2020 NWAIS Schools Guide

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NWAIS SCHOOLS of Western Washington

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Academy for Precision Learning Annie Wright Schools

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Charles Wright Academy Eastside Catholic School

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Billings Middle School Brightwater Waldorf School

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Eastside Prep Epiphany School

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Eton School

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Explorer West

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Forest Ridge School French American School of Puget Sound

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French Immersion School of Washington

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Giddens School

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Hamlin Robinson

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NOVA Middle School

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St. Thomas School The Attic Learning Community

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Seattle Jewish Community School Seattle Waldorf

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Seattle County Day School Seattle Girls’ School

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University Prep

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The NWAIS Advantage?

A Continuous Improvement Mindset A Q+A with NWAIS Executive Director Mark Crotty

Mark Crotty joined NWAIS as executive director in July of 2019.

And though he has worked in various capacities in independent education for 37 years — as a teacher, coach, dean and head of school — not even this veteran educator could have predicted how the COVID-19 pandemic would so completely upend all classroom norms. What he could have easily predicted, however, was how the accredited schools under the NWAIS umbrella would rise to the occasion to support their learning communities. We caught up with Crotty to learn more about how the organization and its member schools are responding to the challenges and opportunities of this uniquely testing time in our history.

What are some of the guiding principles or characteristics of NWAIS schools?

In the broadest sense, it has to do with the fact that they are independent schools — self-governing, self-determining in terms of curriculum, in terms of who they hire, in terms of mission. I think the other thing that draws schools to NWAIS is the emphasis on continuous school improvement. And what’s also very interesting is that they’re not just committed to becoming better in and of themselves — it’s about wanting all schools to get better. There’s very much a strong commitment to public purpose in this association.

What would you say are the main points of emphasis in terms of public purpose?

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a big, big part of it. As are different service orientations and civic engagement. We want to use our platform to help schools get better, not just in our realm, but in other areas.

For instance, when the pandemic started to hit, we opened up several of our programs to non-member schools.

What does the process of accreditation look like for most schools?

Schools can move through this on their own timeline, but within

a certain timeframe, but they can go faster or slower, depending on how ready they are. At first a school becomes what’s called a subscriber member — that’s sort of the entry level. To even become a subscriber, there’s a pretty detailed matrix outlining where they are per our different accreditation standards.

When you’re a subscriber member, you have up to five years to then move into candidate status. Candidate status is when you are actually in the period where you are seeking to become accredited. When schools are in subscriber status, we would have identified things that the school needed to work on, and they would have worked on those

and then applied to enter candidate status. Assuming they go through candidate status and are successful, then they become a fully accredited member.

What is required to maintain accreditation?

Every eight years a school goes through a full self-study and visitation by a team of experts from other accredited schools in the association. They receive a detailed report on how they have or haven’t met the different accreditation standards and are told what they will need to do at that point to continue with their accreditation. The process is peer-reviewed and very improvement-oriented.

What are the benefits of NWAIS accreditation — for schools and for families?

I would say for the schools, to boil it down, it’s the networking and everything that comes with that. To go by the current circumstances, for instance — because I think that captures it really well — back in March when it first became evident that this pandemic was going to be something huge, the amount of sharing that went on in terms of communication, resources and programming was incredible. Part of what helped our schools deal with this is that they were already in the habit of continually rethinking how and why they were teaching. Of continued on next page

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course, that certainly got accelerated and intense, but it also fit in with our mindset.

In the same way, though less directly, the benefit for a parent or student is being part of that network, and how that leads to excellence at the different member schools.

Accreditation from NWAIS is a rigorous, peer-reviewed process — it’s a really strong stamp of approval.

What are some of the best adaptations you’ve seen in response to the pandemic from your member schools?

I think the main thing I’ve seen is that they were doing things to maintain a sense of community within their schools. It would have been really easy to just make this about the transmission of the academic part, but they tried to keep community rituals going.

How should a parent go about choosing a school?

I think a lot of people see a school as a means of access. Don’t do that.

First of all, you don’t know what your kid’s going to be like two years from now, let alone eight or 10 years from now. Try to figure out how this school is going to know your child as an individual and help your child become the best possible version of himself or herself. Don’t look for a particular program or college placement [outcome] or any of those sorts of things.

Are you seeing any potential bright spots for education to emerge from the pandemic?

