BizTech High

3905 SE 91st
Portland, OR 97266
503 916-2550
Ed Bear, Principal

BizTech High, one of four new small school conversions from the former Marshall High School, integrates the study of business, technology, manufacturing and entrepreneurship with core subjects to promote mastery of academic skills and content and college preparation. An accredited public school enrolling 300 students in grades 9 through 12, BizTech offers a college prep curriculum, with an honors and college duel credit opportunities. The school offers an academic program of English Limited Language (ELL) and second language opportunities include Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

BizTech's focus is on preparing students to contribute as citizens of a diverse, multicultural and international community.The academic program is student centered, project-based learning aligned with Oregon Content Standards, with integration and collaboration between curricular areas. Infusion of technology serves as a tool to enhance learning. Training and skill development is designed to help students explore higher education and career opportunities while experiencing hands on learning.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Focus on the skills and abilities most commonly required by local employers and colleges in the state of Oregon
  • College Ed (Gear Up) curriculum to involve parents and community partners and provide strong linkages between secondary and postsecondary education
  • Integration of academic and professional education
  • Address the needs of individuals who are members of special populations (e.g. ELD, Special Education)
  • Emphasis on the global market place in recognition of the rich diversity within our community

College and University Partnerships

  • Concordia College
  • Corinthian College
  • Mt. Hood Community College
  • Oregon State University - College of Health and Human Sciences
  • Portland Community Colleges
  • Portland State University
  • University of Oregon - Warsaw Center for Marketing Studies

Community and Business Partnerships

  • SE Works
  • Rotary Club of Portland--Entrepreneur Business Camp
  • OHSU, The Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic
  • Rebound Clinic
  • Junior Achievement
  • Business Technology Advisory Board
  • Gunderson Railcar
  • McDonalds
  • Macadam Aluminum and Bronze
  • Pizza Schmizza
  • Special Olympics of Oregon

Visit http://www.marshall.pps.k12.or.us/schools/marshall/biztech/index.html

News

November 2008
Measuring Skills for the 21st Century
Education Sector Reports

November/December 2008
Working Together
EDTECH Focus on K12

August 2008
At School, Technology Starts to Turn a Corner
The New York Times, 8/17/08

August 2008
The New Technology Foundation brings its member-school students into the 21st century
IBM Systems Magazine
by Jim Utsler

Contact us:

1040 Main Street, Suite 302
Napa, California 94559
P: 707 253-6951
F: 707 253-6993

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