District & Area Information
Central Point School District is located in the famous Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon, School District 6 is nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges. The area abounds with an array of opportunities – natural, theatrical, musical, educational and athletic. Within a few hours of Central Point you have Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Coast, the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespearean Festival in Ashland, The Britt Music and Art Festival in Jacksonville, the Craterian Ginger Rogers Performing Arts Center in Medford, Southern Oregon University in Ashland, and many shopping opportunities from large malls to quaint specialty shops. In addition to the many cultural and entertainment opportunities, residents of the Rogue Valley are an hour drive from a wide selection of exceptional fishing, skiing, camping, hiking, and hunting locations.
District 6 is well known for excellent educational programs. Even so, the entire school district is involved in meeting the needs of a quickly changing world. Our goal is to add innovative and energetic educators who are committed equally to kids and to educational improvement.
VISION STATEMENT
Central Point School District 6 students will acquire the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to confidently navigate the opportunities and challenges of a complex world.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Central Point School District, in partnership with families and community, is to create a culture of belonging where personalized and authentic learning opportunities empower every student to thrive and contribute to our ever-changing society.
CORE VALUES
CHARACTER: In D6, we believe character is nurturing the intrinsic fortitude to be your best you.
RELATIONSHIPS: In D6, we believe healthy relationships are based in a connected community whose members share common experiences. Individuals in different groups recognize each other’s value to the greater good and communicate that with appreciation and empathy. Efforts are made to maintain approachability, listening with attempts to understand and commitment to the wellbeing of the whole.
ACHIEVEMENT: In D6, we believe achievement is accomplished through great effort, courage and skill by providing rich inquiry, meaningful work, opportunities for critical thinking, and outlets for creativity. With input and support from our community, families and schools, we strive to reach and exceed our individual and collective established goals.
SAFETY: In D6, we believe our students, staff, and community should feel free from physical, emotional, social, and or mental, harm or danger. We strive to create consistent, predictable, and secure environments where people can be themselves and thrive.
EQUITY: In D6, we believe in the qualities of being, just, fair and impartial by removing barriers and providing accessibility.
INNOVATION: In D6, we believe innovation addresses the challenges of a complex world in new and different ways to meet the needs of our students, staff, families and community. Innovation requires a comittment to adaptability, curiosity, creativity, risk-taking, critical thinking and the pursuit of excellence.
DISTRICT FACTS
- 4,500 students in Grades K-12
- 220 Licensed Staff
- 230 Classified Staff
- 6 – Elementary Schools, Grades K-5
- Central Point Elementary School
- Jewett Elementary School
- Richardson Elementary School
- Patrick Elementary School
- Rogue Primary School (K-2)
- Sams Valley Elementary School
- 2 – Middle Schools, Grades 6-8
- Scenic Middle School
- Hanby Middle School
- 3 – High Schools, Grades 9-12; located on the Crater Campus
- Crater School of Health and Public Service
- Crater School of Business, Innovation and Science
- Crater Renaissance Academy