2022 NWAIS Schools Guide

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2022/2023 Guide to Participating NWAIS SCHOOLS Guiding Inspiring Advancing

SCHOOL

Open House & Tour Information

OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR.

Annie Wright Schools 18 6

Bertschi School 5 7

Billings Middle School 3 3

Bright Water Waldorf

Charles Wright Academy

Call or visit aw.org to schedule a tour

Tours Tuesdays + Thursdays

Tours weekly

Call for a tour: 253-620-8373

HS MS HS + MS

Eastside Catholic School 9 6 6

Epiphany School 17

Eton School 5 7

Explorer West Middle School 5 10 22

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

French American School of Puget Sound 13 12 19

Tours weekly

Tours weekly

Tours weekly

Tours weekly

MS LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL Tours weekly by appointment

French Immersion School of Washington 11 3 12

Giddens School 19

Hamlin Robinson School

Hyla School 22 17

KapKa Cooperative School 3

Tours weekly by appointment

Tours Tuesdays + Thursdays

Visit website or call to schedule a tour

Ongoing tours

IN-PERSON VIRTUAL

Lake Washington Girls Middle School 7, 14

North Seattle French School 3

NOVA Middle School

Open Window School

Puget Sound Community School

VIRTUAL VIRTUAL 24 12 VIRTUAL MS Upper 11 Lower + MS 17 5, 16 VIRTUAL 30

Call for tour or check website for info on open houses and other events Please contact us at admissions@ows.org or visit openwindowschool.org

Weekly tours & Zoom Q+A sessions starting in October. Email admissions@pscs.org or call 206-324-4350 to schedule.

Riverstone International School Please visit riverstoneschool.org to book a tour.

Seabury School 25 6

Call or visit our website to schedule a tour VIRTUAL 7

SCHOOL

Open House & Tour Information

OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR.

Seattle Academy 15 5

Please see our website for additional visit day experiences and virtual tours.

Seattle Country Day School 5

Contact admissions@seattlecountryday.org re: fall and winter tours.

Seattle Girls’ School 27 19

Seattle Hebrew Academy Please call 206-323-5750 to schedule a tour.

Seattle Jewish Community School

Seattle Waldorf School

Soundview School

Virtual information session and tour times available in Ravenna.

ALL SCHOOL 15 HS 5 PS-8TH 10 7

ALL SCHOOL

Please visit soundview.org to schedule a tour.

Spruce Street School 3 7

St. Thomas School

Tours weekly by appointment

Please visit our website for tours and open houses.

The Attic Learning Community 23

The Bear Creek School 20 3, 29 2

Attic + Field + Forest 29

Monthly tours available

The Jewish Day School Personalized tours by appointment

The Little School 8 8 5 7

The Northwest School

Virtual tours weekly

IN-PERSON 10, 11

VIRTUAL

The Valley School University Child Development School

Please check our website for information about tours and open houses.

Please visit our website for in-person tour dates. ucds.org

University Cooperative School 3

University Prep 13, 29

Villa Academy 22

Wasatch Academy

Visit ucoopschool.org for tour dates

Tours Tuesdays + Thursdays; please visit universityprep.org to schedule

Call for a tour

Call 866-950-5063 or email Admissions@WasatchAcademy.org

PS-4TH 8 5TH-8TH 6 10 PS-4TH 5 PS-4TH

Westside School Woodinville Montessori 5

Tours weekly starting 10/3

Yellow Wood Academy 5 9 23

Call or check website for tour information

About NWAIS

The Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS; nwais.org) is a nonprofit membership association that provides accreditation, professional development and support services to the 115 schools in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

THE NWAIS VISION

NWAIS shapes the future of education by fostering transformative school leadership and by advancing, energizing and sustaining regional independent schools.

CORE VALUES

As the association of schools works together to advance the NWAIS mission, it is guided by core values. These essential principles enrich our relationships, guide our professional development programs, shape our member services and inform our process for school accreditation.

Healthy, Just, Diverse, and Inclusive Communities

NWAIS understands that schools are more than institutions. Our schools are also communities that extend beyond traditional boundaries, and include students and families of many types, backgrounds and ethnicities. NWAIS schools are good citizens in their actual neighborhoods, and of ten, active members of virtual, global networks of schools. Collaboration, collegiality, acknowledgement of their interconnectedness, and regard for the search for knowledge and under standing characterize our schools, both inside their classrooms and beyond their walls. Whatever their size, type, philosophy and program, NWAIS schools are committed to creating and enhancing environments for their students and staff that are safe, equitable, diverse and welcoming.

Continuous Improvement NWAIS values inquiry, innovation and

a dedication to continuous improve ment as essential to school success. The association views ongoing professional development as necessary for progress, and, accordingly, offers members a rich program of work shops and conferences each year.

“The NWAIS network, with its incredible diversity of options, leads to excellence at its member schools. Accreditation from NWAIS is a rigorous, peer-reviewed process — it’s a really strong stamp of approval.”

Similarly, the association offers formal and informal consulting to facilitate school change and growth. NWAIS holds that nothing is more important to a school’s sustained improvement than the process of accreditation. NWAIS believes that there is no agent more powerful than accreditation for helping schools advance to their next level of excellence.

Transformative, Visionary Leadership NWAIS actively promotes the strengthening of current school leadership and the development of future school leadership based on the conviction that good schools can become great schools when guided by skilled, ethical and visionary leaders. Furthermore, the association believes

that, with coaching and training, good leaders can become great, and great leaders can become transformative, manifesting a compelling vision for their school that engages and inspires the entire community. Consequently, the association is committed to pro viding opportunities for the growth and development of current and potential school leaders — from board chairs and heads, to program direc tors, department chairs, business officers and teachers — wherever they may be on their career path.

The Positive Impact of Independent School Education

NWAIS celebrates the time-tested independent school commitment to educating the whole child through in tentional programs based upon strong scholastic, civic, moral and ethical values. The association champions the unique experience and distinctive culture that every independent school offers as fundamental to student and school success. Through professional development programs and the process of accreditation, NWAIS provides practical support to its mem ber schools as they strive to unleash student potential through exceptional teaching and extraordinary learning opportunities. The association advanc es independent school education by encouraging schools, in ways appro priate to their missions, to experiment and innovate in program and pedagogy so their students can become life-long learners and successful citizens who contribute to the common good.

OUR EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBER SCHOOLS AND AFFILIATES

• Commitment to the Public Good

• Effective Governance and Operations

• Primary Focus of Academic Education

• Commitment to the Best Interests of Children

THE NWAIS MISSION

The Northwest Association of Independent Schools promotes the ongoing improvement of its member schools and advances

independent school education by:

• Supporting every school in achieving its mission

• Cultivating excellence in school leadership

• Furthering diversity, equity and inclusion

• Encouraging free and open inquiry

• Fostering collegial and collaborative relationships

• Championing our public purpose

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY NWAIS schools are expected to maintain communities that are safe and sup portive for all their members. Accord ingly, all schools in the association shall create and foster a program, culture, and inclusive community of students, families, trustees, faculty and staff who embrace diverse perspectives, cultures, backgrounds and identities. Schools may demonstrate their Commitment to Care in a variety of ways, including, for example, but not limited to: curricular study, extracurricular program ming, articulated institutional policies, a statement of non-discrimination that includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, and traditions and practices that affirm the school as a healthy, respectful, welcoming environment for all.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NWAIS SCHOOLS

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appropriate for the association support the mission and core values of the as sociation and abide by the following es sential characteristics of NWAIS schools.

