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NWAIS SCHOOLS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON

2019

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Academy for Precision Learning

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Billings Middle School The Evergreen School

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The Meridian School

Seattle Jewish Community School

Seattle Waldorf School

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Soundview School

University Child Development School

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University Prep

Villa Academy

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Bertschi School

Bright Water Waldorf School

Epiphany School

Hamlin Robinson School

Weekly tours

The Lake and Park School The Northwest School

Puget Sound Community School

Seattle Country Day School Seattle Girlsâ€™ School

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C10

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Spruce Street School

The Valley School

EASTSIDE

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The Bear Creek School

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Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Lake Washington Girls Middle School

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Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Preparatory School

Eton School

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart French American School of Puget Sound

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French Immersion School of Washington

The Little School Open Window School

The Overlake School

Woodinville Montessori School

Explorer West Middle School

TACOMA Annie Wright Schools Charles Wright Academy Seabury School

OLYMPIA NOVA Middle School

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Weekly tours

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Yellow Wood Academy

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St. Thomas School 5,17

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The Jewish Day School

WEST SEATTLE

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LYNNWOOD

BOTHELL

SHORELINE

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WOODINVILLE

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Avondale

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Ravenna

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Newcastle West Seattle

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Gig Harbor T4

TACOMA

NOVA Middle School is located in Olympia, south of Tacoma O1

NWAIS Kindergarten – Grade 12 CANDIDATE 5031 University Way NE SCHOOL Seattle, WA 98105 206-427-0115 • admissions@aplschool.org

aplschool.org The Academy for Precision Learning (APL) is an academically challenging and socially vibrant independent school founded on a model of inclusion, serving students all across the autism spectrum alongside their typically developing peers. Founded by parents seeking a uniquely supportive educational environment, APL balances students’ needs for individualized academic programming with inclusive and differentiated learning opportunities in a full classroom. APL provides a flexible, individualized approach that ensures every member of our neurodiverse community of learners excels. With an academically rigorous curriculum, experiential education, and service opportunities, we create an environment of meaningful inclusion and personal pathways. APL is a place where students can achieve academic success while also becoming productive members of their communities.

OPEN HOUSES October 22, 2019 January 28, 2020 Tours available weekly

• Independent, 501c(3) not-forprofit • Located in the University District • Nurturing environment • Individualized learning • Daily Social-Emotional skills practice and support • Inclusion-based model • Licensed Behavioral Health Agency

Preschool – Grade 12 827 N Tacoma Avenue Tacoma, WA 98403 253-272-2216

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aw.org 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. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma. The historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces. Opening in October 2019: a third gym and new pool for the thriving K- 12 athletic program and a new building for the all-boys Upper School.

ADMISSION EVENTS All School Preview October 24, 2019 December 5, 2019

• Small class size • Preschool starting at age 3 • IB Continuum School • K-12 athletics program

Middle & Upper School Preview November 11, 2019

• 5- & 7-day boarding, Grades 9-12

Lower & Middle School Preview January 30, 2020

• Students from all over the world attend Annie Wright

Preschool – Grade 12 Redmond, WA 425-898-1720

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tbcs.org/success 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 a series of “Tools for Success: Parenting Topics and Tips” events that are open to the public, check the website for dates and topics.

• Preschool to Graduation • Individualized Math • Weekly Chapel • Shakespeare Immersion • Foreign Languages • Thirteen AP Courses • JanTerm Courses • Thriving Athletics Program

Grades 6 – 8 12351 8th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-547-4614

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billingsmiddleschool.org 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. Exciting new base camp – same extraordinary program: • Billings is co-ed and serves up to 108 Students in grades 6-8 • Average class size is 15 students • 1 in 3 Billings families receives tuition assistance • We offer three year integrated programs in global studies, applied math, visual and performing arts, and outdoor learning.

OPEN HOUSES Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. To schedule a small group tour of our new building, contact: admissions@billingsmiddleschool.org

• Over 30,000 sq. ft. of academic spaces • A full Gymnasium, as well as secured outdoor play spaces • An Arts wing, with dedicated visual art and music classrooms, and a well appointed stage • A dedicated Design Lab • A fully equipped Science Lab • A fully equipped commercial kitchen • $100,000 worth of technology upgrades

PK – Grade 5 2227 10th AVE E Seattle, WA 98102 206-442-6855

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bertschi.org

Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community. But this is not just the mission of the school; it’s what visitors experience as soon as they walk through the doors. Bertschi’s program helps kids learn about themselves and how they learn best. Staff, teachers, parents, and students collaborate to establish a community that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful.

OPEN HOUSE November 7, 2019, 6:30–8 p.m.