I think two things. A lot of traditional education has needed a little bit of a jolt to get it to question some things. This has been a pretty big jolt! Depending on how some of that sticks and what answers people find, that’s potentially a really good thing. Our schools are such strong communities — they are so peoplefocused that I think families are going to be even hungrier for what they offer. Schools are doing a lot of really good reflection on who they are at the core and who they really want to be.

What are you looking forward to in terms of next initiatives for NWAIS as an organization?

I want us to become an even more tightly interconnected community of schools. We already do a tremendous amount of sharing and collaboration, but we want to try to figure out how to make that even tighter, better and stronger. I think the second thing that I want to take a really good look at is, as I mentioned, we have this incredible diversity of schools, and kind of saying, okay, are we doing what we can in the best ways to best meet the needs of all those diverse schools? So, those are two pretty big questions that I say are driving the next strategic vision for the association.

Kindergarten – Grade 12 5031 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98105

NWAIS CANDIDATE SCHOOL

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 neuro-diverse 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 Open Houses to be held online in Fall 2020 & Early Winter 2021. Check aplschool.org for updates.

• Independent, 501c(3) not-for-profit • 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 Ave. Tacoma, WA 98403 253-272-2216

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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.

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

ADMISSION EVENTS October 22, 2020 November 11, 2020 December 10, 2020 January 22, 2021 April 23, 2021

• Small class size • Preschool starting at age 3 • IB Continuum School • K-12 athletics program • 5- & 7-day boarding, Grades 9-12 • Students from all over the world attend Annie Wright

Preschool – Grade 12 24023 51st Avenue S.E. Woodinville, WA 98072 425-424-0800​

NWAIS AFFILIATE MEMBER

the-attic.org The Attic Learning Community is a progressive pre-K - 12 community.

Learning at The Attic is teachersupported but child-driven because children are seen as whole people, capable of exploring their interests and advocating for their needs. Every child’s voice matters: they help shape their education and community. Our robust academic program includes math, literacy, science, history, social science, foreign languages, and electives. We encourage collaboration, play, autonomy, civil discourse, and hands-on learning. The Attic doesn’t believe in external rewards and punishments to validate learning or coerce behavior. We do not grade and we do not test.

Our Field & Forest Preschool OPEN HOUSES Attic Open House on Sunday, October 25 Field & Forest and Attic Open House on Sunday, January 31

offers outdoor classes for 3-5 year olds, with an emphasis on play and nature immersion.

Children build, climb, splash, question, imagine, and explore together.

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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

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

• Remote and On-Campus Options • Individualized Math • Weekly Chapel • Upper School House System • Shakespeare Immersion • Thirteen AP Courses • College Advising • JanTerm Courses

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

billingsmiddleschool.org What if middle school could be a place for students to thrive, instead of just survive?

At Billings, we know that an exceptional middle school experience is possible.

Billings Middle School is a dynamic academic community intentionally designed to stretch, support, and inspire early adolescent learners. At Billings, each student develops a rigor of intellect and creativity, powerful ways to communicate and collaborate, confidence and self-knowing, and an openness to the possibilities of new information and systems of thought.

What sets Billings apart?

• A social justice mission that is fully integrated into our curriculum • A robust expeditionary learning program run by our own teachers • A dynamic learning environment that emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning • Strong social-emotional support including a small group advisory program and restorative justice discipline model

• Co-educational, serving 90-100 students in grades 6-8 • Average class size of 15 • More than $530,000 awarded annually in need-based financial aid • 1/3 of students are from families of color • Three-year integrated programs in

OPEN HOUSES To schedule a one-on-one tour or to register for our virtual Open House, email admissions@billingsmiddleschool.org

global studies, applied math, visual and performing arts, and outdoor learning • Specific curriculum focused on issues of ethics and equity • Billings Middle School is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

Preschool – Grade 8 1501 10th Ave. E, Suite 100 NWAIS Seattle, WA 98102 CANDIDATE MEMBER 206-624-6176

brightwaterwaldorf.org

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

VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE Window Into Waldorf: October 24, 2020 Open House dates: December 5, 2020, January 9, 2021

Preschool – Grade 5 2120 21st Ave. S. Seattle WA, 98144 206-324-4847

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

giddensschool.org

At Giddens School, we understand children as whole beings that need support, care, and challenge to thrive and grow. All learning takes place in a social context and relationships between teachers and students and students and students are at the heart of productive learning environments at Giddens as we support students to be and become citizens who actively engage in advocating for themselves and others.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: November 14, 2020 | Additional tour options

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

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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 107acre 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, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Tacoma, and Olympia.

