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  • Adi's Act Suicide Prevention Plan

    Senate Bill 52, also known as Adi’s Act, requires Oregon School Districts to develop comprehensive district Student Suicide Prevention Plans.

  • Suicide Resources

    These Plans are to include procedural planning, equity and racial equity-centered supports, and a staff training process that explicitly addresses when and how students and families are referred to appropriate mental health and crisis services.

Erin's Law

SENATE BILL 856: ERIN’S LAW

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Oregon’s law, Senate Bill 856, mandates that students receive age-appropriate instruction to help them recognize and respond to unsafe situations, and to increase awareness of child sexual abuse. You may have heard of this legislation under its more common name, “Erin’s Law.” Erin’s Law requires public schools to provide a minimum of four child sexual abuse prevention education lessons a year for children in kindergarten through high school.

One requirement of this law is that schools provide an age-appropriate curriculum to all students relating to sexual abuse prevention, which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos, and role-playing of safety phrasing through scenario situations. The purpose of the lessons is to provide students, in a nurturing and caring environment, the tools needed for personal safety. Over the course of the school year, your student’s teacher(s), a counselor, and/or another trained professional will be presenting lessons to the class to meet the requirements of Erin’s Law.

Parents/guardians should be available for further discussion with students at home. Parents will be notified when lessons are being presented so they can be prepared for follow-up questions and conversations. Lesson materials and talking points for home can be accessed here. At most grade levels, sexual violence prevention (Erin’s Law) curriculum is worked into comprehensive personal health and sexuality education, which is also state-mandated curriculum (2017 ORS 336.455).

Please know that in accordance with OAR 581-022-1910, GSD will continue to allow parents (and students 18 and older, and legally emancipated minors) to submit a written request to the school principal if they would like to “opt out” of specific learning activities.

The following is a guideline of procedures for families who may have concerns or questions about the curriculum:

  1. Family contacts building administrator to discuss any areas of concern regarding the learning activities in question and/or review any of the curriculum materials
  2. Building administrators and parents may agree upon an alternative assignment to the Erin’s Law curriculum that addresses specific feedback from the parents on how they would like the original assignment altered. The building administrator will evaluate the proposal to determine the feasibility of making the adjustments and provide feedback to parents. This is a fluid process with the goal of families and administration coming to a mutually agreeable solution.
  3. Following the approval, and upon successful completion of the alternative learning activity, credit shall be granted to the student.
  4. Upon parent request, school personnel will inform parents regarding options to excuse students from this learning activity to accommodate students’ disabilities or religious beliefs (per OAR 581-022-1910).

ABOUT ERIN’S LAW

Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn. In 2012, Erin introduced the legislation in her home state of Illinois, requiring that all public schools implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. The bill was named after her by the legislators, and it has caught on nationwide, adopted by 31 states and with legislation introduced in 18 states so far. Oregon adopted Erin’s Law in June 2015.

ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION

  • Victim Assistance (Marion County)
(503) 588-5253
  • Center for Hope and Safety (Marion County)
(503) 399-7722
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
  • El Programa Hispanico-Project UNICA
(503) 232-4448
  • Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE (24/7, in English or Español)
  • Safe Horizon
1-800-621-4673
  • Victim Rights Law Center
(503) 274-5477 x6

SENATE BILL 856: LEY DE ERIN

La ley de Oregón, el Proyecto de Ley 856 del Senado, exige que los estudiantes reciban instrucción apropiada para su edad para ayudarlos a reconocer y responder a situaciones inseguras, y para aumentar la conciencia sobre el abuso sexual infantil. Es posible que haya oído hablar de esta legislación bajo su nombre más común, “Ley de Erin”. La Ley de Erin requiere que las escuelas públicas brinden un mínimo de cuatro lecciones de educación sobre prevención del abuso sexual infantil al año para niños desde kindergarten hasta la escuela secundaria.

Un requisito de esta ley es que las escuelas brinden un plan de estudios apropiado para la edad de todos los estudiantes en relación con la prevención del abuso sexual, que puede incluir una variedad de discusiones, actividades, videos y juegos de roles de frases de seguridad a través de situaciones de escenarios. El propósito de las lecciones es proporcionar a los estudiantes, en un ambiente acogedor y afectuoso, las herramientas necesarias para la seguridad personal. A lo largo del año escolar, los maestros de su estudiante, un consejero y / u otro profesional capacitado presentarán lecciones a la clase para cumplir con los requisitos de la Ley de Erin.

