Guide to Puget Sound Independent Schools September 2019 Issue

Your Guide to Puget Sound Independent Schools

2019

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Seattle’sChild Your guide to a kid-friendly city

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Welcome!

“Can you see your child being successful at this school?”

That’s the number one question families should ask themselves when looking at schools. After all, most parents’ main goal in choosing a new school is to ensure a well-rounded education and a creative, nurturing environment for learning and growth.

Independent schools are more than happy to give you a tour, invite you to an open house to meet their teachers and students, and share with you the things they do well. Each school will work with your family to get to know your child during the application process. You’ll ask questions, you’ll answer questions, and the schools will engage with your child in a way that helps him or her feel comfortable so that everyone can get to know each other. And you’ll feel it —the sense of what each of the schools are about. Even though they’re all independent, they’re all different as well.

Explore your school options: Bertschi School............................ 3 Billings Middle School ................4 Bright Water Waldorf School .... 5 The Downtown School ............... 6 Eastside Preparatory School ..... 7 Epiphany School.......................... 8 The Evergreen School ................ 9 Explorer West Middle School ............................ 10 French American School of Puget Sound ........................... 11 French Immersion School of Washington ............................12 Giddens School...........................13 Hamlin Robinson School .......... 14 Harbor School .............................15 Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle ............ 16 KapKa Cooperative School .......17 The Lake and Park School ........18 Lake Washington Girls Middle School ............................ 19 The Little School .......................20 The Meridian School ..................21 The Northwest School ..............22 Open Window School ...............23 The Overlake School.................24

Seattle’sChild „ Find us online at seattleschild.com Our goal is for families to have an increased awareness of the 40+ independent school options in the Puget Sound region.

All members of this collaborative are affiliated with the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). Through our website, school fairs, and efforts to streamline the application process, we hope to increase student access to independent school education in this area.

„ Find us online at pugetsound independent schools.org

ANN BERGMAN Publisher, Founder abergman@ seattleschild.com BOO DAVIS Art Director ISSY BELZIL Marketing Coordinator MELIA WILKINSON Senior Sales Account Manager mwilkinson@ seattleschild.com 774-253-2219 KRISTA NAVARRO Account Manager knavarro@ seattleschild.com 360-466-8139

The Perkins School ...................25 Seattle Academy .......................26 Seattle Country Day School ................................. 27 Seattle Girls’ School .................28 Seattle Waldorf School ............29 Soundview School.....................30 Spruce Street School .................31 St. Thomas School ....................32 University Child Development School ................33 University Cooperative School .........................................34 University Prep ..........................35 The Valley School ......................36

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Villa Academy ............................ 37 PSIS at a glance .........................38

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Elementary school

Bertschi School Address: 2227 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle, WA Website: www.bertschi.org Phone: (206) 324-5476 Email: info@bertschi.org Serving grades: PK– 5

About our school: Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community. But this is not just our mission, it’s also how Bertschi operates every day. It’s what we call the Bertschi Way, and it’s what visitors experience as soon as they walk through the doors.

Bertschi students are taught to know who they are, who their fellow students are, and the impact and influence they have on their community. Staff, teachers, parents, and students work together to establish an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful. Bertschi School is a learning experience to last a lifetime.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• A joyful place to play and learn, using imagination to explore new ideas

• A partnership grounded in shared values and goals

• A community of adults and kids who support each other and learn together

• An open and active learning environment where parents play an integral role

• An inquiry-based curriculum that celebrates diverse perspectives and risk-taking

• Curriculum that balances academics with social/emotional learning

Visit our open house!

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Middle school

Billings Middle School New address: 12351 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 Website: www.billingsmiddleschool.org Phone: (206) 547-4614 Email: info@billingsmiddleschool.org Serving grades: 6 – 8

About our school: A New Base Camp for Billings!

The expeditions continue, but in the 2019/2020 school year, they will start from a new educational facility.

In a unique, mutually beneficial real estate deal, Seattle Jewish Community School and Billings Middle School have swapped buildings.

This unprecedented swap-sale affords both schools right-sized spaces for their communities, through a partnership that only two schools in the Northwest Association of Independent Schools could navigate together.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• The same extraordinary trips!

• Over 30,000 sq. ft. of academic spaces

• $100,000 worth of technology upgrades

• A dedicated Design Lab and a fully equipped Science Lab

• An Arts wing, with dedicated visual art and music classrooms, and a wellappointed stage

• A full gymnasium, as well as secured outdoor play spaces

Visit an open house!

Thursday, November 7, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Saturday, December 14, 10 am to noon Come meet our teachers and see Billings’ new Base Camp

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Elementary school

Middle school

Bright Water Waldorf School Address: 1501 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Website: brightwaterwaldorf.org Phone: (206) 624-6176 Email: info@brightwaterwaldorf.org Serving grades: Preschool through 8th grade

About our school: BWWS is located in the historic Capitol Hill district of Seattle.

We serve students from preschool through 8th grade. BWWS’ strong academic program balances the arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics, fostering a love for learning. Bright Water Waldorf School offers an experiential curriculum designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity and compassion through humanity-focused lessons in an accepting community.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• “It’s like a warm hug”

• “Warm, welcoming community”

• “Everyone is my friend”

• “Talented, loving, teachers”

• “My teachers really know me”

• “Incredible outdoor program”

Visit our school!