1501 10th Ave. E, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98102 206-624-6176

NWAIS CANDIDATE MEMBER

brightwaterwaldorf.org

Mission Statement Cultivating Creative Minds, Capable Hands, and Compassionate Hearts

OPEN HOUSES Window into Waldorf (EC) TBD All School Open House: Sat, Nov. 2, & Sat, Dec. 7, 2019 Kindergarten & Lower Grades Open House: Sat, Jan. 11, 2020 TOURS: Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. Oct. 17 through May 28

Preschool – Grade 12 7723 Chambers Creek Road W. Tacoma, WA 98467 253-620-8373

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charleswright.org At Charles Wright, you will find faculty and staff committed to care for your child as they develop academic, artistic, social-emotional, and athletic skills in preparation for college and life. Founded in 1957, and focused on the values of excellence, compassion, integrity, respect, and perseverance, Charles Wright Academy is the only Tacoma independent school serving both girls and boys from preschool to grade 12 in a co-educational environment. With an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school on one beautiful 107-acre campus, students are nurtured and challenged through a breadth of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. We offer extensive school bus service, serving families in South King County, Silverdale, Puyallup, Tacoma, and Olympia.

OPEN HOUSES Visit Days: October 16, December 4 Morning Coffee Lower School: September 17, October 1, October 22, November 12, December 10 Morning Coffee Middle & Upper Schools: October 8, October 29, November 19, December 17

• Serving Girls & Boys Preschool– Grade 12 • Art, Music, Science, Language, Technology, and Athletics in Each School • Robust Experiential Education Program • Voted “Best Middle School” by South Sound Magazine 2019 • AP and Elective Courses in Grades 9-12 • 73% of Class of 2019 in the top 10% of WA High School Grads • 50% will matriculate at colleges in Barron’s “Most Competitive” category; 29% will attend colleges in U.S. News Top 25

Grades 6 – 12 232 228th Avenue SE Sammamish WA 98074 425-295-3000

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eastsidecatholic.org Eastside Catholic School is an independent, educational community guided by faith, where students in grades 6-12 learn to integrate thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships and inspire a life of leadership and service to others. Our exceptional college preparatory program integrates 1:1 technology and fosters intellectual curiosity, academic discipline and critical thinking in a supportive and caring environment for middle and high school students. EC students explore, pursue and achieve in a broad spectrum of interests including drama, mathematics, science, art, music, athletics, debate and more. Eastside Catholic is also home to the Options Program, an individualized special education program for high school students with intellectual disabilities.

OPEN HOUSES High School, November 17, 2–4 p.m. Middle School and High School, December 4, 6:30–8 p.m. Middle School, January 12, 2–4 p.m.

• The only coed Catholic school, grades 6–12, in the Seattle area • 30+ AP, Honors and UW in the High School courses • Award-winning, academic, performing arts and athletic programs • Retreats at every grade level

Be a Crusader for a Day! Register at eastsidecatholic.org/visit

• Level Two Green School located on 50 acres of protected wetlands

Grades 5 – 12 10613 NE 38th Place Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-5668

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eastsideprep.org

Eastside Prep promotes critical thinking, integration of disciplines, hands-on education, and an ethic of innovation. We offer a challenging and supportive program for nearly 500 students in grades 5-12, founded on the belief that a good education is dynamic and rooted in relationship. Students design projects, cultivate ideas, analyze results, and synthesize perspectives. Eastside Prep balances student well-being with academic success. Students think outside of their comfort zones, take risks, and build community – on stage, on the court, and in the classroom. Our graduates move into the world prepared to lead with compassion in a wide array of fields, disciplines, and geographies.

OPEN HOUSES October 19 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. November 9 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

“Eastside Prep is a testament to the fact that not only can social emotional health and academic rigor co-exist – they must if we are to accomplish our mission.” —Terry Macaluso, Ph.D., Head of School

Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 3611 East Denny Way Seattle, WA 98122 206-323-9011

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epiphanyschool.org

An independent, non-parochial school serving students from Pre-K to 5th Grade. Epiphany School is a vibrant community known for excellent academics, strong socialemotional 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.

OPEN HOUSE November 21, 2019, 6 p.m.

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Preschool – Grade 8 2701 Bel-Red Road Bellevue, WA 98008 425-881-4230

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etonschool.org At Eton School, students are curious to learn, and all learners are embraced. Based on Montessori philosophy and educational research, Eton School’s program is designed to address each student’s learning needs every step of the way. From the youngest three-year-old in Pre-elementary to the oldest in eighth grade, the student’s love for learning abounds while leadership develops. When students graduate, they have an enduring passion for learning, and they take with them a foundation that prepares them to move on, to excel, and to contribute to the world. Pre-elementary (age 3-K) and Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) are multi-grade Montessori classrooms. Upper Elementary (grades 4-5) and Middle School (grades 6-8) transition to single-grade classrooms with a continuance of the Montessori philosophy.

