Parent/Student Handbook

Exceeds, Meets, Nearly Meets, Does Not Meet

Exceeds, Meets, Nearly Meets, Does Not Meet

Consequences are designed to help prevent future inappropriate behavior. The following matrix gives examples of potential consequences for various levels of behavior. This guide was created collaboratively with all the middle schools involved in the creation of the document. It is a guide and...

The variety of discipline consequences at Timber Ridge is described here. Actual consequences for misbehavior will depend on the severity and frequency of the problem, previous attempts to change the student’s behavior, the student’s prior discipline history, and other subjective factors. 

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In the event of a threat to student safety, we use the Safety Response Protocol. An explanation of this response protocol can be found on the graph below.

Telephones, Theft, Titan Time, Visitors, Weapons, Withholding of Student Records

Inclement Weather, Investigations by Government Agencies, Library, Lighters and Matches, Lockers, Lost and Found, Medications, Off-Campus Behavior, Parent Involvement, ParentSquare Communication, Parent Teacher Club (The Ridges PTC), Permanent Markers, Prohibited or Restricted items, ...

Dropping Off and Picking Up Students, Early Release Days, Emergency Drills, Equal Education Opportunity, Field Trips, Fighting, Food on Campus, Freedom of Speech, Flags, Political Symbols, Fundraising, Gang Activity, Harassment and Bullying, and What to do if you feel you are being bullied/harassed

Access of Educational Records, Affectionate Displays Between Students, Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco, Bicycle Safety, Bus Service, State of Oregon Bus Rules, Chromebooks, Class Parties/Special Occasions, Classroom Rules, Communicable Diseases, Computer and Internet Use, Counseling, Cyber Bullying

Timber Ridge is responsible for enforcing compulsory school attendance laws of the State of Oregon which state that students must have “regular attendance” (more than 10 days absent a year is considered excessive).  
When your student is unable to attend school, please call the office or send a...

Academic Excellence, Academic Assistance, Academic Honesty/Cheating, Daily Planner and Homework, Grading, Make-up Work, Homework, Textbooks

Rationale: Our goal is for Titans to be in class as much as possible, and to learn the self-management skills of being prepared and on time that are needed to succeed in life.

● Students get 3 unexcused tardies per class, per quarter
● Students get 6 hall passes each quarter to use for the...

Rationale: Our goal is for Titans to build relationships with one another in person during the school day, as well as be free of technology distractions so they can actively engage in their learning. For the 2025-2026 school year, the state of Oregon has prohibited the use of personal cell...

GAPS Middle Schools expect that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the District’s intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary...

We are an AVID certified school. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.

One major component of AVID at Timber Ridge is the elective class, which is offered in 7th, and 8th grade. In the elective, students learn how to increase their organizational, note-taking...

These are a few of the ways that we celebrate positive behavior at Timber Ridge:  
● Timber Tickets. We use those Timber Tickets throughout the year to spend in the Timber Store, classroom drawings, or for other activities.  
● Champ of the Week
● Student of the Month for doing an outstanding...

PBIS is Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. It is part of our behavior management at Timber Ridge. Students are expected to be safe, responsible, and respectful at all times.

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Timber Ridge Titans are CHAMPS: School-wide Positive Behavior Expectations  
Safe / Responsible / Respectful

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All office staff can help with: illness or injury, lunch questions/payments, volunteering and general questions.

Principal- Jodi Dedera- report bullying/harassment, any educational needs, scheduling and general questions about discipline.  

Assistant Principal- Andy Winn- report bullying...

Office Staff
Principal - Jodi Dedera      
Assistant Principal - Andy Winn    
Office Manager - Tricia Clark    
Counselor - Tracie Ross    
Counselor  -  Brad Greenwell    

Office Hours and Contact
Office Hours: 7:30-4:30
Main Phone: 541-704-1095  
Fax: 541-704-1099
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