About Eastside

Eastside is a public alternative elementary school in Eugene. It was started by a grass roots effort in 1975. Admission is open to all children through a lottery conducted by the 4J School District in the spring of each year. For details, go to our 4J website.

Eastside’s program was developed to teach the whole child, and we measure our success not only on how well Eastside nurtures each and every child’s intellect, but also how well we nurture his or her creative spirit, emotional health, and social sensibility. Eastside’s emphasis on the importance of community produces a sense of emotional security. We believe this is a necessary prerequisite for children to reach their full academic potential. Our curriculum fosters the social and emotional growth that helps students reach their full human potential.

Eastside’s distinctive practices – including assigning each child to the appropriate ability group in each Math and Language Arts class, having students set annual learning goals, and allowing children significant choice in their academic program, produce a learning community in which every child (beginning in the first grade) is challenged and instilled with a love of learning. We have a unique setting, called Advisee where grades 1 - 5 meet together every day but Wednesdays to discuss social issues, communication skills, and solve problems that face us. This is also our venue for celebrations, such as birthdays, Halloween, and Valentine's Day.

Our fifth graders emerge from Eastside excited about school, able to direct their own learning, and with strong foundations in critical thinking.

Eastside is located at 3875 Kincaid Street in Eugene. Eastside’s phone number is 687-3303.

Related Links:
Key Elements of Education at Eastside
Meet Eastside’s Staff
Helping Hearts
A Typical Eastside Day

Advisee
Special Education Services Available

Fund Raising
How to Enter the Lottery
Eastside's Report to the Alternative School Review Committee (2005)