Eton Students Are: OPEN HOUSES School Day Open House, Grades 1–8 October 25, 2019, 9:15 a.m. Fall Open House, Age 3–Grade 8 November 2, 2019, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Winter Open House, Age 3–Grade 3 January 11, 2020, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

• Inspired: to learn, to relate, to create, to make a difference • Prepared: to question, to work collectively, to excel, to lead • Empowered: to think critically, to be compassionate, and to be world citizens.

Profound learning for the continuously curious

Preschool – Grade 8 15201 Meridian Avenue N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-957-1523

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evergreenschool.org Ever think . . . “my child could go deeper, even at this young age?” If so, then The Evergreen School might be the right fit for your family. Evergreen is: A place for curious, highly capable students who delight in exploring further. Teachers emphasize depth over speed and promote learning from setbacks and successes alike. Our program thoroughly integrates challenging academics with social and emotional learning and a proactive commitment to diversity and inclusion at every grade level. Students cultivate courage, creativity and empathy as they work to address real-world challenges through hands-on projects that impact our local and global community. An Evergreen education lays the groundwork for students who will keep evolving as thinkers and as people, throughout their Evergreen experience and beyond.

OPEN HOUSES

PS - 3rd Grade Sat, October 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 4th – 8th Grades Wed, November 13, 6:30–8 p.m.

• We seamlessly connect socialemotional learning, inclusiveness, and challenging academics. • Our students explore and gain confidence through handson learning in our “BIG Lab” makerspace. • Our graduates are joyful, inquisitive learners, dedicated to serving their local and global communities.

Grades 6 – 8 10015 28th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146 206-935-0495

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explorer-west.org We are the only independent 6th-8th-grade school in West Seattle redefining the middle school experience. Exceeding traditional expectations, we’ve crafted an education program that equips students for high school and an experience that empowers them for life. Our small learning community is ideal for students to explore academic curiosities, self-expression, leadership, and creative problem-solving skills. Guided by respect, we focus on developing academic skill and character to ensure success at the high school of their choice. Students experience: • A rigorous curriculum preparing them to be organized and excel academically in high school • Three years of studio art, drama, music, and Latin • Exposure to topics in sustainability, social justice, and community service • An all-school outdoor education program that includes camping, backpacking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing

OPEN HOUSES Tues, October 22, 6:30–8 p.m. Thurs, November 21, 6:30–8 p.m. Sat, December 7, 10–11:30 a.m.

“Knowing how to solve math problems is only one part of getting ready for high school. Our teachers have not only given us knowledge, they have shaped us to become great community members who are supportive of everybody. We are prepared for high school in many different ways.” —Lucien, Class of 2019

Grades 5 – 12 4800 139th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98006-3015 425-641-0700

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forestridge.org Forest Ridge – The Sacred Heart School of Seattle – draws upon 200 years of proven Sacred Heart educational expertise in employing a robust, student-centered learning approach that challenges each girl to develop her unique strengths to become a ‘Woman Who Can.” We believe: • Every girl can lead • Each girl will lead from her strengths • Leadership is expressed in a variety of forms • Leadership is a journey – built step by step We’re here to help teach and guide our students to develop their skills – academic, socialemotional and leadership – in an atmosphere that pairs a strong leadership learning program with rigorous academics to give each girl the confidence and tools she needs to succeed. We invite you to learn more about the amazing opportunities available for girls in grades 5-12 online at forestridge.org.

• Private, Independent, Catholic • Small Class Sizes • Immersive Technology

OPEN HOUSE October 26, 2019

• Boarding Program • Arts and Athletics • Values-Based, StudentCentered Learning • Leadership, Service Focused

Preschool (24 Months) – Grade 8 NWAIS 3795 E. Mercer Way ACCREDITED Mercer Island, WA 98040 MEMBER 206-275-3533

fasps.org Excellence Today, the World Tomorrow 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. “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

OPEN HOUSES November 9, 2019 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. January 14, 2020 6–8 p.m.

• French Not Required Before Grade 1 • 7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio • Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education • Over 50 Nationalities Represented • Tuition Assistance Available • Daily Hot Lunch and Bus Service • Extended Summer Program for Preschoolers

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

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fisw.org 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 8, 2019 December 7, 2019 January 9, 2020

• Bilingual Immersion Program • Age 2 ½ to 5th Grade • Rigorous Curriculum • Diverse Student Body • Welcoming School Community • Small Student to Teacher Ratio

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

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hamlinrobinson.org Hamlin Robinson School ignites the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Our world-class program builds confidence by giving children the opportunity to experience academic success. HRS teachers are highly-skilled, compassionate educators who use a multi-sensory approach to literacy to help students discover the joy of learning. The rich, comprehensive school program at HRS is rooted in techniques that encourage creativity and build on a child’s own interests and curiosities to make learning fun and interesting. Come visit our convenient location. You will see children who work hard, take risks, and love coming to school every day.