OPEN HOUSES Contact us to Schedule a Tour

• 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 • 47% of the Class of 2020 will matriculate to colleges that are in Barron’s “Most Competitive”

Grades 6 – 12 232 228th Avenue S.E. Sammamish WA 98074 425-295-3000

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS High School, October 25, 2-4 p.m.

Middle School, November 8, 2-4 p.m.

Middle School & High School, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m.

Register at eastsidecatholic.org/open-house Contact us to learn more! info@eastsidecatholic.org eastsidecatholic.org/visit

• The only coed Catholic school, grades 6–12, in the greater Seattle area • Flexible and creative curriculum design and delivery, on campus and online • Emotional and spiritual growth and support at every grade level • 35+ AP, Honors and UW in the High School courses • Award-winning, academic, performing arts and athletic programs

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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 over 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. Whether remotely or on campus, 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

“Eastside Prep is a testament to the fact that not only can social

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—Terry Macaluso, Ph.D., Head of School

Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5 NWAIS 3611 E. Denny Way ACCREDITED Seattle, WA 98122 MEMBER 206-323-9011

epiphanyschool.org

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

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

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

“We have loved our time at Epiphany School. The school has sparked in our daughter the love of learning and exploring—and the willingness to stretch.

Epiphany encouraged public expression, presentation, and performance in a way that was nurturing and inclusive. She and her classmates grew in so many ways.”

—Parent of Alumna, Class of 2019

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE November 19, 7 p.m.

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

• Beautiful, safe campus with five distinct play spaces • Rich academic curriculum seamlessly integrated with social-emotional learning • High quality before and after school care • A unique school culture and supportive learning community encourages students to stretch, take risks, & embrace challenges

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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

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

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

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES Saturday, November 7, 2020 for Age 3 through Grade 8 Saturday, January 9, 2021 for Age 3 through Grade 3

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

Profound learning for the continuously curious

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES PS-Grade 3 Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Grade 4-8 Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8:00 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. S.W. Seattle, WA 98146 206-935-0495

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

explorer-west.org Explorer West is an independent middle school in West Seattle. Our teachers are dedicated, caring, and experienced in working with adolescents. We view this time as a window of opportunity to build strong academic skills, creative expression, and character development in our small inclusive community. We meet students where they are and inspire them to achieve excellence. Our program is built on respect and provides the tools and experience to empower them for life.

• Supportive faculty help them develop maturity, organization, and accountability • Studio art, drama, music, and Latin build creativity and confidence • Outdoor education that inspires leadership and life skills • Social-emotional learning that promotes empathy, kindness, and resilience

VIRTUAL SCHOOL PREVIEWS Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.

“Explorer West has not only taught me the skills to be successful inside the classroom but also, it has taught me that scoring life’s goals requires risk.

I’ve learned to risk failing in order to push beyond my comfort zone, striving towards new adventures, and future successes.”

—Sydney, Class of 2020

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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, social-emotional 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

• Boarding Program

November 7, 2020

• Arts and Athletics

Virtual open houses available through the fall and winter at forestridge.org

• 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

• French Not Required Before Grade 1 • 7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio • Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education • Over 50 Nationalities Represented

OPEN HOUSES November 14, 2020, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

February 6, 2021, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Tuition Assistance Available • Daily Hot Lunch and Bus Service • Extended Summer Program for Preschoolers

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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 virtual visit to our school.

OPEN HOUSES

November 12 December 5 January 14 February 5 Weekly Virtual Tours

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

NWAIS Grades 6, 7, 8 ACCREDITED 7861 Bucklin Hill Road MEMBER Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-5988

hylamiddleschool.org

Hyla is devoted to teaching middle school students to think critically and wisely, find heartfelt joy and interest in learning, and lead lives of character and integrity.

Our students emerge with voice and independence, ready for high school both academically and socially.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - Admissions Night (parents) Sunday, January 31, 2021 - Admissions Open House (families) Please check website for updates and additional admissions opportunities.

