and creates positive, supportive environments.

    Staff, families, and community members are all invited. Parking is free and light refreshment will be provided. We hope to see you there!

     

  • Two PPS Educators Receive Presidential Honor

    We’re thrilled to announce that two PPS teachers were recently awarded the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). 

    Krishnan Ranjani,  a teacher of advanced mathematics and Career and Technical Education (CTE) computer systems at Lincoln High School and Nick Nohner, a computer sciences and data sciences teacher at Ida B. Wells High School, were both selected for the honor which is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The award recognizes outstanding educators for their contributions to the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

    Each awardee will receive a certificate signed by President Joe Biden and a $10,000 award from NSF. Awardees will also travel to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony at a future date. 

    Congratulations to these two exceptional teachers!

     

  • At-A-Glance school profiles now available

    Each year, the Oregon Department of Education publishes school-level At-A-Glance profiles that describe characteristics of each school, as well as progress on key metrics of academic progress and school environment. The profiles for 2023-24 and prior years are now available to view at https://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx.
    For more information about these and other reports, please visit https://www.oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/reportcards/reportcards/Pages/default.aspx.
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