• Full academic curriculum including Library, PE, Art, Music, Technology, and Drama • Research backed, multisensory approach

TOURS WEEKLY Please Call 206-763-1167

• Before and After School Program • Parent education opportunities

Early Childhood – 8th Grade 15749 NE 4th Street Bellevue, WA 98008 425-460-0200

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

jds.org The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (www.jds.org) is an Early Childhood through 8th Grade independent day school located on seven gorgeous acres in the Crossroads area of Bellevue – just two miles south of Microsoft’s main campus. Our multi-age, 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 studies 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.

Our House is Always Open! Schedule your personalized tour today. Contact Wendy at wleberman@jds.org or 425-460-0260

• Extended Care and After School Activities, Lunch Program • Transportation and Flexible Tuition Available

Grades 6, 7, and 8 810 18th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206-709-3800

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lwgms.org Lake Washington Girls Middle School is a place where students explore, experiment, discover, create, and learn about themselves and the world around them. Since 1998, LWGMS has developed an innovative and holistic approach to educating adolescent girls — fostering academic excellence, creative confidence, positive risk-taking, and the development of individual talents. Academic core curriculum is enriched and stretched by a focus on performance and public speaking, an integrated arts program, a STEAM curriculum, an outdoor education program, and teaching for social justice. Social-emotional learning is essential and 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. Lake Washington Girls Middle School empowers girls to be strong in mind, body, and voice. The school is currently housed in a historic building in central Seattle and is moving to a new, permanent home in North Beacon Hill in November, 2019.

• Empowering Girls • Collaboration and Leadership • Diverse Student Body

OPEN HOUSES Wed, October 30, 2019, 6 p.m. Thurs, November 7, 2019, 6 p.m.

• STE(A)M Program • Pedagogy of Performance • Fostering Social Responsibility

Ages 3–11 2812 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 425-827-8708

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

thelittleschool.org At The Little School, we believe that children learn by developing their creativity and exploring the world around them. We provide a natural setting for our students to uncover their passions and discover who they are as learners. Our classrooms extend beyond our walls into the outdoors, nurturing each child’s enthusiasm and curiosity for learning. Since we are little, each student knows and is known by the whole community, which provides students with the opportunity to develop strong friendships and productive relationships. We are a welcoming and inclusive community. The Little School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin. We invite you to come visit The Little School! Come see why we have been a leader in progressive education for over 60 years!

OPEN HOUSES January 11, 2020, 10 a.m. March 28, 2020, 10 a.m.

• Environmental Outdoor Focus • Authentic Hands-On Learning • Small Student-to-Teacher Ratio • Building Confidence and Competence Daily • 12.5 Acre Campus for Exploration • Before & After School Extended Day

Preschool - Fifth Grade 3201 Hunter Blvd. S. Seattle, WA 98144 206-721-3480

NWAIS CANDIDATE MEMBER

lakeandparkschool.org

• Our beginning program emphasizes play, the essential tool of learning and growing. • Our approach to the elementary grades puts basic skills within a meaningful context of intellectual depth and breadth supported by out-in-the-field explorations. • The arts and sciences are an integral part of all we do. • A value is placed on the outdoors throughout the seasons and grades.

OPEN HOUSE

Sat, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (Parents Only) Tours weekly. Please see website to register online.

Grades 6 – 12 1415 Summit Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206-682-7309

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northwestschool.org

The Northwest School is an outstanding college preparatory school for grades 6-12 that challenges students with a unique and dynamic academic program. Learning here is integrated, multi-dimensional, and sometimes messy, in a good way. That’s the idea. It’s real learning – the kind that develops thinkers, activists, and innovators. Our students come from up to 15 different countries and we send students to immerse in cultures around the globe. Come spend time with us and see how student-centered learning leads to a sense of wonder, purpose, and agency.

OPEN HOUSES

Upper School: October 20, 2019 Middle School: November 17, 2019

Kindergarten – Grade 5 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-7154

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meridianschool.edu For over 40 years, The Meridian School has been committed to shaping globally responsible citizens who are empowered to inquire, investigate, innovate and impact their communities. Guided by a belief in the power of a wide range of human potential, we approach each child’s learning flexibly and responsively. Our inclusive approach serves a diverse community of learners through a combination of instructional differentiation and small group intervention or extension. Our unique location in Wallingford’s historic Good Shepherd Center situates us in a 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.

OPEN HOUSE November 13, 2019 6–8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:40 p.m. Programming begins at 6 p.m.