Kindergarten – Grade 5 510 N 49th Street Seattle WA 98103 206-522-0350

NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER

kapkaschool.org

KapKa Cooperative School, established in 1989, is conveniently located near the Zoo. With approximately 60 students enrolled across K-5, KapKa’s population is small compared to other Seattle private schools. KapKa’s inclusive, experiential learning environment emphasizes social-emotional learning, outdoor education, and social responsibility. Students enjoy guidance from creative, dedicated teachers, along with access to 90+ acres of parkland, considerable outdoor activity and a sizable building with gymnasium.

OPEN HOUSE & TOUR INFORMATION: We would love to meet you! Open House: Saturday, December 5th; 10 a.m. to noon.

For school tour dates, please email registrar@kapkaschool.org.

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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

At Hamlin Robinson School, we believe learning has no limits.

Our world-class program builds confidence and self-esteem giving students the opportunity to experience academic success and explore their creative potential. Teachers are highlyskilled, compassionate educators who use a multi-sensory approach to literacy.

The rich, comprehensive school program is rooted in techniques that encourage creativity and build on interests and curiosities, making learning fun and interesting. At Hamlin Robinson School students discover the joy of learning.

Come visit our convenient location and see students who work hard, take risks, and love coming to school every day.

VIRTUAL TOURS WEEKLY PLEASE CALL 206-763-1167

• Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Purpose, Perseverance • State-of-the-art facilities • Comprehensive program including library, PE, art, music, technology, and drama • Research backed, multisensory approach • Parent education opportunities

Early Childhood – 8th Grade NWAIS 15749 N.E. 4th Street ACCREDITED Bellevue, WA 98008 MEMBER 425-460-0200

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.

Leader in providing effective hybrid and remote learning

• All families welcome • Small Class Size with personal attention • Focus on the whole child: social-emotional learning in addition to academic excellence • Flexible Tuition and Grants Available

Preschool - Fifth Grade 3201 Hunter Boulevard 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.

For a tour of the school or to attend an Open House please visit the school’s website to register online.

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

northwestschool.org

A Compelling and Joyful Education!

Our engaging liberal arts curriculum for grades 6-12 steeps students in history, literature, science, and performing and visual arts. Students learn to think creatively and critically, tackling contemporary issues through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global perspective. We deliver our extraordinary program seamlessly through in-person and online platforms.

Virtual Upper School Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2020 Virtual Middle School Open House: Sunday, November 15, 2020 Visit online today! northwestschool.org/admissions

Grades 6, 7, and 8 2100 S. Walker St. Seattle, WA 98144 206-709-3800 lwgms.org

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

lwgms.org Lake Washington Girls Middle School serves just under 120 students in grades six through eight. Founded in 1998, LWGMS opened its new North Beacon Hill, Seattle campus in December, 2019.

Regardless of whether they are learning remotely or are on campus in large or small groups, LWGMS students are fully immersed in our school’s innovative and holistic approach to educating adolescent girls— fostering academic excellence, creative confidence, positive risk-taking, and the development of individual talents. Students are participating in our full program, designed to support their engagement in academic rigor; to balance structure and flexibility and bolster social-emotional learning; to connect them with teachers and one another in community; and to offer students and families predictability within the context of this unpredictable pandemic. While LWGMS believes strongly in the benefits of in-person learning whenever possible, we also know that our faculty and staff are ready to implement a rigorous, dynamic, and inspiring online learning program honoring our values of “Respect and Responsibility” whenever it is not safe for students to be on campus.

Lake Washington Girls Middle School empowers girls to be strong in mind, body, and voice.

OPEN HOUSES Virtual Open House Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m.

• Empowering Girls • Collaboration and Leadership • Diverse Student Body • STE(A)M Program • Pedagogy of Performance • Fostering Social Responsibility

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

thelittleschool.org At The Little School, we believe that children learn through discovery and use their curiosity to explore 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 TLS community, helping to develop strong friendships and productive relationships with both peers and adults.

We are a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community. The Little School admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin.

Come tour The Little School and see why we have been a leader in progressive education for over 60 years!

CALL FOR A TOUR

• Blended Indoor/Outdoor Learning • Small Student-to-Teacher Ratio • Building Confidence and Competence Daily • Engaging Project-based Learning • 12.5-acre Campus for Exploration • After School Extended Day

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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 HOUSES Information Sessions Oct-Jan Visit our admissions webpage to register for events, or contact our team at admissions@meridianschool.edu for more information.

