Redmond, Wash. – Parents of fifth and sixth grade students and parents of eighth and ninth grade students in Lake Washington School District (LWSD) have the opportunity in January to think about and plan their child’s educational future. In addition to neighborhood schools, students in these grade levels can also review their choice school options or request to attend another school within the district.
“Planning Ahead” booklets were sent out to parents of fifth and sixth grade students and parents of eighth and ninth grade students in early December. These booklets highlight the choice school and neighborhood school options in LWSD. Both booklets are available on the district website.
While all students in LWSD are guaranteed attendance at their neighborhood school, families may also consider applying to one of the district’s choice schools, or may consider applying for a change to their neighborhood school assignment, also known as an in-district transfer or variance.
Choice schools are open to all students in the district and offer rigorous academic programs and unique opportunities for student learning. Students must apply to be considered for enrollment in the school. Each choice school has its own application and enrollment process. These schools are small by design so there are enrollment limits. A lottery and wait list system is used to place students when applications exceed spaces available.
The basic choice school timeline for 2012-2013 is as follows:
- Attend Parent Information Meetings in January (see schedule, below)
- January 27, 2012 – Applications due
- February 3, 2012 – Choice school lottery
- February 15, 2012 – Notification letters sent
- February 27, 2012 – Acceptance due
Below is the full list of the information meetings for all secondary schools in LWSD. Those schools marked with an asterisk (*) have mandatory information meetings: generally, parents and students must attend to be able to apply to attend that school. Please visit the school websites for complete information and requirements.
School –Middle School Grades |
Meeting Date / Time / Information |
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Located at Finn Hill Middle School
8040 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355 |
Mandatory Parent / Student Information Meeting:
January 3, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Finn Hill Middle School (in Commons) - 8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034 |
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10903 NE 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311 |
Quarterly information meetings. Contact the school for more information. |
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11133 NE 65th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380 |
Mandatory Information Meeting:
January 5 or 10, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. Applicant and one parent must attend one of these meetings. (Please do not bring siblings as we do not have space to accommodate extra people). |
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Beginning in 2012-13: Located at BEST High / Family Learning Center campus
10903 NE 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760 |
Mandatory Information Meeting:
January 17, 2012 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at BEST High School (in Gym)
10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98033 |
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Located at Eastlake High School
400 228th Avenue NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544 |
Mandatory Parent/Student Information Meeting:
January 5, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Eastlake High School (Auditorium) - 400 228th Avenue NE, Sammamish, WA 98074
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Located on Rose Hill Middle School campus
13505 NE 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475 |
Mandatory Information Meeting: January 18, 2012 at 7 p.m. at
Rose Hill Middle School (Cafeteria) - 13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
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6900 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2320 |
**Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Night:
January 24, 2012 at 7 p.m.
**Incoming 7th Grade Parent Information Night:
January 31, 2012 at 7 p.m.
** Parent/Guardian only. |
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8040 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340 |
K-6 Open House: January 19, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
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24210 NE 8th Street
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2360 |
6th Grade Parent Orientation: January 17, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
5th Grade Parent Orientation : January 24, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. |
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14111 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400 |
5th & 6th Grade Parent/Student Orientation:
January 10, 2012 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. |
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430 18th Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420 |
5th Grade Parent Night: January 24, 2012 from 7 – 8 p.m.
6th Grade Parent Night: January 31, 2012 from 7 – 8 p.m. |
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10055 166th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2440 |
5th & 6th Grade Parent Night: January 31, 2012 at 7 p.m. |
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13505 NE 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460 |
5th & 6th Grade Parent Nights:
Audubon & Franklin Families: January 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Rose Hill, Rush and Twain Families: January 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. |
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School – High School grades |
Meeting Date / Time / Information |
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10903 NE 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300 |
Monthly meetings with principal. Contact the school for more information. |
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400 228th Avenue NE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1500 |
Incoming Freshman Parent Orientation:
January 25, 2012 from 7 – 8 p.m.
Incoming Sophomore Parent Orientation:
January 18, 2012 from 7 – 8 p.m. |
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10903 NE 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311 |
Quarterly information meetings. Contact the school for more information. |
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10601 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1635 |
No required information meeting. Contact the school for more information. |
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11133 NE 65th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380 |
Mandatory Information Meeting:
January 5 or 10, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. Applicant and one parent must attend one of these meetings. (Please do not bring siblings as we do not have space to accommodate extra people). |
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10601 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600 |
Incoming Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night: January 11, 2012 from 6:45 – 8:30 p.m., Juanita High School Fieldhouse
Incoming Freshmen – 6:45 p.m.
Incoming Sophomores – 7 p.m. |
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10601 NE 132nd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-1600 |
Incoming Freshman Cambridge Information Night: January 4, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Juanita High School library |
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12033 NE 80th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700 |
Incoming Freshman Parent Night:
January 9, 2012 at 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Incoming Sophomore Parent Night:
January 10, 2012 at 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center |
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17272 NE 104th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-1800 |
Two Incoming Freshman/Sophomore Parent Nights: January 18, 2012 and January 25, 2012 from 7 – 8 p.m. |
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(425) 936-1200 |
Mandatory Information Meeting:
January 19, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052)
Important: The STEM School is a new Choice school in LWSD. The school will open with grades nine and 10 in September 2012. These two grade levels will be included in the Choice school lottery on February 3, 2012. |
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About Lake Washington: Lake Washington School District is a high-performing public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish, Washington. It is the sixth largest district in the state of Washington, with over 24,000 students in 50 schools.