November 24, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Redmond, Wash. - In the past, families of fifth and sixth graders came to the annual Choice Schools Fair to pick up information regarding each Choice school’s information night. In addition, families applying to a Choice School are required to attend that school’s information night to hear about school’s programs and pick up applications. Therefore, the Fair was an added step in the process of seeking information about school options beginning in sixth or seventh grade. This year, the district examined procedures around Choice School applications and determined that we would streamline the processes for families by eliminating the Fair.

In an effort to make the process easier, a brochure will go out in early December to all families with fifth and sixth graders that will include information about all of our junior highs and middle schools (both Choice and non-Choice). The brochure will contain all of the schools’ information nights’ dates and times. While neighborhood schools do not require parents to come to an information night, parents may want to know all about every option available to their student, whether it is their neighborhood school or a Choice school.

This information will also be posted to our district website. We believe that by providing families with the information by mail and via the web, we can improve access to information and make it easier for all families.

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About Lake Washington: Lake Washington School District is the sixth largest district in the state of Washington. This high-performing public school district serves over 23,500 students in 50 schools located in Kirkland, Redmond and Sammamish, Washington.