• Small class sizes and an approach to learning that is flexible, responsive and customized • Balanced focus on socialemotional and intellectual development • Place-based Education, Global Competency, and Service Learning programs

Grades 6 – 8 NWAIS 2020 22nd Ave SE ACCREDITED Olympia, WA 98501 MEMBER 360-491-7097 admissions@novaschool.org

novaschool.org

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. For more than 25 years, we have fostered the joyful pursuit of intellectual, social, and emotional expansion through a challenging curriculum that nourishes highly capable students to develop identity, selfempowerment, and community.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7–8:30 p.m.

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, January 12, 2020, 2–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 7–8:30 p.m.

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Kindergarten – Grade 8 6128 168th Place SE Bellevue, WA 98006 425-747-2911

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openwindowschool.org 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 HOUSE November 9, 1 p.m.

Open Window School graduates are empathetic, innovative problem solvers and passionate, purposeful global citizens. Come find out more for yourself! Join us for our Open House or a weekly parent tour. Contact us to find out more admissions@ows.org

Grade 5 – 12 20301 NE 108th Street Redmond, WA 98053 425-868-6191, ext. 442

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overlake.org 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.

OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 26, 2019 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Our mission: • Inspire Excellence • Develop Intellectual Curiosity • Teach Responsibility • Embrace Diversity • Foster a Compassionate Community

Grades 6 – 12 660 S Dearborn St. Seattle, WA 98134 206-324-4350

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pscs.org

Puget Sound Community School (PSCS) is a progressive, Seattle-area, middle and high school, dedicated to graduating students who have cultivated a joy for self-directed, lifelong learning. Our safe, compassionate environment allows our students to develop, over time, the skills necessary to become fully engaged in their own educational process, and to recognize they are each a part of something bigger than themselves.

OPEN HOUSES

Fall: Sat, October 19, 2019, 12–3 p.m. Winter: Tues, January 21, 2020, 6:30–8 p.m. Weekly Tours Starting September 2019

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

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seattlewaldorf.org

At Seattle Waldorf School, we are changing the conversation about education. We believe the purpose of education is to inspire well-rounded, creative, and critical thinkers--capacities that are increasingly important in our rapidly changing technological age. We deliver an education that prepares students to be tomorrow’s problem-solvers with skills that foster the flexibility, resilience, and confidence they’ll need to thrive as life-long learners. The journey starts at Seattle Waldorf School. Visit our website for tour dates on all campuses.

OPEN HOUSES

Early Childhood: December 7 and January 11, 1–2:30 p.m. High School: November 16, 10 a.m.–Noon

PreK – Grade 8 1801 53rd St. NE, Tacoma 98422 925 Court C, Tacoma 98402

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

253-952-3111

seabury.org Seabury is the only independent school in the South Puget Sound area with programs specifically designed for intellectually advanced children in PreK – 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!

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Learn-Play-Explore Day (PreK & Lower School): October 15, 9–10:30 a.m. Middle School Fall Preview: October 16, 9–10:30 a.m. Lower School Open House: February 1 PreK & Kinder 9–10:30 a.m. First–Fifth Grades 9 a.m.–Noon Middle School Open House: February 8, 9 a.m.–Noon Contact us to schedule a tour with our Assistant Head of School.

• The only gifted school for PreK–eighth grade in the entire south sound region. • The city is our classroom with a downtown Tacoma middle school location. • Specialist programs include Spanish, fine arts, P.E., library, and performing arts. • Students PreK – eighth grade experience field studies in coordination with their curriculum. • Fifth grade Bridges program provides a transition from the lower school to middle school.

Grade 6 – 12 1201 East Union Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-7227

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

seattleacademy.org Seattle Academy (SAAS) is a vibrant, innovative and energetic independent school serving 6th through 12th grade students in an urban Capitol Hill campus setting in Seattle. Our dynamic educational philosophy 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, cutting-edge 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 HOUSES

Sat, October 5, 2019 Middle School 10 a.m. Upper School 2 p.m. Sat, November 2, 2019 Upper School 10 a.m. Middle School 2 p.m.

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.

Kindergarten – Grade 8 2619 4th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 206-691-2625

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

seattlecountryday.org Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) inspires gifted children in grades K-8 to discover their potential through inquiry, curiosity, and wonder. Since 1964, we have guided and challenged a group of students whose needs are not always met in the prototypical classroom. Our talented faculty prioritize project-based learning and provide our students with the time, tools, and attention they need to explore ideas, make mistakes, and try again. SCDS is committed to serving a diverse range of gifted learners in the Seattle metropolitan area. We serve students from 43 zip codes around Seattle, and we currently offer bus transportation to the East side, Madison Park/Capitol Hill, and South/West Seattle neighborhoods. SCDS entry points are kindergarten, third grade, and sixth grade; applications are accepted at all grade levels.