Los padres / tutores deben estar disponibles para una mayor discusión con los estudiantes en el hogar. Los padres serán notificados cuando se presenten las lecciones para que puedan prepararse para las preguntas y conversaciones de seguimiento. Los materiales de la lección y los puntos de conversación para el hogar se pueden acceder a continuación. En la mayoría de los niveles de grado, el plan de estudios de prevención de la violencia sexual (Ley de Erin) se trabaja en la educación integral de salud personal y sexualidad, que también es un plan de estudios obligatorio por el estado (2017 ORS 336.455).

Tenga en cuenta que de acuerdo con OAR 581-022-1910, GSD continuará permitiendo que los padres (y estudiantes mayores de 18 años y menores emancipados legalmente) presenten una solicitud por escrito al director de la escuela si desean “optar por no” Actividades de aprendizaje específicas.

La siguiente es una guía de procedimientos para familias que pueden tener inquietudes o preguntas sobre el plan de estudios:

  1. La familia contacta al director del edificio para discutir cualquier área de preocupación con respecto a las actividades de aprendizaje en cuestión y / o revisar cualquiera de los materiales del plan de estudios
  2. Los directores del edificio y los padres pueden acordar una asignación alternativa al plan de estudios de la Ley Erin que aborde los comentarios específicos de los padres sobre cómo les gustaría que se modificara la asignación original. El director del edificio evaluará la propuesta para determinar la viabilidad de hacer los ajustes y proporcionar comentarios a los padres. Este es un proceso fluido con el objetivo de que las familias y la administración lleguen a una solución mutuamente aceptable.
  3. Después de la aprobación, y al completar con éxito la actividad de aprendizaje alternativa, se otorgará crédito al estudiante.
  4. A solicitud de los padres, el personal escolar informará a los padres sobre las opciones para excusar a los estudiantes de esta actividad de aprendizaje para acomodar las discapacidades o creencias religiosas de los estudiantes (según OAR 581-022-1910).

ACERCA DE LA LEY DE ERIN

La Ley de Erin lleva el nombre de la sobreviviente de agresión sexual infantil, autora, oradora y activista Erin Merryn. En 2012, Erin introdujo la legislación en su estado natal de Illinois, que exige que todas las escuelas públicas implementen un programa de abuso sexual infantil orientado a la prevención. El proyecto de ley fue nombrado por ella por los legisladores, y se ha generalizado en todo el país, adoptado por 31 estados y con legislación introducida en 18 estados hasta ahora. Oregon adoptó la Ley de Erin en junio de 2015.

ASISTENCIA E INFORMACIÓN

  • Asistencia a las víctimas (Condado de Marion)
(503) 588-5253
  • Centro de Esperanza y Seguridad (Condado de Marion)
(503) 399-7722
  • Línea directa nacional de violencia doméstica
1-800-799-7233
  • El Programa Hispano-Proyecto UNICA
(503) 232-4448
  • Red nacional de violación, abuso e incesto
1-800-656-HOPE (24/7, in English or Español)
  • Horizonte seguro
1-800-621-4673
  • Centro de derecho de las víctimas
(503) 274-5477 x6

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Parent Resources

Behavior Support Team

What is the Behavior Support Team?

The Behavior Support Team’s (BST) goal is to support all students in their social emotional development.  The BST has weekly meetings to review referrals made by any school staff person or parent.  Whole child health is an important aspect of education.  If your child is being referred, you will be notified of the referral by your child’s teacher if they are under the age of 16.  After discussing the concerns, our team determines who is best suited to follow up on the referral from our behavior team. If you have any questions about our team, please contact your building counselor.

Current BST members include:

Creighton Helms Director of Special Services/GES Principal, ext. 1010

Fenya Aman K-12 Behavior Assistant, ext. 2022

Mariana Barrera Qualified Mental Health Professional through Marion County, ext. 3026

Sara Broadhurst Elementary School Counselor, ext. 1128

Vilma Chan GMS Social Worker/Counselor, ext. 2024

Jeanne Doyle Pre-K-12 Behavioral Specialist

Jerry Jimenez Pre-K and GES Social Worker/Counselor, ext. 1036

Andrea Oropeza High School Counselor, ext. 3024

Jill Woodard Pre-K-12 School Psychologist, ext. 2026

Laura Zurita High School Counselor, ext. 3022

 

BST Newsletters

Partnering for Student Success –SelfManagement-A Social and Emotional Competency – Feb. 2020

Asociarse para Exito Estudiantil – Autogestión: una competencia social y emocional – Feb. 2020

Partnering for Student Success, October 2019- English

Partnering for Student Success, October 2019- Spanish

SafeOregon Safety Reporting

Click to Report A Safety Tip Now –

What is SafeOregon?

