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Kalapuya High highlights individualized planning, three-acre farm and tiny-home builds as career pathways
Summary
Kalapuya presenters described individualized student planning, a three-acre farm and an on-site food pantry for applied learning, and a tiny-homes project and nonprofit partnerships to teach trades and support housing solutions for students.
A Kalapuya presenter described the school——s approach of meeting individually with students and families to set goals and plan backward toward college, trade programs or career pathways. "When a student comes to Kalapuya, the very first thing we do is meet with them and their family and identify what goals they have," the presenter said.
The presenter said Kalapuya uses applied, action-oriented learning: students manage a three-acre farm and run a food pantry to supply families in need. "They are actually managing a 3 acre farm and running a food pantry, and getting produce to families that need it," the presenter said, linking hands-on work to skill development.
Presenters also described a tiny-homes building project and partnerships with local nonprofits to help address the housing crisis while giving students trade skills. "We are building tiny homes and working with local nonprofits to help support, solutions to the housing crisis that we have," the presenter said. The transcript also emphasized affinity groups, counseling supports and small classes as factors that help students overcome barriers and feel part of a community.
The record does not list specific funding sources for the farm or tiny-home project, nor does it include program budgets or timelines; remarks focused on program descriptions and perceived student benefits.
