250 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4600 Fax: (541) 790-4605
Attendance Line: (541) 790-4625
Grades: K–5
Enrollment: 216
Principal: Tom Piowaty <piowaty_t@4j.lane.edu>
Secretary: Joanne Jones <jones_j@4j.lane.edu>
School Hours: 8:15–2:45
Early Release: Fridays 12:00
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Middle School Region: Kelly
High School Region: North Eugene
Mission Statement:
Prepare children to be productive members of a global society, and have children leave this school with a sense of self-worth, a respect for all people and a zeal for lifelong learning.
Program Description:
Choice is the essence of Corridor—not only the choice to be here but also opportunities throughout the day for students to choose how they will accomplish mastery of a certain skill. Students commit their mornings to reaching their highest academic potential and then engage in an extensive afternoon elective program. Here, teacher strengths and expertise are utilized to create a variety of curriculum enrichment classes that are designed to help students discover and develop talents, interests and self-esteem.
School Highlights:
- Annual musical production performed at the Hult Center by all students in grades 3–5
- Curriculum-driven events and trips such as Outdoor School, Central Oregon Lava Lands, oceanography, field trip to Dorris Ranch, Oregon Trail, and young artists/authors workshops made possible by our supportive parent–teacher organization
- Specialized units of study that teach history, social science and language arts with performance arts and public speaking components
- Afternoon multi-age elective classes that include such offerings as touring choir, sewing and stitching projects, clay, magnets/motors, Lego robotics, bats, poetry, fables/fairy tales and puppet theater
- Corridor Performing Choir, Jugglers and Armadill-OHS Dance Troupe, open to students in all grades
- Student council which operates the school store and organizes spirit days and community outreach projects
School Improvement Goals:
- Increase student achievement in math and writing
- Continue to foster a safe, welcoming school environment for students, families and staff
Other Information:
Distinctive characteristics of Corridor School include a high degree of all-staff collaboration, multi-aged grouping in the electives program, numerous field trips and other hands-on learning experiences, the annual musical production at the Hult Center, a sense of family and community that builds self-esteem, mutual respect and parent involvement in their children’s education.