• 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. S.E. 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, self-empowerment, and community.

Whether we are physically apart in distance learning or together on campus, NOVA students and faculty are intellectually and emotionally connected.

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

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

• Purposefully small, intentionally designed • Safe, supportive environment • Academically challenging • Cultivating social and emotional health • Honoring student individuality and diversity

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

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

Find out more for yourself by attending one of our virtual information sessions!

Contact us to find out more admissions@ows.org.

Grade 5 – 12 20301 NE 108th St. Redmond, WA 98053 425-868-1000

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT OVERLAKE.ORG/ADMISSION

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

Preschool – High School 5521 E. Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83716

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

riverstoneschool.org Riverstone International School is a co-educational, private, independent school offering day and boarding programs. Located in Boise, Idaho, the school fosters strong student-teacher connections and specializes in the International Baccalaureate programs.

With 370 students from preschool through high school, the community includes representation from 45 countries.

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

Riverstone’s boutique boarding program, with a maximum of 32 students, provides a home-like environment in our recentlybuilt dorm in downtown Boise. In 2019-20, boarding students hailed from 13 countries around the world.

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

OPEN HOUSES

Individual tours by appointment admissions@riverstoneschool.org Virtual open houses on riverstoneschool.org/admissions/open-house

• Private independent day/boarding school • International Baccalaureate® Continuum School (or I.B.® Continuum School) • Preschool through high school Small classes • Boutique boarding program • Outdoor education • Excellent college placement • International school community

PreK – Grade 8 1801 53rd St. N.E. Tacoma, WA 98422 925 Court C, Tacoma 98402 NWAIS ACCREDITED 253-952-3111

MEMBER

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 20, 9–10:30 a.m.

Middle School Fall Preview: October 21, 9–10:30 a.m.

Lower School Open House: January 30 PreK & Kinder 9–10:30 a.m.

First–Fifth Grades 9 a.m.–Noon Middle School Open House: February 6, 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 • Distance learning program combines synchronous class instruction and social interactions with our asynchronous activities that develop critical thinking skills • Fifth grade Bridges program provides a transition from the lower school to middle school

Grade 6 – 12 1201 E. 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 students 6th through 12th grade in an urban Capitol Hill campus in Seattle. Our dynamic educational approach of teaching students “how to think” but not “what to think” is delivered through programmatic pillars of Academics, Arts, Athletics, Outdoor & Travel, and Service.

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

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE DATES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL & UPPER SCHOOL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT SEATTLEACADEMY.ORG

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.

• Inquiry-Based Curriculum • Integrated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) • Art, Music, Athletics, Foreign Language

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, November 19, 2020

• 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...

Activists Astronauts Doctors Film Directors Game Developers Innovators Lawyers Scholars Scientists

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES Saturday, October 17, 10-11:30 a.m. and Saturday, November 14, 10-11:30 a.m Visit seattlegirlsschool.org to learn the variety of ways to engage with SGS virtually this fall!

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. N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-5212

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

sjcs.net Visit Seattle’s K-5 independent Jewish Day School located in the heart of the Green Lake neighborhood.

Experience a multidisciplinary education integrating academic, Jewish, and social emotional learning.

Multiage cohorts meet the learning needs of each student. Inclusive and supportive community of Jewish families spanning a broad range of identifications and practices.

CONTACT FOR TOUR INFORMATION

• Visit our campus located in the heart of Green Lake • Application deadline for the 2021-2022 school year is January 14, 2021

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

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

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

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

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

The world needs more Seattle Waldorf School graduates.

OPEN HOUSES AND INFO SESSIONS All-School Virtual Open Houses: October 17, November 21, January 9

Virtual Coffee and Chat Dates: September 1 & 29, October 27, November 10, December 15, January 12 Parent Information Sessions for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Families: September 15 & December 1

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

Preschool – Grade 8 6515 196th St. S.W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-778-8572

NWAIS SUBSCRIBER MEMBER

soundview.org Every child deserves a school that is ethical, rigorous, and compassionate.

Soundview welcomes students of any race, color, national origin, or ethnic origin. Soundview does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, age, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

This is what Soundview School provides.

Today, Soundview School has exactly one priority: the safety of Soundview students. In addition to our bricksand-mortar campus, Soundview offers a fully personalized online experience.

Soundview families have choices.

Please reach out. Our head of school, Chris Watson, can be reached at cwatson@soundview.org or 425-778-8572.