Commitment to the Public Good

As nonprofit organizations under the IRS code 501(c)(3), NWAIS schools must provide for the public good. We expect schools to accomplish this by offering an independent educational option for a wide variety of families and by giving back to the community through service, economic develop ment, organizational citizenship, and providing models of quality organiza tions, curriculum and instruction.

Effective Governance and Operations

Success of NWAIS schools is secured through governance structures that provide fiduciary responsibility and strategic oversight, the goal of which is long-term viability. These structures work in partnership with an administrative structure that effectively manages the daily operation of the organization, ensuring the sustainability of the school for faculty, staff and families.

Primary Focus of Academic Education

NWAIS only accredits schools whose primary focus is academic education. In addition, the association only accredits schools in their entirety; it does not accredit parts of school programs. The mission, philosophy and goals of our schools articulate a commitment to academic preparation; ensur ing students are inspired toward and prepared for subsequent educational opportunities. This requires NWAIS schools to create relevant and cur rent curricula, with pedagogies based on present understanding of learning. NWAIS does not accredit schools with a primary focus that is therapeutic, wilderness-based or athletic. NWAIS

schools prepare students for pursuit of future educational opportunities.

Commitment to the Best Interests of Children

NWAIS schools demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the best interests of the students and families they serve. This includes commitments to the long term sustainability of the school; providing the continuity of educational experience through to the graduation of the child; promot ing a safe and inclusive community; adequate resources for advising and counseling of students at their de velopmental age; and comprehensive programming for residential programs in schools that have them.

NWAIS Non-discrimination Statement for Affiliated Schools

Member schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status in admission of otherwise qualified students or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally avail able to all students and their families, including educational policies, scholar ship and other financial aid programs, or athletic, extra-curricular, and other school-administered programs and activities. Similarly, member schools do not discriminate in their hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status. Single sex institutions, religious schools, or institutions serving students with learning differences or other special needs implement policies related to gender, religion, and learning differences or other special needs as appropriate to support their published mission statements.

Learn more at nwais.org.

ABOUT NWAIS

Preschool

827 N. Tacoma Ave. Tacoma, WA 98403 253-272-2216

Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool-Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9—12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

AWS offers strong inquiry-based learning programs that inspire students to make a difference in the world. Small class sizes enable faculty to know each student as an individual and provide flexibility in classroom spaces. Best of all, the AWS experience begins in the classroom and continues far beyond, giving busy parents and students access to a range of activities and pursuits right at school.

– Grade 12
aw.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • Small class size • Preschool starting at age 3 • IB Continuum School • K-12 athletics program • 5- & 7-day boarding, Grades 9-12 • Students from all over the world attend Annie Wright ADMISSION EVENTS October 18 November 11 November 17 December 6 Call or visit aw.org to schedule a tour.

51st

WA

425-424-0800

The Attic Learning Community is a progressive Pre-K through 12th learning community. The Attic is teachersupported but child-driven as children are seen as whole people, capable of exploring their interests and advocating for their own needs. Every child’s voice matters; they are responsible for shaping their education, future, and community. Our robust academic program includes math, literacy, science, history, social science, foreign language, and a variety of electives. We encourage collaboration, play, autonomy, and civil discourse. The Attic does not believe in external rewards or punishments to validate or coerce behavior. We do not grade, and we do not test. Our primary educational focus is hands-on learning through intrinsic motivation and constructivist teaching.

ATTIC OPEN HOUSE (in

• October 23, 2022, 1-2:30 p.m.

• January 29, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m.

Field

• Outdoor Preschool,

• Inquiry-based

• Completely

3-5

• More info at fieldandforest.org

• Open House (in person) January 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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& Forest Outdoor Preschool
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Preschool offers outdoor classes for 3-5 year olds, with an emphasis on play and nature immersion. Children build, climb, splash, question, imagine, and explore together. Preschool – Grade 12 24023
Avenue S.E. Woodinville,
98072
NWAIS AFFILIATE MEMBER the-attic.org

Preschool – Grade

Redmond, WA 425-898-1720

The Bear Creek School is a nationally recognized leader in providing a classical Christian liberal arts education, which introduces students to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. Our small class sizes and academic rigor balanced with faith integration create an ideal environment for students to become leaders ready to engage the world with wisdom, compassion, and courage. By teaching students how to think, instead of what to think, Bear Creek will prepare your child for success in college and beyond.

Bear Creek runs an online series of parent education and open house events. See tbcs.org/success for dates and topics.

• Remote and On-Campus Options • Individualized Math • Weekly Chapel • Upper School House System • Shakespeare Immersion • Thirteen AP Courses • College Advising • JanTerm Courses
12
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER TBCS.ORG

Grades 6 – 8 12351 8th Ave N.E. Seattle, WA 98125 206-547-4614

Billings Middle School in North Seattle stretches, supports, and inspires early adolescents through experiential education, outdoor learning, and social justice curriculum.

Whether inside the classroom or outdoors on an overnight expedition, we stretch students outside of their comfort zone, to think critically, and to be powerful self-advocates. Neuroscience emphasizes that students learn best and most deeply when they use as many senses as possible and emulate the work of real professionals through exploration, simulation, and experience.

As a co-ed middle school serving just over 100 students, we ensure that each student is known deeply. Our Advisory Program meets daily in small groups to ensure that students have a trusted, caring advocate both inside and outside of school.

Visit Billings Middle School

OPEN HOUSES

Thursday, November 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays October-January Please email admissions@billingsmiddleschool.org for more information or to register for an event.

Co-educational,

Average class size of

More than $1,000,000

annually in need-based

100-110

1/3 of students are from families of

Three-year integrated programs in global studies, applied math, visual and performing arts, and outdoor

Specific curriculum focused on equity, ethics, and equality

Billings Middle School is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

TOURS
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students in grades 6-8 •
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Grade

10th AVE. E. Seattle, WA 98102 206-442-6856

Visit Bertschi School and learn how we education children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community.

School Tours begin in October email admit@bertschi.org for more information

OPEN HOUSE November 5, 2022, and January 7, 2023 Registration is required for all visits at ravenna-hub.com

Bright Water Waldorf School offers children a dynamic education that grounds students academically and socially, preparing them to consciously navigate the complexities of our time. Students are immersed in an environment that supports the whole child, educates by example, and teaches arts and sciences using physical movement and academic rigor. Waldorf education helps children grow their understanding, resilience, and a sense of their own capabilities.

TOURS WEEKLY

PK –
5 2227
bertschi.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER Preschool—Grade 8 1414 S Weller St., Suite C Seattle, WA 98144 206-549-8823 brightwaterwaldorf.org NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER

Founded in 1957, Charles Wright Academy is a coeducational independent day school in Tacoma where students in Preschool–Grade 12 are nurtured and challenged to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence. With an early childhood and elementary school, a middle school, and a high school on one beautiful 107-acre campus, our supportive yet challenging environment offers differentiated learning, so students of all ages receive just the right level of challenge. CWA is an inclusive community valuing integrity, respect, compassion, perseverance, and excellence.

Financial aid is available. Extensive school bus service includes routes to South King County, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Tacoma, and Olympia. We invite you to schedule a personal tour to learn more!

OPEN HOUSES

Schedule a

and “Best Elementary School” 2021 and 2022

“Best

Sound”

• Play-based and nature-focused Preschool (age 3) • 8:1 student-faculty ratio • Art, music, science, world language, and athletics for every student PS-12 • Financial aid and extended day care available • Robust Experiential Education program • AP and elective courses in Grades 9-12 • Voted “Best Middle School” by South Sound Magazine 2019
• Voted
STEM School in the South
by Newsweek 2020 Preschool – Grade 12 7723 Chambers Creek Road W. Tacoma, WA 98467 253-620-8373 charleswright.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER
Contact us to
Tour

425-295-3000

Eastside Catholic School is an independent, faith-based school where students in grades 6-12 learn to integrate their learning and growth in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships and inspire a life of leadership and service to others.