See our website for open house and tour information

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High school

The Downtown School Address: 160 John St., Seattle, WA 98109 Website: www.downtownschoolseattle.org Phone: (206) 717-2849 Email: admissions@downtownschoolseattle.org Serving grades: 9 –12

About our school: Located near Seattle Center, The Downtown School offers a rigorous high-school education featuring the City as Lab; grade-level, three-week intensive classes at the beginning and end of each year; student internships; and select coursework through Global Online Academy. With a flexible school day beginning at 9 am and ending at 2:15 pm, The Downtown School allows students time to pursue athletics, arts, music, volunteering, and other activities outside of school. With a tuition half that of many area independent high schools, The Downtown School offers a more financially and geographically accessible high school option for more families.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Trust, freedom, and support to define your school and your own learning experience

• Students can truly be their authentic selves within a diverse, rigorous, and caring environment

• Applied, cross-curricular, experiential nature of coursework that connects with area businesses, non-profits and organizations

• Parents and guardians play an active role in the creation and curation of school culture and City-as-Lab experiences

• The passion and caring of expert teachers

• Students receive individualized attention and support in a creative and demanding curriculum

Visit an open house!

Sunday, October 6 , 2 to 4 pm Tuesday, October 29, 6 to 8 pm Saturday, December 14, 10 am to noon 6

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High school

Middle school

Eastside Preparatory School Address: 10613 NE 38th Place, Kirkland, WA 98033 Website: eastsideprep.org Phone: (425) 822-5668 Email: admissions@eastsideprep.org Serving grades: 5–12

About our school: Our mission at Eastside Preparatory School is to guide students to think critically, act responsibly, lead compassionately, and innovate wisely. With nearly 500 students and class sizes limited to 18, we challenge and support an intellectually curious, wide-ranging group of learners.

Our dynamic educational model based in inquiry and experience inspires students to create a better world. The EPS community originates throughout Seattle and the Greater Eastside. Our modern campus is located just across Lake Washington on the border of Kirkland and Bellevue.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Open access to extensive art and design facilities

• Strong communication with advisors, teachers and administrators

• Expansive choices in class options, clubs and activities

• Students are known as individuals and empowered to be self-advocates

• Tasty food options available 7 am to 6 pm

• Opportunities to build community with other parents and guardians

Visit an open house!

October 19, 10 am to 12:30 pm November 9, 10 am to 12:30 pm

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Elementary school

Epiphany School Address: 3611 East Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.epiphanyschool.org Phone: (206) 323-9011 Email: communications@epiphanyschool.org Serving grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade

About our school: An independent, non-parochial school serving students from Pre-K to 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 every grade, helping every student grow in character, independence, confidence 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.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• The BEST teachers and friends!

• A rich academic curriculum seamlessly integrated with social-emotional learning helps students grow essential strengths, skills, and knowledge

• Beautiful, safe campus with lots of time to learn, play, and run outside • A unique school culture and supportive learning community encourages students to stretch, take risks, embrace challenges, and discover a lifelong joy for learning

• Robust opportunities for on-campus parent involvement and volunteering builds a strong school-home partnership and enriches the student experience • High quality before and after-school care offers coverage from 7 am to 6 pm

Attend our Open House!

November 21, 2019, 6 pm

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Elementary school

Gifted or special needs school

The Evergreen School Address: 15201 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 Website: evergreenschool.org Phone: (206) 957-1523 Email: admission@evergreenschool.org Serving grades: Preschool –Grade 8

About our school: Profound learning for the continually curious The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for over 50 years. Our students love asking questions, and our teachers encourage digging deeper and exploring further. Evergreen’s program seamlessly integrates challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, understanding of differences, and empathy for others.

Our graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• “BIG Lab” Makerspace: Ideal for building, designing and tinkering at every grade level

• Seamless integration of challenging academics with social emotional skills and strategies

• Community: At Evergreen, you can express and explore ideas in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment • Capstone 8th Grade Global Studies Trip: Four weeks away with the entire grade, to a destination students have studied all year

• Faculty and staff who get to know the students very well and become part of your team • Strong sense of community among families, faculty and staff

Visit an open house!

Primary Division Open House, Preschool –Grade 3 October 26, 2019, 10 am to noon Upper Division Open House, Grades 4–8 November 13, 2019, 6:30 to 8 pm Seattle’s Child

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Address: 10015 28th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98146 Website: www.explorer-west.org Phone: (206) 935-0495 Email: admission@explorer-west.org Serving grades: 6 – 8

About our school: Explorer West is a small, safe, and respectful 6th-8th-grade community focused on building character and academic skills during the middle school years. Through excellent academic programs, strong core values, and opportunities to explore diverse interests, students are engaged in a supportive environment that prepares them for high school.

All students participate in studio art, music, drama, and physical education.

Our rigorous academic curriculum includes Latin, social studies, English, math, and science. Our outstanding writing program prepares them for advanced classes in high school.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Students can be themselves. We support and love all their hobbies and geekery.

• The principles of the school match their family’s values.

• The Outdoor Education program. Students make friends and memories for a lifetime on our trips!

• The teachers and staff enjoy, appreciate, understand, and support middle school students. The message students hear is that they are respected.

• Students feel supported by our faculty and staff. Here, students are known and loved.

• Our commitment to the community, sustainability, and preparing students to be global citizens.

Visit an open house!

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Middle school

Elementary school

French American School of Puget Sound Address: 3795 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Website: www.fasps.org Phone: (206) 275-3533 Email: inquire@fasps.org Serving grades/ages: 24 months through Grade 8

About our school: The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) inspires the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural world. Students thrive in a strong academic program that combines the best philosophies of both the French and American educational systems. The FASPS educational program provides students fluency in two languages and cultures and enriches young lives by offering differing perspectives and international experiences.

