Benson Tech

High School

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Prospective Class of 2030

Goals for Today

History and Future of Benson Tech

The Importance of Career Technical Education (CTE)

Benson Tech CTE Programs

9th Grade Academies/Classes at Benson Tech

Applying to Benson Tech

Questions and Answers

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Benson Tech Video

Benson Tech’s Legacy and a New Beginning!

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• Most technologically advanced high school in America

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• Benson students attend a wide variety of post-secondary options including apprenticeships, trade school, community college, 4-year universities, and the military.

• One of the oldest high schools in Portland-opened in 1917

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• One of the most diverse high

schools in Oregon

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• High Graduation Rate! (92%)

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Why CTE?

Benson Academies

Students choose an academy at the end of freshman year

And then

Students choose a major at the end of sophomore year

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Communication and Design

• Computer Science
• Digital Media Production
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Video Production
• Radio Broadcasting

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Tech Skills Academy

• Automotive Technology
• Building Construction
• Electric Technology
• Manufacturing Technology

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Health Sciences

• Dental
• Nursing
• Medical Assisting

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How do I know Benson Tech is a Good Fit?

Value Diversity (At Benson Tech we celebrate and support the wide range of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds within our student body).

Rigorous (Benson has the same district required core courses. There are more demands with the Benson Diploma)

Challenge students to develop employability skills (Collaboration, responsibility, safety, communication, etc.)

Fewer Elective Choices (CTE academies and the coursework to prepare students for the intensive 2 years in their major)

Interested in learning, stepping out of your comfort zone, willing to try and enjoy project-based learning. You are an experiential and a hands-on learner

Working in the Community (Clinicals/Building Tiny House/ART)

Determined to Attend (Commute: No school buses. Students come from all over Portland Metro to attend.))

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Typical Day at Benson

• 8 classes
• A/B Schedule with 4 classes a day
• Flex Time
• Clubs, Sports, Affinity Groups
• Lunch (on or off campus)

Benson 9th grade Academy Structure

Community Building

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• 9th Grade Houses
• Incentives
• Recognition awards

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Collaboration

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• Teamed by Science, Math and English teachers
• Counselors
• CTE Programs

Academic /Social

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Emotional supports

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• Same counselor all 4 years
• After School Tutoring weekly and FLEX
• Community Partnerships

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9th Grade Pre-Selected Classes

• English 1-2
• PE- Lifetime Fitness
• Health
• Physics: NGSS
• Geometry
• Introduction to Academies (2 periods)
• Elective

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Freshmen Elective Choices*

• World Language: Spanish (three levels)
• Electives: Intro to Psychology, Art, Drafting, Academic Support(IEPs), English Language Support (ELD)
• Special Education team is in the library for specific questions tonight
• : More electives including AP and Dual Credit
• Elective Choices will be finalized in February

Where to find more information

• Benson Tech Website
• More information

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Athletic Teams Offered

FALL: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Football

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WINTER: Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming, Cheerleading, Dance

8 Time Girls Basketball PIL Champions, 2019 State Champions, 2024 Finals

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SPRING: Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis

All students are welcome to try out. Some sports are by gender. Transgender and/or non-binary students select the team they feel most comfortable with.

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Benson Tech Booster meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8PM.  

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Most of our meetings are virtual. The link is published on our website:

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BensonTechBoosters.org

Benson Tech Boosters is an inclusive community of parents, alumni and friends supporting Benson Polytechnic High School students, faculty and staff, including a 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising organization for Benson Tech Student organizations and Athletic teams.

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We sell concessions at home games, plan teacher appreciation meals and events, support Benson faculty and staff as volunteers throughout the school year and have fun doing it!

Please join us!

Find us on Instagram: @bensontechboosters

On Facebook: facebook.com/groups/bensontech

Visiting the School

8th Grade Open House

Thursday, November 20th 6:00-800 PM

Tech Show:

Thursday, April 16th, 2026 6-9pm

Friday, April 17th, 2026 6-9 pm

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How to apply to Benson Tech:

Apply: November

12th-December 12th 2025

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• Fill out the PPS School Choice Application. Available through your ParentVue account or at www.pps.net/schoolchoice (there is no Benson specific application)More information:

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• Call 503-916-3205 for assistance

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Go Benson Tech!