Our exceptional college preparatory program fosters curiosity, academic discipline and critical thinking in a supportive and caring environment for middle and high school students.

Since 1980, EC students explore, pursue and achieve in a broad spectrum of interests including drama, science, art, music, athletics, technology and more.

Eastside Catholic is home to the Options Program which offers inclusive, faithbased, special education for high school students in grades 9-12 with diagnosed intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

High

October 9, 2–4 p.m.

Middle School, November 6, 2–4 p.m.

Middle School and High School, December 6, 6:30–8 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES
School,
Learn More and Sign Up at: eastsidecatholic.org/visit Contact our Admissions Team! admissions@eastsidecatholic.org Co-ed, Grades 6 – 12 232 228th Avenue S.E. Sammamish, WA 98074
eastsidecatholic.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • Private, Catholic, Independent • Small class sizes • Grade-level social, emotional and spiritual support • 30+ AP, Honors and UW in the High School courses • Award-winning academic, arts and athletic programs • Leadership and service-focused

An independent, non-parochial school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade.

Epiphany School is a vibrant community known for excellent academics, strong social-emotional learning, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere in which every child is truly known. Our talented faculty weave the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness into each grade, helping every student grow in character, independence, and leadership.

Our Mission: Epiphany School challenges and supports all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment.

“We loved our time at Epiphany School. The school sparked in our daughter the love of learning and exploring—and the willingness to stretch. Epiphany encouraged public expression, presentation, and performance in a way that was nurturing and inclusive. She and her classmates grew in so many ways.”

—Parent of Alumna, Class of 2019

OPEN HOUSE November 17, 6 p.m.

Campus tours and Q&A sessions weekly; learn more at epiphanyschool.org/admission

Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 3611 E. Denny Way Seattle, WA 98122 206-323-9011 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER
epiphanyschool.org • Beautiful, safe campus with five distinct play spaces • Rich academic curriculum seamlessly integrated with social-emotional learning • High quality before and after school care • A unique school culture and supportive learning community encourages students to stretch, take risks, & embrace challenges

Preschool – Grade 8

2701 Bel-Red Road Bellevue, WA 98008 425-881-4230

With a program based on Montessori philosophy and educational research, Eton School addresses each student’s learning needs from the youngest threeyear-old to the oldest in eighth grade. Our students develop an enduring passion for learning with a foundation that prepares them to excel, make a difference, be compassionate, and contribute to the world in which they live.

Pre-elementary (age 3-K) and Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) are multi-grade Montessori programs. Upper Elementary (grades 4-5) and Middle School (grades 6-8) are semi-traditional programs with a continuance of the Montessori philosophy.

As part of our Eton School Safe commitment, our community’s safety and student learning are our top priorities. We are strategically prepared to shift to meet the dynamic health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 set by public health officials.

OPEN HOUSES

Fall Open House

November 5, 2022

(Grades P3 (age 3) through Grade 8)

Winter Open House

January7, 2023

(Grades P3 (age 3) through Grade 8)

Eton Students Are:

• Inspired: to learn, relate, create, and make a difference

• Prepared: to question, work collectively, excel, and lead

• Empowered: to think critically, be compassionate, and be world citizens.

etonschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

explorer-west.org

For over 25 years, we have offered innovative and challenging programming within a kind community. Our West Seattle campus combines indoor learning spaces with restorative outdoor space, as well as expeditionary learning experiences throughout Washington State.

Explorer West is small by design. Our high staff-to-student ratio and small class sizes allow us to connect with students on an individual level. We meet students where they are and fully support them to achieve excellence academically and beyond.

Our unique programs include:

• Outdoor education that inspires leadership and lifeskills

• Confidence-building studio art, drama, music, and Latin classes

• Social-emotional learning, including advisory groups, peer mentoring, and restorative justice practices

ADMISSION EVENTS

To schedule a tour or for more information about upcoming events, email admissions@explorer-west.org.

“Explorer West has not only taught me the skills to be successful inside the classroom but also, it has taught me that scoring life’s goals requires risk. I’ve learned to risk failing in order to push beyond my comfort zone, striving towards new adventures, and future successes.”

—Sydney, Class of 2020

Grades 6 – 8 10015 28th Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA 98146 206-935-0495 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Empowering Girls Since 1907

A Forest Ridge education encourages global thinking, extending beyond borders of all kinds. We inspire students to challenge themselves intellectually and nurture their own spirituality. Valuing curiosity, inquiry and investigation, our curriculum is designed to build the skills of flexible thinking, critical reasoning and purposeful collaboration.

Forest Ridge educates all students to the highest academic standards while providing them with diverse opportunities to explore new intellectual horizons, delve deep into their academic interests and take ownership for their learning. With a focus on uniting disciplinary knowledge and skills, while encouraging new ways of thinking, our academic and extracurricular programs ignite curiosity, creativity and purpose within our students, empowering each girl to pursue her intellectual journey.

OPEN HOUSE October 22, 2022, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Weekly Tours • Private, Independent, Catholic • All Girls • Small Class Sizes • Values-Based, StudentCentered Learning • Day & Boarding Program • Arts and Athletics • Leadership, Service Focused Grades 5 – 12 4800 139th Avenue S.E. Bellevue, WA 98006-3015 425-641-0700 forestridge.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

E. Mercer Way Mercer

WA 98040 206-275-3533

An Open Mind Can Change the World

Un esprit ouvert peut changer le monde

At FASPS, we challenge our students to excel academically and embolden them to thrive in our multicultural world. Our harmonized, bilingual program — combining the best of both the French and the American educational systems — enables students to achieve fluency in two languages and cultures while teaching them to view the world from a multicultural perspective and to actively participate in a diverse community that honors and celebrates difference. Our singular academic program inspires a lifelong love of learning that students carry with them through high school and beyond.

Students who will be two years old by December 31 are eligible to apply for admission to FASPS for the following school year.

OPEN HOUSES

Middle School: Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Lower School: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Lower School: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Tours Weekly by Appointment • French Not Required Before 1st Grade • 7:1 Student to Faculty Ratio • Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education • Over 50 Nationalities Represented • Over 35 Languages Spoken • Tuition Assistance Available • Daily Hot Lunch and Bus Service • Summer Programs for All Ages Preschool (18 Months) – Grade 8 3795
Island,
fasps.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Preschool – Grade 5 4211 W Lk Sammamish Parkway S.E. Bellevue, WA 98008 425-653-3970

Learning Beyond Borders at FISW

The French Immersion School of Washington offers an inquiry-based, bilingual, and multicultural education. The value of our innovative and dynamic curriculum goes well beyond learning languages.

FISW students learn in both French and English and acquire the different thought processes unique to each language. As a result, they develop different ways to think, to process concepts, and to approach problems.

Students also grow up within the context of our international community and develop a deep understanding and respect for other cultures. Their bilingual and bicultural experience make them naturally open to new experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We would love to have you visit and find out more. Email admissions@fisw.org to schedule a visit to our school.