Information for Students and Parents

SafeOregon is for students and others to report harmful or potentially harmful behavior against other students, school staff, or your school site.

The goal of SafeOregon is to prevent school or student safety threats from occurring. SafeOregon is a safe way to report information that concerns you, the safety of your fellow students, or your school.

  • Use SafeOregon if you, or someone you know, is struggling or are in danger of being hurt, or need help from an adult and you’re not sure who to tell.
  • SafeOregon reports are anonymous or confidential. Anonymous means you don’t need to leave any information about yourself when reporting a tip. Confidential means you can leave your name but it will only be shared with school administrators or possibly law enforcement if someone needs help immediately. You can include your contact information if you want someone to follow-up with you or you have questions.
  • You can report a tip in five different ways: online at safeoregon.com, call or text 844-472-3367, e-mail tip@safeoregon.com or download the SafeOregon mobile app on iTunes, or Google Play.
  • You can include a photo or screenshot with your tip when using the mobile application, web form, or when sending an e-mail.
  • You can send a tip 24 hours a day, any day of the year. All tips are reviewed by SafeOregon staff and sent to the most appropriate place for follow-up.
  • Use 9-1-1 to report an emergency if you or someone you know needs help right now. SafeOregon does not replace 9-1-1.
  • SafeOregon is for serious concerns and focuses on sharing important information, preventing tragedies and saving lives. It’s against Oregon law to misuse SafeOregon. Prank tips or deliberate false reports may be investigated by law enforcement.
  • You have an important responsibility to keep your school and fellow classmates safe. Use SafeOregon and help everyone at school feel safe!

Welcome Center

Welcome Center
Student Registration & Services

Welcome Center

340 First St. Bldg. B
Gervais, OR 97026

Contact: Maricruz Camacho
Phone: (503) 792-3803 x1022
FAX: (503) 792-3810

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Office closed 12:30-1:30pm


Is your student new to the Gervais School District?

IF your answer is “YES”, please fill out and electronically submit the registration forms below:

SI su respuesta es “SI”, rellene y envíe electrónicamente los formularios de registro abajo:

If you need or prefer a paper copy of the registration packet, please call the Gervais Welcome Center at 503-792-3803 ext. 1022.

Once your registration packet is received you will be contacted by the Welcome Center for an appointment.

NOTE: Kindergarten

To register for kindergarten, your student must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the year entering school.

Is your student or are you a student returning after an absence of 10 consecutive days or more?

IF your answer is “YES”, please call the Gervais Welcome Center at 503-792-3803 ext. 1022. For a re-entry appointment.

You will need for both new student and reentry appointments:

  • Proof of residency in district – mortgage statement, utility bill, or home rental receipt/agreement.

  • Proof of date of birth – Birth certificate, hospital certificate, passport, (we cannot use Social Security Card)

  • Immunization record

The Welcome Center provides families a variety of school and community services including:

  • School registration & enrollment for all schools K-12

  • Preschool registration

  • Information regarding Special Programs: Migrant, English Language Learner, Homelessness, Pregnant and Parenting Teens, and other special programs

  • Parent involvement and parent education programs

  • Community resources such as health care and social services

For any questions about registration or services and resources please contact the Welcome Center at email maricruz_camacho@gervais.k12.or.us or 503-792-3803 extension 1022.

Para cualquier pregunta sobre inscripciones o los servicios y recursos, póngase en contacto con el Centro de Bienvenida por correo electrónico Maricruz_camacho@gervais.k12.or.us o 503-792-3803 extensión 1022.

 

District Transfers

  • Resident students who move out of the Gervais School District may continue to attend school where they are presently enrolled by visiting their new resident district and filing inter-district transfer paperwork.

  • Non-resident students who would like to attend Gervais School District should contact their resident district office for their resident requirements.

  • Gervais resident students who would like to attend school in another district must be released from the Gervais School District. They may do so by completing a District Transfer Form and submitting to the Gervais School District Office located at 290 First Street Bldg. A. The Transfer Form can also be faxed to: 503-792-3809 or emailed to phillip_joy-koer@gervais.k12.or.us. Submitted requests can take up to 2 weeks to process.

    • The receiving school district will be in contact with the person making the request regarding approval/denial into their district.