OPEN HOUSE Thurs, October 24, 2019 5–7 p.m.

• Inquiry-Based Curriculum • Integrated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) • Art, Music, Athletics, Foreign Language • Middle School Electives and Overnight Trips • Before and After School Extended Day • Winterim Traditions

Grades 5 – 8 2706 S. Jackson St Seattle, WA 98144 206-709-2228

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

seattlegirlsschool.org Our mission is to inspire and develop courageous leaders who think independently, work collaboratively, learn joyfully, and champion change. Our project-based curriculum, grounded in real world experiences, offers endless opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and authentic problem solving. At Seattle Girls’ School we don’t wait for “when you grow up.” Every day, SGS students get to be... Game Developers Lawyers Astronauts Doctors Film Directors Activists Innovators Scholars Scientists See what your daughter can be at Seattle Girls’ School!

OPEN HOUSES Sat, October 19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Thurs, November 14, 6–8 p.m.

We believe empowering a girl changes the world. We do it through: • Rigorous and creative academics • STEM+Art = STEAM • Critical thinking and an anti-bias lens SGS fosters and challenges girls to discover who they are and who they want to become.

Kindergarten – Grade 5 7217 Woodlawn Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-5212

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

sjcs.net

Exceptional education integrating academic, Jewish, and social emotional learning. Multi-age cohorts offering hands-on learning and multi-disciplinary curriculum. Differentiated instruction meeting the learning needs of each student. Inclusive and supportive community of Jewish families spanning a broad range of identifications and practices.

• NOW LOCATED AT GREEN LAKE! OPEN HOUSE Sun, November 10, 2019 2–4 p.m.

• Visit our new campus and explore our vibrant learning community • Accepting applications for admissions and financial assistance on an ongoing basis

Preschool – Grade 8 6515 196th Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-8572

NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER

soundview.org Soundview School educates preschool through 8th grade students. Students learn in flexible, multi-age classrooms that provide personalized learning experiences. The Soundview community is built and dependent upon close, personal relationships among students, families, and teachers. We work with our students and families to build a solid foundation for success. At Soundview, every child is a leader, empowered to make a positive difference. Our school community values diversity and safety. We honor how children really learn by encouraging curiosity, risk-taking, creation, and reflection. Soundview students become leaders in their communities and develop the skills to make their world better.

TOURS Private tours are available daily Monday through Thursday. Call 425-778-8572 to schedule your tour.

The Soundview experience is grounded in five core beliefs: • International Mindedness • Social Justice • Environmental Sustainability • Design Thinking • Multi-age Learning

Kindergarten – Grade 5 914 Virginia Street Seattle, WA 98101 206-621-9211

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

sprucestreetschool.org

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.

OPEN HOUSES December 7 and January 11

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

stthomasschool.org

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. St. Thomas School offers all-inclusive tuition. Merit Scholarships are available for incoming 5th - 8th grade students. Financial aid is available for all grade levels.

OPEN HOUSES November 7, 2019 and January 11, 2020

PreK – Grade 5 5062 9th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 206-547-UCDS(8237)

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

ucds.org

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.

Please visit ucds.org to see our admission tour schedule. • UCDS teachers design curriculum • Individuality is celebrated • Dedicated arts, technology and foreign language programs • Collaborative, multi-age classrooms • Our teachers are coaches and partners

Grades 6 – 12 8000 25th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-2714

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

universityprep.org

University Prep, in northeast Seattle, celebrates a commitment to inclusion, a legacy of innovation and a culture of inspiration. At UPrep, we empower students to take ownership of their learning and reach their potential to become intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizens of the world. “UPrep is a place for everyone. I have three different children. At UPrep, they each found their place.” —UPrep parent

OPEN HOUSES Thurs, October 17 and Sun, November 24

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Pre-K (Age 4) through Grade 5 318 30th Ave East NWAIS Seattle, WA 98112 CANDIDATE 206-328-4475 MEMBER

thevalleyschool.org

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 HOUSE December 10, 2019 6:30 p.m.

Preschool – Grade 8 5001 NE 50th Street Seattle, WA 98105 206-527-9388

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

thevilla.org

All are welcome at Villa Academy! • Outstanding academics integrating STEM, project-based learning, and outdoor education • 31-acre campus: orchards, woodland trails, playgrounds, and waterfront • Large, light-filled classrooms and small class sizes • PE classes, competitive sports, and new athletic field • Extended Day: clubs in art, robotics, chess, drama, and more • Two concert bands, jazz band, woodwind orchestra, and choir • Generous Financial Aid

OPEN HOUSE Sat, October 26, Noon–2 p.m.