Our internationally recognized and rigorous program inspires a lifelong love of learning, which children carry with them long after their years at FASPS.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Small classes

“Not only is my child flourishing in the bilingual program, but I love the lively, engaged community of parents and faculty from all over the world!” — FASPS Parent

• Diverse, international student body • Challenging bilingual program

Visit an open house!

Preschool/Elementary: Saturday, November 9, 2019 & Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Middle School: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 School tours on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 am, while classes in session Seattle’s Child

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Elementary school

French Immersion School of Washington Address: 4211 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 Website: www.fisw.org Phone: (425) 653-3970 Email: admissions@fisw.org Serving grades: Preschool (age 2 ½) through 5th grade

About our school: The French Immersion School of Washington offers students ages 2½ through 5th grade an excellent bilingual education in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity. FISW students benefit from an inquiry-based, bilingual, and multicultural education.

The value of the innovative and dynamic curriculum goes well beyond learning languages.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Passionate, caring teachers create a welcoming environment where students love to learn

• Bilingual immersion model. Students spend 70% of learning time in French and develop a strong foundation in both languages

• Curriculum developed around students’ natural curiosity. Students discover, explore, question in-depth, seek answers and solve problems • Field trips, hands-on exploration, sports from swimming to sailing, 5th grade trip to France

• Vibrant, multicultural environment. Students’ bilingual and bicultural experiences make them naturally open to new perspectives and ideas • Active, inquiry-based curriculum develops children’s love of learning

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Giddens School Address: 620 20th Avenue South, Seattle, 98144 Website: www.giddensschool.org Phone: (206) 324-4847 Email: admissions@giddensschool.org Serving grades: Preschool– 5th Grade

About our school: 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.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Learning through exploration, questioning and theorizing

• We know students socially, emotionally and intellectually

• Field trips and community engagement opportunities designed to deepen and enrich the learning experience

• We engage students in rich content learning that is rigorous and deep

• A community that emphasizes kind-heartedness and understanding, where students are cared for and supported in their development

• We challenge inequity within and beyond the classroom and school

Visit an open house!

Saturday, November 2, 10 am to noon Saturday, January 11, 10 am to noon

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Elementary school

Middle school

Gifted or special needs school

Hamlin Robinson School Address: 1701 20th Ave S., Seattle, WA Website: www.hamlinrobinson.org Phone: (206) 763-1167 Email: jruger@hamlinrobinson.org Serving grades: 1st – 8th

About our school: Hamlin Robinson School is an independent school in Seattle offering a specialized program for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

We provide a multi-sensory language approach, a full academic curriculum, and a positive learning environment that nurtures the whole child.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Being confident, successful learners in the classroom

• Supportive, experienced teachers who understand language-based learning differences and how to effectively teach to them

• A variety of specialized classes to explore their interests, including music, drama, art, technology, library and P.E. • Enriching experiences to supplement learning in the classroom, including outdoor trips, museums, nature conservancies and more

• A supportive parent community with shared educational experiences • An on-site High School Transition Coordinator to help find the right fit for high school

Visit us!

Tours weekly. Please contact Jessica Ruger (jruger@hamlinrobinson.org) to schedule.

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Harbor School Address: 15920 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon WA 98070 Website: www.harborschool.org Phone: (206) 567-5955 Email: admissions@harborschool.org Serving grades: K–8

About our school: Our mission: Inspiring young scholars to contribute their wisdom, compassion and personal best in the classroom, the community, and the world. Our students are learners who engage actively with each other and with their teachers. They ask questions, they challenge answers, they communicate in both English and Spanish, they present their learning in diverse ways, they reflect, they contribute, and they laugh. When you visit our school, you will feel the passion and commitment that our students bring to their learning on a daily basis. You will feel inspired by the sense of community and the love of learning that a Harbor School education nurtures in everyone.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Travel study: Students venture outside the classroom to connect academic lessons with life experiences, cultivating lasting bonds.

• Small class size: Small classes mean all students receive individual attention.

• Thematic units: We deeply immerse our students in subject-integrated thematic units that foster stronger connections between concepts.

• Our faculty know children beyond a single year allowing them to truly understand each student.

• Service learning: Service to our community and our environment is part of school life.

• Cornerstone values: Accountability, Compassion, Integrity, Personal Best, Respect and Responsibility help us celebrate all that is good about community and togetherness.

Visit an open house!

4th–8th grade: November 6, 2019 at 6:30pm K–3rd grade: January 25, 2020 at noon School tours are scheduled on request Seattle’s Child

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Elementary school

Middle school

Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle Address: 15749 NE 4th Street, Seattle, WA Website: jds.org Phone: (425) 460-0260 Email: admissions@jds.org Serving grades: Early Childhood to Grade 8

About our school: Our inquiry-based learning program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, confidence, collaboration, leadership, innovation and more — all in a global learning environment. Through inquiry, our students master the same core competencies as their peers at other schools, but JDS’ inquiry program takes students further, teaching them to think deeper, collaborate and problem solve.

Core academics are enriched with Jewish studies and serve as a foundation for lifelong learning. JDS students know who they are, understand what it means to be part of a community, and are empowered to make a difference in the world.

At JDS, curiosity leads to discovery.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Our 7-acre campus includes a STEAM Innovation Lab, “Design Lab” with green screen and 3-D printer, and a state of the art Athletic Center

• Outstanding academics enhanced by an inquirybased approach to learning and an emphasis on social emotional instruction

• K–5 students have weekly art, music and PE, and Middle School students choose electives such as marimba, coding, yearbook and more

• Multi-age villages which extend learning, grow leaders and role models, and focus on building positive relationships in a classroom community

• Opportunities for class field study, outdoor education and a trip to Israel in Grade 8

• Enriching Jewish studies and Hebrew instruction within an inclusive, diverse school community

Visit us!