OPEN HOUSES November 11 December 3 January 12 Weekly Tours by Appointment • Bilingual Immersion Program • Preschool to Fifth Grade • Rigorous Curriculum • Diverse Student Body • Welcoming School Community • Small Student to Teacher Ratio
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER fisw.org

Giddens celebrates a long history as a school committed to academics and learning, social and emotional development, and justice. Since 1972, Giddens has fostered young people who are secure in themselves, value difference and embrace diversity, think critically about the world around them, and possess both the knowledge and passion to work for progress. Visit our new sustainable campus in the heart of Seattle.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Additional tour options available through the Ravenna Admit application or by appointment via email at kbender@giddensschool.org.

in downtown Seattle, The Northwest School offers a unique college preparatory experience, thriving arts and athletic programs, and a friendly and supportive environment. It is the only school in Seattle with a coeducational international boarding program.

OPEN HOUSES: Sunday, October 23 and Sunday, November 6

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, December 10

more at northwestschool.org/admissions

Preschool – Grade 5 2120 21st Ave. S. Seattle WA, 98144 206-324-4847 giddensschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER
A Compelling and Joyful Education! Located
Grades 6 – 12 1415 Summit Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 206-682-7309 northwestschool.org IN-PERSON
Learn
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Grades 1 – 8 1701 20th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 206-763-1167

MISSION: Hamlin Robinson School ignites the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

CORE VALUES: Respect | Responsibility | Purpose | Perseverance

Hamlin Robinson School is the only school in the state of Washington exclusively serving the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students with dyslexia or other language-based learning differences.

Students discover the joy of learning, build positive self-esteem, explore creative potential, and acquire the specific language skills necessary for success.

Come visit and see students who work hard, take risks, and love coming to school every day. HRS is located in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood in Seattle, with easy access to I-5 and I-90. For admission information, please visit our website at hamlinrobinson.org or call us at 206-763-1167.

• 360 students • 8:1 student to teacher ratio • State-of-the-art facilities • Targeted instruction in a classroom setting • Research backed, multi-sensory approach
hamlinrobinson.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Grades 6

7861 Bucklin Hill

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-5988

Adolescence is a time of dynamic developmental work and inspiring potential. We make the most of this time by providing an individualized and experiential program that serves the whole person. In grades 6-8, identity and voice emerge as students use their natural curiosity to think critically and wisely and find heartfelt joy and interest in learning. In grades 9-12, students embark on a meaningful academic path that builds toward their interests and goals with rigor, relevance, and impact. Hyla is a caring community where close connections with teachers help students achieve and grow with character, integrity, and purpose.

Please contact us for more information on our ongoing admissions events.
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Road
hylaschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • Interdisciplinary & experiential learning • Low student/teacher ratios • Strong connections with teachers & mentors • Robust tuition assistance model • Free parent ed webinars with national experts • Caring community of action & impact

Childhood

15749 N.E. 4th Street Bellevue, WA 98008 425-460-0200

JDS (jds.org) is an Early Childhood through 8th Grade independent day school located in the Crossroads area of Bellevue- just two miles south of Microsoft’s main campus. Our multiage, inquiry-based learning program fosters critical thinking, problem solving, confidence, collaboration, leadership, innovation and more – all in a global learning environment. Core academics at JDS are enriched with Jewish values and serve as a foundation for lifelong learning. The result: compassionate, inquisitive and inspired individuals with a love of learning and a commitment to enhancing the community and world. At JDS, curiosity leads to discovery.

Please contact us at admissions@jds.org to arrange a personalized tour.

Early
– 8th Grade
jds.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • All families welcome • Small class size with personalized instruction • Focus on the whole child: social-emotional learning in addition to academic excellence • Flexible tuition and grants available

510 N 49th Street

Seattle WA 98103 206-522-0350

Creating life-long learners and community since 1989.

Located near the Woodland Park Zoo, and with under 70 students enrolled K-5 - we keep class sizes small so our dedicated and creative teachers can guide each student and connect with each family.

KapKa’s inclusive, experiential learning environment emphasizes socialemotional learning, outdoor education, and social responsibility. Our large spaces include a gymnasium and access to 90+ acres of parkland.

As a cooperative K-5 school, we offer a unique opportunity to create community around your family and your child.

Come see what cooperative can mean for you.

All are welcome. Financial aid available.

OPEN HOUSE December 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tours November-January, please contact registrar@kapkaschool.org

Virtual Tours Available

• Small class-sizes (1:8 teacherstudent ratio)

• All grades receive dedicated art, music, phys-ed, and environmental ed class-timewith specialists in science, drama, and woodworking

• Students are supported by committed teachers, staff, and community - working together to be a vision of the world they hope to see

• KapKa graduates are confident learners, compassionate humans, and engaged citizens

kapkaschool.org
Kindergarten – Grade 5
NWAIS CANDIDATE MEMBER

WA 98144 206-709-3800

Lake Washington Girls Middle School serves 124 students in grades six through eight. Founded in 1998, L-Dub opened a brand new campus in North Beacon Hill in 2019.

L-Dub students are fully immersed in our school’s innovative and holistic approach to educating middle school girls- fostering academic excellence, creative confidence, positive risk-taking, and the development of individual talents. L-Dub students participate in a well-rounded program that is designed to support the whole student and allows 6th, 7th, and 8th graders room to explore, experiment, discover, create, and learn about themselves and the world around them.

L-Dub offers small classes, caring teachers who are experts in their field, enrichment programs that enhance student learning, and strong parent and community involvement. At L-Dub, we challenge our students with high standards and help all our students feel empowered to think critically, develop leadership, enjoy learning through an integrated curriculum, and find the tools they need to succeed.

OPEN HOUSES

November 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. November 16, 6-8 p.m.

Virtual Info Sessions

November 30, December 7, December 14 (11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

• L-Dub is the first secular all girls school to be established in Seattle in 1998

• 100% of L-Dub faculty have B.A. or B.S. Degrees

• 100% of L-Dub students who apply to Seattle independent schools are accepted to their 1st or 2nd choice

• On average, 54% of L-Dub graduates choose to go to public schools

• 46% of L-Dub students are students of color

• L-Dub offers a 5:1 Student Teacher ratio

• 25% of L-Dub students receive financial assistance

Grades 6, 7, and 8 2100 S. Walker St. Seattle,
lwgms.org lwgms.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

At The Little School, we amplify curiosity, build community and nurture inquiry through authentic learning experiences and innovative project-based activities using our blended indoor/outdoor program.

Our 12.5-acre wooded campus and new Rivers Building provide a compelling natural setting for our students to ask insightful questions and deepen their understanding of stewardship and justice with a joyful community.

As a leader in progressive education for over 60 years, we encourage you to find out more about how we use small classes and responsive curriculum to help children thrive at The Little School.

The Little School offers a series of virtual and in-person admissions events throughout the fall, including our Open House on Thursday, January 5. You can sign up on Ravenna.

TOURS

Visit thelittleschool.org/admissions for more information.

• Preschool-Fifth Grade Program • Celebrating Curiosity and Community • Blended Indoor/Outdoor Learning • 12.5-acre Campus for Exploration and Joy • Engaging Project-based Learning • Small Student-to-Teacher Ratio • Morning and Afternoon Extended Day and Enrichment Ages 3 – 11 2812 116th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004 425-827-8708 thelittleschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

2020 22nd Ave. S.E. Olympia, WA 98501 360-491-7097

NOVA Middle School is South Sound’s intellectual home for highly capable learners. With our core values of connection, commitment, intention, and joy, NOVA’s teachers invest in each student’s potential and individuality.

More than just an accelerated curriculum, NOVA is the only full-time middle school for highly capable students in the South Puget Sound. Our intentionally designed program offers an unparalleled education and a lifelong advantage for our graduates. NOVA students develop their leadership skills, their confidence, their sense of self, and go on to success in high school and beyond.