Toddler – High School 19102 North Creek Pkwy. Bothell, WA 98011 Early Childhood 13965 NE 166th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 425-482-3184

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

woodinvillemontessori.org Woodinville Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education, beginning with toddlers and continuing all the way through high school. WMS honors the individual, respects a variety of learning styles and provides high-challenge educational opportunities to every student. Enrichment and extracurricular activities provide balance with the core curriculum.

OPEN HOUSES Early Childhood, at Woodinville campus Sat, October 5, 10 a.m. Sat, November 2, 10:30 a.m.–Noon Toddler-High School, at North Creek campus Thurs, October 17, 6–7:30 p.m. Sat, November 2, 9:30–11 a.m.

• Holistic Education • Excellent Teachers • Low Student/Teacher Ratios • Strong Collaboration Among Students, Parents & School • Development of Positive Personal Values & Social Skills • An Atmosphere that Celebrates and Honors Diversity • Athletics

Grades K-12 9655 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-236-1095

NWAIS AFFILIATE MEMBER

yellowwoodacademy.org

Education built around your child At Yellow Wood Academy, our philosophy is to provide every child with the tools and encouragement needed to pursue their own personal journey. We do this by constructing a unique educational program for our students. By melding our core curriculum with community engagement, arts, engineering, and languages, we ensure that your child will not just learn, they will thrive.

OPEN HOUSE

December 3, 6:30 p.m. â€˘ Tours every Wednesday

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School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Academy for Precision Learning