At JDS, our house is always open!

We offer personalized tours by appointment.

Contact admissions at admissions@jds.org to arrange your visit today.

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KapKa Cooperative School Address: 510 N 49th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Website: www.kapkaschool.org Phone: (206) 522-0350 Email: registrar@kapkaschool.org Serving grades: K –5

About our school: KapKa Cooperative School is a dynamic community of children, parents and teachers working together to create an inclusive, experiential learning environment that fosters capable and compassionate lifelong learners. For more than 30 years, KapKa teachers have understood that children thrive in small class sizes with a wide-ranging curriculum that supports natural human curiosity, creativity and emotion. Our combination of evidence-based social-emotional literacy (SEL), trust in our teachers, and the school’s cooperative model — allowing parents to share in the learning experience — sets our school apart from more traditional education options.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Emergent curriculum incorporates student interests, enabling children to be fully engaged and invested in learning

• Dynamic and flexible learning environments that facilitate student concentration and focus

• Students spend a minimum of 1 hour outside each day, with kindergarteners outside as much as 2.5 hours daily • Yearlong exciting traditions include sleepovers, feasts and a weekend at Camp Orkila!

• Experiential and integrated learning fosters a love of learning, flexible problem-solving and critical thinking • Multi-age cooperative learning environment allows children to learn with and from one another and the adults in their community

Visit our open house!

Saturday, December 7, 10 am to noon

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Elementary school

The Lake and Park School Address: 3201 Hunter Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98144 Website: lakeandparkschool.org Phone: (206) 721-3480 Email: admissions@lakeandparkschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th Grade

About our school: The Lake and Park School provides an environment in which the elementary child’s authentic sense of self is realized through the collaborative partnership of teacher and child.

Our approach to the elementary grades puts basic skills within a meaningful context of intellectual breadth and depth supported by out-in-the-field explorations.

A sky’s-the-limit thematic curriculum makes room for topics near and far and enriches the daily experience.

The arts and sciences are an integral part of all we do.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Field-based science exploration

• Multi-age classrooms which target each child’s individual needs

• Sharing ideas using a variety of artistic media • Having an authentic voice in our school • Engaging every day in real learning by real doing • Being known by every teacher in the school

• In-house learning support • An Aftercare Program that is flexible and that children look forward to • Comprehensive support for parents and fifth graders as they apply to Middle School • Affordable tuition

Visit our open house!

Saturday, December 7 at 10 am Parents only, please Tours throughout the fall on Tuesdays at 9:30 am.

Please reserve a spot on our website to come see the teachers and students in action.

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Lake Washington Girls Middle School Address: 810 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.lwgms.org Phone: (206) 709-3800 Email: admissions@lwgms.org Serving grades: 6–8

About our school: LWGMS serves just under 120 students in grades six through eight. The School’s innovative and holistic approach to educating adolescent girls fosters academic excellence, creative confidence, positive risk-taking and the development of individual talents. Academic core curriculum is enriched by a focus on performance and public speaking, an integrated arts and STEAM curriculum, an outdoor education program, and teaching for social justice. Social-emotional learning is inherent in all that we do. Faculty and staff collaborate in developing, planning and implementing programs, and our values of “Respect and Responsibility” infuse the school’s culture.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• The L-Dub sisterhood is strong and continues well after students graduate.

• A leader in Seattle’s educational landscape, LWGMS focuses on the intersection of high-quality academics, students’ social and emotional well-being and health, and social justice.

• L-Dub fosters strong relationships between teachers and students.

• L-Dub offers students many public speaking and performance opportunities.

• LWGMS serves a diverse range of students while offering robust financial aid and small class sizes.

• LWGMS empowers girls to be strong in mind, body and voice.

Visit an open house!

Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 6pm Thursday, November 7, 2019, 6pm Meet with students, teachers, and administrators, and learn how our academic and co-curricular programs may be a good match for your family.

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The Little School Address: 2812 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Website: www.thelittleschool.org Phone: (425) 827-4609 Email: reganw@thelittleschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th grade

About our school: We believe children learn by exploring the wider world around them. Students are known by the whole community, helping them develop strong relationships with adults and peers. Our classrooms extend into the outdoors on our beautiful 12-acre campus, nurturing each child’s curiosity for learning and discovery. We are a welcoming and inclusive community, and The Little School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin. We invite you to tour The Little School today. Come see why we have been a leader in progressive education for over 60 years!

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Wooded 12-acre campus for learning and play

• Integrated social-emotional and academic growth

• Authentic hands-on exploration and discovery

• Dynamic curriculum and personalized attention so kids love to learn

• Building relationships with friends and teachers

• Great before and afterschool programs to keep kids engaged

Visit an open house!

Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10 am to noon Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 10 am to noon

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The Meridian School Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste. 242, Seattle WA 98103 Website: meridianschool.edu Phone: (206) 632-7154 Email: admissions@meridianschool.edu Serving grades: K – 5

About our school: For over 40 years, Meridian has provided a balanced academic education in which the joy of childhood infuses the excitement of learning.

It is a place where intellectual and social/emotional development are addressed with equal commitment.

Our unique location in Wallingford’s historic Good Shepherd Center situates us in an 6.5-acre park and surrounds us with nonprofit organizations such as the Tilth Alliance, Washington Green Schools and the Wallingford Senior Center. Academics take place inside the classroom and out in the park, and lessons in community begin by simply walking in the door.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Caring, enthusiastic teachers and kind friends.

A supportive and challenging learning community where it is safe to take risks!