If you think your child would benefit from a school that recognizes students as individuals during the critical middle school years, then visit us at novaschool.org and discover the NOVA difference.

OPEN HOUSES

Call for a tour or check our website for information about open houses.

Grades 6 – 8
admissions@novaschool.org novaschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • Purposefully small, intentionally designed • Safe, supportive environment • Academically challenging • Cultivating social and emotional health • Honoring student individuality and diversity

For over thirty years, Open Window School has been dedicated to challenging, engaging, and nurturing kindergarten through eighth grade students of high intellectual ability. At the heart of our philosophy is the conviction that our students are “children first, gifted second”.

Teaching

We have passionate, caring teachers who “get” gifted children.

Authenticity

We challenge, support, and trust students to do real work that matters and has an impact beyond the classroom.

Love of Learning

We engage our students’ curiosity, cultivate their passions, and encourage intellectual risk-taking within a supportive peer group.

Social and Emotional Learning

We support the unique needs of gifted students through an intentional program of social and emotional learning.

Community

Open Window is a diverse and welcoming community, united in supporting our children and families.

Open Window School graduates are empathetic, innovative problem solvers and passionate, purposeful global citizens.

Find out more for yourself by attending a campus tour or virtual information session. Contact us at admissions@ows.org.

openwindowschool.org
Kindergarten – Grade 8 6128 168th Place S.E. Bellevue, WA 98006 425-747-2911 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Founded in 1994, Puget Sound Community School (PSCS) is a small, independent middle and high school located in the Chinatown-International District, in downtown Seattle. PSCS is committed to co-creating a brave space for community-centered education, critical curriculum, student choice, accountability, and thoughtful collaboration.

We believe that people are intrinsically compelled by our innate curiosity, and most of us thrive when provided choice, positive support, and community expectations. We believe that people want to be active participants in our own education and to be offered a globally responsive curriculum, taught by engaged, empowered teachers. As far as this is true for adults, we see how these shared instincts also cultivate conscientious and motivated young people. Join us. LOVE SCHOOL.

Weekly Tours starting in October

Weekly Zoom Q&A starting in October

email admissions@pscs.org or call 206-324-4350 to schedule

pscs.org Grades 6 – 12 660 S Dearborn St. Seattle, WA 98134 206-324-4350 NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER
• trust young people, • offer curriculum taught through many different lenses • celebrate gratitude, culture, community • foster collaboration

Preschool – High School

5521 E. Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83716

riverstoneschool.org

Riverstone International School is a co-educational, private, independent school offering day and boarding programs. Located in Boise, Idaho, the school fosters strong student-teacher connections and specializes in the International Baccalaureate programs. With 400 students from preschool through high school, the community includes representation from 45 countries.

Internationally-recognized academics and opportunities to explore through service, leadership, and the outdoors provides a unique learning experience. Concierge college counseling and athletic, musical, and academic extracurricular activities are offered.

Riverstone’s boutique boarding program, with a maximum of 32 students, provides a home-like environment in our recentlybuilt dorm in downtown Boise. In 202122, students from around the U.S. and 15 countries worldwide will attend Riverstone’s boarding program.

Small classes, personal attention, excellent faculty, outstanding college placement, and outdoor education are hallmarks of a Riverstone education.

OPEN HOUSES

Individual tours by appointment admissions@riverstoneschool.org

Open house schedule on riverstoneschool.org/admissions/open-house

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER • Private independent day/boarding school • International Baccalaureate® Continuum School • Preschool through high school • Small classes • Boutique boarding program • Outdoor education • Excellent college placement • International school community

Seabury is the only independent school in the South Puget Sound area with programs specifically designed for intellectually advanced children in pre-k – 8th grade. Families from Tacoma, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Gig Harbor and throughout the South Sound bring their children to Seabury located in Brown’s Point (lower school campus) and downtown Tacoma (middle school and SeaburySquared on Broadway campus). Our differentiated instruction and emphasis on the development of creative and analytical thinking skills allow students to thrive in the areas that they excel in and learn with more individualized approaches. Discover Seabury – a school where your student loves to learn and learns something new every day!

• The only independent gifted school for pre-k-eighth grade in the entire South Sound region

• The city is our classroom – with a downtown Tacoma middle school location, use of outside experts and frequent field experiences for all grade levels

• Specialist programs starting in pre-k include Spanish, fine arts, P.E., library and performing arts

• Fifth grade Bridges program focuses on leadership skills and a transition to the middle school

• Small class sizes – 15 or fewer students

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS Virtual Previews October 25, December 6, January 12 Middle School Open House/ Beyond Seabury January 24 Call for a tour
PreK – Grade 8 1801 53rd St. N.E. Tacoma, WA 98422 925 Court C, Tacoma 98402 253-952-3111 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER seabury.org

Grades 6 – 12

1201 E. Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-7227

Seattle Academy (SAAS) is a vibrant, innovative and energetic independent school serving students 6th through 12th grade in an urban Capitol Hill campus in Seattle. Our dynamic educational approach of teaching students “how to think” but not “what to think” is delivered through programmatic pillars of Academics, Arts, Athletics, Outdoor & Travel, and Service.

SAAS combines a demanding curriculum with performing and visual arts, cuttingedge technology, and championship sports teams. Our no-cut policy in all “tryout” activities allow every student the opportunity to challenge themselves in new ways. Central to a SAAS education is our culture of performance where students demonstrate what they’ve learned in ways that go beyond the classroom. Mathematicians are poets; athletes are singers; scientists are debaters, and everyone takes educated risks.

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL & UPPER SCHOOL

October 15 and November 5, 2022 Please check our website at seattleacademy.org for additional Open House information

At SAAS:

• We value curiosity and innovation, participation and excellence, and exploration and resolve

• We believe that an inclusive community embraces cultural agility, civic action, and a broad definition of human potential

• We establish healthy relationships and we nurture a mutual respect for each individual’s strengths, challenges, and unique story

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER seattleacademy.org

At Seattle Country Day School, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative. They can have wildly different interests, from reading, to coding, to art. And they come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic group.

At SCDS, your child will find a warm, welcoming classroom, one based around the concept of inquiry — a method where teachers encourage students to explore, to ask questions, to experiment, and to create. It’s a method that brings out the best in our students, stokes their passion for learning, and helps them develop critical-thinking skills that last a lifetime.

Entry Points: Grades K–3, and 6. Applications accepted at all grade levels.

out. We look

Interested? Please reach
forward to meeting you! OPEN HOUSE January 5, 2023 Call for fall and winter tours. • Inquiry-Based Curriculum • Social-Emotional Learning • Art, Music, Tech, Athletics • Spanish, Mandarin • 70+ Middle School Electives • After-School Care • Bus Service: Eastside, (520 and I-90 corridors), West/ South Seattle, Madison Park/ Capitol Hill • Off-Campus Learning Experiences and Trips Kindergarten – Grade 8 2619 4th Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 206-812-8907 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER seattlecountryday.org

18560 1st Ave. NE.

WA 98155 206-365-1034

Give your child an advantage in life, give your child a second language!

NSFS offers the best in bilingual education: an American emphasis on creativity, social-emotional learning and STEM, alongside Francophone language and culture.

What our parents specifically love about us is the supportive community of families, the small class size and the project-based approach.

No French is necessary for students entering preschool and kindergarten.

Grades

-

206-709-2228

Our mission is to inspire and develop courageous leaders who think indepen dently, work collaboratively, and champion change. Our project-based curriculum, grounded in real world experiences, offers endless opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and authentic problem solving. SGS fosters and challenges girls to discover who they are and who they want to become.

