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6318 S Corbett Ave.
Portland
OR
97239
(503) 916-6482

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ACCESS Academy is reunified and located at 6318 S Corbett Ave. Our school serves 2nd - 8th grade students in Portland Public School District who are in need of accelerated learning. Eligible students may be invited to apply and/or interested families can apply during the lottery window in February–March. The admission process complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations. PPS provides school bus transportation for students who live past a 1-mile radius of our campus in South Portland / John's Landing. 

 

accessfront
accessfront
Image shows a symmetrical, single-story brick school building with a central entrance framed by white columns and a triangular pediment. Four tall, narrow cypress trees stand in front of the entrance. The building has a dark shingled roof with dormer vents and a small cupola with a weather vane. The pathway leading to the entrance has metal bike racks, and scattered fall leaves.
cafetorium
cafetorium
Image shows our school "cafetorium" space, with long, wooden lunch tables arranged in rows. The high, vaulted ceiling has exposed beams and bright overhead lighting. Large windows along one wall allow natural light to enter. A wall at the front features a green atom symbol, and bulletin boards with student artwork and announcements decorate the side.
gym
gym
Image shows our gymnasium with high ceilings, brick walls, and large windows allowing natural light. The room has a polished concrete floor with markings for sports and activities. Industrial-style pendant lights hang from the ceiling.
hallway1
hallway1
Image shows our school hallway with cream-colored walls and a polished floor. On the left side, a bulletin board displays colorful student artwork above a row of paper towel dispensers. Further down the hallway, another bulletin board with student projects is visible. The ceiling features skylights allowing natural light, and pendant lights provide additional illumination. A clock hangs on the wall near the exit, where large glass-paneled doors lead outside.
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library1
Image shows our school library with wooden bookshelves filled with books, arranged in neat rows. Large windows along the back wall let in natural light. In the foreground, a staircase with white railing leads down to the main library area. Our librarian, Elle, works at the front desk on the left, while a student sits at a table on the right. Several tables and chairs are available for reading and studying. Overhead fluorescent lights provide additional illumination.
library2
library2
Image shows a school library with an open and inviting layout. The space features tall brick walls, large overhead lights, and a high ceiling. Bookshelves filled with books line the room, and a reading area with colorful cushioned seating and a rug is available for students. Several tables with chairs provide study space, and a projector screen is set up on one side. In the background, a staircase leads to an upper level with additional resources. The design promotes a welcoming and functional learning environment.
hallway2
hallway2
Image shows our school hallway during daytime, with students walking through it. The hallway has light-colored walls, a gray floor, and a high ceiling with skylights and fluorescent lighting. On the left side, student artwork is displayed on a bulletin board. Several students wearing backpacks and warm clothing are in motion, slightly blurred.
artroom
artroom
Image shows our art room. Several large tables with chairs are arranged in the center, with clear plastic bins filled with markers, crayons, and other art supplies on top. The back wall features shelves filled with paper, storage boxes, and various materials for projects. Large windows allow natural light to enter, and a door with glass panels leads outside. Overhead fluorescent lights provide additional illumination, and the room appears organized yet actively used for hands-on learning.
blacktop
blacktop
Image shows students running across a sunlit school blacktop, playing near a basketball hoop. The surface has visible cracks and scattered leaves. In the background, a red brick school building with large windows and a fenced-off area is visible, along with a wooded hillside. The scene captures an energetic and joyful moment during recess.
playground1
playground1
Image shows a modern climbing structure with blue and white poles, black platforms, and red flags stands in a mulched play area on the school playground. Two children run toward it along a paved path. In the background, another playground structure with slides and climbing elements is visible, along with a small school building and a blue bench in the foreground.
modulars
modulars
Image shows a row of modern, single-story portable classrooms with white walls and green trim sits elevated on a concrete platform, connected by a metal railing. Each classroom has a green door with a small overhang above it. A playground area with a wooden climbing structure and a green bench is in the foreground, surrounded by patches of grass and fallen leaves. The sky is clear, and power lines run overhead.
playground2
playground2
Image shows our school playground with red and blue climbing structures, slides and balancing elements. It sits under tall trees with autumn leaves. A soccer ball rests on the ground nearby. In the background, children and adults walk along pathways near a large circular swing. The setting is surrounded by greenery, fallen leaves and a quiet neighborhood street.
accessback
accessback
Image shows a wide, grassy field behind our school. The field is green with patches of uneven grass. In the background, there is a row of portable classrooms painted white with green trim, along with trees that have autumn-colored leaves. A few houses and a wooded hillside are visible beyond the school grounds. The sky is bright with some clouds, and sunlight casts a warm glow over the scene. A group of children can be seen near the fence in the distance.

Accelerated Curriculum & Enrichment
The program curriculum covers the "scope and sequence" requirements of PPS, along with instructional strategies and curriculum considered "best practice" in working with highly capable students. The curriculum is taught at an accelerated pace to meet the needs of students who have exceeded all or most benchmarks.

ACCESS provides enrichment in classrooms throughout the day and through specific activities, such as student participation in the National Spelling Bee, Oregon Writing Festival, American Math Competition, Middle School Science Bowl, Northwest Science Expo, and Chess for Success.

Program Curriculum

Curriculum is in two formats: Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 are self-contained except for math, where students "walk to" math class at their appropriate level each day. Math levels are assessed throughout the school year.

Grades 6 through 8 are rotational: Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, high school level Spanish or other electives every day for grades 7-8, as well as rotating through Physical Education and arts as well as a daily enrichment class for 6th grade. Math for grades 6 through 8 is taught through Algebra 3-4. Students needing to continue after Algebra 3-4 may take online math courses or have an in-person Pre-Calculus course, approved by PPS. English and Social Studies for grades 6 through 8 is taught with advanced levels of text and critical processes. Emphasis is on writing and analysis. Science is taught through freshman year physics, which provides high school credit.

Unique Program Opportunities

  • Education with intellectual peers
  • Grouped by instructional level in core subjects
  • Students work at an accelerated pace (up to several years above grade level)
  • Opportunity for independent study and research
  • Students may earn high school credit for high school-level coursework