Parent Resource List

24 HOUR CRISIS LINES 
Alcohol & Drug Hotline800-923-4357
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline503-681-6917
Domestic Violence Resource Center-24 hour Crisis Line503-469-8620
Military Helpline-Lines for Life888-457-4838
National Suicide Prevention Hotline1-800-273-8255
Sexual Assault Resource Center503-640-5311, 888-640-5311
Suicide Lifeline800-273-TALK (8255)
ALCOHOL/DRUG SERVICES COUNSELING SERVICES 
Alcoholics Anonymous800-923-8722
Alcohol/drug helpline800-621-1646
Al-Anon/Alateen (for family, friends and teens or alcoholics)503-370-7363
Cocaine Anonymous Helpline503-256-1666
DrugRehab.com877-589-4784
Lifeworks NW503-645-9010
Marion County Drug Treatment503-588-5358
Marion County Prevention Services503-566-2901
Nicotine Anonymous Helpline877-879-6422
Oregon Partnership Helpline1-800-923-4357
Substance Abuse & Mental Health-National Helpline1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse Helpline-Lines for Life1-800-923-4357
Youthline-Lines for Life- 4/7 (staffed by teens every day from 4pm to 10pm)1-877-968-8491
CAR SEAT-SILLAS DE SEGURIDAD PARA AUTOMOBILES 
Car Seat Assistance Program503-561-5138
Child Safety Seat Resource Center800-772-1315
CHILD ABUSE/FAMILY CRISIS-ABUSO INFANTIL/CRISIS FAMILIARES 
Adult and Family Services503-378-2731
Child Abuse Hotline/reporting503-378-6704
Community SafeNet503-585-6232
Crisis Hotline-24 hour503-581-5535
Family Building Blocks503-566-2132
Hands Are Not for Hurting888-443-6299
Liberty House503-540-0288
Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Services503-399-7722
National Domestic Violence800-799-7233
Psychiatric Crisis Center-24 Hour503-585-4949
Services to Children and Families800-854-3508
CHILD CARE-GUARDERIA/CUIDADO DE NINOS 
Chemeketa Child Development503-399-5107
Childcare Information-

Sexual Conduct: Staff to Student Course for the Oregon Parent

SELF-REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS – Gervais School District Parents

Gervais has elected to use the SafeSchools online safety training program to train both professionals and parents on school-related safety issues. SafeSchools offers trainings in all facets of school safety issues, and its compliance management system tracks all the training for the district, allowing us to easily demonstrate state and federal compliance with safety mandates. SafeSchools courses have been authored by nationally renowned experts, and has been endorsed by a number of school boards and superintendent associations nationwide.

As a district parent, you have the option to register and take your optional trainings. There are two ways to do this.

Use your registration key: d50308ec
Go to our SafeSchools homepage, (http://gervais.or.safeschools.com), click “Register” (To the right of the “Sign in” button). On the next screen you will be prompted to enter the registration key above. Next you will be prompted to enter some basic information, including a username of your choice, which you will use to login to the system moving forward.

Use the “quick link” registration URL: (http://http://gervais.or.safeschools.com/register/d50308ec)
Click on or enter the address above into your internet browser, and you will be taken to the registration page where you will enter your basic information, including your username.

Once you login to the site, you will see a list of courses assigned to you, and the date on which they are due. To begin a course, click on the title then follow the prompts. To earn a certificate of completion, you must complete all sections of a course and pass the quiz. You do not have to take SafeSchools courses in one sitting, however you will need to complete each section in its entirety to move on to the next.

Your participation will help to make the Gervais School District a safer place to work and learn! If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Wolfer, (503) 792-3803 x5020.

PowerSchool for Parents and Students

PowerSchool is a web-based tool that enhances communication between parents, teachers and students by providing access to student information from home, work, or from any remote location with Internet access. Parents and students can view:

  • Student schedules
  • Attendance data
  • Homework assignment scores.
  • Report cards and progress report

Following are links to information to help you connect to PowerSchool on a desktop or laptop computer, or on an iOS (Apple iPad, etc.) or Android tablet device.

If you need help along the way, please contact the district’s PowerSchool Administrator, Celia Marquez at 503-792-3803 ext. 5072 or celia_marquez@gervais.k12.or.us.

Click here for instructions to connect via a desktop or laptop computer.

Click here for instructions to connect via an iOS or Android tablet device.

PowerSchool Login

Gervais PowerSchool Login Page