• Challenging and integrated curriculum enhanced by experiential, place-based learning opportunities

• Outdoor experiences in Meridian Park— especially gardening, nature journaling, science experiments and play!

• Field trips, group projects, Creativity Lab, music class, social studies and more

• Faculty members dedicated to whole-child development, and supporting and extending student growth through customized learning • An inclusive community that values equity and diversity, and a curriculum that intentionally integrates global competency and service learning

Visit our open house!

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 6 to 8 pm Tours are required and offered weekly from mid-October to mid-January. Registration for all events is available via the Ravenna system.

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Middle school

High school

The Northwest School Address: 1415 Summit Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.northwestschool.org Phone: (206) 682-7309 Email: michele.sanchez@northwestschool.org Serving grades: 6 –12

About our school: The Northwest School offers students a challenging intellectual experience grounded in vigorous study and interdisciplinary learning. Our liberal arts education combines an integrated Humanities program with open-ended scientific lab work and arts classes in every discipline. Core to our education is the development of thoughtful, humane world citizens who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and effective communicators.

Students study topics of international significance alongside students from other countries. Caring for the environment is integrated into our daily routines. Students graduate with the discipline, agility, and creativity to conquer the toughest global challenges.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• 61 art courses to choose from, including Drawing, Ceramics, New Media Art, Orchestra, Stagecraft and Performing Dance Ensemble

• Excellent teachers and close student/teacher relationships supported by small class sizes

• Student-led Interest Groups, including Black Student Union, Environmental Interest Group, GLAM, Internet of Things, Social Justice Squad • Urban Farm/Garden with 30 planter boxes, eight chickens, and a “treezebo”

• A strong commitment to a holistic education, developing students’ intellectual passions, creative spirits and athletic strengths • A warm, inclusive community built on the belief that ethnic, racial, religious, gender and economic diversity are essential for a high quality education

Visit an open house!

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Elementary school

Middle school

Gifted or special needs school

Open Window School Address: 6128 168th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 Website: www.openwindowschool.org Phone: (425) 747-2911 Email: admissions@ows.org Serving grades: K– 8

About our school: Opened in 1985, Open Window School is the Eastside’s only K-8 independent school whose mission is specifically focused on the needs of gifted children.

The program is dedicated to nurturing children’s social and emotional needs, intellectual curiosity, creativity and capacity for critical thinking along with appropriately challenging academics. At the heart of its philosophy is the conviction that its students are “children first, gifted second.”

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Authentic learning opportunities

• Passionate and caring teachers

• Supportive peer group

• Diverse and welcoming community

• Curiosity is encouraged

• Intentional social and emotional learning support

Visit our open house!

November 9 at 1 pm

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Middle school

High school

The Overlake School Address: 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond, WA Website: www.overlake.org Phone: (425) 868-1000 Email: admission@overlake.org Serving grades: 5– 12

About our school: For more than 50 years, The Overlake School has prepared students for success in life through its comprehensive academic program, including AP courses, advanced topics, and electives; all under a liberal arts style of teaching.

Students take arts courses during the academic day, participate in a robust athletics program, explore local and global service learning, and develop an appreciation for the outdoors with a top tier experiential education program.

Located on 73 wooded acres in Redmond, WA, Overlake is a coed independent college prep school for students in fifth through twelfth grades.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Students are known at Overlake

• Small class sizes

• Variety of opportunities for students

• Experienced faculty

• Lifelong friendships develop

• Robust curricular and extra-curricular program

Visit an open house!

Saturday, October 26, 10 am to 12:30 pm Saturday, November 16, 10 am to 12:30 pm Families will have the opportunity to meet faculty and administrators, learn about the program, and take a tour of our beautiful 73 acre campus.

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Elementary school

The Perkins School Address: 9005 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Website: www.theperkinsschool.org Phone: (206) 526-8217 Email: angie@theperkinsschool.org Serving grades: EK – 5

About our school: The Perkins School community cultivates bravery, curiosity, empathy and joy.

Call or email to learn more and to schedule your tour.

206-526-8217 (Angie, Admission Director) angie@theperkinsschool.org

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• We think deeply and we laugh a lot!

• Significant focus on math, science, sustainability and character-building

• We emphasize hands-on, messy exploration in every part of the school • Our school has two dogs, birds, lizards, geckos, stick bugs, a tarantula, a rabbit, fish, and a three-foot snake

• Teachers are empowered and highly motivated • Our students LOVE coming to school

Visit a Parent Open House!

Saturday, December 7, 2019 and January 25, 2020, 10 am to noon Program starts promptly at 10:15 Call to RSVP (Angie 206-526-8217) Seattle’s Child

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Middle school

High school

Seattle Academy Address: 1201 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122 Website: www.seattleacademy.org Phone: (206) 323-6600 Email: admissions@seattleacademy.org Serving grades: 6 – 12

About our school: Seattle Academy is a vibrant, innovative, and energetic independent school in an urban Capitol Hill campus. Our dynamic educational philosophy of teaching students ‘how to think’ but not ‘what to think’ is delivered through our programmatic pillars of Academics, Arts, Athletics, Outdoor Education/Travel and Service.

Our students have varying interests, strengths, and learning styles, which are supported by our faculty, advisors, gradelevel coordinators, counselors, and our Learning Support teams. Our commitment to Know the Kid establishes the foundation for healthy relationships and nurtures a mutual respect for each individual’s strengths, challenges, and unique story.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Our no-cut policy enables students to try new arts, sports, activities and more

• We focus our efforts on understanding each student at the individual level and navigating with them

• Our innovative curriculum offers the opportunity to challenge rigid boundaries for what is possible

• Our Culture of Performance fosters the integration of skills, ability to take risks, and capacity to embrace change

• Students are enriched by the diversity and social engagement of navigating a bustling, evolving neighborhood

• We offer a safe, positive, and supportive environment for students to craft their own transformational experiences

Visit an open house!