FALL OPEN HOUSES Thursday, October 27, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, November 19 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Visit seattlegirlsschool.org to learn more!

seattlegirlsschool.org
5
8 1700 24th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER northseattlefrenchschool.com
Shoreline,
NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER

For over 30 years, SJCS has been growing Jewish leaders in the greater Seattle area. We are Seattle’s K-5 independent Jewish day school, located in the heart of Green Lake.

Our Mission:

SJCS welcomes students and families to an inclusive educational commu nity, inspired by Jewish values and intellectual traditions. We celebrate the joys of learning and community while preparing students to influence their world for the good.

Our Vision: SJCS will make a positive difference in our community and beyond, championing social justice and the dignity of difference. Graduates will engage with the responsibilities and opportunities before them, guided by formative learning experiences and secure in their identities.

Our Values Heritage - Community - Place

sjcs.net Kindergarten – Grade 5 7217 Woodlawn Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-5212 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER
Our unique program offers: • A multi-aged cohort model • Thoughtful academics that prepare students for their middle school experience • Unique collaborations with other area schools • The best playground and outdoor learning space in Seattle — Green Lake Park!

Preschool – Grade 12 Meadowbrook, Green Lake & Magnuson Park 206-524-5320

At Seattle Waldorf School we have intentionally designed our learning environment with a balanced combination of academics and healthy social-emotional development to build a strong foundation for success inside and outside of school.

Located on three campuses, all within easy reach of urban forests and waterways, we support students on a joyful journey that inspires academic curiosity, emphasizes the interconnectedness of the world, cultivates imagination, and encourages courageous exploration on the journey of lifelong learning.

We invite students to view each subject through multiple lenses: language, history, scientific observation, and visual and expressive arts—and then apply the kind of creative thinking and problem-solving that make Waldorf graduates shine at colleges, universities, and beyond.

The world needs more Seattle Waldorf School graduates.

OPEN HOUSES AND INFO SESSIONS

All-School Virtual Open Houses: October 15, 2022 and January 7, 2023 9:30 a.m.

High School In Person Open House: November 5, 2022, 10 a.m.

Preschool - Grade 8 In Person Open House December 10, 2022, 10 a.m.

Tours every other week; visit seattlewaldorf.org for more information

a strong community

seattlewaldorf.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER At Seattle Waldorf School, we believe: • Outdoor experiential education is important for all ages • Social-emotional learning is part of the academic journey • Relationships and collaboration are essential to healthy development • Creating
means prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion

EC - Grade 8 1617 Interlaken Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112 206-323-5750

Located in Capitol Hill, Seattle Hebrew Academy’s EC-8th grade academic program promotes critical thinking, analysis, exploration, and fosters independence while nurturing a love of Judaism. SHA instills confidence and competence through collaboration, communication and creativity with SHA graduates attending prestigious Seattle-area secondary schools.

TOURS Schedule a Tour with Sharon Mezistrano, Director of Admissions 206-323-5750 smezistrano@sha613.org

Every child deserves a school that is ethical, rigorous, and compassionate. Soundview welcomes students of any race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin. Soundview does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, age, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

tours are available daily Monday through Friday.

TOURS Private
Preschool – Grade 8 6515 196th St. S.W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-8572 NWAIS CANDIDATE MEMBER soundview.org seattlehebrewacademy.org
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Spruce Street School is a K-5 independent school in downtown Seattle where every student is known, valued, and respected. Through active engagement in both their school community and the broader community, students develop the skills and attitudes to be contributing citizens and inclusive leaders. Experience the Spruce Street School difference and attend a school tour or open house.

OPEN HOUSES December 3, 2022 and January 7, 2023 Tours Available Register online or call for more information. • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Multi-Age Instruction • Community Connected Classrooms • Differentiated, Integrated Learning • Social Emotional Development Kindergarten – Grade 5 914 Virginia St. Seattle, WA 98101 206-621-9211 NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER sprucestreetschool.org

Preschool – Grade 8 8300 N.E. 12th St. Medina, WA 98039 425-454-5880

It’s rigorous (of course). Subjects are integrated (as in life). And it’s really fun.

We hear it often: St. Thomas School students stand out. They are distinguished by an uncommon maturity, a sense of responsibility, and self-discipline. Daily lessons on core virtues provide the foundation; daily opportunities to lead and collaborate let them turn their learning into action. Long after they leave our campus, our students are distinguished as much by the quality of their character as by the quality of their intellect.

For 70 years and 11,000 daily chapels we have collected our community’s children and taught them what it means to be global citizens. And we continue to serve families that believe leadership, character, and community are essential components of their child’s education.

• Nonsectarian · Preschool – 8th Grade · All-inclusive tuition · Financial aid and merit scholarships available · State-of-the-art facilities including a new gymnasium, theater space, and rooftop playfield stthomasschool.org
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

206-547-UCDS

UCDS MISSION

University Child Development School designs a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning. We cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities. We engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.

VISIT US ONLINE Please visit ucds.org to view our admission application process • 8:1 student/teacher ratio • UCDS teachers design curriculum • Individualized academic instruction • Dedicated arts, technology & foreign language programs • Collaborative, multi-age classrooms • Our teachers are coaches & partners • Extended day programming & afterschool club offerings • Committed to Social Justice & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Preschool - Grade 5 5062 9th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98105
(8237) ucds.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

NE. Seattle, WA 98105 206-524-0653

University Cooperative School is a progressive, community-oriented PK-5 school. Since 1975, we have celebrated childhood – that wonderfully rambunctious journey of a lifetime.

At University Co-op, you will find children climbing trees, digging in the dirt, playing imaginative games, and running in the grass. You’ll see students collaborating as mathematicians, writers, scientists, and artists - actively participating in class discussions and problem-solving.

University Co-op students find their voices. They value their own gifts and those of others, creating a culture of kindness. They grow with a strong sense of belonging and the knowledge that they are treasured for who they are.

U Co-op kids build, imagine, embody, and visit. In short, they do. For our students, school is a place where learning is joyful, active, and personally meaningful.

2022

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 3,
In-person & Virtual tours available • Small & personal classroom settings • A strong community • Exceptional teachers • Hands-on & project-based education • Outdoor exploration • Robust arts program • Affordable tuition & scholarships PK - 5 5601 University Way
NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER ucoopschool.org

Grades 6 — 12 8000 25th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-2714

University Prep (UPrep) is a 6–12 school in northeast Seattle where our students run with their minds. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry, critical thinking and is powered by student engagement.

UPrep’s campus is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet the world is our students’ classroom. Athletics, service learning, student clubs, and leadership opportunities take students across the Seattle area, while our global and outdoor education program opens up the world to our students.

Our 45-year history celebrates a commitment to inclusion, a legacy of innovation, and a culture of inspiration. We develop each student’s potential to become intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizens of the world. Our students graduate UPrep prepared for college and life.

TOURS & OPEN HOUSES

October 13 and October 29

For information, please visit us online: universityprep.org

Instagram: @university-prep

Facebook: @UPrepSeattle

— UPrep parent

“We have three very different kids at the school. We appreciate the way UPrep reaches a range of learners and accommodates and inspires them as individuals.”
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER universityprep.org

5001 N.E. 50th St. Seattle, WA 98105 206-527-9388

Confident minds, Compassionate Hearts. Infinite Possibilities.

