There are 12 elementary and secondary choice schools in Lake Washington School District. Choice schools are often housed within an existing school or on the same campus as another school.
The Choice Schools Fair, which is held each fall, provides information on Choice schools that serve students in grades six through nine. It also provides information on the junior high Quest program for highly capable students and the Family Learning Center program for home-schooled students.
Learn more about each of the choice schools:
Explanation of a Choice School
Choice schools are optional schooling alternatives, created to meet specific needs and interests. They are designed to be smaller and use innovative approaches to education that are different from traditional public schools. Choice schools focus on educational formats such as:
- hands-on and project-based learning
- multi-age classes
- integrated curriculum
- theme-based learning, using the contexts of the arts, sciences, exploration, etc.
- home-schooling partnerships
- vocational programs
- graduation support
Choice schools are community and staff initiated schools that operate within Lake Washington School District. A set of
guiding principles directs the process of planning and managing a choice school.
Enrollment Process
Choice schools are open to all students in the district. 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/or wait list system is used to place students when applications exceed vacancies. Contact the choice school you are interested in for more information about the application process.
Choice School Transportation
Parents/guardians of students who attend choice schools must arrange their own transportation. In some cases, the district offers bus transportation. Contact the choice school you are interested in for more information.