The Soundview experience is grounded in five core beliefs: TOURS Private tours are available daily Monday through Friday.

Tours online as well as on campus.

• International Mindedness • Social Justice • Environmental Sustainability • Design Thinking • Multi-age Learning

Kindergarten – Grade 5 914 Virginia St. 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.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES: December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. & January 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. | Register online or call for more information.

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PS – 5th Grade 5062 9th Ave. N.E. 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.

VISIT US ONLINE Please visit ucds.org to view our admission application process

• 8:1 student/teacher ratio • 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 Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-2714

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

universityprep.org University Prep (UPrep) is an independent 6-12 school in northeast Seattle where our students run with their minds. Deep inquiry, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary courses are at the heart of a UPrep education.

UPrep’s campus is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet the world is our students’ classroom.

Athletics, community service, student clubs, and leadership opportunities take students across the Seattle area, while our global learning programs open up the world to our students.

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

VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE The health and safety of our community is our #1 priority.

Read more: universityprep.org/who-we-are/reopening-plan

“The faculty and staff have done a tremendous job during the pandemic. I’m so grateful that we are able to send our kids to UPrep, where they’ve continued to receive an excellent education.”

—UPrep parent

Preschool – Grade 8 8300 N.E. 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: Due to COVID-19, please call or check website for latest information about tours and open house.

The Power of Childhood

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

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

Preschool – Grade 8 5001 N.E. 50th St. Seattle, WA 98105 206-527-9388

NWAIS ACCREDITED MEMBER

thevilla.org We Offer Confidence During Uncertain Times Whether On-Line or In-Person • Our 31-acre campus and spacious facilities mean maximum flexibility for physical distancing.

• Expansive outdoor learning areas allow for a variety of classroom configurations.

• We offer a robust online curriculum and in-depth schedule • 1:1 teacher support for students and parents Challenge + Caring We set the academic bar high and believe that children learn best when they are challenged, engaged, and inspired. Our students explore real-world issues, think critically, and develop skills for their future academic journeys and beyond.

Small class sizes and highly collaborative faculty ensure that students are known as individuals: their learning styles, their social emotional growth, and in the spiritual focus that deepens their compassion and character.

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

• We go “beyond the desk” with campus outdoor learning • Hands-on STEM projects in our MakerSpaces • Specialists in Math, Art, Music, Technology, PE, and Spanish • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Toddler – High School 19102 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 Early Childhood 13965 N.E. 166th St. 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 Saturday, October 24, 2020 All-levels Open House at North Creek campus, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 HS Open House at North Creek campus, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Early Childhood Open House at Woodinville campus, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 All-levels Open House at North Creek campus, 9:30 a.m. or via videoconference TBA

• 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 S.E. 36th St., Suite # 103 Mercer Island, WA 98040 NWAIS AFFILIATE 206-236-1095 MEMBER

yellowwoodacademy.org Yellow Wood Academy provides each child with the tools and encouragement to pursue their unique journey. We specialize in one to one education.

Through a 360-degree lens, we craft personalized educational programs for every student. We meld our core curriculum with community engagement, arts, engineering, and language studies, ensuring that your child will do more than learn—they’ll thrive.

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

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

OPEN HOUSES October 24th and December 5th, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

• K-12 school on Mercer Island, WA • 1:1 (one student and one teacher) classes with some micro group class options • Flexible schedules • Rolling admissions • Clubs, homerooms, semistructured lunch activities, and monthly all-school events foster friendships and help our students find their people • Serving students with individual needs in core classes, foreign language, art, music, STEM, and PE.