• 31-acre campus serves as a living laboratory, engaging students in whole-child, experiential learning

• Small class sizes, 10:1 student-teacher ratio, and differentiation honor students as individual learners

• Social-emotional, developmentally appropriate curriculum guides students’ deepening understanding of self and others

Challenge + Caring

Villa Academy believes that children learn best when they are challenged, engaged, and inspired. Our students explore realworld issues, think critically, and develop skills for their future academic journeys and beyond. Small class sizes and highly collaborative faculty ensure that students are known as individuals: their learning styles, their social-emotional growth, and their deepening in understanding compassion and character. Villa students grow into young people for and with others, committed to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

HOUSES

Contact Us for Tour and Open House Info at admissions@thevilla.org

OPEN
• Hands-on STEAM projects in our MakerSpaces • Specialists in Math, Art, Music, Technology, PE, and Spanish • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion thevilla.org Preschool – Grade 8
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Grades 8 - 12 120 S 100 W. Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-1400

Wasatch Academy is more than a private college-prep boarding school, we are a community where people of diverse cultures from different coun tries live, study and play. Our students, faculty and staff are connected by their similarities and enriched by their differences.

We are an independent liberal arts school, grades 8 - 12, located in beautiful central Utah. Our 35-acre campus includes amazing historic and new academic and athletic facilities.

Wasatch Academy’s individualized approach to our students’ learning experience is creative and intensive. Students master core and elective academic content, pursue artistic interests, participate in recreational and athletic activities, explore the natural wonder of Utah, and develop ownership for their education and life.

We are ready to help your students thrive in life at Wasatch Academy.

We invite you to discover all that Wasatch Academy has to offer! • Engineering Arts • Individualized Academic Coaching • Outdoor Exploration & Education • Differentiated Instruction • Studio & Performing Arts • Athletics & Recreation • Equestrian & Skiing Programs
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER wasatchacademy.org

The

30th Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98112 206-328-4475

Located in Seattle’s Madison Valley, The Valley School is a Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade independent school that creates educational experiences that ignite children’s natural passion for learning. Our students develop an academic foundation and become joyful learners through playful work, purposeful play, and the practice of community.

OPEN HOUSES: Contact us regarding campus tour possibilities, Open House information, or virtual Q & A sessions.

Preschool – Grade 8 10404 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146 206-932-2511

Westside School is a PS-8th grade independent school where joyful learning is at the forefront of education and learning is distinguished by equal measures of rigor and delight; by a close-knit community; and by ensuring that every child’s story is full of possibility. We promote teaching the whole child to foster lifelong learners who are engaged caring citizens and leaders in our global community.

OPEN HOUSE Preschool-4th Grade: Saturday, December 10 Virtual Information Nights: Preschool-4th Grade: Tuesday, November 8 and Thursday, January 5 • 5th-8th Grade: Tuesday, December 6

Email: Tedh@westsideschool.org

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER westsideschool.org
Weekly Tours Available
Pre-K (Age 4) - Grade 5 318
thevalleyschool.org NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER
Power of Childhood

North Creek Campus (Toddler-High School) 19102 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011

Woodinville Campus (Early Childhood) 13965 NE 166th St Woodinville, WA 98072 425-482-3184

Woodinville Montessori School is a nonprofit organization that provides an authentic Montessori education for Toddler through High School in Bothell and Woodinville, WA.

WMS honors the individual and provides quality educational opportunities to every student. Enrichment and extracurricular activities provide balance within the core curriculum.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year open October 10, 2022.

Visit our website to learn more about each of our program levels and the admissions process.

Please contact WMS Admissions with any questions at admissions@woodinvillemontessori.org or 425-482-3184.

Development of strong personal

and social emotional

Curriculum raises community awareness and social responsibility

· An atmosphere that celebrates and embraces diversity

• A personalized educational experience · Montessori-certified teachers · Low student-teacher ratios ·
values
skills ·
woodinvillemontessori.org
NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

Yellow Wood Academy provides each child with the tools and encouragement to pursue their unique journey. We specialize in one to one education. Through a 360-degree lens, we craft personalized educational programs for every student. We meld our core curriculum with community engagement, arts, engineering, and language studies, ensuring that your child will do more than learn—they’ll thrive.

In the more than 30 years since our founding, we have helped thousands of students become confident, intellectually curious young people forging their own paths. Our experienced, professional teaching staff is dedicated to crafting education for our students and building a highly engaged community of learners.

Our collaborative, accessible learning environment engages students, embraces their potential, and prepares them for their future.

October 5 and November 9, 2022, 5 p.m.

Call or check out our website for tour

all-school events foster friendships and help our students find their people

students with individual needs in core classes, foreign language, art, music, STEM, and PE.

OPEN HOUSE
information. • K-12 school on Mercer Island, WA • 1:1 (one student and one teacher) classes with some micro group class options • Flexible schedules • Rolling admissions • Clubs, homerooms, semistructured lunch activities, and monthly
• Serving
Grades 4 – 12 9655 S.E. 36th St., Suite # 103 Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-236-1095 yellowwoodacademy.org NWAIS AFFILIATE MEMBER

School NWAIS Status

Annie Wright Schools

accredited member aw.org

The Attic Learning Community affiliate the-attic.org Woodinville PreK–12 yes no

accredited member

The Bear Creek School tbcs.org

Bertschi School

Tacoma’s North End PS–12 yes bertschi.org

Redmond PS–12 yes no

Capitol Hill PK-5 yes yes yes

accredited memberBillings Middle School billingsmiddleschool.org North Seattle 6–8 no yes

Bright Water Waldorf

Charles Wright Academy

accredited member charleswright.org University Place PS–12 yes yes

accredited member

Epiphany School accredited member epiphanyschool.org Madrona PK–5 yes yes

Eastside Catholic School eastsidecatholic.org Sammamish 6–12 no yes

Eton School etonschool.org

accredited member accredited member

Bellevue/ Redmond PS–8 yes yes

Explorer West Middle School explorer-west.org West Seattle 6–8 no yes

accredited member International District nobrightwaterwaldorf.org PS–8 subscriber member

Neighborhood Grades Pre school Before/ After School
Website

1/23/23,

1/23/23,

1/12/23 2/2/23

1/13/23 2/6/23

2/3/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

Testing # of Students Student/ Teacher Ratio Student Body Tuition Sibling Discount Application Deadline Financial Aid Deadline ISEE/SSAT 910 8:1 coed $5,200$30,750 yes
then rolling
then rolling yes 550 8:1 all genders $22,400$30,200 no 1/12/23 1/31/23 ISEE/SSAT/ HSPT 830 15:1 coed $27,750 yes HS 1/5/23 MS 2/6/23 HS 1/5/23 MS 2/6/23 no 267 6:1 coed $31,815 no 1/12/23 2/9/23 yes 323 9:1 coed $15,420$28,404 no 2/3/23 749 $19,800$68,500 coed PS-8 / coordinate 9-12 2/1/23 2/1/23 no $33,930 no 1/12/23 2/2/23240 7:1 coed noyes 8:1 Virtual Programs no no no no if required by closure no no no 90 8:1 coed $21,292 no Rolling, priority January 2023 no no $38,830 no
103 9:1 coed no
Rolling, priority January 2023 no 101 8:1 coed $22,900$25,500 yes
no 78
no

