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Lake Washington School District jointly with the Lake Washington Education Association are releasing pertinent information and details related to secondary educational offerings for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.  

The District and Association have a shared agreement that secondary students need to be offered access to in-person experiences. Dr. Holmen stated, “We need to ensure that any secondary student who wants an in-person experience is afforded that opportunity.” He went on to say, “Our adolescent youth are experiencing this pandemic in many different ways. We need to be responsive to those needs and be creative in how we address the varying needs across our district.” 

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Lake Washington School District jointly with Lake Washington Education Association are excited to release pertinent details for the second through fifth grades elementary learning model transition to in-person or continued remote learning services. We happily welcomed kindergarten and first grade on February 18. Dr. Jon Holmen, Superintendent stated, “We appreciate the partnership with all stakeholders to successfully transition our Kindergarten and First grade students to their new learning models. We are grateful to be able to provide both in-person and remote learning services for our students.” Dr. Holmen went on to say, “As a District we continue to be committed to the highest of health and safety standards for our students and staff.”

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Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students have always excelled in art and writing, and this year is no different. Thirty-five LWSD students were recognized during this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Between all the LWSD schools that participated, students earned 10 gold keys, 19 silver keys and 33 honorable mentions.

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    Middle Schools

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    Middle School Websites

    LWSD has eight neighborhood middle schools. In addition, six choice middle schools provide optional schooling alternatives to serve specific needs and interests.

    Planning ahead for Middle School 2021-22

    Spanish version available here.

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    Emerson K-12 logo: gray dolphinEmerson K-12

    10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland 98033
    Grades K-12

    Contact school for more information.

    • Maximum 350 students, grades K-12
    • Partner with families who instruct their children at home
    • Smaller class sizes
    • Enrichment and core classes
    • Full access to Running Start and WANIC skills programs for 11th & 12th graders
    • Fully accredited
    • Option for LWSD diploma
    • Personalized learning plans are provided for each student
    • Instruction provided using LWSD curriculum & state standards

     

    EAS logo: Native American animal drawingsEnvironmental & Adventure School

    8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034
    Grades 6-8

    Virtual information night
    6:00 p.m. | November 17, 2020
    Visit school website for more information.

    • Maximum 140 students, grades 6-8
    • Rigorous and challenging curriculum organized around district and state standards
    • Language arts, social studies, science, and art curriculum integrated around yearly themes
    • Multi-grade classes in all subject areas
    • Adventure education (school excursions) and community stewardship projects connected with academic learning, personal challenge and teamwork
    • Extensive parent volunteer involvement
    • See school website for more information

    EMS logo: falconEvergreen Middle School

    6900 - 208th Avenue NE, Redmond 98053
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    6:30 p.m. | January 26, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 650 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Exceptionally collaborative staff who design and implement challenging learning, resulting in high student achievement and strong critical thinking skills
    • High impact intervention programs through classrooms, homeroom, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) leaders, student leadership, and a wide array of activities resulting in a positive student-centered environment
    • Strong emphasis on communication with students and parents, including the use of weekly email newsletters and electronic learning management systems (PowerSchool Learning)
    • Wide selection of engaging and diverse elective classes including visual and performing arts, student leadership, and career and technical options

    FHMS logo: blue and yellow falconFinn Hill Middle School

    8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    TBD

    • 678 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Math acceleration available in seventh and eighth grade
    • Sixth grade elective queue, which introduce students to four electives (life skills, computer literacy, art, and organization)
    • Electives include state-of-the-art foods and nutrition program, photography, leadership, and the art of glass.
    • Strong emphasis on personalization during Falcon Time. Twice weekly College Prep program allows student access to reteaching of skills as well as enrichment during the school day.
    • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Elective and School Wide program. Emphasis on challenge, closing the achievement gap, college readiness, and personal success.

    IMS logo: knight on a horseInglewood Middle School

    24120 NE 8th Street, Sammamish 98074
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    6:00 p.m. | January 19, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 1,289 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Strong emphasis on personalization through teacher teaming
    • The number of teachers students work with during their sixth grade year is limited to reduce student stress
    • Students are nurtured and taught to lead within their community
    • Rigorous academic program in all curriculum areas, including electives
    • Honors distinction available for all students who choose to opt-in
    • Core philosophy: depth of study over breadth of study
    • Professional Learning Communities form our philosophical foundations of our work to improve the student experience at Inglewood.

    ICS logo: Phoenix covering a globeInternational Community School

    11133 NE 65th Street, Kirkland 98033
    Grades 6-12

    Virtual information session
    Available week of 11/2/20
    Visit school website for more information.