October 5 & November 2, 2019

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Elementary school

Gifted or special needs school

Middle school

Seattle Country Day School Address: 2619 4th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 Website: www.seattlecountryday.org Phone: (206) 691-2625 Email: katebriscoe@seattlecountryday.org Serving grades: K–8

About our school: Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) has inspired gifted children in grades K–8 to reach their potential through inquiry, curiosity and wonder. Our students are the center of a dynamic learning and discovery process, where small classes nurture curiosity and critical thinking through an inquiry-based approach to learning.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Inquiry-based instead of accelerated curriculum

• Social Emotional Learning for all grade levels

• Subject Specialist Teachers and Middle School electives

• Small classes supported by expert faculty • Extended Day and Extracurriculars available

• Winterim traditions each Winter!

Visit our open house!

Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5 to 7 pm

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Middle school

Seattle Girls’ School Address: 2706 S Jackson Street, Seattle WA Website: www.seattlegirlsschool.org Phone: (206) 709-2228 Email: admissions@seattlegirlsschool.org Serving grades: 5 – 8

About our school: Middle school is a critical time for development, especially for girls. As girls reach early adolescence, their self-esteem and interest in certain subjects is likely to plummet as a result of being bombarded by conflicting messages about femininity and achievement. Seattle Girls’ School combats the trend of girls losing confidence before competence, especially in STEM subjects.

Our project-based curriculum—grounded in real-world experiences—offers opportunities for leadership, collaboration and problem solving. Students connect academic studies with current events, selfawareness, and collaboration. This results in highly confident graduates who succeed in high school, college and beyond.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Our project-based curriculum gives students the opportunities to become entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, game developers, lawyers and much more.

• Students feel safe and challenged, making them more willing to explore their strengths and examine areas for growth.

• In each grade, students take their studies outside of the classroom on various day and overnight field trips.

• Students learn critical thinking through an anti-bias lens that address issues of difference and oppression.

• Students develop long-lasting friendships and • Students find their voices, giving them confidence support systems with peers, mentors and teachers. to celebrate who they are and what they believe in.

Visit an open house!

Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10 am to noon Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6 to 8 pm

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Preschool

Elementary school

High school

Middle school

Seattle Waldorf School Address: 2728 NE 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125 Website: www.seattlewaldorf.org Phone: (206) 524-5320 Email: info@seattlewaldorf.org Serving grades: Preschool through 12th Grade

About our school: Seattle Waldorf School is changing the conversation about education.

We believe in the power of connection to people and nature, not just technology.

We believe in asking hard questions and finding innovative solutions. We believe inspired learning is about passion, not pressure.

The Waldorf curriculum develops the human capacities needed to navigate the demands of an ever-changing global environment. Through our innovative educational approach, SWS equips students with powers for critical thinking, synthesis, collaboration, and creativity —enabling them to develop into thoughtful, engaged, and articulate moral citizens.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Early Childhood: Outdoor play, exploration and getting dirty

• Parents who choose SWS place a high value on the development of their children’s intellectual capacities, as well as their physical, social and emotional well-being

• Grade School/Middle School: Close-knit classes, field trips and outdoor learning, sports and movement • High School: Independent, project-based learning, well-rounded academics, strong student/ teacher relationships, and adventure trips

• Parents cherish the strong sense of community and family-like environment created in each class • Parents love that their children are seen as individuals

Visit an open house!

Preschool & Kindergarten Open Houses: December 7 & January 11 High School Open House: November 16 School tours from October through April Seattle’s Child

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Preschool

Elementary school

Middle school

Soundview School Address: 6515 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Website: www.soundview.org Phone: (425) 778-8572 Email: contact@soundview.org Serving grades: Preschool – 8th grade

About our school: Soundview School educates students to become innovative thinkers and ethical citizens and leaders who will serve our community with compassion and respect.

We teach future-ready skills by integrating the rigors of the International Baccalaureate with student-driven, action-oriented projects that are engaging and relevant to today’s world. The Soundview community is built upon close, collaborative relationships among students, families and teachers.

Soundview serves motivated and curious learners. Well qualified students and families have a desire to develop character, persistence and resilience, in addition to high-level academic and intellectual habits in multi-age learning communities.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Coming to school every day

• The physically and emotionally safe campus and community where their child will learn and play

• Learning with their teachers and friends • Building forts in our forest, designing lanterns with the laser cutter, experimenting with fermented foods in science, creating batik prints in art class, and using their imaginations in the Creation Station

• The flexible academic program that ensures their child has the right amount of challenge • The warm and caring relationships that develop between students, teachers, and parents… every child is known

Visit us!

Soundview School offers personal tours for families during the school day. Prospective families may call, email or submit a request on our website to arrange a tour.

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Elementary school

Spruce Street School Address: 914 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101 Website: www.sprucestreetschool.org Phone: (206) 621-9211 Email: admission@sprucestreetschool.org Serving grades: Kindergarten through fifth grade

About our school: Spruce Street School values diversity and is committed to helping every child learn and succeed. Conveniently located near downtown Seattle, we take full advantage of the cultural and educational offerings to create hands-on learning opportunities and meaningful experiences. Our teachers are experts whose passion for lifelong learning enables them to ensure that children are known and loved for who they are.

