Our Academic Approach

Eastside Catholic’s sixth- through 12th-grade academic programs, along with the coordinated bell schedule between the high school and middle school, create advantages within our educational environment. This schedule allows the high school and middle school faculties to meet periodically in their academic departments to plan the curriculum and develop an articulated program of study, providing specific learning objectives on which to build. Middle school students who are advanced in their studies have the advantage of taking high school courses.

Perhaps most importantly, there are many opportunities for students to share in the rich culture Eastside Catholic is known for, including cross-grade connections, shared prayer and liturgy, student assemblies and mentor projects. When EC students graduate from our seven-year program, they have the firm academic foundation essential for a successful transition to a rigorous college curriculum. EC students also graduate with a comprehensive grounding in faith and ethics— attributes that will guide them throughout their lives.

Accreditations and Affiliations

• Accredited by Northwest Association of Independent Schools

• Approved as a Catholic school by the Archdiocese of Seattle

• Approved by the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools

• Member of the National Association of Independent Schools

• Member of the National Catholic Educational Association

• Member of the National Middle School Association

Middle School Required Courses

• Humanities

• Religious Studies

• Mathematics, determined by placement and course exams

• Science

• World Languages

• Visual and Performing Arts

• Physical Education and Health

See course descriptions for more information about course options and lengths within each department. 45 hours of community service (10 hours in sixth grade, 15 hours in seventh grade and 20 hours in eighth grade).

High School Courses Taken in Middle School

Eastside Catholic Middle School offers high school level courses for middle school students. Middle school students who have successfully completed high school level courses may begin their high school classes at a more advanced level. Credits earned through courses completed in middle school do not count toward the number of departmental or overall credits that students must earn in grades 9 - 12 at Eastside Catholic High School.

Course Fees

Most courses have required textbooks and instructional materials can be purchased through our textbook vendor. Required and optional book and materials lists are posted over the summer. Some courses have additional fees for materials purchased by the school and charged to families. Examples of course fees include but may not be limited to: travel for DECA, music or Speech and Debate, and materials in certain art classes.

College credit courses require additional fees and AP classes require testing fees (apstudents.collegeboard.org/exampolicies-guidelines/exam-fees). Fee reductions and fee waivers are available. See your counselor for more information. College in the High School courses provides the option to earn college credits. Students must pay the per-credit fee to the credit-issuing institution to earn the college credits; high school credit is earned whether students choose to pay for the college credits. Financial aid may be available. Contact the credit-issuing institution for more information.