IMAGINE ...  Living History Curriculum For Grades K - 8

The Odyssey Program is a focus option for Portland Public Schools serving students in grades K - 8. The Odyssey Program offers:

• Experiential learning - students take on historical identities to explore literature, writing, science, history, geography, art, drama and more through the exciting lens of history
• Rigorous academics - individualized and enriched curriculum based on Oregon's K - 8 benchmarks.
• Team building, leadership training, and field study
• A small, motivating learning community emphasizing problem solving, communication skills, and discovery
• Mixed age K-1-2 program
• Team-based learning and multiage classrooms for grades 3-4-5 and 6-7-8
• Visual and performing arts
• Award winning teachers
• A history of excellent results - students have consistently outperformed district averages on ALL benchmark exams

How Do I Learn More about Odyssey?

Summer circle with Marion Grassley.  See the Resources & Events page for more information.

If you are new to Odyssey pleas read the New Family Welcome letter on the Odyssey Publications tab.

Coming in the Fall 2010-2011 School year - The Full 10 Essentials Meeting series will be held at the school, time TBD

Check out the Publications tab, you'll find information about our Founders, our teachers and our program.

Stop by the Odyssey board at school.  You'll find current classroom and program information.

Click on the Parent Committees tab if you have specific questions but don't know who to ask, or want to sign up to help the program.