School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Before/ After School

Academy for Precision Learning

candidate member

aplschool.org

University District

K–12

no

no

Annie Wright Schools

accredited member

aw.org

Tacoma’s North End

PS–12

yes

yes

affiliate member

the-attic.org

Woodinville

PreK–12

yes

no

The Bear Creek School

accredited member

tbcs.org

Redmond

PS–12

yes

no

Billings Middle School

accredited member

billingsmiddleschool.org

North Seattle

6–8

no

no

Bright Water Waldorf School

candidate member

brightwaterwaldorf.org

Capitol Hill

PS–8

yes

yes

Charles Wright Academy

accredited member

charleswright.org

University Place

PS–12

yes

yes

Eastside Catholic School

accredited member

eastsidecatholic.org

Sammamish

6–12

no

yes

Eastside Preparatory School

accredited member

eastsideprep.org

Kirkland

5–12

no

after school when not remote

Epiphany School

accredited member

epiphanyschool.org

Madrona

PK–5

yes

yes

Eton School

accredited member

etonschool.org

Bellevue/ Redmond

PS–8

yes

yes

The Attic Learning Community

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

no

100

varies

coed

varies

yes

yes

625

12:1

coed PS-8 / coordinate 9-12

$17,500– $29,920

no

106

8:1

coed

ISEE/SSAT

850

8:1

no

108

no

Financial Aid Deadline

Virtual Programs

Rolling admission.

Priority deadline 2/15/21

open

yes

no

2/1/21

2/1/21

yes

$17,300

no

Rolling admission

1/1/21

yes

coed

$469.50– $2,775

yes

9:1

coed

$35,900

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

600

9:1

coed

$9,600– $22,000

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

yes

615

8:1

coed

$19,755– $28,400

no

1/15/21

1/15/21

yes

ISEE/SSAT/ HSPT

835

15:1

coed

$25,400

yes

HS 2/3/21 MS 1/8/21

HS 2/3/21 MS 1/8/21

yes

ISEE/SSAT

507

8:1

coed

$37,900

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

no

249

8:1

coed

$28,440

no

1/14/21

2/11/21

yes

yes

300

10:1

coed

$14,112– $25,032

no

2/12/2021 for Age 3-K 2/26/2021 for Grades 1-8

1/25/21, 1/25/21, then rolling then rolling

2/12/2021 for Age 3-K 2/26/2021 for Grades 1-8

yes

yes

School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Before/ After School

The Evergreen School

accredited member

evergreenschool.org

Greater Seattle Area

PS–8

yes

yes

Explorer West Middle School

accredited member

explorer-west.org

West Seattle

6–8

no

yes

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

accredited member

forestridge.org

Bellevue/ Somerset

5–12

no

yes

French American School of Puget Sound

accredited member

fasps.org

Mercer Island

TYPK-8

yes

yes

French Immersion School of Washington

accredited member

fisw.org

Bellevue/ Issaquah

PS–5

yes

yes

Giddens School

accredited member

giddensschool.org

South Seattle North Beacon Hill

PS–5

yes

yes

Hamlin Robinson School

accredited member

hamlinrobinson.org

North Beacon Hill

1–8

no

yes

Hyla Middle School

accredited member

hylamiddleschool.org

Bainbridge Island

6–8

no

no

The Jewish Day School

accredited member

jds.org

Crossroads

EC–8

yes

after school

Kapka Cooperative School

subscriber

kapkaschool.org

Phinney/ Fremont

K–5

no

after school

The Lake and Park School

candidate member

lakeandparkschool.org

Mt. Baker/ Seattle

PS–5

yes

after school

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

yes

493

6:1

coed

$14,350– $32,500

no

no

102

8:1

coed

$20,580– $22, 850

ISEE/SSAT HSPT

300

6:1

girls

no

435

7:1 in preschool 10:1

no

185

no

Financial Aid Deadline

Virtual Programs

1/14/21

2/20/21

yes

yes

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

$36,500

no

1/15/21

1/15/21

yes

coed

$24,750– $28,500

no

3/5/21

3/5/21

yes

7:1

coed

$7,700– $18,600

yes

2/12/21

1/15/21

yes

185

7:1

coed

$14,250– $26,760

no

1/14/2021 rolling admission

2/4/21

yes

yes

300

7:1

coed

$23,450$25,650

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

no

approx 90

8:1

coed

$23,700

no

2/15/21 then rolling

2/15/21

yes

no

90

7:1

coed

$10,700– $27,100

yes

1/14/21 then rolling

2/1/21

yes

no

60

8:1

coed

$14,900

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

70

8:1

coed

$17,360

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

no

School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Lake Washington Girls Middle School

