School Life

School Hours
  • ​​Students: 7:45 am – 2:30 pm (Mon–Fri)
  • Office: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm
  • Students may enter starting at 7:30 am. Pick-up by 2:45 pm.

Small Class Sizes
Smaller classes mean more individual attention, reduced anxiety about participation, and stronger peer connections.
  • Kindergarten: Maximum of 15 students.
  • 1st–5th Grade: Maximum of 20 students.
    • ​1st Grade can go up to 22 students.
recess
  • 2 daily recesses—one 15-minute grade-level break monitored by teachers.
  • A 20-minute lunch recess supervised by specials teachers and instructional assistants.
  • K-2 have a 3rd 10-minute recess at the end of the day.
homework expectations
Grade-level homework varies but typically includes reading, math, and occasional projects.
uniform guidelines
  • Tops:
    • Solid-color polo shirt (any color), polo dress. No logos/graphics.
  • Bottoms:
    • Khaki, navy, or black pants, shorts, skirts, or jumpers.
  • Outerwear:
    • MITCH sweatshirts, cardigans, sweaters, jackets.
  • PE:
    • MITCH PE shirt + navy/black shorts, leggings, or sweats.
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • Boots for Agriculture class left at school

Refer to the Family Handbook on the Family Resources page.
electronic policy
  • All personal electronic devices (phones, smartwatches, etc.) must be turned off & stored in backpacks from 7:30 am–2:45 pm.
  • ​Exceptions only for documented medical/safety reasons.

Free Meals for ALL Students!

MITCH also provides FREE daily breakfast and lunch (optional) for all students with no requirement for eligibility, provided by TTSD Nutrition Services (opt-in via monthly Google Form). Please contact the teacher for more information.

Students eat in their classrooms or at outdoor tables during good weather.
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​Important: 
  • Families must send a healthy daily snack
  • No candy, no sharing food, and all celebration treats must be store-bought (no homemade).
  • Birthday treats are not allowed.

Transportation & Car Line

Car Line Procedures
AM Carline: 7:30–7:45 am. Late arrivals must park & sign in at the office.
​PM Carline: 2:30–2:50 pm. Drivers may not enter the lot until flagged in at 2:20 pm.
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Carline numbers issued by the office must be displayed--no exceptions.
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Walking/Biking Home
Allowed only with written parent permission & if student lives within 1 mile.

After-School Clubs
MITCH offers a variety of after-school clubs to enhance student learning and engagement:Please visit their website for registration and schedules!

​Note: Students absent from school cannot attend after-school clubs that day. Clubs are for currently enrolled MITCH students only.

Parent Involvement

volunteer Opportunity
Families are the backbone of the MITCH community!

​We encourage parents to actively participate in their child’s education. Opportunities include:
  • Classroom assistance
  • Field trip chaperoning
  • Core Knowledge events
  • Lunch/recess duty
  • Reading with students
  • Garden maintenance
Volunteer Requirements
Families are encouraged to contribute 20 hours annually or a donation of $10 per hour if unable to volunteer. 
Parent Support Organization (PSO)
Get involved with the PSO to support school initiatives and connect with other families.

Resources & Tools

Calendar

Health & Wellness

​When to Stay Home
Immunizations
​​Medication
Mental Health & Counseling

Support Programs

Nutrition Support
Backpack Buddies
Additional Program/Resource
​Uniform & Clothing Support
In-House Support
  • MITCH Uniform Exchange for uniform clothing
    • Free MITCH uniform for all students who needs it
    • Contact us at the front office 
  • MITCH Winter Clothing Program 
Additional Programs & Resources

Safety & Emergencies
  • MITCH follows the “I Love U Guys” Standard Response Protocol for safety drills.
  • Students practice monthly fire drills, and lockdown/earthquake drills.
  • School closures/delays announced via FlashAlert.
  • In case of evacuation, families reunify at designated sites with sign-out required.

Community Resources
Find local resources for food, clothing, mental health, and more on the Tigard Tualatin School District Community Resource Page.

Parks & Recreation
MITCH Charter School supports healthy physical activity for all of our students and encourages participation in local city recreation activities.