Community Alternative Learning Center (CALC)
What is CALC?
What is CALC?
CALC is part of Forest Grove High School, currently serving just over 120 students in grades 9-12. Students at CALC work towards a regular diploma, earning credits for both core and elective classes, working from both online and print materials. Learning is self-paced, as students complete packets and tests towards individual credits. The daily schedule, including holidays and grading days, is exactly the same as Forest Grove High School.
Why CALC?
Students typically are referred to CALC for issues related to attendance, academics and/or behavior at the high school. In addition, some students move into the district far enough into a term as to make successfully finishing classes unlikely. Generally, there is a wait-list for students to enroll as of early September.
How do I enroll?
Generally students are referred to CALC through their grade-level administrators. Any other interested students first meet with their grade-level counselor to talk about appropriate placement options. Once the counselor approves, the student/parents meet with the grade-level administrator at the high school to be recommended. Once this process has been followed, the student attends an orientation with the parent at CALC, typically held after school hours on Thursdays.Students typically are referred to CALC for issues related to attendance, academics and/or behavior at the high school. In addition, some students move into the district far enough into a term as to make successfully finishing classes unlikely. Generally, there is a wait-list for students to enroll as of early September.
How do I enroll?
Where is CALC located?
CALC is located at 2701 Taylor Way, Suite #5 in Forest Grove, just down from the National Guard Armory.
Driving directions:
From Highway 47, turn west on Fern Hill Road. Go across the railroad tracks and turn right on Taylor Way. Taylor Way deadends at the CALC building, about one-quarter mile from the turnoff.
Contact information:
503-359-2413 Ext. 8501
Contact information:
503-359-2413 Ext. 8501
| Name | Position | |
| Greg Harris | Lead teacher | gharris@fgsd.k12.or.us |
| Dolores Mendoza | Secretary/Registrar | dmendoza@fgsd.k12.or.us |
| Paulino Ramirez | Math & Science teacher | pramirez@fgsd.k12.or.us |
| Erica Wherry | Social Studies teacher | ewherry@fgsd.k12.or.us |