accredited member

lwgms.org

North Beacon Hill

6–8

no

after school

The Little School

accredited member

thelittleschool.org

Bellevue/ Bridle Trails

PS–5

yes

yes

The Meridian School

accredited member

meridianschool.edu

Wallingford

K–5

no

yes

The Northwest School

accredited member

northwestschool.org

Capitol Hill

6–12

no

after school

NOVA Middle School

accredited member

novaschool.org

Olympia

6–8

no

yes

Open Window School

accredited member

openwindowschool.org

Bellevue/ Newcastle

K–8

no

yes

The Overlake School

accredited member

overlake.org

Redmond

5–12

no

no

Riverstone International School

accredited member

riverstoneschool.org

Southeast Boise, Boarding Available

PS–12

yes

yes

Seabury School

accredited member

seabury.org

Browns Point/ Downtown Tacoma

PK–8

yes

Yes, subject to change

Seattle Academy

accredited member

seattleacademy.org

Capitol Hill

6–12

no

after in MS

Seattle Country Day School

accredited member

seattlecountryday.org

Queen Anne

K–8

no

yes

Before/ After School

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

no

120

10:1

girls

$27,750

no

no

165

6:1–12:1

coed

$14,600– $26,500

no

210

8:1

coed

no

455

9:1

yes

108

yes

Financial Aid Deadline

Virtual Programs

1/14/21

1/28/21

yes

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

$26,730

no

1/14/21

1/22/21

yes

coed

$39,075– $41,275

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

9:1

coed

$19,050

no

3/5/21 then rolling

3/5/21

yes

353

10:1

coed

$30,540– $34,380

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

ISEE/SSAT

531

9:1

coed

$35,712

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

yes

370

7:1

coed

$11,930– $50,500

no

Rolling

1/31/21

yes

yes

90

15:1

coed

$13,000– $25,000

no

Rolling

3/31/21

yes

Optional

1050

5:1

coed

$38,400

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

yes

377

16:1

coed

$29,455– $34,462

no

1/14/21

2/16/21

yes

School

NWAIS Status

Website

Neighborhood

Grades

Pre school

Before/ After School

Seattle Girls’ School

accredited member

seattlegirlsschool.org

Central District/ Leschi

5–8

no

yes

Seattle Jewish Community School

accredited member

sjcs.net

Green Lake

K–5

no

yes

Seattle Waldorf School

accredited member

seattlewaldorf.org

NE Seattle/ Magnuson Park

PS–12

yes

after school

Soundview

subscriber

soundview.org

Lynnwood

PS–8

yes

yes

Spruce Street School

accredited member

sprucestreetschool.org

Downtown Seattle

K–5

no

yes

St. Thomas School

accredited member

stthomasschool.org

Medina/ Bellevue

PS–8

yes

yes

University Child Development School

accredited member

ucds.org

University District

PS–5

yes

yes

University Prep

accredited member

universityprep.org

Wedgwood

6–12

no

after in MS

The Valley School

accredited member

thevalleyschool.org

Madison Valley

PK–5

yes

Unknown this year

Villa Academy

accredited member

thevilla.org

Laurelhurst

PK–8

yes

yes

Woodinville Montessori School

accredited member

woodinvillemontessori.org

Bothell/ Woodinville

PK–12

yes

yes

affiliate member

yellowwoodacademy.org

Mercer Island

K–12

no

no

Yellow Wood Academy

Testing

# of Students

Student/ Teacher Ratio

Student Body

Tuition

Sibling Application Discount Deadline

Optional

133

9:1

girls

$29,270

no

no

55

12:1

coed

$22,253

no

300

13:1

coed

no

100

8:1

no

103

yes

Financial Aid Deadline

Virtual Programs

1/14/21

2/12/21

yes

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

$19,000– $29,000

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

coed

$11,450$14,850

no

2/12/21

2/26/21

yes

10:1

coed

$27,300

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

368

8:1

coed

$9,440– $35,060

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

yes

331

8:1

coed

$31,668

no

1/14/21

2/12/21

yes

no

600

9:1

coed

$37,740– $38,880

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

no

100

8:1

coed

$20,500– $26,345

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

ISEE or SSAT

375

10:1–15:1

coed

$8,420– $28,560

no

1/14/21

2/4/21

yes

no

400

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

coed

$10,830– $24,960

no

1/31/21

2/28/21

yes

no

100

1:1, 3:1

coed

$9,472– $60,000

no

Rolling

N/A

yes

About NWAIS Schools THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD

Students of color represent

31.6%

of total enrollment

22.3%

of students receive some financial assistance

$15,670 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 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, equity 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 their scheduled open houses or arrange for a school tour. We think you’ll be glad you did!

What does the NWAIS accreditation process mean for you?

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

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