candidate member

aplschool.org

University District

K–12

Annie Wright Schools

accredited member

aw.org

Tacoma’s North End

PS–12

yes

The Bear Creek School

accredited member

tbcs.org

Redmond

PS–12

yes

Bertschi School

accredited member

bertschi.org

Capitol Hill

PK–5

yes

Billings Middle School

accredited member

billingsmiddleschool.org

Northgate

6–8

Bright Water Waldorf School

candidate member

brightwaterwaldorf.org

Capitol Hill

PS–8

yes

Charles Wright Academy

accredited member

charleswright.org

University Place

PS–12

yes

Eastside Catholic School

accredited member

eastsidecatholic.org

Sammamish

6–12

Eastside Preparatory School

accredited member

eastsideprep.org

Kirkland

5–12

Epiphany School

accredited member

epiphanyschool.org

Madrona

PK–5

yes

Eton School

accredited member

etonschool.org

Bellevue/ Redmond

PS–8

yes

The Evergreen School

accredited member

evergreenschool.org

Greater Seattle Area

PS–8

yes

Explorer West Middle School

accredited member

explorer-west.org

West Seattle

6–8

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

accredited member

www.forestridge.org

Bellevue/ Somerset

5–12

Before/ After School

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

120

varies

coed

varies

yes

2/1/20

open

yes

550

12:1

coed PS-8 / coordinate 9-12

$16,650$60,700

2/3/20

yes

ISEE/SSAT

839

8:1

coed

$4475$26,350

yes

after school

240

8:1

coed

$29,360

1/16/20

2/6/20

108

9:1

coed

$34,230

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

175

9:1

coed

$8,375$19,475

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

660

8:1

coed

$19,200$27,590

1/15/20

yes

ISEE/SSAT/ HSPT

875

15:1

coed

$24,540

yes

HS 2/3/20 MS 1/8/20

after school

ISEE/SSAT

490

8:1

coed

$35,500

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

235

8:1

coed

$26,705

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

297

10:1

coed

$13,308$23,604

yes

484

6:1

coed

$13,600$30,800

1/16/20

2/20/20

after school

110

11:1

coed

$18,850$20,850

yes

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

ISEE/SSAT HSPT

300

6:1

girls

$34, 900

HS 1/8/20 MS 2/14/20

1/8/20

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

1/24/20, 1/24/20, then rolling then rolling

2/14/20 2/14/20 then rolling then rolling

School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

French American School of Puget Sound

accredited member

fasps.org

Mercer Island

TYPK-8

yes

French Immersion School of Washington

accredited member

fisw.org

Bellevue/ Issaquah

PS–5

yes

Hamlin Robinson School

accredited member

hamlinrobinson.org

North Beacon Hill

1–8

The Jewish Day School

accredited member

jds.org

Crossroads

EC–8

yes

The Lake and Park School

candidate member

lakeandparkschool.org

Mt. Baker/ Seattle

PS–5

yes

Lake Washington Girls Middle School

accredited member

lwgms.org

Central District

6–8

The Little School

accredited member

thelittleschool.org

Bellevue/ Bridle Trails

PS–5

yes

The Meridian School

accredited member

meridianschool.edu

Wallingford

K–5

The Northwest School

accredited member

northwestschool.org

Capitol Hill

6–12

NOVA Middle School

accredited member

novaschool.org

Olympia

6–8

Open Window School

accredited member

openwindowschool.org

Bellevue/ Newcastle

K–8

The Overlake School

accredited member

overlake.org

Redmond

5–12

Puget Sound Community School

subscriber

pscs.org

Chinatown-ID, Downtown

6–12

Seabury School

accredited member

seabury.org

Browns Point/ Downtown Tacoma

PK–8

yes

Before/ After School

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

yes

435

7:1 in preschool 10:1

coed

$23,000$26,500

3/13/20

yes

185

9:1 in preschool

coed

$7,300$17,600

yes

2/14/20

1/24/20

yes

300

8:1

coed

$23,450$25,650

1/16/20

2/6/20

after school

110

7:1

coed

$10,400$26,300

yes

1/16/20

2/6/20

after school

8:1

coed

$10,500$17,100

1/16/20

2/6/20

after school

yes

118

10:1

girls

$25,200

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

165

6:1 - 12:1

coed

$13,900$25,000

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

215

8:1

coed

$24,080

1/16/20

1/24/20

after school

ISEE/SSAT

510

9:1

coed

$37,385$39,590

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

108

9:1

coed

$18,316

2/28/20 then rolling

2/28/20

yes

345

9:1

coed

$28,82032,580

1/16/20

2/6/20

ISEE/SSAT

531

9:1

coed

$35,712

1/16/20

2/6/20

11:1

coed

$21,610

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

15:1

coed

$12,000$23,000

Rolling

3/31/20

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Seattle Academy

accredited member

seattleacademy.org

Capitol Hill

6–12

Seattle Country Day School

accredited member

seattlecountryday.org

Queen Anne

K–8

Seattle Girls’ School

accredited member

seattlegirlsschool.org

Central District/ Leschi

5–8

Seattle Jewish Community School

accredited member

sjcs.net

Green Lake

K–5

Seattle Waldorf School

accredited member

seattlewaldorf.org

NE Seattle / Magnuson Park

PS–12

yes

Soundview

subscriber

soundview.org

Lynnwood

PS–8

yes

Spruce Street School

accredited member

sprucestreetschool.org

Downtown Seattle

K–5

St. Thomas School

accredited member

stthomasschool.org

Medina/ Bellevue

PS–8

yes

University Child Development School

accredited member

ucds.org

University District

PS–5

yes

University Prep

accredited member

universityprep.org

Wedgwood

6–12

The Valley School

candidate member

thevalleyschool.org

Madison Valley

PK–5

yes

Villa Academy

accredited member

thevilla.org

Laurelhurst

PK–8

yes

Woodinville Montessori School

accredited member

woodinvillemontessori.org

Bothell/ Woodinville

PK–12

yes

affiliate member

yellowwoodacademy.org

Mercer Island

K–12

School

Yellow Wood Academy

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

after in MS

ISEE/SSAT

940

6:1

coed

$36,750

1/16/20

1/31/20

yes

377

16:1

coed

$28,052$32,821

1/16/20

2/18/20

yes

ISEE/SSAT

132

9:1

girls

$28,280

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

12:1

coed

$21,237

1/16/20

2/6/20

after school

390

16:1

coed

$15,00028,000

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

yes for MS

8:1

coed

$11,450$14,850

2/7/20

2/25/20

yes

103

10:1

coed

$26,000

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

357

8:1

coed

$4,475$26,350

yes

325

8:1

coed

$30,160

1/16/20

2/14/20

after in MS

yes

600

9:1

coed

$35,670$36,750

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

108

8:1

coed

$18,345$24,450

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

ISEE or SSAT

415

9:1

coed

$8,095$27,200

1/16/20

2/6/20

yes

400

varies, 7:1, 10:1, 13:1, 15:1

coed

$10,460$24,000

1/31/20

2/28/20

100

1:1, 3:1

coed

$9,472$56,832

Rolling

N/A

Before/ After School

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

1/24/20 1/24/20 then rolling then rolling

About NWAIS Schools The Right Place For Your Child

Students of color represent

30.0%

of total enrollment

24.2%

of students receive some financial assistance

$15,339 median financial aid grant

Whatever diversity your family might bring, you will find yourself welcomed at any of our NWAIS schools.

With different missions, educational philosophies and cultures, the 113 independent (private) schools in the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) provide a range of educational options. Although there are many differences, our schools are similar in very important ways in that they: • Provide a safe environment for students to learn • Believe in providing an atmosphere that encourages hard work, leadership, personal responsibility and good citizenship • Provide small class sizes so that teachers may devote full attention to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of all students • Provide high quality and accessible teachers who combine top teaching skills with a passion for their subject areas • Provide financial aid grants based on the need of the family • Have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information on the diverse array of independent schools, please visit us online at NWAIS.org or give any of our member schools a call. We invite you to attend one of our scheduled open houses or arrange for a school tour. We think you’ll be glad you did!

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