High School Choice Options
High School Choice Options Enrollment Request
2020-2021 School Year - Current School Year
The 2020-2021 school year Interest List, for any available spots in the current 2020/21 school year is OPEN.
To complete an Interest List application for one of the high school choice options, fill out the following form:
Current Bend-La Pine Schools students: Connect with current school counselor and start the conversation there.
Out-of-district students: Contact the school of interest directly:
- Bend-Tech Academy at Marshall High School: Contact Ms. McCoy 541-355-3500
- Realms High School: Contact Ms. Scalley 541-355-5500
- Skyline High School: Contact Ms. Gregg 541-355-5400
2021-2022 School Year - Next School Year
The 2021-22 school year lottery period for Realms High School, Skyline High School and Bend Tech Academy at Marshall is OPEN.
The High School Open Application period is from Monday, January 4 to Friday, March 19 @ 3:00 p.m.
Applications through the Interest List received after March 19 will be filled on a first come, first served basis should any spots remain.
Realms High School
Principal: Roger White
Enrollment: Admitting up to 220 students in grades 9-12
Information Sessions: Wednesday, March 3rd @ 6 p.m. Join via Webex HERE
Tours: TBA
FAQ: 2020/21 Information Night FAQ Document
About The School: Realms is a small, tight knit, and academically rigorous learning community. Our mission is to ignite the passion, build the academic skills and foster the character students need to be leaders of change.
Academics: At Realms, our academic approach brings rigorous academic content to life through interdisciplinary learning expeditions focused on real world topics and problems. These learning expeditions lead students beyond the classroom walls and into the field where they collect data, participate in service projects, interact with experts and apply their classroom learning in real world settings. Students build the academic content knowledge and master the discipline-specific skills needed to create and present high-quality culminating projects. Students explore themes of social justice, environmental sustainability and learn to become leaders of change.
Culture and Character: Students understand that character growth matters as much as academic growth. As a member of the EL Education network of schools, we emphasize teamwork, courage, determination, compassion and service to others. Through a class called "Crew" we help students take ownership of their learning and engage them in creating a school where all students feel a strong sense of belonging, community and pride.
Students at Realms High School will graduate with the academic skills necessary to excel in college, the hands on experience needed to thrive in careers and - most importantly - the character and mindset needed to tackle the most pressing problems facing our communities and planet!
Contact: The Realms High School website
Skyline High School
Principal: Mike Franklin
Enrollment: Admitting up to 220 students in grades 9-12
Information Sessions: Thursday, March 4 @ 6 p.m. Join the Webex presentation HERE
Tour:
About The School: Skyline is an innovative learning community. At Skyline, the principles of Self-Determination - Competence, Autonomy and Relatedness - serve as the foundation of our community. These principles led us to a new twist on the traditional Three Rs - Rigorous, Relevant, and Radical.
Finding a good fit:
- Rigorous: Our students develop competence with regular, deliberate practice of academic skills and real-world problems. This work culminates with Intersessions, which are week-long deep dives into projects that include outdoor adventures like rock climbing and canoeing: artistic experiences like writing songwriting and creating murals: and academic challenges like writing and scientific inquiry.
- Relevant: We know that learning is meaningful when students have a clear purpose. Through more personalized learning and blended-learning options, students at Skyline experience a great deal of autonomy in their learning. Students are encouraged to pursue their passions and work on internships and other interests outside of school.
- Radical: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of a "Radical Revolution of Values" where "we must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society." At Skyline, we put these words into practice. Innovation begins with community and community is the heart of Skyline. Our advisory program teams students with staff members, who then serve as mentors for the students. This program is designed to help students develop skills such as teamwork, perseverance, self-discipline, focus, confidence and organization.
Contact: The Skyline High School website
Bend-Tech Academy at Marshall High School
Principal: Sal Cassaro
Enrollment: Admitting up to 200 students in grades 9-12
Information Sessions: Tuesday, March 2 @ 6:00 p.m.
Tour: TBA
About The School: Bend-Tech Academy at Marshall High School recently completed construction to add two new career and technical education classrooms and a new gym and locker room space. Students have access to several high-skill career pathways, in addition to opportunities to earn college credits. Students receive individualized support from teachers, as well as a school counselor and school-to-career coordinator, who strive to ensure all students are college and career ready upon graduation.
The five new pathways include:
- STEM Engineering - robotics and automation, alternative energies and solar design, 3D printing and laser engraving, biotechnology and more.
- Construction Technologies - finish carpentry, electrical skills, blueprint design, roofing, cabinet making, green construction, and more.
- Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship - principles of marketing, entrepreneurship, business marketing and management, and more.
- Health Occupations - health occupations, anatomy, medical terminologies, and more.
- Military Science
Finding a good fit: Our staff is dedicated to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in postsecondary education and/or a career. Bend Technical Academy at Marshall High School also offers multiple work-based learning opportunities for all interested students either through internships, community service, or other community-based work programs.
Contact: The Marshall High School website