Giddens school admissions and facts brochure

After Giddens School: Our graduates attend a wide variety of independent and public middle schools in the greater Seattle area including: • Billings Middle School • The Bush School • Explorer West Middle School • Lake Washington Girls Middle School • Lakeside School • The Northwest School • Seattle Academy • Seattle Girls School • University Prep

Giddens School provides an academically excellent curriculum enriched with a commitment to critical thinking and social responsibility. Staff and families create a community that nourishes diversity, sense of self, and love of learning.

620 20th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98144 www.giddensschool.org Main Office Phone: (206) 324-4847 Admissions: (206) 324-4847 ext. 30

Giddens School at a Glance Enrollment: 170 Grades: Preschool - 5th grade Age requirements: Children must turn 2 by March 1st to begin in September.

Average Class Size: 16 Families receiving financial assistance: 35% Students of color: 50%

At Giddens School, strong, interdisciplinary academics taught against the backdrop of a commitment to social justice prepares children for their 21st century world. Our students are challenged with rigorous, academic content and standards. Critical thinking, communication, leadership skills, and social responsibility are nurtured in all of our children.

Giddens Students Are...

Well-prepared academically and socially Leaders Kind and empathetic

Secure

Centered Curious

Student/Teacher ratio: 8:1 Hot Lunch Program: varying monthly rate of $4.50 per day

Problem solvers

School Hours Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Kindergarten-5th grade: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Grounded

Adaptive