Our students leave as empathetic, capable and well-rounded individuals, confident in their abilities to navigate and impact the world around them.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Multi-age classrooms where they have the chance to be novice and expert learners.

• At Spruce Street School every child is known and valued for who they are.

• The independence and responsibility they gain from being leaders in their classroom and in the school.

• Teachers work collaboratively and are dedicated to every child’s growth in all areas of academic excellence and social-emotional development.

• Learning how to collaborate and advance their skills in a supportive community.

• Every child will become well-equipped to tackle challenges in and out of school.

Attend an open house!

December 7, 2019 January 11, 2020 Seattle’s Child

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Preschool

Elementary school

Middle school

St. Thomas School Address: 8300 NE 12th St, Medina, WA Website: www.stthomasschool.org Phone: (425) 454-5880 Email: admissions@stthomasschool.org Serving grades: Preschool – 8th grade

About our school: Founded in 1951 and located on the Eastside of Seattle in Medina, St. Thomas School (STS) is a private, non-sectarian school for preschool through 8th grade students. A globally recognized leader in innovative education, St. Thomas School serves families that believe leadership, character, and community are essential components of their child’s education.

At St. Thomas School, we believe our students will change the world. We believe our mission to develop responsible citizens of a global society is more important than ever before. We believe that learners and leaders must exemplify strength of character, academic excellence, and community engagement.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Teachers that make academics come alive with unique projects that allow students to have voice and choice in their learning

• We are relentless in devoting our attention to every child placed in our care

• Our commitment to recess, arts, music, technology, and physical education • A dining program like no other. It’s more than just your typical school lunch

• Our unwavering commitment to character education and our long standing core virtues of gratitude, tolerance, respect, courage, integrity, responsibility, compassion, perseverance and generosity • A community that embraces high expectations, shared values, and a passion for learning

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Elementary school

Preschool

University Child Development School Address: 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Website: www.ucds.org Phone: (206) 547-8237 Email: info@ucds.org Serving grades: Preschool – 5th grade

About our school: UCDS designs innovative educational programs that activate personal learning styles and set students up for the rewards of lifelong learning.

Children want to learn—they’re naturally open, inquisitive, expressive.

Our programs stoke this inherent curiosity and activate each child’s individual learning style. And it’s this innovative learning model that sets us apart.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• UCDS teachers design curriculum that requires students to ponder big questions, articulate their understanding, and identify resources to enhance their learning.

• Our teachers are coaches and partners, inspiring a culture of exploration and critical thinking.

• UCDS empowers students to take ownership over the learning process.

• Multi-age classrooms allow children to collaborate with a wide range of peers and their diverse approaches to problem solving.

• UCDS celebrates the individuality of each student through programs that address diverse learning styles, backgrounds and points of view.

• The UCDS experience is enriched with dedicated arts, technology and foreign language programs.

Tour our school!

Weekly tours run from October to January

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Elementary school

University Cooperative School Address: 5601 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Website: www.ucoopschool.org Phone: (206) 524-0653 Email: info@ucoopschool.org Serving grades: K– 5

About our school: University Cooperative School is a community oriented K-5 school with a progressive, child centered, hands-on, multi-age approach to learning.

Social and emotional development, the creative arts, academics, outdoor and service learning are key components of our program. University Cooperative School features small class size, a team of passionate, dedicated teachers, and an engaged group of parents.

Since 1975, University Cooperative School has been nurturing the whole child. We are committed to play-based learning and creating a positive and fun environment for our students.

Childhood is a journey, not a race.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• The supportive and caring relationships they build with their teachers over a three-year pod experience

• The deep level of engagement they get to have in their child’s elementary years

• The hands on approach to learning, emphasis on the arts, outdoor play and epic trips • The caring community of children, parents, and teachers

• Being part of a supportive, nurturing community • Getting to know the amazing children and forming life-long friendships with other parents

Visit our open house!

Saturday, December 7 at 1 pm School tours starting in October

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Middle school

High school

University Prep Address: 8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Website: universityprep.org Phone: (206) 525-2714 Email: admissionoffice@universityprep.org Serving grades: 6 –12

About our school: UPrep is an independent 6–12 school in northeast Seattle where students run with their minds.

Our 40-year history celebrates a commitment to inclusion, a legacy of innovation, and a culture of inspiration, where each student reaches their potential to become intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizens of the world.

Our graduates are prepared for college AND life.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Many different ways to get involved! A no-cut sports program, 76 clubs founded and led by students, and music, theater, and fine arts programs.

• UPrep students have the opportunity to try different sports, clubs, and after-school activities, but not at the expense of strong academics.

• Students are the drivers for their course selections, which include over 100 elective courses, online learning and global programs.

• Each student is known in our supportive environment by teachers, counselors, advisors and deans.

• The Commons Café serves nutritious breakfast and lunch options, plus delicious chocolate chip cookies.

• We partner with families through parent-led committees, which include a focus on socialemotional learning and diversity and community.

Visit an open house!

Thursday, October 17, 2019 Sunday, November 24, 2019

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Elementary school

The Valley School Address: 318 30th Avenue E, Seattle WA Website: www.thevalleyschool.org Phone: (206) 328-4475 Email: lorak@thevalleyschool.org Serving grades: Pre-K through 5th Grade

About our school: Located in Seattle’s Madison Valley since 1985, 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.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• The 20,000 square foot playground to explore, create, jump, climb and play on

• The small school community that allows all families to feel welcome and included

• The Valley School pets who give us opportunities for empathy, caregiving, kindness and learning

• How Valley cultivates the magic and creativity of childhood

• The Valley School teachers who create fun, amazing, and memorable classroom experiences

• The Valley School teachers who create an inspirational learning program that supports, challenges and inspires students

Visit our open house!

Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 6:30 to 8 pm

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Preschool

Elementary school

Middle school

Villa Academy Address: 5001 NE 50th St., Seattle WA Website: thevilla.org Phone: (206) 527-9388 Email: ajohnson@thevilla.org Serving grades: Preschool– 8th Grade

About our school: In the heart of northeast Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, Villa’s beautiful campus is like no other in Seattle. With 31 acres, we provide a wealth of hands-on education opportunities across a range of subjects.

Our highly collaborative faculty ensure that students are known as individuals: their learning styles, their progress on a range of ongoing assessments, their social emotional development, and in the spiritual focus that deepens their compassion and character. Villa’s strong sense community, coupled with small class sizes and a focus on 21st Century Skills for Success ensure a setting where your child will thrive.

What kids will love:

What parents will love:

• Take learning “beyond the desk” and into our campus forest, trails, gardens and waterfront

• Outstanding academics integrating STEM, project-based learning and outdoor education

• Maker Spaces where you’ll tinker, design and innovate

• Whole Child philosophy incorporating social emotional learning and focus on your child’s growth and progress

• Competitive sports and state of the art athletic field

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion grounded in Catholic social justice

• Art, music, PE and world language built into your daily schedule • Theater and band programs, plus after school clubs

• Before/after school care with enrichment options • Generous financial aid

Visit our all-school Open House!

Saturday, October 26, noon to 2 pm Small group tours offered throughout the fall for preschool, kindergarten and middle school.

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School

Neighborhood/city

1

Bertschi School

Capitol Hill

PK–5

240

8:1

$29,360

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2

Billings Middle School

North Seattle

6–8

100

8:1

$34,230

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3

Bright Water Waldorf School

Capitol Hill

P–8

175

10:1

$8,375–$19,475

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4

The Downtown School

Lower Queen Anne/ Belltown

9–12

160

20:1

$18,200

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5

Eastside Preparatory School

Kirkland

5–12

492

7:1

$35,500

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6

Epiphany School

Madrona

PK–5

235

8:1

$26,705

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7

The Evergreen School

Greater Seattle Area

P–8

482

6:1

$13,600–$30,800

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8

Explorer West Middle School

West Seattle

6–8

107

10:1

$18,850–$20,850

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9

French American School of Puget Sound

Mercer Island

P–5

435

7:1

$21,800–$25,000

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10

French Immersion School of Washington

South Bellevue

P–5

185

9:1/10:1

$7,300–$17,700

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11

Giddens School

Central District

P–5

177

7:1/15:1

$13,974–$25,730

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12

Hamlin Robinson School

North Beacon Hill

1–8

300

8:1

$23,450–$25,650

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13

Harbor School

Vashon Island

K–8

90

10:1/14:1

$10,860–$15,715

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14

Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

Bellevue Crossroads

P–8

120

7:1

$10,400–$26,300

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15

KapKa Cooperative School

Phinney/Fremont

K–5

64

1:14

$13,900

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16

The Lake and Park School

Mt. Baker

P–5

70

7:1

$17,100

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Lake Washington Girls Middle School

Central District/ North Beacon Hill

6–8

118

10:1

$25,200

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The Little School

Bellevue

P–5

165

8:1

$25,000

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The Meridian School

Wallingford

K–5

200

8:1

$24,080

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The Northwest School

Capitol Hill

6–12

510

9:1

$37,385–$39,590

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Open Window School

Lakemont

K–8

348

9:1

$28,820–$32,580

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22

The Overlake School

Redmond

5–12

530

12:1

$35,712

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The Perkins School

Maple Leaf

PK–5

115

7:1

$20,980

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Seattle Academy

Capitol Hill

6–12

900

6:1

$37,485–$37,685

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Seattle Country Day School

Queen Anne

K–8

375

1:16

$26,716–$31,258

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Seattle Girls’ School

Central District/Leschi

6–8

131

10:1

$28,280

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Seattle Waldorf School

Northeast Seattle

P–12

397

15:1

$15,030–$27,980

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Soundview School

Lynnwood

P–8

90

8:1

$11,450 –$14,450

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29

Spruce Street School

Denny Triangle

K–5

103

10:1

$26,000

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St. Thomas School

Medina/Bellevue

P–8

355

8:1

$9,270–$32,990

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University Child Development School

University District

P–5

325

8:1

$30,160

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University Cooperative School

University District/ Ravenna

K–5

90

8:1

$11,230–$14,250

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33

University Prep

Wedgewood

6–12

600

9:1

$35,670–$36,750

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The Valley School

Madison Valley

PK–5

110

8:1

$24,450

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35

Villa Academy

Laurelhurst

P–8

400

10:1

$8,095–$27,200

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dent Schools at a glance

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Feb. 6, 2020

99

Lynnwood

405

7 2

99

15

19 31

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Jan. 24, 2020

25

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Feb. 25, 2020

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Feb. 14, 2020

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Feb. 6, 2020

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22

33

Redmond

5

Feb. 6, 2020

27

23

Jan. 16, 2020

Woodinville

522

522

Shoreline

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28

405

32 5

520

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18

3

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Bellevue

14

90

12 16

99

520

35

5

9

Mercer Island

90

10

21

405

8

Vashon Island

Renton

13

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Fall Independent School Fairs EASTSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR: SUNDAY, OCT. 13, 2019 | 2:00-4:00PM

at Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 SEATTLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR: MONDAY, OCT. 14, 2019 | 6:00-8:00PM

at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2019 | 6:00-8:00PM

at NewHolly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South, Seattle WA 98118

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