    • Maximum 440 students, grades 6-12
    • Focus on classical education with global applications in business, law, social sciences and science
    • Highly integrated core content areas of international studies, humanities and art
    • Four years of Spanish required
    • All high school courses are offered at the Honors or AP level
    • 99% of ICS graduates attend a four-year college
    • Majority of graduates earn scholarships

    Kamiakin Middle School logo: outline of a cougar head and the word Kamiakin Middle School

    14111 - 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland 98034
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    7:00 p.m. | January 19, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 604 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Students representing 70+ countries worldwide
    • Academic opportunities for a diverse community. Sixth grade students “teamed” with two teachers (Language Arts/Social Studies, Math/Science)
    • Challenging core classes
    • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program for seventh and eighth graders
    • Achievement guides for all students
    • Personalization for students through Cougar Time

    Kirkland Middle School logo: Panther headKirkland Middle School

    430 - 18th Avenue, Kirkland 98033
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    7:00 p.m. | January 19, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 619 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Challenging academic program in all curriculum areas, including electives
    • Integrated Honors option offered in English Language Arts/Social Studies block program at all grade levels. Math and science blocked in sixth grade.
    • Math acceleration available in seventh grade
    • Small school with strong emphasis on personalization within our Panther Pride, Peer Mentoring, and Safe School Ambassadors programs
    • Electives include: World Language, Art, Pottery, Technology, Leadership, Multi-Media, Game Design, Robotics, Drama, Debate, Guitar, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Team Sports
    • Transition program for those with unique needs

    Northstar logo: dancing penguinNorthstar Middle School

    10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland 98033
    Grades 6-8

    Virtual information session
    Available week of 11/2/20
    Visit school website for more information.

    • Maximum 90 students, grades 6-8
    • Challenging academic program with high-level expectations for all students
    • Theme-based classes, focus on humanities and sciences
    • Emphasis on academic excellence and service to the community
    • Organized like a college curriculum – 7th and 8th grade students choose courses each semester, 6th grade students take required foundational classes

    RMS logo: red bearRedmond Middle School

    10055 - 166th Avenue NE, Redmond 98052
    Grades 6-8

    Virtual information night
    6:00 p.m. | January 12, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 1,009 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Strong, positive and diverse student culture through ASB, athletics, music clubs, English Language Learner (ELL) and special education programs
    • Student leadership and input is valued and promoted
    • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program for seventh and eighth graders
    • Diverse academic offerings with a wide array of student academic support services
    • Personalization for all students through our PACE (homeroom period), as well as a variety of clubs, sports and other activities.

    Renaissance School of Art & Reasoning logo: bird over the letters R S A RRenaissance School of Art & Reasoning

    400 - 228th Ave NE, Sammamish 98074
    Grades 6-8

    Virtual information session
    Available week of 12/1/20
    Visit school website for more information.

    • Maximum 96 students in grades 6-8 develop in an environment of academic rigor, using multiple approaches and perspectives
    • Focus on integrating the visual and performing arts with a challenging science and mathematics curriculum
    • Students are known and nurtured as important individuals who have an active concern for their community and society
    • Strong parent involvement and volunteerism
    • Numerous after-school enrichment programs
    • RSAR is a member of the National Thespian Society and National Junior Honor Society

    RHMS logo: lion headRose Hill Middle School

    13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052
    Grades 6-8

    Information night
    7:00 p.m. | February 2, 2021
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 1,028 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Rigorous academic curriculum offered at all grade levels.
    • Highly personalized environment for all students, including a grade-level team approach to help students needing additional strategies to meet their academic and social goals.
    • Integrated curriculum taught via blocked core classes.
    • Technology-rich curriculum both in core and elective offerings (including specialized courses such as Digital Media and Gateway to Technology).
    • We offer a balance of fine arts programming in both performing and visual arts that nurtures and challenges artistic growth of our students.

    Stella Schola logo: yellow and blue starStella Schola

    13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052
    Grades 6-8

    Live Q&A Event
    6:00 p.m. | November 10, 2020
    Visit school website for more information.

    • Maximum 90 students, grades 6-8
    • Challenging academics based on historical themes and integrated with classic literature
    • Students remain with the same teacher all day, providing strong support and a personalized learning environment
    • Hands-on learning activities, projects, and field experiences
    • Two years of required Latin taken by all students in grades 7 and 8
    • One-to-one student mentoring at sixth grade
    • Honors distinction available for students who choose to opt-in in grades 7 and 8
    • Elective options including band, orchestra and fitness
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    Timberline Middle School

    9900 Redmond Ridge Dr NE, Redmond 98053
    Grades 6-8

    Virtual information night
    6:00 p.m. | December 8, 2020
    Visit school website for more information.

    • 779 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
    • Commitment to supporting student growth using research-based practices
    • Support of social and emotional learning
    • Academic learning through real-world application

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    Scholastic Art & Writing Award logo

    Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students have always excelled in art and writing, and this year is no different. Thirty-five LWSD students were recognized during this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Between all the LWSD schools that participated, students earned 10 gold keys, 19 silver keys and 33 honorable mentions.

    King County Green Schools Program

    During a special fall recognition, Horace Mann Elementary School joined other schools in Lake Washington School District that defied the odds and completed requirements to level-up as King County Green Schools in 2020. The sustainability program held a special fall recognition this year in addition to its normal spring recognition. 

    ICS United Nations

    Have you ever wondered how negotiations at the United Nations actually take place? On January 12, the Model United Nations club at International Community School (ICS) got to do just that.