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 a virtual open house See downtownschoolseattle.org/ admissions for specific dates for virtual school events this fall. 8
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