School

NWAIS Status

Neighborhood Grades Pre school Before/ After School

accredited member

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart forestridge.org

Bellevue/ Somerset 5–12 no yes

French American School of Puget Sound fasps.org

accredited member

Mercer Island 18 mosGrade 8 yes yes

French Immersion School of Washington fisw.org

Giddens School

accredited member

accredited member giddensschool.org

Bellevue/ Issaquah PS–5 yes yes

South Seattle North Beacon Hill PS–5 yes yes

Hamlin Robinson School hamlinrobinson.org

Hyla School

accredited member

accredited member hylaschool.org

North Beacon Hill 1–8 no yes

The Jewish Day School jds.org

Kapka Cooperative School

Crossroads EC–8 yes after school accredited member

candidate member

Bainbridge Island 6–12 no no kapkaschool.org

Phinney/ Fremont noK–5 after school

Lake Washington Girls Middle School accredited member lwgms.org

North Beacon Hill 6–8 no after school

The Little School

accredited member thelittleschool.org

Bellevue PS–5 yes yes

North Seattle French School subscriber northseattlefrench school.com

The Northwest School accredited member northwestschool.org

Shoreline PS–5 yes yes

Capitol Hill 6–12 no after school

Website

no 1/12/23 1/12/23

no 3/5/23 3/1/23

yes 2/10/23 1/13/23

no 1/13/2023 then

2/2/23 no no

no 2/2/23

no 2/10/23 then

yes no

no 1/31/23 2/3/23 no 1/12/23 2/2/23 1/12/23 then

2/10/23 yes

no 1/12/23 2/2/23

no 1/12/23 2/2/23 yes

yes 3/3/23

3/3/23

no 1/12/23 2/2/23

Testing # of Students Student/ Teacher Ratio Student Body Tuition Sibling Discount Application Deadline Financial Aid Deadline Virtual Programs yes 300 6:1 girls $39,500
yes no 435 7:1 in preschool 10:1 coed $29,950$34,750
no no 225 9:1 coed $8,700$20,400
no 360 8:1 coed $27,150$29,700
no 90 7:1 coed $11,350$28,750
no 200 7:1 coed $15,900$29,495
rolling
no 140 8:1 coed $24,650$26,650
rolling
no no 64 8:1 coed $16,900
rolling no 124 6:1 girls $32,250
no 210 7:1 coed $17,700$29,400
no no 455 9:1 coed
$41,775$44,125 yes no 90 7:1 coed Elementary: $17,990 Preschool: $11,120
then rolling
no

School

NWAIS Status

NOVA Middle School accredited member novaschool.org

Olympia 6–8 no yes

Open Window School accredited member openwindowschool. org

Puget Sound Community School pscs.org

Downtown Seattle/ International District 6–12 no nosubscriber

Riverstone International School accredited member riverstoneschool.org

Seabury School accredited member

Bellevue/ Newcastle K–8 no yes seabury.org

Southeast Boise, Boarding Available PS–12 yes yes

Browns Point/ Downtown Tacoma yesPK–8 Yes, subject to change accredited memberSeattle Academy seattleacademy.org

Capitol Hill 6–12 no after in MS

Seattle Country Day School accredited member seattlecountryday.org Queen Anne K–8 no yes

Seattle Girls’ School

Central Area/ Leschi accredited member 5–8 no yes

Seattle Hebrew Academy accredited member seattlehebrewacademy .org

Seattle Jewish Community School accredited member sjcs.net

Seattle Waldorf School accredited member seattlewaldorf.org

Capitol Hill EC–8 yes no

Green Lake K–5 no yes

NE Seattle/ Magnuson Park PS–12 yes after school seattlegirlsschool.org

Neighborhood Grades Pre school Before/ After School
Website

no 3/3/23

3/3/23

no 1/12/23 2/2/23

yes 1/20/23 1/20/23 no

no

no Rolling 3/31/23

no 1/12/23

yes no no2/2/23 no2/15/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

no

1/12/23 TBD

no 1/12/23 2/2/23 no

Testing # of Students Student/ Teacher Ratio Student Body Tuition Sibling Discount Application Deadline Financial Aid Deadline Virtual Programs yes 90 9:1 coed
then rolling
$19,820 yes 358 10:1 coed $33,96038,080
yes 110 15:1 all genders $14,500$26,500
Optional 1090 8:1 coed $42,561 no 1/12/23 yes 414 7:1 coed $31,858$37,274
no no yes 430 Varies by gradeaverage: 9:1 coed $12,910$53,530
Rolling rolling but preferred by 1/31/23
no 34 6:1 coed $24,780
assess ment 170 EC- 1:5 K-8 12:1 coed $6,750$22,150 no Rolling noAs needed no 61 9:1 coed $22,730
no 270 13:1 coed $26,400$40,300
no
136 girls
n/a$31,961Optional 9:1 no

School

Neighborhood Grades Pre school Before/ After School

Soundview School soundview.org

Spruce Street School

subscriber

St. Thomas School

accredited member sprucestreetschool.org

PS–8Lynnwood yes yes

Downtown Seattle K–5 no yes

accredited member stthomasschool.org

University Child Development School accredited member ucds.org

Medina/ Bellevue PS–8 yes yes

University District PS–5 yes yes

Seattle’s North University District PK–5 yes yes

University Prep

accredited member universityprep.org Wedgwood 6–12 no after in MS

The Valley School thevalleyschool.org Madison Valley yes yes

accredited member University Cooperative School subscriber ucoopschool.org

Villa Academy accredited member thevilla.org

Wasatch Academy

Westside School

accredited member wasatchacademy.org

Laurelhurst PS–8 yes yes PK–5

Woodinville Montessori School

Central Utah 8–12 no no

accredited member westsideschool.org West Seattle PS–8 yes yes

accredited member woodinvillemontessori. org

Bothell/ Woodinville Toddler–12 yes yes

Yellow Wood Academy yellowwoodacademy. org Mercer Island 4–12 no no

subscriber

NWAIS Status Website

2/3/23 2/17/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

1/12/23 2/3/23

1/12/23 2/17/23

no 2/1/23 2/2/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

1/12/23 2/2/23

1/31/23 2/28/23

Testing # of Students Student/ Teacher Ratio Student Body Tuition Sibling Discount Application Deadline Financial Aid Deadline Virtual Programs no 110 10:1 coed $30,080 no
yes 360 8:1 coed $9,820$36,470 no yes 336 8:1 coed $34,915 no no 117 9:1 coed $24,300$30,872 no yes 360 10:1–15:1 coed $14,720$31,640 no no 450 varies; 7:1, 10:1, 13:1, 15:1 coed $13,750$27,350 no
no 166 8:1 coed $12,595$16,335 no
yes 629 9:1 coed no$40,430$41,650
no 100 1:1, 2-8:1 coed $10,000$67,000 no Rolling N/A no no
no
no no
no
as needed no no no 107 8:1 coed $12,3000$17,850
no no 192 6:1 coed $64,800 no Rolling Rolling no no 400 10:1 coed as neededno 1/12/23 2/2/23$16,8000$22,100

About NWAIS Schools

THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD

median financial aid grant Whatever diversity your family brings, you will be welcomed at any NWAIS school.

With different missions, educational philosophies and cultures, the 113 independent schools in the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) provide a range of educational options.

While unique from each other, our schools are similar in important ways. NWAIS schools:

• Nurture a safe environment for students to learn.

• Encourage hard work, leadership, personal responsibility, and good citizenship.

• Maintain small class sizes allowing teachers to devote their full attention to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of each student.

• Hire high quality and accessible people who combine top teaching skills, a passion for their subject areas, and a love of young people.

• Provide financial aid grants based on family need.

• Commit to diversity, equity and belonging.

For more information on the array of independent schools, please visit us online at NWAIS.org or contact any of our member schools. We invite you attend one of their scheduled open houses or arrange for a school tour. You will be glad you did!

What does the NWAIS accreditation process mean for you?

QUALITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

DEPENDABILITY

NWAIS standards help schools develop their strengths to provide the best educational experiences for their students.

Students of color represent 39.2% of total enrollment 22.9% of students receive some financial assistance $18,073
NWAIS.org

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