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Howard Street Charter School is a small middle school serving 162 students grades 6-8 throughout the Salem-Keizer area.
Our Curriculum is based on the 3Es: Einstein (math and science), Ellington (the fine and performing arts) & Esperanto (the Humanities and Language).
We stress proficiency, performance and project-based learning at all levels.
"Mulan, Jr." is here!
This week is our 8th grade Production of "Mulan". Come see the show Jan 25 (Wed), Jan 26 (Thurs) or Jan 28 (Sat). All shows start at 7:30pm with a matinee on Saturday at 3pm as well. The price is $7.
Thank you to Roth's Vista Market!
Thanks to a $1000 donation by Roth's Vista Market it looks like we are close to getting tables for the computer lab! Thank you so much to Roth's for the help.
Have a resolution to volunteer? Here is a letter from the Foundation to help you with that!
Applications available now
Applications for 2012-13 are available online and at our office. Here is the link to the current application. Applications will be due March 2 by 4pm. There will be a Parent Informational Night Feb 1 and school tours on Feb 6.
Don't let the numbers fool you.Remember that many Howard Street classes are graded on a proficiency based system that does not use percentages. However, MyGradebook still calculates these percentages that we are NOT using. Please do not compare a percentage to a proficiency - they are not the same system and it is like comparing apples to oranges. Please look at the individual assignment grade and see if it is a '4'. Many students will receive a '1' or a '2' early in the instruction of a unit, meaning there is still room to grow to get to proficiency. Proficiency grades do not reflect work habits - those are found under the habits of mind grade so check both to see your student's true progress.