At Archer Glen we are committed to providing a positive, nurturing learning environment for each student.  Our dedicated staff, fantastic students, and supportive families work collaboratively to maintain a school where all children are held to high expectations in a caring and respectful setting.  Our highly-qualified teaching team is focused on reaching the individual needs of each student by employing researched-based instructional practices.  Archer Glen is enhanced by an active and involved parent population that enrich our curriculum by providing additional opportunities of assemblies, field trips, classroom support, and community-building events.  Family partnerships, high-quality teaching, and a caring learning community make Archer Glen a great place for all kids!

• Rated by the State of Oregon as an “Outstanding” school – Oregon’s highest rating.
• Teachers continually monitor student progress, adjusting instruction and objectives based on student need.
• Multi-Tiered Instruction and flexible groupings utilized to meet the needs of all students.
• Highly-trained instructional assistants support students in literacy and special education.
• Monthly Collaborative Learning Team meetings for teachers to analyze student data, set goals, and implement best teaching practices.
• Innovative instructional technology for maximized student engagement and learning.
• On-site Counseling, Special Education and Speech services, TAG, and after-school care.

By June 2013, 100% of elementary teachers will focus on improved instruction by implementing the following practices.

• Instructional emphasis on nonfiction literacy
• Increased emphasis on engagement activities requiring higher-order cognition
• Sharing learning targets explicitly with students
• Development of common standards-based assessments in mathematics

Archer Glen is a Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) school where we proactively teach behaviors to build a positive school environment.  Students earn Eagle Eyes for demonstrating safe, respectful and responsible behavior, and we acknowledge our upper grade students on a monthly basis in our “Good Character Kids” program.  Archer Glen students participate in music, physical education, and media classes each week.  All of our classrooms have a document camera and projector.  Many are equipped with SMART Boards, interactive slates and digital student response systems; including a fully implemented 1:1 iPod Touch classroom.  A variety of enrichment activities are available for students throughout the year, including: The Archer Glen Choir, Chess Club, Eagle Ambassadors, Lego Robotics, and many others.